| PED 100
Pilates |
2 credits |
Provides a method of mind-body exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, balance the body, and improve posture and core stabilization while increasing body awareness.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 101 Fundamentals of Physical Activity I |
2 credits |
| 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. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 103 Aerobic Fitness I |
2 credits |
| Develops cardiovascular fitness though activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 105 Aerobic Dance I |
2 credits |
| Focuses on physical fitness through dance exercises. Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 109 Yoga |
2 credits |
| Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Special emphasis given to cardiovascular endurance. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 111 Weight Training I |
2 credits |
| Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 113 Lifetime Activities I |
2 credits |
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Presents lifetime
sports and activities. Teaches skills and methods of lifetime
sports and activities appropriate to the local season and
facilities available. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 117 Fitness Walking |
1 credit |
Teaches content and skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate an individualized program of walking, based upon fitness level. Laboratory 2 hours per week. |
| PED 123 Tennis I |
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| Teaches tennis skills with emphasis on stroke development and strategies for individual and team play. Includes rules, scoring, terminology, and etiquette. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 127 Cycling |
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| Introduces cycling techniques, equipment selection, care and maintenance, safety, and physical conditioning. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 129 Self Defense |
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| Examines history, techniques, and movements associated with self-defense. Introduces the skills and methods of self- defense emphasizing mental and physical discipline. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 133-134 Golf I-II |
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| Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use, and strategy. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 135 Bowling I |
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| Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 137-138 Martial Arts I-II |
2 credits each |
| 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. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 141-142 Swimming I-II |
2 credit each |
Introduces skills and methods of swimming strokes. Focuses on safety and physical conditioning.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 154 Volleyball |
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| Introduces volleyball skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 156 Softball |
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| Emphasizes softball skills, techniques, strategies, and rules. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| PED 181 Downhill Skiing I |
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| Teaches basic skills of downhill skiing; selection and use of equipment; terminology and safety rules. Includes field experience. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
