Physical Education & Recreation (PED)

Provides a method of mind-body exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, balance the body, and improve posture and core stabilization while increasing body awareness. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Develops cardiovascular fitness through activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Provides the student with a full body workout through flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance exercises. Includes fitness evaluation, nutrition analysis, and weight control. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Focuses on Latin rhythms, dance moves and techniques in Zumba. Utilizes physical activity, cardiovascular endurance, balance, coordination and flexibility as related to dance. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours.

Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

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. For PED 116 - 1 credit: Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week. For PED 116 - 2 credits: Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility, breathing, and meditation.

Teaches skills and techniques of target archery. Focuses on use and maintenance of equipment, terminology, and safety. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Examines history, techniques, and movements associated with self-defense. Introduces the skills and methods of self-defense emphasizing mental and physical discipline. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use, and strategy. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Emphasizes forms, styles, and techniques of body control, physical and mental discipline, and physical fitness. Presents a brief history of development of martial arts theory and practice. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Emphasizes forms, styles, and techniques of body control, physical and mental discipline, and physical fitness. Presents a brief history of development of martial arts theory and practice. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Prerequisite for PED 142 is PED 141 or instructor's permission. Introduces skills and methods of swimming strokes. Focuses on safety and physical conditioning. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Prerequisite is strong swimming skills. Emphasizes skills and methods of skin and scuba diving. Includes training with underwater breathing apparatus and focuses on safety procedures, selection and use of equipment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Emphasizes soccer skills and techniques, strategies, rules, equipment, and physical conditioning. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Introduces basketball skills, techniques, rules, and strategies. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Introduces skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Teaches the basic techniques of creative dance. Skills include self-expression, contemporary routines, dance forms, and basic choreography. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Focuses on creating a dance performance. Teaches the basic skills in creating and producing a dance. Includes lighting, costumes, music, and choreography. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Introduces dance through contemporary jazz movements. Includes floor stretches, isolations, dance patterns, and locomotor movements. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Teaches ballet as a discipline with correct alignment and ballet form. Expresses movement through traditional dance form with choreographic emphasis. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Introduces the skills and knowledge required to become a personal trainer. Includes the principles of individual weight management, personal wellness, and the skills necessary for the creation of a fitness program for potential clients. 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. 4 hours per week.

Presents the basic step patterns, rhythmic patterns, and positions in ballroom dance. Includes techniques based upon traditional steps with basic choreographic patterns. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Presents the basic step patterns, rhythmic patterns, and positions in ballroom dance. Includes techniques based upon traditional steps with basic choreographic patterns. Part II of II. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week. 1-2 credits

Presents techniques and skills of climbing and rappelling with emphasis on safety, equipment, skills in knot typing, terminology and physical conditioning. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Prerequisite for PED 182 is PED 181 or instructor's permission. Teaches basic skills of downhill skiing; selection and use of equipment; terminology and safety rules. Includes field experience. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.

Introduces outdoor adventure activities with emphasis on basic skills, preparation, personal and group safety, equipment selection and use, ecology, and field experience. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Coordinated Internship

Exploration of topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

Provides direct application of the theories of aging and physical activity. Teaches techniques for developing appropriate individualized fitness and activity programs for older adults. Focuses on physical, social, and mental well being. Includes assessment and evaluation of physical fitness principles, role of exercise in disease prevention, leadership skills, and communication strategies. For PED 220 - 2 credits. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. For PED 220 - 3 credits. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Prerequisites are ability to: (1) swim continuously for 500 yards for a minimum of 100 yards each of crawl/freestyle, breaststroke, and sidestroke; (2) submerge to a minimum of 7 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object and return it to the surface; (3) tread water for 2 minutes using legs only; and (4) be 15 years of age by the first class. Introduces basic swimming and non-swimming rescues, swimming approaches and carries, water survival, and first aid and safety practices. Focuses on preparation for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.