Course Descriptions

Physical Education (PED)

PED 101-102 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY I-II (1-2 cr.) (1-2)   Presents principles underlying the components of physical fitness.  Utilizes conditioning activities involving cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility.  May include fitness assessment, nutrition and weight control information, and concepts of wellness.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours.  Total 1-3 hours per week.

 

PED 103-104 AEROBIC FITNESS I-II (1-2 cr.) (1-2 cr)   Develops cardiovascular fitness through activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours.  Total 1-3 hours per week.

 

PED 105-106 AEROBIC DANCE I-II (1-2 cr.) (1-2 cr.)   Focuses on physical fitness through dance exercises.  Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 1-3 hours per week.

 

PED 107-108 Exercise and Nutrition I-II (1-2 cr.) (1-2 cr.)   Provides the student with a full body workout through flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance exercises.  Includes fitness evaluation, nutrition analysis, and weight control.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 1-3 hours per week.

 

PED 111-112 WEIGHT TRAINING I-II (1-2 cr.) (1-2 cr.)   Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs.  Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours.  Total 1-3 hours per week.
 

PED 116 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness ( 1- 2 CR) Provides a study of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student's level of fitness and wellness, and motivates the student to incorporate physical fitness and wellness into daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is required for the 2-credit course. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 1-4 hours per week.

 

PED 121-122 RACQUETBALL I-II (1-2 cr.) (1-2 cr.)   Teaches racquetball skills and strategies for team and individual play.  Includes terminology, scoring, etiquette, equipment selection, and safety.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours.  Total 1-3 hours per week.

 

PED 123-124 TENNIS I-II (1-2 cr.) (1-2 cr.)   Teaches tennis skills with emphasis on stroke development and strategies for individual and team play.  Includes rules, scoring, terminology, and etiquette.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours.  Total 1-3 hours per week.

 

PED 128 HORSEBACK RIDING (1-2 cr.)   Presents riding seats and preparation for riding, care and grooming of a horse, selection, use and care of equipment, and safety. Prerequisite appropriate riding skills or instructor's permission for advanced course.  Lecture 1-2 hours per week.  Laboratory 0-2 hours per week.

 

PED 135-136 BOWLING I-II (1-2 cr.) (1-2 cr.)   Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours.  Total 1-3 hours per week.

 

PED 147 HIKING (1-2 cr.)   Introduces physical and mental benefits of walking or hiking as a form of physical exercise.  Skills developed include how to plan for a hike, what to take, and how to select a trial relative to individual abilities.  Provides hiking opportunities to explore local regions.  Develops awareness of safety, weather, and ecological considerations.  Laboratory 2-4 hours per week.

 

PED 154 VOLLEYBALL (1-2 cr.)   Introduces skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours.  Total 1-3 hours per week.

 

PED 161-162 DANCE PRODUCTION I-II (1-2 cr.) (1-2 cr.)   Focuses on creating a dance performance.  Teaches the basic skills in creating and producing a dance.  Includes lighting, costumes, music, and choreography.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 1-3 hours per week.

 

PED 163-164 JAZZ I-II (1-2 cr.) (1-2 cr.)   Introduces dance through contemporary jazz  movements.  Includes floor stretches, isolations, dance patterns and locomotor's movements.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours.  Total 1-3 hours per week.

 

PED 173 ROCK CLIMBING AND RAPPELLING (1-2 cr.)   Presents techniques and skills of climbing and rappelling with emphasis on safety, equipment, skills in knot tying, terminology and physical conditioning.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours.  Total 1-3 hours per week.

 

PED 181-182 DOWNHILL SKIING I-II (1-2 cr.) (1-2 cr.)   Teaches basic skills of downhill skiing; selection and use of equipment; terminology and safety rules. Includes field experience. Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours.  Total 1-3 hours per week.

 

PED 188 FRESHWATER FISHING (1-2 cr.)   Teaches freshwater fishing techniques including spinning, bait casting and fly casting.  Presents selection and care of equipment, fish habits, conservation, and safety.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 0-2 hours.  Total 1-3 hours per week.