All people with physical limitations need exercise to keep the body healthy and working to full capacity, and to challenge limits that have been set. The Adapted Physical Education Department offers classes that enable the physically challenged to reach their own fitness and conditioning goals in a safe and supportive environment. Adapted PE classes fulfill elective requirements for West Valley's Associate degree and transfer credits toward bachelor degrees.

Who is eligible for the program?

All persons aged 18 and up, with a physical limitation who want to learn how to exercise properly, work out safely within their own individual physical challenges, and be able to identify common exercises that may be potentially harmful.

Limitations may be temporary or permanent. A signed West Valley College Doctor's Disability Verification will be requested from the student's doctor.

PE 1.18 Stretch and Flex - Students learn stretching exercises to increase body flexibility.
PE 1.14 Water Exercises - Students perform exercises in water to increase body conditioning and cardiovascular endurance.
Swimming and Conditioning
PE 1.08 General Fitness - Students engage in various exercises for cardiovascular activity, flexibility, and general training.
PE 1.12 Aerobics - Students use rhythmic aerobics to develop cardiovascular and muscular systems.
Low-Impact Workouts for the older Adult
PE 1.27 Weight Training - Students learn weight training techniques to increase strength.
PE 1.10 Perceptual Motor - Simple to complex motor movements are presented.

For More Information Contact: Joan Worley (408) 741-2420   Joan's email