54 courses with the subject PE, 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.
PE 401Basketball
2 hours 1 credit This course will introduce students to all of the fundamental skills of basketball: footwork, passing, shooting, rebounding, dribbling, defense and boxing out. The course will include executing some basic strategies such as give and go, screen and roll, and backdoor cuts. It will cover the rules of the game with a chance to officiate and keep a scorebook. The course will offer opportunities for competitive games with an emphasis on teamwork and sports- manship.
2 hours 1 credit This course is designed to give participants or an the knowledge and skills necessary to protect themselves in a potentially violent situation. Students will learn a variety of escape strategies, assertiveness skills, and practical self defense techniques to defend against the unarmed and armed assailant, including blocks, strikes, kicks, throws, sweeps, distractions and pressure points.
2 hours 1 credit The game of soccer is considered one of the fastest growing sports in America to date. This course is designed to introduce the basic skills, such as kicking, passing, dribbling and shooting, necessary for participation in the high endurance sport. Rules of the game, basic offensive and defensive strategies will also be introduced.
2 hours 1 credit Offered as needed An opportunity for students to develop a better understanding of the sport of softball. Students will learn proper terminology and basic skills. Everyone will participate in drills to enhance softball skills, flexibility, fitness and strength; and improve in specific areas such as throwing, fielding, base running, hitting, bunting, pitching and catching. l supplies or service charge of $50.00. 186
2 hours 1 credit This course offers students the opportunity of learning how to play the game of volleyball. Included in the instruction are the individual skills necessary to play the game: passing, setting, serving and spiking. In addition, simple team offensive and defensive strategies will be presented and practiced. At the end of the course, the students will be tested on their knowledge of the rules of the game.
2 hours 1 credit This course is designed to help men and women to improve muscular strength and cardiovascular efficiency through the application of scientific methods of weight training. The main emphasis of the classwork will focus on practical exercise and progressive weight training, and students will have a better understanding of their bodies.
2 hours 1 credit This course is designed for the intermediate volleyball player. The purpose of this course is to improve volleyball skills. Students will be partici- pating in highly developed volleyball drills and play associated with collegiate volleyball. Students will be introduced to intermediate offensive skills with much emphasis placed on techniques and total team play.
2 hours 1 credit The purpose of this course is to introduce and integrate T’ai-Chi as a daily exercise. Students will develop an appreciation of the history and philosophy of this ancient exercise. In addition, students will learn T’ai-Chi breathing, warm-up exercises, and 38 postures of the Yang form.
2 Lab hours 1 credit Designed for beginner archers. The fundamental techniques of Olympic style target archery are studied and practiced. Topics include equipment, scoring, safety, history and tournament procedures.
2 Lab hours 1 credit Designed for beginner badminton players. Fundamental techniques are studied and practiced. Topics include strokes, rules, singles and doubles strategy. Students will play in singles and doubles class tournaments.
2 Lab hours 1 credit Offered as needed Designed to teach beginners the basic skills of the sport. Topics include: variations of the swing, equipment, rules, etiquette, putting, chipping and most other shots. The class will travel to a local driving range to practice, in addition to practice in the gymnasium.
2 Lab hours 1 credit Offered as needed Designed to teach the beginning handball player fundamental skills and strategy, game procedures, officiating and scoring.
2 hours 1 credit This course is designed to provide students with the information to improve their cardiovascular endurance and strength in a safe and efficient manner through jogging. Students will be expected to set individual goals to increase their mileage and speed during the semester.
2 hours 1 credit Offered as needed This course is designed to teach the beginning paddleball player all phases of one-wall paddleball, including fundamental skills, strategy, officiating and scoring.
2 hours 1 credit The purpose of this course is to improve all aquatics skills and develop endurance. Students will learn all four competitive strokes. In addition, deep water skills and basic Red Cross training will be reviewed. Students registering in PE-520, PE-521, and 522 pay a speci PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND DANCE COURSES
2 hours 1 credit Offered as needed standards (test administered by the Department prior to coursework). This course will teach students the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies quickly and effectively. Upon successful completion of the course and all Red Cross requirements students will be eligible to receive certification for lifeguarding and CPR through the American Red Cross.
2 hours 1 credit This course covers the basic strokes in the game of tennis: the forehand and backhand ground strokes as well as the forehand and backhand volley. The overhead serve will be taught. The rules and strategies of singles and doubles play will be discussed.
2 hours 1 credit Offered as needed This course covers the basic elements of health and fitness, including cardiovascular fitness, strength training, flexibility and nutrition. Students are introduced to a variety of exercises with the ultimate goal of achieving and maintaining a well rounded personal fitness regimen.
An introduction to the self-development system composed of a series of postures or poses (asanas in Sanskrit). These asanas promote health, relaxation and discipline in the mind.
2 hours 1 credit Designed to assist students in achieving a healthy body through a successful combination of safe, effective exercises and fun. al supplies or service fee as listed in the Tuition and Fees sectio 187
2 hours 1 credit Prerequisite: Must be able to swim 25yards/freestyle without stopping. Improvement of overall physical conditioning through swimming. Introduction to the fundamental principles of physical conditioning and their application to swimming. Under the instructor’s direction and utilizing both traditional and novel aquatic activities, development of programs of conditioning will be designed to meet the student’s personal needs. Restricted to intermediate and advanced swimmers.
2 hours 1 credit Offered as needed This course is designed to give students a basic working knowledge of cardiovascular fitness using walking, the nation’s most popular form of exercise. Other topics covered include proper form, flexibility, stress management, motivation, and current fitness topics. This class is tailored to meet the needs of students at all levels.
2 class hours 1 credit Offered as needed A comprehensive approach to preparation for athletic or recreational competition. This course will focus on improvement of fitness components and skills as they pertain to sports activity. This instruc- tional activity course will also address pertinent topics such as: nutrition, body composition, aerobic endurance, muscular power, flexibility and injury prevention.
of Physical Education 3 hours 3 credits This course introduces the discipline of physical education teacher education (PETE) to the future practitioner, providing theory, issues, and methods of current physical education practices as well as opportunities to observe these practices in K-12 schools.
2 hours 2 credits This course is part of a concentration that will introduce the student to summer camp leadership skills and responsibilities, which will incorporate an overview of work scenarios. This class will provide a strong foundation of training for employment opportunities focused towards summer camps and/or after school centers. The course will cover safety, health concerns, basic physical education terminology, biomechanics,and leadership skills. In addition, students will experience work related scenarios to better prepare them towards employment in a summer camp/after school center.
2 class hours 10 hours field experience 1 credit Course description: Students will be provided with an overview of the psychology of coaching and participation in sport and exercise. Basic psychology of individuals and groups will be discussed as it affects participation and success within athletics. The course will incorporate all levels of coaching, but will focus on coaching youth athletics. Topics will include motivation, stress, communication, group dynamics, leadership, reinforcement, feedback, and strategies as they relate to coaching. TH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND DANCE COURSES
