Course Listing
Below is a list of available courses offered by the Physical Ed and Health Department. Consult the Registrar’s Office and the College Catalog for registration information.
P ED 1011 - ADAPTED ACTIVITIES
An individualized program of physical activities for the student with health limitations.
Hours credit: .5. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
P ED 1012 - ADAPTED ACTIVITIES
An individualized program of physical activities for the student with health limitations.
Hours credit: .5. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
P ED 1013 - ADAPTED ACTIVITIES
An individualized program of physical activities for the student with health limitations.
Hours credit: .5. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
P ED 1014 - ADAPTED ACTIVITIES
An individualized program of physical activities for the student with health limitations.
Hours credit: .5. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
P ED 1041 - RUNNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1042 - RUNNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1043 - RUNNING
This activity course will require the student to run at whatever level they are comfortable. Students will learn how to form a training schedule based on their goals: for anyone from the fitness runner to the competitor at any distance. There will be guest speakers on nutrition and choosing the right shoes. Participants will be required to keep a running log and will use this to reflect back on their effort and to modify goals.
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1044 - RUNNING
This activity course will require the student to run at whatever level they are comfortable. Students will learn how to form a training schedule based on their goals: for anyone fromthe fitness runner to the competitor at any distance. There will be guest speakers on nutrition and choosing the right shoes. Participants will be required to keep a running log and will use this to reflect back on their effort and to modify goals.
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1074 - MOUNTAIN BIKING
This course will introductory skills and techniques related to mountain biking. Students will be required to supply their own bike and helmet.
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1101 - FITNESS WALKING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1102 - FITNESS WALKING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1104 - FITNESS WALKING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1111 - AEROBIC EXERCISE
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1112 - AEROBIC EXERCISE
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1113 - AEROBIC EXERCISE
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1114 - AEROBIC EXERCISE
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1121 - YOGA
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1122 - YOGA
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1123 - YOGA
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1124 - YOGA
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1131 - FITNESS & CONDITIONING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1132 - FITNESS & CONDITIONING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1133 - FITNESS & CONDTNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1134 - FITNESS & CONDTNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1141 - AQUATIC FITNESS & CONDITIONING
This course is designed to offer a variety of aquatic fitness activities that will develop and enhance the student's overall health and well-being. The emphasis will be placed on developing the student's cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility while working in a non-impact environment. Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1142 - AQUATIC FITNESS & CONDITIONING
This course is designed to offer a variety of aquatic fitness activities that will develop and enhance the student's overall health and well-being. The emphasis will be placed on developing the student's cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility while working in a non-impact environment. Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1143 - AQUATIC FITNESS & CONDITIONING
This course is designed to offer a variety of aquatic fitness activities that will develop and enhance the student's overall health and well-being. The emphasis will be placed on developing the student's cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility while working in a non-impact environment. Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1144 - AQUATIC FITNESS & CONDITIONING
This course is designed to offer a variety of aquatic fitness activities that will develop and enhance the student's overall health and well-being. The emphasis will be placed on developing the student's cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility while working in a non-impact environment. Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1171 - WEIGHT TRAINING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1172 - WEIGHT TRAINING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1173 - WEIGHT TRAINING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1174 - WEIGHT TRAINING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1203 - SELF DEFENSE
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1221 - FENCING-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5
P ED 1222 - FENCING-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1223 - FENCING-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1224 - FENCING-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1251 - TENNIS-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1254 - TENNIS-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1304 - INTRO TO ROCK CLIMBING
This course will provide an introduction to the basic skills of rock climbing. Topics covered will include climbing techniques, environmental impact, knot tying, risk management, and belaying.
Hours credit: .5. Additional fee.
P ED 143 - FIRST-AID AND SAFETY
This course uses lectures, demonstrations, and video with hands-on training and practice. Participants in this course learn to recognize and respond to emergencies including, but not limited to, shock, cardiac, and breathing emergencies for adults, children and infants. Students will gain First-Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Hours credit: 2.
P ED 1474 - FENCING- INTERM
Hours credit: .5. Prerequisite: P ED 122 or permission of the instructor.
P ED 151 - INTRO TO RIDING
Designed for the student who has no previous experience or has had no formal instruction in Riding. Hours credit: 1.
P ED 161 - INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING
An introductory course which explores a variety of common athletic injuries and focuses on prevention, care, and rehabilitation. Other issues such as fitness, nutrition, and psychological effects of injury will be briefly discussed. Laboratory experience in taping and first-aid techniques will be included.
Hours credit: 3.
P ED 163 - CONCEPTS OF LIFETIME FITNESS & NUTRITION
The study of health-related components of fitness and their relation to the fitness of people of all ages. Each student will develop and implement a fitness program to support overall health and well-being. Nutritional balance in conjunction with an exercise prescription helps to emphasize the need for both in an individual's life.
Hours credit: 3.
P ED 165 - LIFETIME WELLNESS
This course is designed to give students the information they need to make decisions affecting their well-being, with emphasis on environmental health, self-responsibility and lifestyle management. All dimensions of a wellness lifestyle will be addressed, including physical fitness and assessment, nutrition and weight control, stress management, substance use and abuse, and other lifestyle choices that affect wellness.
Hours credit: 3.
P ED 166 - SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
This course prepares students to deal with the psychological principles related to sports. Students will study the various aspects of sports psychology (stress, anxiety, arousal, leadership, group dynamics, relaxation, motivation, personality, etc.).
Hours credit: 3. Alternate yars.
P ED 2172 - ADVANCED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn advanced strength and conditioning exercises such as: Olympic lifting techniques, plyometrics, and agilities.
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 2174 - ADVANCED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn advanced strength and conditioning exercises such as: Olympic lifting techniques, plyometrics, and agilities.
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 2401 - LAP SWIMMING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 2402 - LAP SWIMMING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 2403 - LAP SWIMMING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 2404 - LAP SWIMMING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 254 - RIDING
Hours credit: 1. Prerequisite: P ED 151 or approval of Riding Center Staff.
P ED 261 - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
A study of the human body's physiological adaptations to short-term and long-term exercise. Areas of study include energy metabolism, musculoskeletal function, cardiovascular and respiratory responses and adaptations, environmental factors (altitude, heat, cold), neurological control, and general conditioning principles including the development of coordination, agility, power, balance, and speed as they pertain to exercise.
Hours credit: 3. Offered alternate years; second semester.
P ED 264 - EVALUATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES
A study of evaluative assessment of specific joint injuries. Topics include joint and muscle anatomy and mechanics, biomechanical effectiveness of human movement, etiological evaluations, and specialized testing of specific injuries and anatomical deficiencies.
Hours credit: 3. Prerequisite: Physical Education 161 or permission of the instructor. Offered alternate years.
P ED 287 - SPORTS MANAGEMENT
The course will involve a study of sport industry roles and functions including collegiate, high school, professional, youth and community sport settings. Areas of content will include facility and event management, risk management, marketing, financing, sponsorship, communications and legal and ethical issues as they pertain to sport industry settings.
Hours credit: 3. One time only.
P ED 307 - MOTOR LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
This course will discuss motor development throughout the lifespan. Students will be able to trace the path of motor development and discuss the implications of general principles for appropriate physical education and movement specialist strategies to enhance motor skill learning. Special attention will be paid to motor learning in the PreK-12 and special needs populations.
Hours credit: 3. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Alternate years.
P ED 343 - LIFEGUARD TRAINING
The course follows the guidelines set by the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification and teaches the skills of lifeguarding.
Hours credit: 2. Prerequisite: must be able to swim 500 yards. Offered on a pass/fail basis only.
P ED 425 - TENNIS TEAM
Hours credit: .5 per quarter of participation.
P ED 4251 - TENNIS TEAM
Hours credit: .5 per quarter of participation.
P ED 428 - LACROSSE TEAM
Hours credit: 1.
P ED 4302 - BASKETBALL TEAM
Hours credit: .5 per quarter of participation.
P ED 4303 - BASKETBALL TEAM
Hours credit: .5 per quarter of participation.
P ED 433 - VOLLEYBALL TEAM
Hours credit: 1.
P ED 434 - SOCCER TEAM
Hours credit: 1.
P ED 435 - CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
Hours credit: 1.
P ED 437 - SOFTBALL TEAM
Hours credit: 1.
P ED 484 - SENIOR SEMINAR
Identical with CRST 484.
Hours credit: 3. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
