KNES 37B

About this course

An introduction to the discipline of Kinesiology through the game of soccer, including a global perspective and the contributions of both male and female soccer experts and players. Emphasis will be placed upon the four major pillars of the game: technical ability, tactical understanding, physical fitness, and the mental approach necessary to compete successfully in match play. Technical skills and small group strategies and tactics will be introduced and performed. There will be a discussion introducing additional laws of the game, equipment, fair play, flexibility, nutrition, and the nuances of the game. Use of the Internet and other media sources will be encouraged to further understand the world's most popular game.

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 37ASoccer
• orKNES 37AXSoccer
• orequivalent skills

Catalog wording: “KNES D037A or KNES D37AX, or equivalent skills”

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 37B as a prerequisite.

• KNES 37CSoccer Level 3
• KNES 37CXSoccer Level 3

Transfer pathways that use KNES 37B

ASSIST maps KNES 37B to a requirement in 5 published pathways from De Anza College.

• Leadership StudiesDe Anza → Humboldt 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