26 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 101Beginning Jogging1
An activity course designed for the student to learn about the aerobic aspects of jogging and to develop a personal program of continuous jogging for 30 minutes, three times per week.
PE 111Introduction to Principles and Philosophy of Physical Education3
This course is designed to provide the potential physical education professional with a knowledge of the foundations, principles, and philosophies of physical education from ancient history to the present.
This course is an introduction to weight training with emphasis on principles and techniques. Students develop an individualized weight training program. Related health and safety factors are also considered.
This course emphasizes movement to music as an enjoyable means of strengthening muscles, improving flexibility, and developing overall physical fitness.
Areas such as cardiovascular endurance, physical fitness, wellness, stress, rest, diet, lifetime sports, and the values of wholesome activities are covered. Each student completes a personal analysis of his/her own fitness based upon testing.
This course provides an introduction to backpacking. The content will focus on backpacking and camping skills such as fire building, map and compass, and how to purchase and use camping gear. At least one backpacking trip is required.
This course is designed for the intermediate and advanced climber. Students will learn technical rope techniques, a variety of options for top-rope setup, proper placement of rock protection, and the basics of lead climbing. Pre-requisite: PE 220, OE 313, or permission of professor.
Designed for the novice solo canoeist or intermediate tandem canoeist seeking to move into solo canoeing, the emphasis of the course is on proper solo technique for 227
This course is designed for the beginning and intermediate kayaker. The emphasis will be placed on the Eskimo roll, basic paddling skills, lake and whitewater kayaking, water safety, and rescue. Pre-requisite: Swimming ability.
This course is designed for the intermediate and advanced kayaker. Students will learn a variety of rescue procedures, how to read the river and recognize potential hazards, hole extractions, surfing and ender techniques. Pre-requisites: PE 240, or permission of professor, and swimming ability.
This course covers basic water safety, including swimming strokes, rescues, and escapes. Lifeguard qualifications, pool management and safety will also be studied. Red Cross certification will be awarded to those students who meet the requirements.
This course, taught in the winter months of the spring semester, has varying content, depending on the weather. Emphasis on how to live comfortably outside in cold environments and winter ecology. Content may include cross-country skiing, winter backpacking, and snow cave building. At least one backcountry trip is included.
Designed for the beginning and intermediate skier, this course includes two lecture classes and five ski trips to a local slope. Students receive one hour of instruction and three hours of ski time during each trip. Fee $275. No refund after first class.
A course designed to teach students the techniques and standards of officiating with emphasis on knowing the rules of various team sports. Course can help lead to certification.
A course designed to introduce students to the rudiments of coaching. Emphasis on administrative and routine tasks plus the techniques and materials used in recruiting and coaching. (Offered fall semesters, even-numbered years.)
A course designed to prepare students for actual teaching and coaching with attention to professional standards, expectations, ethics, values, and performance.
The primary objective of the course is to introduce physically active people to the basic concepts of sports injury prevention, recognition, care, and rehabilitation. Course is an essential component for those entering coaching, physical education, or the field of sports medicine. Pre-requisite: HL 101.
Supervised field education provides practical on-the-job training in various areas of human service-related fields. Each experience is administered by the college placement office, field education advisor, and supervising facility. Up to three hours may be counted toward degree requirements. Areas may include, but are not limited to, campus work, childcare administration, child volunteer organization work, cross- cultural service, church work, interdenominational child or youth service, recreation, and camping work. Pre-requisite: PE 303.
PE 424Facility Planning for Physical Education Recreation and Athletics3
This course is designed to assist the sport management student in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills needed to manage a sport facility and to plan a complete sporting event. (Offered spring semesters, even-numbered years.) 228