P E 39M

About this course

This is an introduction to Physical Education through the sport of soccer, including a global and historical examination of the sport, rules, equipment, facilities, and etiquette. Emphasis will be placed upon the four major pillars of the game: mental, physical, tactical, and technical aspects necessary to successfully compete in match play. The course includes a discussion of strategic information from scouting reports with application to game preparation and management, as well as basic exercise physiology, nutrition, flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance techniques relative to soccer.

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Winter 2027. 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.”

Transfer pathways that use P E 39M

ASSIST maps P E 39M to a requirement in 7 published pathways from De Anza College.

• KinesiologyDe Anza → CSU Fullerton
• Kinesiology, B.S. - Pre-Allied Health ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Fullerton
• Liberal Studies B.A. Physical Education OptionDe Anza → CSU Dominguez Hills
• Physical Education B.A. Teaching OptionDe Anza → CSU Dominguez Hills
• Kinesiology, BS, Concentration in Allied HealthDe Anza → CSU Bakersfield
• Kinesiology, BS, Concentration in Applied Exercise ScienceDe Anza → CSU Bakersfield
• Kinesiology, BS, Concentration in Physical Activity LeadershipDe Anza → CSU Bakersfield