79 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.
PED 110Fit and Well for Life2
This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime physical fitness and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on wellness through the study of nutrition weight control stress management and consumer facts on exercise and fitness. Upon completion students should be able to plan a personal lifelong fitness program based on individual needs abilities and interests. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course provides an individualized approach to physical fitness utilizing the five major components. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness programs. Upon completion students should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces a program of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on developing cardiovascular efficiency strength and flexibility and on safety precautions. Upon completion students should be able to select and implement a rhythmic aerobic exercise program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular strength muscular endurance and muscle tone. Upon completion students should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is placed on walking jogging or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon completion students should be able to understand and appreciate the benefits derived from these activities. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces the basic discipline of yoga. Topics include proper breathing relaxation techniques and correct body positions. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate the procedures of yoga. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces more detailed aspects of the discipline of yoga. Topics include breathing and physical postures relaxation and mental concentration. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate advanced procedures of yoga.
This course is designed to aid students in developing rudimentary skills in self-defense. Emphasis is placed on stances blocks punches and kicks as well as non-physical means of self-defense. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate basic self-defense techniques of a physical and non-physical nature. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of golf. Topics include the proper grips stance alignment swings for the short and long game putting and the rules and etiquette of golf. Upon completion students should be able to perform the basic golf shots and demonstrate a knowledge of the rules and etiquette of golf. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strokes rules etiquette and court play. Upon completion students should be able to play recreational tennis. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course covers the fundamentals of badminton. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving clears drops drives smashes and the rules and strategies of singles and doubles. Upon completion students should be able to apply these skills in playing situations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces the fundamentals of bowling. Emphasis is placed on ball selection grips stance and delivery along with rules and etiquette. Upon completion students should be able to participate in recreational bowling. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course is designed to give an overview of a variety of sports activities. Emphasis is placed on the skills and rules necessary to participate in a variety of lifetime sports. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the importance of participating in lifetime sports activities. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course covers the fundamentals of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving passing setting spiking blocking and the rules and etiquette of volleyball. Upon completion students should be able to participate in recreational volleyball. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development knowledge of the rules and basic game strategy. Upon completion students should be able to participate in recreational basketball. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course is designed for non-swimmers and beginners. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence in the water learning water safety acquiring skills in floating and learning elementary strokes. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate safety skills and be able to tread water back float and use the crawl stroke for 20 yards. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course is designed for those who have mastered basic swimming skills. Emphasis is placed on refining basic skills and learning new swim strokes. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate the four basic strokes the scissors kick the underwater swim and other related skills. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces lap swimming aquacises water activities and games. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular efficiency through aquatic exercise. Upon completion students should be able to develop an individualized aquatic fitness program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces rhythmic aerobic activities performed in water. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular fitness levels muscular strength muscular endurance and flexibility. Upon completion students should be able to participate in an individually-paced exercise program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course covers the fundamentals of pickleball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, ground strokes (drives, drops, dinks, punches, and lobs), overhead strokes (smashes and slams), and the rules and strategies of singles and doubles play. Upon completion, students should be able to apply these skills in pickleball playing situations.
This course provides basic instruction for the beginning canoeist. Emphasis is placed on safe and correct handling of the canoe and rescue skills. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate basic canoeing safe-handling and self-rescue skills. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course provides students with foundational knowledge about the study of physical activity and career opportunities within the discipline. Emphasis will be placed on the role of physical activity, the subdisciplines of the field, and possible career choices. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the subdisciplines and employment opportunities within an Exercise and Sport Science program.
This course provides instruction on how to equip and care for oneself on the trail. Topics include clothing hygiene trail ethics and necessary equipment. Upon completion students should be able to successfully participate in nature trail hikes. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces beginning and non-riders to recreational horseback riding. Topics include riding skills equipment handling of horses mounting care of the horse and coordinated horse-rider balance. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate riding safety and horse management skills. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course is designed to give advanced riding experiences in a variety of specialized situations. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills such as jumping rodeo games and trail riding. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate control and management of the horse and perform various riding techniques. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces the fundamentals of snow skiing. Topics include basic techniques, safety, and equipment involved in snow skiing. Upon completion, students should be able to ski a down slope, enter and exit a ski lift, and perform basic maneuvers on skis.
This course is designed to develop movement and recreational dance skills safety fitness coordination and techniques used to teach various groups. Emphasis is placed on participation and practice with adapting dances for ages and ability levels. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of fitness through social folk and square dance participation and instruction. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course is designed to develop the basic knowledge and skills of snowboarding. Topics include equipment, conditioning exercises, terminology, safety, rules, fundamental skills, and the use of lifts. Upon completion, students should be able to snowboard downhill, enter and exit a ski lift, and perform basic maneuvers on a snowboard.
This course is designed to promote physical fitness through indoor stationary cycling. Emphasis is placed on pedaling techniques safety procedures and conditioning exercises necessary for cycling. Upon completion students should have improved cariovascular and muscular endurance and be able to design and participate in a cycling for fitness program.
This course provides an introduction to the pilates method of body conditioning exercise. Topics include instruction in beginning and intermediate pilates exercises using a mat or equipment history of pilates method and relevant anatomy and physiology. Upon completion students should be able to perform beginning and intermediate exercises and possess an understanding of the benefits of conditioning the body's core muscles. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces the fundamentals of disc golf. Emphasis is placed on basic throwing techniques putting distance driving scoring and single and doubles play. Upon completion students should be able to perform the skills required in playing situations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces martial arts using the ju-jitsu form. Topics include proper conditioning exercises proper terminology historical foundations etiquette and drills. Upon completion students should be able to perform skills and techniques related to this form of martial arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces martial arts using the kickboxing form. Topics include proper conditioning exercises proper terminology historical foundations etiquette and drills. Upon completion students should be able to perform skills and techniques related to this form of martial arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces the rules and techniques for sports officiating in baseball and softball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in baseball and softball. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces the theory and methods of coaching basketball. Emphasis is placed on rules game strategies and selected techniques of coaching basketball. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate competent coaching skills in basketball. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces the theory and methods of coaching baseball. Emphasis is placed on rules game strategies and selected techniques of coaching baseball. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate competent coaching skills in baseball. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course covers the skills knowledge and techniques of lifesaving and lifeguarding. Topics include identifying and minimizing aquatic hazards recognizing and effectively rescuing people in distress and developing safety skills. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate skills knowledge and techniques of lifesaving and lifeguarding to pass American Red Cross lifeguarding certification. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
