KNES 31L

About this course

This course builds on the fundamental knowledge of intermediate-advanced level playing and competitive skills in the paddle sport of pickleball. Instruction will be in pickleball rules, etiquette, intermediate-advanced skills practice, strokes, footwork, speed of play, and strategy. Emphasis is on skills development including the dink, drop shot, serve, lob, overhead smash, and shot placement. Intermediate- advanced players experience pickleball as a fast-paced, highly competitive game, pickleball is suitable for individuals of all ages, fitness levels, and athletic abilities.

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

• KNES 31KPickleball Level 2
• orKNES 31KXPickleball Level 2

Catalog wording: “KNES D031K or KNES D31KX”

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 31L as a prerequisite.

• KNES 31MPickleball Level 4
• KNES 31MXPickleball Level 4

Transfer pathways that use KNES 31L

ASSIST maps KNES 31L to a requirement in 6 published pathways from De Anza College.

• Leadership StudiesDe Anza → Humboldt State
• Kinesiology B.A. - Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
• Exercise PhysiologyDe Anza → CSU Chico
• Kinesiology, BS, Concentration in Physical Activity LeadershipDe Anza → CSU Bakersfield
• Kinesiology, BS, Concentration in Applied Exercise ScienceDe Anza → CSU Bakersfield
• Kinesiology, BS, Concentration in Allied HealthDe Anza → CSU Bakersfield