Physical Education

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PED 103: WEIGHT TRAINING (BEGINNING)

Credits 1
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)

Credits 1
This course covers advanced levels of eight 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 109: JOGGING

Credits 1
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.

PED 118: GENERAL CONDITIONING (BEGINNING)

Credits 1
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 126: RECREATIONAL GAMES

Credits 1
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 133: TENNIS (BEGINNING)

Credits 1
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.

PED 134: TENNIS (INTERMEDIATE)

Credits 1
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 176: VOLLEYBALL (BEGINNING)

Credits 1
This course covers the fundamentals of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and the rules and etiquette of volleyball. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational volleyball.

PED 188: YOGA

Credits 1
This course introduces basic instruction in yoga for beginners. Emphasis is placed on instruction in gentle stretching, breathing practices, progress 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

Credits 3
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 253: VARSITY GOLF I

Credits 1

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 competitive golf.

PED 254: VARSITY SOFTBALL I

Credits 1

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 256: VARSITY TRACK I

Credits 1

This course covers more advanced track and field techniques.  Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques.  Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive track and field events.

PED 259: VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY I

Credits 1

This course covers more advanced cross country techniques.  Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques.  Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive cross country.

PED 260: VARSITY SOCCER I

Credits 1

This course covers advanced fundamentals of soccer. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive soccer.

PED 268: VARSITY GOLF II

Credits 1

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. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to play competitive golf.

PED 271: VARSITY SOFTBALL II

Credits 1

This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball.

PED 272: VARSITY SOFTBALL III

Credits 1

This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills.  Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball.

PED 273: VARSITY SOFTBALL IV

Credits 1

This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills.  Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball.

PED 277: VARSITY TRACK II

Credits 1

This course covers more advanced track and field techniques.  Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills.  Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive track and field events.

PED 286: VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY II

Credits 1

This course covers more advanced cross country techniques.  Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills.  Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive cross country.