Physical Education

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers human movement as a scientific and humanistic field of study, including historical development, professional opportunities and qualifications, and leaders and major organizations in physical education and athletics.

Offered as needed.

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Offers a conditioning program for specific athletic activities. Improves fitness, speed, and coordination with various protocols including plyometrics, agility, games, strength, and conditioning exercises.

F, W, Sp

3 lab hrs/wk, 1 cr.

Introduces the fundamentals of baseball.

F, W

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Emphasizes fundamental skills, team play, and a knowledge of the sport.

F, W, Sp

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Presents the fundamentals, rules, and etiquette of bowling. Develops specific skills necessary for successful recreation or lifetime sports activity.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Offers a conditioning program designed to complement individual interests, needs, and goals. May improve some or all of the areas of physical fitness: cardiovascular, muscular, body composition, and flexibility.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Provides the setting, assistance, and instruction for improving the fitness level of students with a physical injury or disability.

Prerequisite: completion of health information form by physician, registered therapist, or self.

F, W, Sp

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Provides the opportunity to learn cross country skiing on tracked and untracked terrain.

W

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Studies how to obtain cardiovascular and health benefi ts. Class activities may include any one of the following: power aerobics, step aerobics, jazz aerobics, line dancing, yoga aerobics, body sculpt, and hi/lo aerobics.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Studies a variety of styles within the modern dance realm. Introduces the concepts of space, time, and force; explores how each of these elements plays a part in movement and dance technique. Focuses on correct alignment, efficient and proper use of the body; includes axial and locomotor movement. Incorporates increased flexibility, coordination, balance, and muscular strength in warm-up and cool-down periods.

F, W, Sp

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Covers how to increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance through dance routines or step movements and to develop muscular strength and flexibility through stretching, isometric, and isotonic routines. Includes information on proper nutrition.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Prepares students to perform basic dance steps and common variations of the swing, foxtrot, waltz, and cha cha. Beginning class covers basics. Intermediate and advanced classes cover progressively more diffi cult variations.

F, W, Sp

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Covers the fundamentals of soccer and basic conditioning.

F, W, Sp

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Offers training for the beginning to advanced golfer. Emphasizes the development of basic swing fundamentals. Students who have mastered the fundamentals will be allowed optional playing days. Also emphasizes proper golf etiquette, rules, and playing procedures.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Covers basic warm-ups at the barre, stretching, isolations, and floor movement with emphasis on technique, alignment, and contemporary jazz style.

F, W, Sp

Covers jogging to gain and maintain cardiovascular fitness.

F, W, Sp

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Develops the basic language and movements of martial arts.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Introduces preventive measures and basic moves related to personal defense.

Offered as needed.

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Familiarizes students with racquetball fundamentals, including grip, swing mechanics, rules, strategy and etiquette.

F, W, Sp

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Promotes and encourages the safe enjoyment of underwater activities, as well as increasing awareness of environmental sensitivity, while developing social, emotional, physical, and nutritional wellness skills.

Prerequisite: PE185SB: PE185SA; PE185SC: PE185SB.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Develops cardiovascular endurance through swimming. Covers stroke technique, interval training, and lap swimming.

Prerequisite: Beginning swimming.

F, W, Sp

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Presents fundamental downhill skiing techniques through instruction and skill application. W

3 lab hrs/wk, 1 cr.

Covers fundamentals, rules, and strategy of softball. Presents specific skills necessary for successful recreational and/or competitive experience in softball. Incorporates wellness in the areas of physical, social, emotional, and nutritional health; stress management; and student support systems.

F

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Develops and improves swimming skills and fitness levels through a pool workout. Covers stroke improvement and swim conditioning.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Covers tennis fundamentals, including stroke production, rules, scoring, strategy, and court etiquette.

F, Sp, Su

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Includes the fundamentals, rules, and strategy of volleyball. Develops specific skills necessary for successful recreational and/or competitive experience in volleyball.

F, W, Sp

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Educates, supports, and motivates individuals interested in managing their weight. Includes nutrition information, weigh-in, class discussion, and daily exercise management.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Develops and executes a strength-improvement program to meet individual goals.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 lab hrs/wk, 1 cr.

Promotes an active lifestyle that helps prevent osteoporotic fractures by maintaining or increasing muscle strength, improving balance and coordination, decreasing rate of bone loss, and decreasing the incidence and severity of falls.

Offered as needed.

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Helps develop a lifelong plan for walking fitness. Includes goal setting, group and individualized recommendations for walking intensity, and pre-and post-cardiovascular assessment.

F, W, Sp

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Includes warm-up, stretching, strength, aerobic, and cool-down periods to improve flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. Intended for non-swimmers and swimmers. Emphasizes safe exercise.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 lab hrs/wk, 1cr. each

Introduces Hatha physical yoga. Includes the background, safety precautions, and value of yoga. Emphasizes stretching postures, proper breathing techniques, and stress reduction.

F, W, Sp, Su

1 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Demonstrates how to teach tennis. Intended for physical education majors.

Sp

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Introduces the coaching profession. Provides information, techniques, and strategies necessary to make a better coach. Addresses the fundamentals of organizing a basketball program using available resources, leadership strategies, and interpersonal communications.

F

1 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Includes skill progression, knowledge, strategy, teaching and coaching techniques, practice, rule interpretation, and conditioning for safety.

Offered as needed.

1 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Covers skill progressions, knowledge, strategy, practice, and conditioning; rules interpretation; teaching and coaching techniques, as well as physical, social, emotional, and nutritional health; student support systems; and stress management.

Offered as needed.

1 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Prepares students to do personal training, teach or coach weight training. Emphasizes various training techniques.

Prerequisite: PE185WD or consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.