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PE 189A–Outdoor Skills: Backpacking (1)
Instructs students in the basics of outdoor skills
required to survive In relative comfort In an outdoor
wilderness setting. Also instructs students in the
selection and usage of proper equipment, clothing,
and meals in the outdoor wilderness setting. A field
trip (up to three days) is required.
PE 190–Pilates (1)
Introduces the history of Pilates and describes the
physiological basis of exercises that promote core
body strength. Includes demonstration and active
student participation of Pilates movements.
PE 191–Body Sculpting (1)
Offers muscular strength and endurance exercises
through the use of free weights, balls, and resistance
tubes.
PE 193–Social Dance II (1)
Prerequisite: PE 187 or permission of instructor
Social Dance II builds on the dance rhythms learned
in Social Dance. The patterns to be learned will
incorporate the body mechanics and technique
that enable creation of body swing in the Waltz, and
smoothness and polish in all the dances: Fox Trot,
Swing, Cha-Cha, Rumba and Tango.
PE 195–Tai Chi (1)
Tai Chi is an unique and traditional Chinese exercise.
The benefits of practice include strengthening health,
preventing illness, and slowing the effects of aging.
The class is designed to provide students with a basic
knowledge and history of Tai Chi, and to provide an
opportunity to learn and master Tai Chi skills.
PE 196–Kickboxing (1)
Provides basic fundamentals of Lethwei (Burmese
Kickboxing). Basic principles, history, and styles and
linguistics of the fighter will be covered. This course
emphasizes safety for the students and the instructor.
There will be no competitive fights or hard physical
contact between students during this course. Mental
and physical control as well as proper training
etiquette will always be maintained.
PE 198–Fitness (A,B, etc.) (1)
Engages students in full body exercises to improve
fitness. Course will strive to dramatically change
participant’s level of activity, muscle tone and
strength. Students will be able to integrate research
to understand the effectiveness of exercise, and plan
and implement exercise programs.
PE 198A–Fitness: Boot Camp (1)
Engages students in full body exercises, especially
utilizing body weight. The course strives to
dramatically increase the participant’s level of
muscular activity to affect positive changes in fitness
levels. It also integrates fitness research with practical
application for understanding the effectiveness of
exercise.
PE 198B–Fitness: Advanced Tai Chi (1)
Provides students an opportunity to strengthen
physical and mental health, improve muscular
coordination and relaxation through deep breathing
and movement exercises unique to Tai Chi. Advanced
Tai Chi continues to build on the movement forms
that were learned In the basic Tai Chi course.
PE 198C–Fitness: Zumba (1)
Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired, high-energy,
cardio-dance workout that uses music and various
easy-to-follow choreographed steps. Along with
music styles such as Latin, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, and
other genres, Zumba incorporates interval training,
alternating fast and slow rhythms, and resistance
training.
PE 198D–Fitness: Soccer (1)
Introduces students to the foundations of soccer
including history, principles, rules, skills, and game
tactics. Students will participate in skill development
and game play.
PE 236–Coaching Principles (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Provides student with the knowledge to become
an effective coach. Foundational areas of coaching
are presented, including coaching philosophy, sport
psychology, sport pedagogy, sport physiology and
sport management. Coaching certification is possible
through the American Sports Education Program.
* This course is offered only in the Spring semester
PE 237–Exercise of Psychology (1)
Introduces the psychological factors that affect
exercise participation and performance.
PE 241–Methods of Fitness and Conditioning
(1)
Designed for those who will be assisting others with
exercise. Integrates fitness research and application,
and emphasizes teaching methodologies employed
in training programs that focus on group exercise.
Students will apply teaching methodologies through
individual and group training.
PE 247–Methods of Strength Training (1)
Designed for students who will be assisting others
in a training program emphasizing muscular fitness.
Emphasizes teaching methodologies employed in
training programs that focus on muscular fitness.
Students will apply teaching methodologies as they
practice training with individuals or small groups.
PE 249–Fitness Assessment and Business
Practices (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: BI 103 or BI 107 or BI 117
Investigates the various modes and protocols used in
fitness assessment and the relationship of assessment
to the Personal Training business.
PE 250–Care and Prevention of Athletic
Injuries (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: EN 52 or ESL 99 or ESL 72
Introduces the basic principles for care and
prevention of athletic injuries. Emphasis will be
placed on scientific applications for recognition,
diagnosis, classification, treatment and rehabilitation
of body.
PE 252–Essentials of Personal Training (4)
Prerequisites: PE 241, PE 247, PE 249; Prerequisites or
Corequisites: PE 108 and PE 154
Capstone course in the Personal Training Program
that leads to the NASM Personal Trainer certification.
Course combines 3-credit lecture and 2-credit lab.
PC: Physical Science
PC 103–Elements of Physical Science (3)
• GenEd Science
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73), and MA 82 or MA 85
Covers selected aspects of earth science, physics,
chemistry and the quantitative relationships involved
in the behavior of matter. Uses simple experiments
to introduce scientific topics as needed. Restricted to
non-science majors. Students cannot receive credit
for both PC 103 and PC 114.
PC 104–TheWater Planet: Introduction to
Oceanography (3)
• GenEd Science
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73), and MA 82 or MA 85
Presents a study of the ocean as a dynamic and
changing entity. Emphasizes connections among
disciplines in and outside the areas of science.
Provides a basic understanding of scientific questions,
complexities and uncertainties involved with the
study and use of oceans.
PC 105–Introduction to the Science of Weather
(3)
• GenEd Science
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73), and MA 82 or MA 85
Surveys the basic physics of the atmosphere and
the diagnostic tools of the meteorologist. Includes
some discussion of applied meteorology, forecasting,
pollution, aviation and agriculture. Students cannot
get credit for both PC 105 and PC 106.
PC 106–Introduction to Meteorology (4)
• GenEd Science
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73), and MA 82 or MA 85
Surveys the basic physics and chemistry of the
atmosphere and applies the diagnostic tools of the
meteorologist. Includes some discussion of applied
meteorology, forecasting, pollution, and climatology.
This course includes a lab. Students cannot get credit
for both PC 106 and PC 105.