Physical Education
Overview of the professional and disciplinary area of exercise science, with
emphasis on introductory field experience. For exercise science majors only.
Overview of the professional and disciplinary area of sport management,
with emphasis on introductory field experience. For sport management majors
only.
Theory, knowledge and practical experience in principles of wellness relating
to the healthful aspects of lifetime fitness.
Selection of equipment, correct approach and release and scoring. Fee for
facility and equipment rental.
Instruction in fundamentals, rules and strategies.
The fundamentals of skiing and skiing safety.
An introduction to individual, optimal well being in a societal context,
this course encourages students to examine their wellness-related behaviors, to
take responsibility for those behaviors, and to develop individualized behavior
change programs for lifetime health and wellness.
Instruction and practice in elementary classical ballet techniques.
Instruction and practice in elementary modern dance techniques.
Instruction and practice in elementary jazz dance styles and techniques.
PHED 2000 Special Topics 1-3 Credits
Opportunity to learn and participate in various sport, fitness and recreational
activities. Content of the course will vary. The course might involve international
travel and/or contain activities that require additional fees. The student will be
responsible for paying all travel-related and/or activity-related expenses. The
class content and travel itinerary, if any travel is involved, are determined by the
instructor of the course. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
PHED 2010 Archery 1 Credit
The introduction of skills, general rules, safety and techniques related to the
sport of archery, with particular emphasis on acquisition of skills.
The introduction and development of basic skills, general rules and strategy,
related to the game of basketball with particular emphasis on acquisition of skills.
The introduction and development of basic skills and general rules related to
the game of golf, with particular emphasis on acquisition of skills.
The introduction and development of fundamental skills and general knowledge
related to karate for fitness, self defense and sport. Particular emphasis will
be placed on skill acquisition and physical conditioning.
An exercise to music program designed to improve flexibility, muscular
strength and cardiovascular endurance.
Theory, knowledge and practical experience in the principles of walking as
it relates to fitness.
The introduction and development of basic skills and general rules related to
the game of racquetball with particular emphasis on acquisition of skills.
The introduction and development of basic skills, general rules and strategy
related to the game of soccer, with particular emphasis on acquisition of skills.
PHED 2430 First Aid, Safety & CPR 2 Credits
Practice and application of the standards and accepted principles of safety
and first aid. Students are also trained in infant, child and adult cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR), as well as in the use of an automated electronic defibrillation
device (AED).
The introduction of skills, general rules and strategy related to the game of
tennis, with particular emphasis on acquisition of skills.
Development of intermediate skills and strategy related to the game of tennis
with, particular emphasis on control and auxiliary strokes.
The introduction of skills, general rules and strategy related to the game of
volleyball, with particular emphasis on acquisition of skills.
The introduction of flexibility, cardiovascular and strength conditioning
related to the sport of weight training. Safety and proper use of equipment are
emphasized.
PHED 2660 Wilderness Orienteering 1 Credit
The introduction of skills, strategy and instruction on using a topographical
map and compass to navigate in wilderness terrain.
Theories and principles explaining motor behavior; psychological factors
related to and/or affecting motor skill acquisition and performance.
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