23 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 to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime physical fitness and other health-relat
This course introduces a program of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous, rhythmic exercise. Emphasi s is placed on developing cardiovascular efficiency, strength, and flexibility and on safety precautions. U pon completion, students should be able to select and implement a rhythmic, aerobic exercise program. This course has been approved to satisfy the CAA and the ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
This course provides a continuation of a program of cardiovascular fitness involving rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on a wide
This course introduces the basics of weight, training. Emphasis is placed on developing, m
This course covers advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is placed on meeting individual tra
This course covers the skills necessary to participate in a developmental fitness program. Emphasis is placed on the circuit training method which involves a series of conditioning timed stations arranged for maximum benefit and variety. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and appreciate the role of circuit training as a means to develop fitness. This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces fitness through walking. Emphasis is placed on stretching, condition
This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitne
This course introduces the basic discipline of yoga. Topics include proper breathing,
This course introduces more detailed aspects of the discipline of yoga. Topics include br
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 to satisfy the CAA and the ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strok .json es, rules, etiquette, and court play. Upon completion, students should be able to play recreational tennis. This course has been approved to satisfy the CAA and the ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
This course is designed to five an overview of a variety of sports activities. Emphasis is place on the skills and rules necess ary 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 Comprehensive Articulation Agreement and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course provides basic instruction for the beginning canoeist. Emphasis is placed on safe and
This course provides practice in the basic skills of river and whitewater canoeing. Emphasis is pl
This course introduces the various types of orienteering and proper orienteering techniques. Emphasis is placed on defining various types o f orienteering and recognizing and drawing topographic map symbols. Upon completion, students should be able to draw topographic map symbols and negotiate a 3-5 km cross-country orienteering course in a specified time period. This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course covers the proper techniques for establishing a campsite, navigating in the wilderness, and planning for an overnight trip. Topics include planning for meals, proper use of maps and compass, and packing and dressing for extended periods in the outdoors. Upon completion, students should be able to identify qu ality backpacking equipment, identify the principles of no-trace camping, and successfully complete a backpacking experience. This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course provides instruction on how to equip and care for oneself on the trail. Topics
This course covers the skills necessary to prepare for and participate in a wilderness trip. Empha
This course introduces the fundamentals of snow skiing. Topics include basic techniques, safe
Must have completed courseat WPCC no earlier than Summer 2026
This course provides an introduction to the pilates method of body conditioning exercise. Topics include instruction in beginning and in termediate pilates exercises using a mat or equipment, history of pilates method, and relevant anatomy and physiology. Upon completion, s tudents 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 and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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Source: Western Piedmont Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
