Welcome to the Kinesiology, Health and Wellness Division
As one part of a comprehensive, well-balanced educational experience, Kinesiology provides our students the opportunity to enhance their mental and physical abilities through lecture and physical activities, as well as intercollegiate sports.
Meeting the demand of our multicultural populations the Kinesiology Department offers courses that have the potential to positively touch, steer, and impact students’ lives which will help students achieve knowledge, healthful living skills, critical thinking, and problem solving for future success.
The Adaptive Kinesiology program serves the ever-changing needs of the community’s diverse special needs population. As for people with special needs the program is designed to ensures a progressive exercise therapy and a safe environment by promoting skills and activities for lifetime fitness, wellness, mobility and quality of life.
The following benefits occur from taking part in the Kinesiology program:
Improve Your:
- Muscular Strenght
- Posture
- Coordination
- Quality of Daily Living
- Self Esteem
- Feel Better
- Earn College Credit
- Cardiovascular Endurance
- Perception
- Emotional Well-Being
- Social Skills
- Get in shape
- Have Fun
The Kinesiology, Health, and Wellness Program offers courses in Kinesiology, Kinesiology Major, Adapted Kinesiology, Dance, Health, and Kinesiology Athletics.
For a list of courses offered this semester, check the LAHC Class Schedule.
Kinesiology Adapted Courses Offered:
KIN. 045 Adapted Fitness
Individualized exercise program covering basic elements of physical fitness and training principals.
KIN. 046 Adapted Strength Training
Emphasis placed on strength training techniques
KIN. 049 Adapted Cardiovascular Fitness
Development of cardiovascular endurance through the use of bicycle ergometer, treadmills and hand cranks.
KIN. 050 Adapted Exercises for Back Disorders
Individualized routine including stretching, resistive exercise and cardiovascular fitness.
All persons with any special needs are encouraged to enroll
For more information please contact:
The Adapted PE Office at (310) 233-4351 or Visit the Special Programs and Services Office
Mondays to Thursdays: 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Fridays: 8:30AM - 2:00PM
in Café 108 (310 233-4620)
The Kinesiology Program at Los Angeles Harbor College is dedicated to the support of the mission statement as presented by the Los Angeles Community College District and the Los Angeles Harbor College.
Degrees & Certificates
- Kinesiology AA-T
- Certificate in Personal Training
- Certificate of Achievement
External Resources
Professor Trujillo website: www.professortrujillo.com
Contact Information
Location
PE/Wellness 147
Contact
Nabeel Barakat, Division Chair
Email: barakanm@lahc.edu
Phone: (310) 233-4351
PE/Wellness 149
Leslie Trujillo, Kinesiology/Health Professor
Email: trujillc@lahc.edu
PE/Wellness 150
Norkor Omaboe, Health/Kinesiology Professor
Email: omaboenc@lahc.edu
PE/Wellness 153
Marco Alvillar, Kinesiology/Baseball Coach
Email: alvillma@lahc.edu
PE/Wellness 151
Dean Dowty, Athletic Director/Football Coach
Email: dowtydl@lahc.edu