KNES 11A

About this course

This course is an introduction to the discipline of Kinesiology through the activity of cardio kick. Dynamic kickboxing techniques provide a level of conditioning for both the aerobic and anaerobic systems. The freestyle interval format combines boxing and kicking drills specific to martial arts and kickboxing, integrating the elements of mind/body, readiness, visualization, and reaction. Students will participate in a safe, adaptable program to improve overall fitness, agility, balance, strength, and endurance. A historical examination of cardio kick for fitness and its roots in kickboxing, boxing, and martial arts will be included.

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”

What this course unlocks

De Anza courses that list KNES 11A as a prerequisite.

• KNES 11BCardio Kick 2
• KNES 11BXCardio Kick 2

Transfer pathways that use KNES 11A

ASSIST maps KNES 11A to a requirement in 7 published pathways from De Anza College.

• Leadership StudiesDe Anza → Humboldt State
• Kinesiology, Preparation for TeachingDe Anza → San Jose State
• KinesiologyDe Anza → San Jose State
• KINESIOLOGY, B.S. - Option in Applied Fitness, Active Lifestyle, Strength, and ConditioningDe Anza → CSU Northridge
• KINESIOLOGY, B.S. - Option in Sports StudiesDe Anza → CSU Northridge
• KINESIOLOGY, B.S. - Option in Exercise ScienceDe Anza → CSU Northridge
• KINESIOLOGY, B.S. - Option in DanceDe Anza → CSU Northridge