Physical Education & Recreation (PED)

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.

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.

Coordinated Internship

Supervised Study

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.