Academic Catalogs

Athletics

Welcome from the Athletic Director:

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Orange Coast College Athletic Department, “Where Champions Start.” With 25 intercollegiate programs, Coast is considered one of the premier athletic departments in the entire California Community College system, and that tradition continues with you!

Here at Coast, the Athletic Department is committed to competing at the highest level possible while setting the standard in sportsmanship and ethical conduct. As members of the Orange Empire Conference and the Southern California Football Association, OCC prides itself in its successes both on and off the field.

Mission Statement:

The mission on behalf of student athletes is to provide resources for student athletes to pursue their athletic and academic aspirations. Athletics works to equip student athletics with the skills, knowledge, and inclinations to become successful members of society through discipline, determination, teamwork and leadership development, preparing them to be active participants in their social environment and potential agents of change. Athletics faculty mentor and guide student athletes by building coach/player relationships, providing support and direction for their mental, physical and spiritual development.

The mission on behalf of Orange Coast College is to serve as a catalyst to enhance OCC campus pride and sustain its tradition. Athletics foster a positive, well-rounded college experience for all students and enables all students to become involved in a broad collegial experience. The Department actively recruits and serves students from under represented populations, increasing the diversity of the college-at-large. Athletics provides is a life time source of school spirit and pride for all students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the College, and OCC student-athletes proudly represent OCC at the local and state level through competitions and championships.

Annual Goals:

Each year, OCC strives to be the best in, and out of, the venue of competition. The Athletic Department develops its student-athletes annually to compete at the highest level, both in competition and in the classroom. We measure our success on conference and state championships as well as Scholar Team nominations.

Athletics Department Website

Credit Courses

ATHL A1090.5-2.5 Units (4.5-27 lecture hours; 13.5-63 lab hours)  
Sports Conditioning  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

This course is designed to develop fundamental skills and techniques specifically for athletic competition. Workouts and drills are held on athletic fields and in the fitness facilities. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A109

ATHL A1190.5-5 Units (4.5-45 lecture hours; 13.5-135 lab hours)  
Athletic Team Training  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Course designed for students who are interested in improving their skills for competitive athletic performance. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A119

ATHL A1290.5-2.5 Units (4.5-27 lecture hours; 13.5-63 lab hours)  
Fitness for Performance  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Designed to enhance all components of physical fitness: muscular strength and endurance, cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, and reduce body fat while reducing the risk of injury by using a variety of fitness regimens in order to improve performance. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A129

ATHL A2223 Units (180 lab hours)  
Pep Squad  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Practice, participation and competition on cheer, dance and stunt teams for OCC. Includes development of skills, both individual and group, for successful public performance. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A222

ATHL A2353 Units (180 lab hours)  
Basketball Team - Women's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

This course is for students who have successfully auditioned for the OCC Intercollegiate Women's basketball team; eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. May be taken for grades or on a pass, no-pass basis. Students may enroll in this course four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A235

ATHL A2363 Units (180 lab hours)  
Cross Country Team - Women's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A236

ATHL A2383 Units (180 lab hours)  
Crew Team - Women's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A238

ATHL A2393 Units (180 lab hours)  
Golf Team - Women's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A239

ATHL A2403 Units (180 lab hours)  
Soccer Team - Women's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A240

ATHL A2413 Units (180 lab hours)  
Fastpitch Team  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A241

ATHL A2423 Units (180 lab hours)  
Swimming Team - Women's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A242

ATHL A2433 Units (180 lab hours)  
Tennis Team - Women's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A243

ATHL A2443 Units (180 lab hours)  
Track and Field Team - Women's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A244

ATHL A2453 Units (180 lab hours)  
Volleyball Team - Women's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A245

ATHL A2463 Units (180 lab hours)  
Water Polo Team - Women's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A246

ATHL A2473 Units (180 lab hours)  
Sand Volleyball Team-Women's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. This course is designed for advanced sand volleyball players with a desire to participate on the intercollegiate sand volleyball team. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A247

ATHL A2503 Units (180 lab hours)  
Baseball Team  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A250

ATHL A2513 Units (180 lab hours)  
Basketball Team - Men's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

This course is for students who have successfully auditioned for the OCC Intercollegiate Men's basketball team; eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. Students may enroll in this course four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A251

ATHL A2523 Units (180 lab hours)  
Crew Team - Men's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A252

ATHL A2533 Units (180 lab hours)  
Cross Country Team - Men's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A253

ATHL A2543 Units (180 lab hours)  
Football Team  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A254

ATHL A2553 Units (180 lab hours)  
Golf Team - Men's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A255

ATHL A2573 Units (180 lab hours)  
Soccer Team - Men's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A257

ATHL A2583 Units (180 lab hours)  
Swimming Team - Men's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A258

ATHL A2593 Units (180 lab hours)  
Tennis Team - Men's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A259

ATHL A2603 Units (180 lab hours)  
Track and Field Team - Men's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A260

ATHL A2613 Units (180 lab hours)  
Volleyball Team - Men's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A261

ATHL A2633 Units (180 lab hours)  
Water Polo Team - Men's  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may be taken four times.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ATHL A263