The Athletics program at Victor Valley College provides students with the opportunity to participate in intercollegiate competition while pursuing their academic and educational goals. The program is designed to support student‑athletes in developing athletic skill, leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and personal responsibility within a structured team environment, while maintaining progress toward lower‑division general education and degree completion.
Intercollegiate Athletics at Victor Valley College emphasizes student success both on and off the field. Participation in varsity athletics promotes discipline, time management, accountability, and commitment, while fostering personal growth and academic achievement. Student‑athletes are expected to meet academic, eligibility, and conduct standards established by the College and applicable athletic governing bodies.
The Athletics curriculum includes varsity intercollegiate courses (ATHL 120–144), which correspond to participation on Victor Valley College athletic teams, as well as athletic preparation and performance courses designed to support skill development, conditioning, and readiness for intercollegiate competition. These courses provide structured athletic instruction aligned with team participation and athletic development.
Victor Valley College also offers a Certificate of Achievement in Athletics, designed for students who wish to participate in intercollegiate athletics while completing lower‑division general education coursework. The certificate provides student‑athletes with an opportunity to demonstrate academic achievement alongside excellence in intercollegiate athletic participation.
The Athletics Certificate of Achievement integrates:
- Participation in varsity intercollegiate athletics courses
- Completion of athletic preparation or sports performance coursework
- A structured selection of general education and elective courses that support academic success, communication, critical thinking, and personal development
Through completion of the certificate, students demonstrate competencies related to leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and personal responsibility within a competitive athletic environment, while progressing toward degree completion and transfer pathways.
The Athletics program works collaboratively with Counseling and instructional disciplines to support student‑athletes’ academic planning and educational outcomes. The Certificate of Achievement in Athletics reflects Victor Valley College’s commitment to equity, access, and student success by encouraging student‑athletes to persist in their education while competing at the intercollegiate level.
Men’s And Women’s Sports by Season
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| Basketball (M & W) | Baseball (M) |
| Cross Country (M & W) | Golf (M) |
| Football | Softball (W) |
| Soccer (M & W) | |
| Volleyball (W) | |
| Wrestling (M) | Wrestling (W) |
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are statements of the kind of learning a program hopes a student will achieve. The PLOs describe the knowledge, skills, problem-solving, communication, and values that apply to all certificates and/or degrees within that program.
Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate successful completion of intercollegiate athletic competition.
- Demonstrate successful completion of a foundational general education knowledge.
Athletics Courses
ATHL 091 Strategies of Sport (0.0 Units)
This class is designed for the student who wants to learn strategy and scheme required to play various sports such as softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball and football. Film evaluation, schematic strategy of the game, play design, fundamentals of the game, and rules of the game will be taught and practiced. This course may lead student athletes to pursue a career in professional athletics or be a sports competitor.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Not transferable
ATHL 099 Student Athlete Orientation (0.0 Units)
This course is designed to assist Victor Valley College (VVC) Student Athletes with transitioning into intercollegiate sports. Students will be introduced to the VVC graduation requirements, CCCAA eligibility, NCAA and NAIA transfer requirements, and student athlete identity. Furthermore, this course will focus on educational planning, special programs, student support services, making a career out of athletics, and give VVC student athletes the resources necessary to successfully transition into Victor Valley College.
Lecture Hours: 36.0
Transfer: Not transferable
ATHL 120 Varsity Baseball (1-3 Units)
Students will learn the intermediate and advanced skills, rules, and strategies for competition in baseball. (UC maximum credit allowed: 4 units) .
Recommended Preparation: ATHL-120P
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 120P Preparation for Intercollegiate Men's Baseball (0.5-1 Units)
This men's baseball course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 121 Varsity Basketball Men (1-3 Units)
Students will learn the basic skills, rules, and strategies for competition in basketball. (UC maximum credit allowed: 4 units) .
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 121P Preparation for Intercollegiate Men's Ba (0.5-1 Units)
Grade option. This men's basketball course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition.
Lecture Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 122 Varsity Basketball Women (1-3 Units)
Students will be introduced to the intermediate/advanced skills, rules, and strategies for competition in basketball. Recommended preparation: ATHL 122P. (UC maximum credit allowed: 4 units). .
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 122P Preparation for Intercollegiate Women's Basketball (0.5-1 Units)
This women's basketball course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 123 Women's Cross Country (0.5-3 Units)
A cross country course designed to develop the knowledge, skills and strategy for the serious and recreational competitive athlete in collegiate long distance running. The course is designed to emphasize competition and will help the athlete achieve a higher level of competitive ability through instruction of skills, techniques, strategy, and personal evaluation during or after competition. Students will be given an opportunity to compete at a wide range of competitive levels. (UC maximum credit allowed: 4 units).
Recommended Preparation: ATHL 123P
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 123P Preparation for Intercollegiate Women's Cross Country (0.5-1 Units)
This course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 124 Varsity Football (1-3 Units)
Students will learn the inermediate/advanced skills, rules, and strategies for competition in football. (UC maximum credit allowed: 4 units). .
Recommended Preparation: ATHL 124P
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 124P Preparation for Intercollegiate Football (0.5-3 Units)
This football course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition.
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 125 Varsity Golf (1-3 Units)
Students will be introduced to the intermediate/advanced skills, rules, and strategies for competition in golf. Recommended preparation: ATHL 125P. (UC maximum credit allowed: 4 units) .
Recommended Preparation: Take ATHL-125P(31518);
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 125P Preparation for Intercollegiate Golf (0.5-1 Units)
This course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition. Grade Option. .
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 126 Varsity Soccer Women (1-3 Units)
ATHL 126P Preparation for Intercollegiate Women's Soccer (0.5-1 Units)
This women's soccer course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 127 Varsity Softball (1-3 Units)
Students will learn the intermediate/advanced skills, rules, and strategies for competition in softball. (UC maximum credit allowed: 4 units) .
Recommended Preparation: ATHL 127P
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 127P Preparation for Intercollegiate Women's Softball (0.5-1 Units)
This women's softball course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 128 Varsity Tennis Women (1-3 Units)
Students will learn the inermediate/advanced skills, rules, and strategies for competition in football. (UC maximum credit allowed: 4 units).
Recommended Preparation: ATHL 124P
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 128P Preparation for Intercollegiate Women's Tennis (0.5-1 Units)
This course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 129 Varsity Tennis Men (1-3 Units)
Students will learn the intermediate/advanced skills, rules, and strategies for competition in tennis. (UC maximum credit allowed: 4 units) .
Recommended Preparation: ATHL 129P
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 129P Preparation for Intercollegiate Men's Tennis (0.5-1 Units)
This men's tennis course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 130 Varsity Volleyball Women (1-3 Units)
ATHL 130P Preparation for Intercollegiate Volleyball (0.5-1 Units)
This volleyball course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 131 Varsity Golf (women) (1-3 Units)
This golf course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition.
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 132 Varsity Wrestling (1-3 Units)
In order to participate in intercollegiate athletics, a participant MUST be enrolled in twelve or more units at the time of participation and MUST maintain the twelve units for that semester. High school or club wrestling recommended. Students will learn the basic skills, rules, and strategies for competition in wrestling. Recommended preparation: Experience in high school or club level competition. (UC maximum credit allowed: 4 units).
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 132P Preparation for Intercollegiate Wrestling (0.5-1 Units)
This wrestling course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 133 Men's Cross Country (1-3 Units)
A cross country course designed to develop the knowledge, skills and strategy for the serious and recreational competitive athlete in college long distance running. The course is designed to emphasize competition and will help the athlete achieve a higher level of competitive ability through instruction of skills, techniques, strategy, and personal evaluation during or after competition. Students will be given an opportunity to compete. (UC maximum credit allowed: 4 units). .
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 133P Preparation for Intercollegiate Men's Cross Country (0.5-1 Units)
This course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 0138 Noncredit Work Experience Education Athletics (0.0 Units)
Work Experience Education is a key element of Victor Valley College's comprehensive approach to career development. This is a non-credit course which helps students gain valuable on-the-job work experience while providing practical education, best practices in professional development, and academic guidance through the course of their work opportunity. The combination of practical experience and curricular development empowers students to be more competitive, efficient and valuable employees upon completion of this program and/or their academic program trajectory. Students may utilize their present work sites.
Transfer: Not transferable
ATHL 140 Varsity Soccer Men (3.0 Units)
Students will demonstrate knowledge of rules, intermediate/advanced skills, and offensive and defensive strategies necessary to compete at collegiate level for soccer. (UC maximum credit allowed: 4 units). .
Recommended Preparation: ATHL-140P
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 140P Preparation for Intercollegiate Men's Soccer (0.5-1 Units)
This men's soccer course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 143 Sports Performance Training (1.0 Units)
During this course, student athletes will use a wide variety of effective power training principles to achieve maximum athletic performance and conditioning. Repeatable three times. Grade option.
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
ATHL 144 Varsity Sand Volleyball Women (1-3 Units)
Recommended Prep: ATHL 144P. Students will be introduced to the intermediate to advanced skills, rules and strategies for competition in intercollegiate sand volleyball. .
Recommended Preparation: ATHL-144P
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 144P Preparation for Intercollegiate Sand Volleyball (0.5-1 Units)
This volleyball course is designed to satisfy the interest, development and needs of the highly skilled student athlete. It will provide students with high level instruction and experience required for intercollegiate competition. .
Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
ATHL 145 Women's Varsity Wrestling (1-3 Units)
In order to participate in intercollegiate athletics, a participant MUST be enrolled in twelve or more units at the time of participation and MUST maintain the twelve units for that semester. High school or club wrestling recommended. Students will learn the basic skills, rules, and strategies for competition in wrestling. This wrestling course is designed for women to develop the knowledge, wrestling skills and strategy for the serious and recreational competitive athlete in collegiate, Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling. The course is designed to emphasize competition and will help the athlete achieve a higher level of competitive ability through instruction of skills, techniques, strategy, and personal evaluation during or after competition. The students will be given an opportunity to compete at a wide range of competitive levels. Recommended preparation: Experience in high school or club level competition. .
Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU