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PHED 115-Weight Training (1)
(formerly PE 166)
Introduces the student to basic weight training
techniques, training programs, and safety procedures.
PHED 122-Tennis (1)
(formerly PE 179)
Introduces the basic skills of tennis, including the
basic grips, forehand and backhand groundstrokes,
volleys and serves; covers the rules and etiquette of
the sport.
PHED 125-Golf (1)
(formerly PE 181)
Introduces the basic skills of golf, including the grip,
stance, addressing the ball, aiming, putting, chipping,
pitching and the basic full swing; covers the rules
and etiquette of the sport.
PHED 130-Snowboarding/Skiing (1)
(formerly PE 183)
Introduces the regulations, safety and etiquette,
and skills of snowboarding/skiing. The beginner
student will learn skills required to safely traverse
the beginner slopes. The intermediate and advanced
students will learn enhanced techniques to improve
their current skills levels. Students will be evaluated
at the slopes and placed into the correct skill level.
Additional fees paid at site.
PHED 133-Kickboxing (1)
(formerly PE 196)
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 student 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.
PHED 135-Social Dance I (1)
(formerly PE 187)
Provides instruction in the basic partner dance forms
including such dances as the waltz, swing, two-step,
cha-cha, polka and fox-trot. Other contemporary
dances may be included.
PHED 136-Social Dance II (1)
Prerequisite: PHED 135 or PE 187 or permission of
instructor
(formerly PE 193)
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.
PHED 138-Tai Chi (1)
(formerly PE 195)
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.
PHED 140-Fitness (1)
(formerly PE 198)
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.
PHED 140A-Fitness: Boot Camp (1)
(formerly PE 198A)
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.
PHED 140B-Fitness: Bang Power Dance (1)
Introduces BANG, a unique fusion of boxing, cardio,
HIIT, hip-hop, world dance, and body weight training
in a pre-choreographed class. It is a mixed fitness
group exercise class workout that can be enhanced
with options 1/2 lb. weighted gloves.
PHED 140C-Fitness: Zumba (1)
(formerly PE 198C)
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.
PHED 143-Pilates (1)
(formerly PE 190)
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.
PHED 145-Body Mechanics (1)
(formerly PE 108)
Examines the application of physical laws to the
human body at rest or in motion, including concepts
of effective, efficient and aesthetic postures, both
static and dynamic. Emphasizes joint motions, care
of the back and components of fitness including
body compositions, flexibility, strength, muscular
endurance and cardiovascular endurance.
PHED 148-Exercise Psychology (1)
(formerly PE 237)
Introduces the psychological factors that affect
exercise participation and performance.
PHED 150-Methods of Strength Training and
Conditioning I (1)
(formerly PE 247)
Designed for those who will be assisting others
in a training program emphasizing muscular
fitness. Emphasizes biomechanical principles of
movement, and introduces the student to fitness
teaching pedagogy, exercise programming, and
implementation.
PHED 152-Methods of Strength Training and
Conditioning II (1)
Prerequisite: PHED 150 or permission of instructor
(formerly PE 241)
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.
PHED 155-Advanced Tai Chi - Cultural
Perspective (3)
• Cultural Competence
(formerly HE 130)
Introduces the traditional Chinese meditative
exercise known as Tai Chi. While participating in
the low intensity physical skills that comprise Tai
Chi, students will be introduced to the culture,
philosophy, history, and practice of the exercise.
PHED 160-Psychology of Sport (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL
73) or ESOL 100 OR Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly PE 161)
Explores personality factors, including but not
limited to, motivation, aggression, and emotion, as
they affect sport performance as well as the mental
techniques used to enhance performance.
PHED 165-Fitness for Living (3)
• Gen Ed Wellness
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL
73) or ESOL 100 OR Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly PE 154)
Covers the components of physical fitness, stress,
care of the back, nutrition and weight control.
Evaluations in all areas included through laboratory
experiences.
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