8 courses with the subject PHED, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PHED 1100Introduction to Exercise Science2
Introduces the disciplines of physical education, kinesiology and exercise science and the professional opportunities in the fields. Significant historical events are presented and current issues in the disciplines are discussed. Students begin to develop a professional philosophy while beginning the process of career exploration and planning. This course is intended for students in the A.S. program for Physical Education or the A.S. degree in Exercise Science. This course will not meet the physical education requirement for the A.A. degree. Major Content Areas Developing a professional philosophy 15% Current issues in fitness 5% Professional expectations 5% Career Exploration 5% History of fitness and physical education 20% Professional organizations and certifying agencies 20% Sub-disciplines within Kinesiology 10% Learning Outcomes Discuss various career opportunities within the field of Exercise Science. Discuss the historical and philosophical foundations of the exercise science field. Identify professional expectations of employment within the field of exercise science. Differentiate the various professional organizations and certifying agencies withing the field.
Introduces the skills, techniques, and physical and mental benefits associated with the practice of yoga. The course emphasizes the performance of yoga postures and breathing and relaxation techniques to improve muscular strength and endurance, muscle tone, flexibility, balance, and to reduce stress. Additional topics include muscle identification, fitness principles, fitness components, and exercise guidelines. This course may be taken up to three times for credit. Major Content Areas Sub-Disciplines 10% Professional Development 20% Philosophy of Physical Education 20% Professional Literature and Organizations 10% Current Issues and Trends 20% History of Physical Education 20% Learning Outcomes Discuss the importance of reducing and/or managing stress. Locate and identify major muscle groups. Discuss the role of yoga in a personal fitness program. Perform several yoga postures with correct positioning. List yoga postures to strengthen or stretch specific muscle groups. Discuss the physical and mental benefits associated with yoga. Describe and practice the different types of breathing associated with yoga.
Introduces the basic rules, courtesies, and scoring of bowling. Correct bowling technique and aiming strategies will be presented. Students will experience league play and special tournament formats. This course may be taken for up to a maximum of three credits. Major Content Areas Scoring, averages, handicaps: 20% Bowling techniques: 40% League and tournament formats: 10% Aiming for strikes and spares: 20% Etiquette, rules, terminology: 10% Learning Outcomes Identify and define bowling terms Discuss and demonstrate correct aiming strategies for strikes and spares Correctly score a bowling game, series, average and handicap Describe and demonstrate basic proficiency in bowling technique Explain bowling league competition and use of averages and handicaps in competition
Emphasizes individual improvement of body strength and toning through free weights and machine lifting routines, fitness testing, and individual weight programs. Discussions include fitness components, fitness principles, muscle identification, proper lifting technique, nutritional guidelines, and body composition. Students will develop a personal weight-training program based on their fitness pretests and goals. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of four credits. Major Content Areas Body composition: 10% Fitness components: 25% Basic nutritional and dieting principles: 15% Muscle identification, exercises to train: 25% Fitness principles: 25% Learning Outcomes Discuss principles used in weight training Discuss body composition and nutritional recommendations Locate and identify major muscle groups Articulate the use of weight lifting as part of a total fitness program Design a weight-training program Participate in weight lifting exercises
Promotes physical fitness, muscle tone, efficient movement, and control of weight through proper diet, strength/toning exercises, and endurance activities. Discussion topics include fitness components, fitness principles, nutritional guidelines, body composition, muscle identification and personal wellness. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of four credits. Major Content Areas Fitness principles: 25% Muscle identification, exercises to train: 15% Fitness components: 25% Basic nutritional and dieting principles: 15% Stress management: 5% Cardiac risk factors: 5% Body composition: 10% Learning Outcomes Participate in muscle toning exercises and aerobic exercises Design a personal fitness program Discuss body composition and nutritional guidelines Locate and identify major muscle groups Discuss fitness training principles List exercises to train specific muscle groups
Provides students the opportunity to improve their cardiovascular fitness through walking and jogging. Students will develop and execute a personal walking or running program. Progress will be monitored throughout the semester. Students will learn the benefits of walking or running as a stress reduction activity. Lecture topics include fitness components, fitness principles, nutritional guidelines, body composition, stress management and personal wellness. This course may be taken twice fora maximum of four credits. Major Content Areas Stress management: 10% Cardiac risk factors: 15% Fitness components: 25% Fitness principles: 25% Body composition: 10% Basic nutritional and dieting principles: 15% Learning Outcomes Discuss basic nutrition and fitness principles Discuss the role walking and jogging play in health maintenance Design a personal wellness program Exercise to improve flexibility and muscular endurance Exercise to improve cardiovascular health
Is intended for students who cannot participate in other Physical Education courses due to permanent physical disability or limitation. Students will meet with the instructor to discuss physical abilities and design a 30 hour activity program to work toward improved fitness. Students will be required to perform 30 hours of activity. Students should discuss participation with their physicians. Written permission of instructor. Major Content Areas Individualized Learning Outcomes Depends in the individual’s abilities and disabilities, however everyone would increase their knowledge of fitness and wellness
Preparing students to become personal trainers with the skills to ensure proper exercise prescription for a variety of populations. This is an introductory course that prepares students with the basic knowledge and hands on experience to work with individual or group clients. This course provides content that can be used for examinations required for various Personal Training certifications. Pre-Requisites PHED 1109 Major Content Areas Fitness Screening and Exercise Prescription: 20% Individualized program design: 30% Injury prevention: 10% Special populations: 10% Principles and methods of fitness training: 10% Motivation and communication skills: 20% Learning Outcomes Acquire knowledge of principles and methods of personal training, including individual and small group training. Design and implement client-based exercise training protocols. Discuss and practice strategies to support and encourage clients. Select and administer fitness evaluation protocols and assessments. Identify exercise protocols for various health conditions to ensure safe exercise prescription.
