PED 103. WEIGHT TRAINING (BEGINNING) (1 credit)
This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Upon completion students should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program.
PED 104. WEIGHT TRAINING (INTERMEDIATE) (1 credit)
This course covers advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is placed on meeting individual training goals and addressing weight training needs and interests. Upon completion students should be able to establish and implement an individualized advanced weight training program.
PED 106. AEROBICS (1 credit)
This course introduces a program of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous, rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on developing cardiovascular efficiency, strength, and flexibility, and on safety precautions. Upon completion students should be able to select and implement a rhythmic aerobic exercise program.
PED 107. AEROBIC DANCE (BEGINNING) (1 credit)
This course introduces the fundamentals of step and dance aerobics. Emphasis is placed on basic stepping up, basic choreographed dance patterns, and cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, floor, and abdominal exercises. Upon completion students should be able to participate in basic dance aerobics.
PED 108. AEROBICS DANCE (INTERMEDIATE) (1 credit)
This course provides a continuation of step aerobics. Emphasis is placed on a wide variety of choreographed step and dance patterns; cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, abdominal, and floor exercises. Upon completion students should be able to participate in and design an aerobics routine.
PED 109. JOGGING (1 credit)
This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is placed on walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon completion students should be able to understand and appreciate the benefits derived from these activities.
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PED 118. GENERAL CONDITIONING (BEGINNING) (1 credit)
This course provides an individualized approach to general conditioning utilizing the five major components. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness and conditioning programs. Upon completion students should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness and conditioning program.
PED 119. GENERAL CONDITIONING (INTERMEDIATE) (1 credit)
This course is an intermediate-level fitness and conditioning program class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems. Upon completion students should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness and conditioning program.
PED 121. BOWLING (BEGINNING) (1 credit)
This course introduces the fundamentals of bowling. Emphasis is placed on ball selection, grips, stance, and delivery along with rules and etiquette. Upon completion students should be able to participate in recreational bowling.
PED 122. BOWLING (INTERMEDIATE) (1 credit)
This course covers more advanced bowling techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining basic skills and performing advanced shots, spins, pace, and strategy. Upon completion students should be able participate in competitive bowling.
PED 123. GOLF (BEGINNING) (1 credit)
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of golf. Topics include the proper grips, stance alignment, swings for the short and long game, putting, and the rules and etiquette of golf. Upon completion students should be able to perform the basic golf shots and demonstrate a knowledge of the rules and etiquette of golf.
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PED 124. GOLF (INTERMEDIATE) (1 credit)
This course covers the more advanced phases of golf. Emphasis is placed on refining the fundamental skills and learning more advanced phases of the games such as club selection, trouble shots, and course management. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to play a recreational round of golf.
PED 126. RECREATIONAL GAMES (1 credit)
This course is designed to give an overview of a variety of recreational games and activities. Emphasis is placed on the skills and rules necessary to participate in a variety of lifetime recreational games. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the importance of participating in lifetime recreational activities.
PED 127. ARCHERY (1 credit)
This course introduces basic archery safety and skills. Topics include proper techniques of stance, bracing, drawing, and releasing as well as terminology and scoring. Upon completion students should be able to participate safely in target archery.
PED 131. BADMINTON (BEGINNING) (1 credit)
This course covers the fundamentals of badminton. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, clears, drops, drives, smashes, and the rules and strategies of singles and doubles. Upon completion students should be able to apply these skills in playing situations.
PED 133. TENNIS (BEGINNING) (1 credit)
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strokes, rules, etiquette, and court play. Upon completion students should be able to play recreational tennis.
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PED 134. TENNIS (INTERMEDIATE) (1 credit)
This course emphasizes the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals, learning advanced serves, and strokes and pace and strategies in singles and doubles play. Upon completion students should be able to play competitive tennis.
PED 140. SWIMMING (BEGINNING) (1 credit)
This course is designed for non-swimmers and beginners. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence in the water, learning water safety, acquiring skills in floating, and learning elementary strokes. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate safety skills and be able to tread water, back float, and use the crawl stroke for 20 yards. PED 141. SWIMMING (INTERMEDIATE) (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: PED 140 or instructor's permission.
This course is designed for those who have mastered basic swimming skills. Emphasis is placed on refining basic skills and learning new swim strokes. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate the four basic strokes, the scissor kick, the underwater swim, and other related skills.
PED 142. SWIMMING (ADVANCED) (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: PED 141 or instructor's permission.
This course introduces lap swimming, aquacises, water activities, and games. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular efficiency through aquatic exercise. Upon completion students should be able to develop an individualized aquatic fitness program.
PED 143. AQUATIC EXERCISE (1 credit)
This course introduces rhythmic aerobic activities and aquatic exercises performed in water. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular fitness levels, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Upon completion students should be able to participate in an individually-paced exercise program.
PED 147. WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (2 credits)
PREREQUISITE: PED 148 or instructor's permission.
This course prepares the student to serve as an American National Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. It includes a thorough review of swimming lifesaving skills, all phases of water safety skills, and techniques for instructing the skills. This course must be taught by a qualified Water Safety Instructor Trainer. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate skills, knowledge, and techniques to pass the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's certification.
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PED 148. LIFEGUARD TRAINING (3 credits)
This course provides the individual with special training in handling emergencies, water search and rescue operations, health and sanitation inspections, and types and uses of equipment. It also includes Standard First Aid, and Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR requirements.
PED 155. SELF-DEFENSE (1 credit)
This course is designed to aid students in developing rudimentary skills in self-defense. Emphasis is placed on stances, blocks, punches, and kicks as well as non-physical means of self-defense. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate basic self-defense techniques of a physical and non-physical nature.
PED 160. SOCIAL DANCE (1 credit)
This course introduces the fundamentals of popular social dances. Emphasis is placed on basic social dance techniques, dances, and a brief history of social dance. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate specific dance skills and perform some dances.
PED 176. VOLLEYBALL (BEGINNING) (1 credit)
This course covers the fundamentals of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, passing, spiking, blocking, and the rules and etiquette of volleyball. Upon completion students should be able to participate in recreational volleyball.
PED 177. VOLLEYBALL (INTERMEDIATE) (1 credit)
This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball.
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PED 186. SOFTBALL (BEGINNING) (1 credit)
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion students should be able to participate in recreational softball.
PED 187. SOFTBALL (INTERMEDIATE) (1 credit)
This course presents advanced skills and competitive practice in softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion students should be able to participate in competitive softball.
PED 188. YOGA (1 credit)
This course introduces basic instruction in yoga for beginners. Emphasis is placed on instruction in gentle stretching, breathing practices, progressive deep relaxation, and posture. Upon completion students should be able to participate in and appreciate the benefits of the activity.
PED 200. FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
In this course the history, philosophy, and objectives of health, physical education, and recreation are studied with emphasis on the physiological, sociological, and psychological values of physical education. It is required of all physical education majors.
PED 216. SPORTS OFFICIATING (3 credits)
This course surveys the basic rules and mechanics of officiating a variety of sports including both team and individual sports. In addition to classwork, students will receive at least three hours of practical experience in officiating.
PED 226. HIKING (1 credit)
This course provides instruction on how to equip and care for oneself on the trail. Topics include clothing, hygiene, trail ethics, and necessary equipment. Upon completion students should be able to successfully participate in nature trail hikes.
PED 227. ANGLING (1 credit)
This course introduces the sport of angling. Emphasis is placed on fishing with the use of artificial lures. Upon completion students should be able to cast and retrieve using baitcaster and spinning reels and identify the various types of artificial lures.
PED 236. CANOEING (1 credit)
This course provides basic instruction for the beginning canoeist. Emphasis is placed on safe and correct handling of the canoe and rescue skills. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate basic canoeing, safe-handling, and self-rescue skills.
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PED 240. SPORT AND RECREATIONAL SCUBA DIVING (1 credit)
This course provides basic instruction in fundamental skills and safety procedures for scuba diving. Emphasis is placed on the history, theory, and principles of diving, development of diving skills; safety; and care and maintenance of equipment. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate skills, knowledge, and techniques of scuba diving in preparation for diver certification.
PED 245. CYCLING (1 credit)
This course is designed to promote physical fitness through cycling. Emphasis is placed on selection and maintenance of the bicycle, gear shifting, pedaling techniques, safety procedures, and conditioning exercises necessary for cycling. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate safe handling of a bicycle for recreational use.
PED 246. CAMPING (3 credits)
This course is designed to acquaint the beginning camper with outdoor skills. Topics include camping techniques such as cooking and preserving food, safety, and setting up camp. Upon completion students should be able to set up camp sites in field experiences using proper procedures.
PED 251. VARSITY BASKETBALL (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: Instructor permission.
This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion students should be able to participate in competitive basketball.
PED 252. VARSITY BASEBALL (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: Instructor permission.
This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.
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PED 254. VARSITY SOFTBALL (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: Instructor permission.
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion students should be able to play competitive softball.
PED 255. VARSITY TENNIS (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: Instructor permission.
This course emphasizes the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals, learning advanced serves, and strokes and pace and strategies in singles and doubles play. Upon completion students should be able to play competitive tennis.
PED 285. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: Instructor permission.
This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball.
PED 295. PRACTICUM IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 credit)
This course is designed to provide field experience in observation and assistance in the student's area of specialization. Students will work under the supervision of trained physical education teachers.
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