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PE 110 Physical Education I 1 credit
Introduction to physical activities including individualized
exercise programs to improve body condition. Learn physical skills and experience the joy of movement and how exercise and nutrition affect health.
2 hours lecture
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PE 111 Heart Attack Prevention for Police & Fire Science 1 credit
Special exercise program develops the high level of fitness necessary for successful work in police and fire science careers. To reduce stress, careful attention is paid to relaxation techniques. Other health topics are covered as they relate to police and fire science vocational life styles.
1 hour lecture
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PE 112 Physical Education for Children 1 credit
For professionals and parents interested in presenting and enjoying planned, progressive physical activities for children. In-class practice teaching sessions are used. Recommended to students in the Early Childhood Education curriculum, but open to all students.
1 hour lecture
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PE 114 First Aid, CPR, and Safety Education 3 credits
For those interested in the theory and practice of basic life-saving skills and accident prevention. Instruction covers how to recognize medical emergencies and deal with them properly. Instruction includes basic first aid, rescue breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation/CPR, and training on automated external defebrillators is also included.
2 hours lecture; 2 hours laboratory
Corequisites: EN 004, RD 004
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PE 115 Self-Defense 1 credit
How to avoid, recognize, eliminate or modify dangerous circumstances in everyday living. Learn the skills and strategies necessary for self-defense.
Corequisites: EN 004, RD 004
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PE 116 Concepts of Fitness & Wellness 3 credits
Helps students assess their levels of fitness for achieving their goals of overall fitness. Emphasizes maintaining total wellness and physical fitness in daily life, and promotes proper nutrition, stress management, and healthful lifestyle. Students develop exercise program to meet their individual needs.
3 hours lecture
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PE 117 Applied Concepts of Fitness 3 credits
Intruduces the principles necessary to promote and supervise fitness activities and the proper detailed use of equipment in health/fitness facilities. Emphasizes the creation of exercise programs for average adults, and the creation of exercise activities for special populations. Covers the marketing of health services and fitness facilities.
3 credit hours;
Prerequisite: PE 116
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PE 119 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries 3 credits
Provides information of the assessment of the nature and severity of athletic injuries to all areas of the body. A review of functional anatomy is followed by discussions of the mechanisms of athletic injury, associated signs, and symptoms, and the process used to assess athletic injury.
1 hour lecture; appropriate activities
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PE 121 Folk & Square Dance 1 credit
Explore in-depth dance skills in international Folk and American Square Dance; increase proficiency in the performance of locomotor skills, including formation and pattern; increase understanding of other countries through their musical and cultural heritage as reflected in dance.
2 hours lecture; appropriate activities
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PE 130 Swimming I 1 credit
Instruction in the fundamentals of prone and supine swimming techniques and aquatic safety skills, culminating in learning the coordinated front crawl stroke and the elementary backstroke. Opportunity to earn the American Red Cross Beginner Swimming Card.
1 hour lecture; appropriate activities
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PE 140 Yoga 1 credit
Instruction in practical knowledge to assure a foundation in basic yoga skills. Learn yoga postures and philosophy, gentle breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation techniques.
1 hour lecture; appropriate activities
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PE 150 Tennis I 1 credit
Instruction in the fundamentals of basic strokes and conduct of play to develop the skills necessary to play tennis as a recreational sport.
1 hour lecture; appropriate activities
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PE 151 Tennis II 1 credit
For those who have developed the fundamental skills of the game and wish to develop singles and doubles strategy. Emphasis on the backhand, return of serve, lob, smash, and net play.
1 hour lecture; appropriate activities
Prerequisite: PE 150
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PE 160 Badminton 1 credit
Fundamentals of basic strokes and conduct of play necessary to develop the skills to enjoy badminton as a recreational sport.
1 hour lecture; appropriate activities
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PE 170 Modern Rhythmic Gymnastics 1 credit
With hand implements, learn appreciation of the body in movement, the kinesthetic sense of rhythm, the appreciation of choreographic design, and the appreciation of beauty in movement through mastery of physical skills.
1 hour lecture; appropriate activities
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PE 171 Gymnastics (Coeducational) 1 credit
Introduction to basic gymnastic movements and beginning level skills on the apparatus. Develops physical fitness in all its dimensions, including strength, flexibility, endurance, and motor coordination. Attention given to the beauty of human movement as a foundation for recreational and competitive pursuits.
1 hour lecture; appropriate activities
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PE 180 Basketball (Coeducational) 1 credit
Instruction in the fundamental skills of basketball. Emphasizes physical fitness, the concepts involved in cohesive team play, and appreciation of the game.
1 hour lecture; appropriate activities
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PE 182 Volleyball (Coeducational) 1 credit
Instruction in the fundamental skills of volleyball. Emphasizes physical fitness, concepts involved in cohesive team play, and appreciation of the game.
1 hour lecture; appropriate activities
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PE 210 Physical Education II 1 credit
Focuses on lifetime fitness activities with an emphasis on cardiovascular endurance. Includes jogging and exercise to improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. Open to all who want to begin a physical fitness program.
1 hour lecture; appropriate activities
Prerequisite: PE 110
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PE 230 Swimming II 1 credit
Instruction in basic techniques required in Advanced Beginner Swimmer and Basic Survival Skills Certificate Program. Emphasis on form and endurance. Opportunity to earn American Red Cross certificates.
1 hour lecture; appropriate activities
Prerequisite: PE 130
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PE 231 Synchronized Swimming 1 credit
Focuses on the basic techniques of synchronized swimming. To perform controlled aquatic movements, emphasizes form in execution.
1 hour lecture; appropriate activities
Prerequisite: PE 230
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