PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Course Descriptions
- PED 110 - Fit and Well for Life
- This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime physical fitness and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on wellness through the study of nutrition, weight control, stress management, and consumer facts on exercise and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to plan a personal, lifelong fitness program based on individual needs, abilities, and interests.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 2.
- Semester Hours Credit: 2.
- Prerequisite: None.
- PED 113 - Aerobics I
- 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.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 3.
- Semester Hours Credit: 1.
- Prerequisite: None.
- PED 115 - Step Aerobics I
- This course introduces the fundamentals of step aerobics. Emphasis is placed on basic stepping up and down on an adjustable platform; cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, floor, and abdominal exercises. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in basic step aerobics.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 3.
- Semester Hours Credit: 1.
- Prerequisite: None.
- PED 122 - Yoga I
- This course introduces the basic discipline of yoga. Topics include proper breathing, relaxation techniques, and correct body positions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the procedures of yoga.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 2.
- Semester Hours Credit: 1.
- Prerequisite: None.
- PED 125 - Beginning Self-Defense
- This course is designed to aid students in developing rudimentary skills in self-defense. Emphasis is placed on stances, blacks, 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.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 2.
- Semester Hours Credit: 1.
- Prerequisite: None.
- PED 130 - Beginning Tennis
- 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.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 2.
- Semester Hours Credit: 1.
- Prerequisite: PED 152 or equivalent proficiency.
- PED 143 - Beginning Volleyball
- This course covers the fundamentals of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, passing, setting, spiking, blacking, and the rules and etiquette of volleyball. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational volleyball.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 2.
- Semester Hours Credit: 1.
- Prerequisite: None.
- PED 147 - Soccer
- This course introduces the basics of soccer. Emphasis is placed on rules, strategies, and fundamental skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational soccer.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 2.
- Semester Hours Credit: 1.
- Prerequisite: None.
- PED 148 - Softball
- 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.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 2.
- Semester Hours Credit: 1.
- Prerequisite: None.