31 courses with the subject PED, 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.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) provides experiences in developing competency, literacy, along with enthusiasm, for the sport of archery through equipment selection, terminology, shooting skills, scoring, and rules for 026-27 Undergraduate Catalog
A Tactical Games approach provides practical experiences in problem solving by developing tactical skills for use in the game of badminton. Students acquire skill competency, literacy, and enthusiasm for badminton through active participation.
A Cultural Studies approach provides practical experiences with the history of golf, equipment selection, terminology, full swing from irons to woods, scoring, rules and etiquette for competition, and in learning how golf contributes positively to individual well-being and to group, community, and national cultures.
An Outdoor Education approach makes use of the outdoor environment as a laboratory for learning the basics of land navigation employing map and compass.
A Personal and Social Responsibility approach to mental and physical self-defense which includes creating the safest environment possible, the motivations and behaviors of criminals and what they look for in their victims, how to fight an attacker's weaknesses, not his strengths, and kicks, punches, strikes and other techniques for defending oneself in a variety of situations.
A Skill/Theme approach provides instruction in the fundamentals of soccer as a lifetime leisure activity. Designed for beginning and intermediate skill levels with an emphasis on developing and practicing proper techniques, strategies, and the rules associated with the game of soccer. Prerequisite(s): Beginning or intermediate skill level
A Sport Education approach provides experiences in developing competency, literacy, and enthusiasm for the game of softball through the development of beginning and intermediate softball skills, including throwing, catching, hitting, bunting, base running, rules, game strategies and tactics. 114 Course Descriptions | 2
A Tactical Games approach provides practical experiences in serving, backhand and forehands, lobs, and other tennis shots, along with understanding the strategies and health benefits of tennis.
A Sport Education approach is used to develop competency, literacy, and enthusiasm for volleyball through the development of skills, techniques, strategies, and rules governing the game.
Provides instruction on fundamentals of weight training with an emphasis on achieving and maintaining a health-enhancing level of personal fitness. Designed for all skill levels with a focus on developing safe lifting mechanics.
A Cultural Studies approach provides practical experiences in mastering the skills of a variety of folk and square dances and in learning how dance contributes positively to individual well-being and to group, community, and national cultures.
An Adventure-Based Learning experience to help students challenge themselves, cooperate on tasks with classmates, take appropriate risks, trust in oneself and others, and solve problems related to high and low ropes challenges. The majority of this course takes place off campus for two days immediately following second-semester exam
A beginning level swimming instruction course introducing a variety of swimming strokes, water entry, and personal survival skills. Topics on water safety are integrated with swimming instruction.
only 0.5 credits. A Tactical Games approach provides practical experiences in problem solving by developing tactical skills for use in the games of Ultimate and Disc Golf. Students acquire skill competency, literacy, and enthusiasm for both ultimate and disc golf through active participation.
A swimming course that utilizes basic swimming strokes for fitness development. Previous 026-27 Undergraduate Catalog
Instruction in the fundamentals of lacrosse using drills to develop skills, techniques, terminologies and strategies which lead to game-like activities for any skill level.
An Adventure Education physical activity approach to promote self-challenge, cooperation with classmates, appropriate risk taking, trusting in oneself and others, and problem-solving including application of these skills on low-element challenges.
Methods and techniques in scaling and descending precipitous landforms. An Adventure- Based Learning experience to help students challenge themselves, cooperate on tasks, take appropriate risks, trust themselves and others, and solve problems related to high and low ropes challenges. The majority of the course takes place off campus for two days during a weekend within the semester the course is offered. Prerequisite(s): This is a weekend course. Check you schedule for extracurricular conflicts.
A Personal and Social Responsibility approach to developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to gain certification in the Green Cross National Safety Council First Aid, CPR, & AED. Prerequisite(s): recommended junior or senior standing; not considered an activity course
This course gives the student background information and practical experience in developing and maintaining good health and fitness, including the use of heart rate monitors and other technologies.
Investigation of the biomechanical, sociological, psychological, physiological, and historical foundations of physical education, exercise science, and sport.
Theory of coaching basketball, soccer, and softball/baseball. This course includes an examination of skill techniques, offensive and defensive systems, training methods, actual practice in coaching others, and game strategies. 115 Course Descriptions
Investigation and analysis of human motor development and motor learning from birth through adolescence.
Theory and psychology of coaching analyzed and studied in a Christian context.
Special Education 18 credits 96 Academic Minors | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog
3 credits. Investigation of elementary, middle, and secondary school health problems and a study of personal health in the areas of physical, emotional, and social health.
2 credits. Introduction to teaching physical education for students with disabilities including knowledge and practical experiences for students to develop lessons based on typical and atypical motor development patterns, to deliver lesson plan content using best practice instructional strategies, behavioral interventions, safe learning environments, and methods of communicating with nonverbal students. Students will start with observation in the classroom, move into working with a particular student and eventually practice planning and delivering a lesson.
3 credits. Study and analysis of human motion based on anatomical, physiological, and mechanical | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog
3 credits. Practical application of anatomy and physiology principles relating to human movement, health, wellness, sport, and performance. Focus is placed on investigating acute responses and chronic adaptations to the body under various forms of exercise. Prerequisite(s): SCI2010
Source: Martin Luther College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
