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36 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 101Fundamentals of Physical Activity I1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Presents principles underlying the components of physical fitness. Utilizes conditioning activities involving cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. May include fitness assessment, nutrition and weight control information, and concepts of wellness. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 102Fundamentals of Physical Activity II1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Presents principles underlying the components of physical fitness. Utilizes conditioning activities involving cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. May include fitness assessment, nutrition and weight control information, and concepts of wellness. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 103Aerobic Fitness I1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Develops cardiovascular fitness through activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 104Aerobic Fitness II1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Develops cardiovascular fitness through activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 105Aerobic Dance I1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Focuses on physical fitness through dance exercises. Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 106Aerobic Dance II1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Focuses on physical fitness through dance exercises. Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 107Exercise and Nutrition I1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Provides the student with a full body workout through flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance exercises. Includes fitness evaluation, nutrition analysis, and weight control. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 108Exercise and Nutrition II1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Provides the student with a full body workout through flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance exercises. Includes fitness evaluation, nutrition analysis, and weight control. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 109Yoga1

Lecture hours per week: 0 Laboratory hours per week: 2 Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 111Weight Training I1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 112Weight Training II1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 116Lifetime Fitness and Wellness1

Lecture hours per week: 2 Provides a study of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student’s level of fitness and wellness, and motivates the student to incorporate physical fitness and wellness into daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is. Total 1-4 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
Prerequisite
Required for the 2-credit course.
PED 117Fitness Walking1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Teaches content and skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate an individualized program of walking, based upon fitness level.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 121Racquetball I1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Teaches racquetball skills and strategies for team and individual play. Includes terminology, scoring, etiquette, equipment selection, and safety. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 122Racquetball II1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Teaches racquetball skills and strategies for team and individual play. Includes terminology, scoring, etiquette, equipment selection, and safety. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 123Tennis I1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Teaches tennis skills with emphasis on stroke development and strategies for individual and team play. Includes rules, scoring, terminology, and etiquette. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 124Tennis II1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Teaches tennis skills with emphasis on stroke development and strategies for individual and team play. Includes rules, scoring, terminology, and etiquette. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 128Horseback Riding1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Presents riding seats and preparation for riding, care and grooming of a horse, selection, use and care of equipment, and safety.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
Prerequisite
appropriate riding skills or instructor’s permission for advanced course.
PED 135Bowling I1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 136Bowling II1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 137Martial Arts I1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Emphasizes forms, styles, and techniques of body control, physical and mental discipline, and physical fitness. Presents a brief history of development of martial arts theory and practice. Total 2-4 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 138Martial Arts II1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Emphasizes forms, styles, and techniques of body control, physical and mental discipline, and physical fitness. Presents a brief history of development of martial arts theory and practice. Total 2-4 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 147Hiking1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Introduces physical and mental benefits of walking or hiking as a form of physical exercise. Skills developed include how to plan for a hike, what to take, and how to select a trial relative to individual abilities. Provides hiking opportunities to explore local regions. Develops awareness of safety, weather, and ecological considerations.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 148Snowboarding1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Teaches the basic skills of snowboarding, selection and use of equipment, terminology, and safety rules.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 149Cardio Sculpt I1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Combines strength training and cardiovascular workouts that strengthen the major muscle groups as well as developing endurance. Utilizes the use of weights, balls and bands, fitness equipment or a combination thereof that promote cardiovascular endurance and develops muscle strength. Benefits all levels of participation. Total 2-4 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 154Volleyball1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Introduces skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 155Wallyball1-2

Lecture hours per week: 1 Laboratory hours per week: 2 Focuses on skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring. Total 2-4 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 161Dance Production I1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Focuses on creating a dance performance. Teaches the basic skills in creating and producing a dance. Includes lighting, costumes, music, and choreography. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 162Dance Production II1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Focuses on creating a dance performance. Teaches the basic skills in creating and producing a dance. Includes lighting, costumes, music, and choreography. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 163Jazz I1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Introduces dance through contemporary jazz movements. Includes floor stretches, isolations, dance patterns and locomotor movements. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 164Jazz II1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Introduces dance through contemporary jazz movements. Includes floor stretches, isolations, dance patterns and locomotor movements. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 173Rock Climbing and Rappelling1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Presents techniques and skills of climbing and rappelling with emphasis on safety, equipment, skills in knot tying, terminology and physical conditioning. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 181Downhill Skiing I1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Teaches basic skills of downhill skiing; selection and use of equipment; terminology and safety rules. Includes field experience. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 182Downhill Skiing II1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Teaches basic skills of downhill skiing; selection and use of equipment; terminology and safety rules. Includes field experience. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 188Freshwater Fishing1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Teaches freshwater fishing techniques including spinning, bait casting and fly casting. Presents selection and care of equipment, fish habitat, conservation, and safety. Total 1-3 hours per week.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
PED 195Topics In1

Laboratory hours per week: 2 Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be repeated for credit. May be used for special honors classes. Variable hours.

Subject
PED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu

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