58 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.
This course is designed for adults who are interested in attaining and maintaining an appropriate state of fitness. The course will provide opportunities for the student to improve physical endurance (both muscular and cardiovascular), strength, and flexibility. Integrated into the course will be discussions on diet, weight loss, and posture.
Exercise sequences and dance patterns performed to music and designed to improve general physical fitness.
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with recreation and its relationship to our natural surroundings. Attention will be focused on conserva- tion, wildlife, nature, projects for all seasons, and other activities. Local points of interest will be visited.
A course designed to develop and strengthen skill in the basic fundamentals of the game. Includes discussions of rules, equipment, playing strategy and etiquette. Not recommended for players of advanced ability.
This course provides instruction in techniques, rules, scoring, etiquette, and terminology associated with golf. Emphasis is placed on proper methods and procedures in actual practice and play to include proper selection of equipment. Upon completion, students will be able to successfully complete a round of golf by using proper procedures and techniques.
This course provides the basic self-defense techniques required to obtain various belts in the art of Tae Kwon Do. Emphasis is placed on basic kicks, stances, punches, and hand and foot combinations of karate. Upon completion, students will be able to execute conditioning exercises, and demonstrate all basic stances.
In this course emphasis will be upon individual participation in sports one can enjoy and derive health benefits for a lifetime. A presentation on each sport will 163
Social and Behavioral Sciences: (One History sequence — 10 hours)
PED 0167 Health and Physical Education 3 15 Social and Behavioral Sciences: (One History sequence — 10 hours) HIS 0154 U.S. History I 5 HIS 0156 U.S. History II 5 or HIS 0161 Western Civilization I 5 HIS 0162 Western Civilization II 5 (Select five hours from the following)
Content of this course emphasizes wellness through the study of nutrition, weight control, stress management, substance abuse, and consumer facts on exercise and fitness. The student is prepared to plan a personal lifelong fitness program based on individual need, abilities and interests. (On request)
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 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 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 provides a continuation of step aerobics. Emphasis is placed on a wide variety of choreographed step patterns; cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, abdominal, and floor exercises. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in and design a step aerobics routine. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. 375
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 introduces fitness through walking. Emphasis is placed on stretching, conditioning exercises, proper clothing, fluid needs, and injury prevention. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in a recreational walking program.
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 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 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 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 pre-major and/or elective course requirement. 342
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 pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces the fundamentals of racquetball. Emphasis is placed on rules, fundamentals, and strategies of beginning racquetball. Upon completion, students should be able to play recreational racquetball.
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 covers more advanced bowling techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining basic skills and performing advanced shots, spins, pace, and strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive bowling. Prerequisites PED-139
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 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 pre-major and/or elective course requirement. 343
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 introduces the basics of soccer. Emphasis is placed on rules, strategies, and fundamental skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational soccer. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational softball. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course covers the fundamentals of baseball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational baseball. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA 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 pre-major and/or elective course requirement. 344
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 pre-major 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 sub disciplines of the field, and possible career choices. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the sub disciplines and employment opportunities within an Exercise and Sport Science program.
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. 377
This course introduces the active sport of roller skating. Emphasis is placed on basic positioning, balance, and form. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills necessary for recreational skating. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA 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 has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course teaches the fundamental folk dance movements along with cultural traditions from various countries. Emphasis is placed on the history and traditions of the folk dance as well as the movements and the dances themselves. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate folk dances as well as knowledge of their origins and cultural traditions. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces the terminology and skills necessary to perform square dancing. Topics include working from squared sets-squared circles to squared throughs, right and left throughs, and Dixie Chains. Upon completion, students should be able to perform square dance routines and recognize the calls made for all formations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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 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 cardiovascular 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 345
This course introduces martial arts using the Shotokan Karate 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 introduces martial arts using the Tae Kwon Do 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.
Source: Stanly Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
