This lecture course includes the basic principles of physical education and
physical fitness. It explores psychological and physiological effects of
exercise and physical fitness, including effects on the human skeleton,
muscle development, respiration, and coordination. It is viewed as an
introduction to such laboratory courses as slimnastics, weight training, and
conditioning. The course may also include fitness evaluation, development
of individual fitness programs, and participation in fitness activities.
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.
PREREQUISITE: PED 103
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.
PREREQUISITE: PED 103
This course is designed to provide the student with information allowing him
or her to participate in a personally developed fitness program. Topics
include cardiovascular, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body
composition.
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.
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.
PREREQUISITE: PED 118
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.
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.
PREREQUISITE: PED 140 or advisor approval.
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.
PREREQUISITE: PED 141 or advisor approval.
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.
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.
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.
PREREQUISITE: Advisor approval.
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.
PREREQUISITE: Advisor approval.
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.
PREREQUISITE: Advisor approval.
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.
PREREQUISITE: Advisor approval.
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.
PREREQUISITE: Advisor approval.
This course emphasizes the refinement of playing skills. Topics include
continuing the development of fundamentals, learning advanced serves,
strokes, pace and strategies in singles and doubles play. Upon completion,
students should be able to play competitive tennis.
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.
This course covers advanced co-ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is
placed on refining skills and improving all areas related to co-ed cheerleading
including: knowledge of safety techniques, partner stunts, tumbling, basket
tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning, and mental preparation.
Upon completion of this program, students should be able to participate in
a competitive program at the university level.
PREREQUISITE: Advisor approval.
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.
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
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.
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