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Catalog 2014-2015 
    
Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Physical Education - Aquatics

  
  • PEAQ 125 - Introductory Swimming


    2 Credit(s).

    Emphasizes fundamental swimming skills for the adult non-swimmer; includes techniques for physical and mental adjustment to water, drown-proofing techniques, basic swimming strokes, fundamental diving and entry skills, and simple water safety rules and rescues. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PEAQ 126 - Intermediate Swimming


    2 Credit(s).

    Designed for the student wishing to improve the fundamental skills taught in the Introductory Swimming course. Refinements are made in the executive of the crawl and elementary back strokes. The scissor and breast stroke kick, the side stroke, and the breast stroke are introduced, in addition to more advanced flotation skills, rescue skills and resuscitation techniques. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PEAQ 127 - Advanced Swimming


    2 Credit(s).

    Develops a high level of proficiency in fundamental swimming strokes. Provides intensive practice of the elementary back stroke, breast stroke, side stroke and crawl stroke; introduces and refines the inverted breast stroke, the trudgen stroke, and the trudgen crawl strokes; emphasizes distance swimming; also covers specialized rescue dives, disrobing and motionless floating skills. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PEAQ 143 - Swimming for Total Fitness


    2 Credit(s).

    Provides exercise for the proficient swimmer; emphasizes distance swimming, aquatic exercises, training methodology, and stroke techniques. Includes a self-analysis of physical fitness, the establishment of personal goals and aerobic swimming to raise fitness levels. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): PEAQ 125  or written permission from department chairperson required. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits
  
  • PEAQ 145 - Swimnastics


    2 Credit(s).

    Studies and practices various conditioning programs designed to attain and maintain physical fitness through activities while the body is submerged in water; emphasizes water exercises, water jogging and aqua-rhythmic; introduces the nine fundamental swim strokes in a routine or composition set to music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PEAQ 260 - Aquatic Programs Overview


    3 Credit(s).

    Presents an overview of the programs available in pool, beach, and aquatic services delivery. Students experience the various activities that occur in these venues as they develop skills in organizing and administering program content in these unique facilities. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Same As: RECR 260 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
    Prerequisite(s): Swimming proficiency demonstration required
  
  • PEAQ 261 - Aquatic Facility Management


    3 Credit(s).

    Explores the organization and management of indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities. The course presents in-depth information on facility design, mechanical characteristics, facility maintenance, staffing, characteristics of patrons, risk management, emergency action plans, and facility policies and procedures. Practical information in order to minimize risks and increase efficiency in managing an aquatic facility is provided. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Same As: RECR 261 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
    Prerequisite(s): PEAQ 115 
  
  • PEAQ 262 - Public Beach Management


    3 Credit(s).

    Explores the recreational management of natural-based beach and shore environments. The course presents in-depth information on environmental characteristics and hazards; beach safety and maintenance; staff hiring; training, and certification; characteristics of visitors; risk management; emergency action plans; and administrative policies and procedures. Practical information is provided to minimize risks and increase enjoyment of beaches and shore environments. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Prerequisite(s): PEAQ 114 

Physical Education - Individual Activities

  
  • PEIA 101 - Fitness Walking/Conditioning


    1 Credit(s).

    Introduces the principles of exercise and conditioning through the techniques of walking; presents correct exercise and walking techniques to improve muscle tone and endurance, posture, self-image, flexibility and weight control; develops a healthy attitude and positive commitment toward physical wellness. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEIA 110 - Basic Bicycling


    1 Credit(s).

    Introduces the student to basic maintenance, riding technique, and safety while riding on and off campus. Helmets are required. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEIA 120 - Self-Defense


    1 Credit(s).

    Focuses on physical self-defense techniques including blocks, strikes, kicks, throws, as well as common sense safety precautions. Develops the awareness and self-confidence to diffuse potentially violent situations without resorting to physical techniques; however, should physical self-defense be required, students will be taught how as well as the implications for both parties. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

  
  • PEIA 123 - Self-Defense for Women


    2 Credit(s).

    Offers a practical guide to self-defense. Sessions will improve fitness, defense techniques, and provide information about topics related to violence against women and safety. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Same As: WMST 123 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
  
  • PEIA 124 - Self-Defense I


    2 Credit(s).

    Focuses on principles and practical aspects of personal safety; covers methods and tactics of practical self-defense including alternatives for situational defense strategies; provides rigorous conditioning exercises; develops skills in perception, analysis, escape, compromise, avoidance, blocking, throwing, and striking. A college level course. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PEIA 125 - Self Defense II


    2 Credit(s).

    Focuses on principles and practical aspects of personal safety. Covers methods and tactics of practical self defense, including alternatives for situational defense strategies; gives rigorous conditioning exercises; develops skills in perception, analysis, escape, compromise, avoidance, blocking, throwing, and striking. A college level course. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PEIA 131 - Introduction to Golf


    2 Credit(s).

    Introduces the novice to the fundamental skills of golf, the care and selection of equipment, and playing rules and etiquette; provides opportunity for practice at local golf courses; covers putting, pitching, and the use of all iron and wood clubs. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Lab Fee: $20.00
  
  • PEIA 132 - Introduction to Golf


    1 Credit(s).

    Introduces the fundamental principles of the basic golf swing; emphasizes development of swing technique concepts followed by practice in developing a coordinated swing; discusses basic golf rules and course etiquette and orientation. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Lab Fee: $20.00
  
  • PEIA 137 - Badminton


    1 Credit(s).

    Introduces the fundamental principles of badminton including the serve, clear, drop, drive and smash shots; covers the rules, scoring and singles and doubles strategies. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEIA 138 - Racquetball


    1 Credit(s).

    Presents the skills, strategies, and rules of racquet ball in order to develop competencies in a lifetime sport; provides basic background in racquetball, including the rules, safety, and skills necessary for playing. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Lab Fee: $20.00
  
  • PEIA 139 - Racquet Sports


    2 Credit(s).

    Designed for the student interested in learning a lifetime racquet sport. Basic techniques of tennis, badminton, paddleball, or squash are introduced at the beginning level. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEIA 140 - Beginning Tennis


    1 Credit(s).

    Introduces the fundamental principles of the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, serve plus net play; emphasizes development of serving technique concepts followed by practice in developing coordinated swings; also covers rules, etiquette, and strategy as well as terminology, singles, and doubles play. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

  
  • PEIA 141 - Intermediate Tennis


    1 Credit(s).

    Designed for experienced players who want to improve their skills. The course includes a challenge beyond basic, including spin serves and drop shots. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEIA 142 - Tennis Doubles


    1 Credit(s).

    Emphasizes basic strokes and principles in the doubles setting, including court positioning, communication, and strategy. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEIA 143 - Tennis I


    2 Credit(s).

    Introduces tennis and develops basic skill proficiencies in singles and doubles game situations; gives basic instruction in the forehand, backhand serve, and volley; teaches the sports values, equipment, rules, terminology, and etiquette necessary to play singles and doubles. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

  
  • PEIA 144 - Tennis II


    2 Credit(s).

    Refines the skills taught in PEIA 143 ; provides basic instruction in the forehand, backhand serve, and volley; teaches the sports values, equipment, rules, terminology, and etiquette necessary to play singles and doubles; enables the beginner to improve skill proficiencies and gain skill consistency in game situations. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

  
  • PEIA 145 - Intermediate Tennis


    2 Credit(s).

    Provides further instruction for those who have achieved the skill objectives for PEIA 143-144. Teaches the supplemental strokes: slice serve, lob, overhand smash, drop shot, half-volley, and the approach shot; shows how to begin hitting top spin and under spin on ground strokes; covers advanced singles and doubles strategy. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): Students should be able to demonstrate the skills for PEIA 143 -PEIA 144 . This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits
  
  • PEIA 146 - Advanced Tennis


    2 Credit(s).

    Designed for advanced tennis players. Students learn how to use sidespin, heavy topspin, the use of angles, passing shots, and various tactical situations for advanced play. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEIA 147 - Doubles Tennis


    2 Credit(s).

    Designed for students who desire doubles playing skills. Play position, tactics, and strategy are included. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEIA 156 - Firearms and Shooting Safety


    2 Credit(s).

  
  • PEIA 160 - Fencing


    2 Credit(s).

    Gives instruction in the fundamental and advanced skills of fencing, its rules and etiquette; emphasizes methods of gripping the foil, on-guard position, advancing and retreating, simple attacks and compound attacks, and methods of parrying the foil, sabre, and epee. This course may be used to fulfill two elective credits. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PEIA 292 - Independent study


    2 Credit(s).


Physical Education - Life Fitness

  
  • PELF 100 - Yoga I


    1 Credit(s).

    Develops techniques which enhance strength, flexibility and body/mind awareness; includes breathing, yoga postures, concentration and relaxation. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PELF 101 - Yoga II


    1 Credit(s).

    Develops further techniques for those who have completed beginning Yoga. Covers advanced Yoga postures; lengthens concentration and deepens self-awareness; emphasizes Yoga as a system for the development of body, mind and spirit. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 100/PELF 100  or written permission from instructor required
  
  • PELF 102 - Tai Chi Chuan I


    1 Credit(s).

    Introduces the Chinese movement forms known as Tai Chi Chuan; emphasizes weight shifts, total body movement, and coordinated breathing; provides opportunities to increase fitness, relaxation and a heightened sense of well being. Appropriate for all ages. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PELF 103 - Tai Chi Chuan II


    1 Credit(s).

    Continues the practice of Yang style Tai Chi Chuan as a means of maintaining health and well-being; refines Level I forms and teaches additional forms; explores philosophy and role of Taoist meditation in the performance of Tai Chi Chuan. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): PELF 102  or written permission from instructor required
  
  • PELF 104 - Aerobic Dance Workout I


    1 Credit(s).

    Presents the principles of exercise and the practice of aerobic fitness through the performance of dance and workout activities; covers monitoring of heart rate and intensity level in order to progress at a pace appropriate to fitness level and age. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PELF 105 - Aerobic Dance Workout II


    1 Credit(s).

    Provides an intensified approach to aerobic fitness through dance routines; includes more complex movement than the beginner course and emphasizes performance as well as fitness levels. (A fitness lab test is recommended.) Courses offered less than once a year.

    Prerequisite(s): PELF 104  or written permission from instructor required
  
  • PELF 106 - Aerobic Kick Boxing


    1 Credit(s).

    Covers the principles of exercise and the practice of aerobic fitness through the performance of martial arts techniques and rhythmic movement; teaches monitoring of heart rate and intensity level in order to progress at a pace appropriate to fitness level and age. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

  
  • PELF 108 - Hip Hop


    1 Credit(s).

  
  • PELF 110 - Folk and Social Dance


    1 Credit(s).

    Introduces the dance forms of different cultures; covers international and American folk dances, social forms, and ballroom. Note: Credit may be earned for DANC 110 or PELF 110 but not for both. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PELF 111 - Slimnastics/Conditioning


    1 Credit(s).

    Focus on overall toning, strengthening and improvement in flexibility of major muscles. It is designed with the purpose to energize and motivate further participation in exercise and empower students with the knowledge and skill to set and adhere to personal goals. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PELF 112 - Cardio Fitness


    1 Credit(s).

    Develops cardio fitness through a program of jogging, cardio kick, step aerobics, cardio pump and other cardio activities; increases cardiovscular endurance and increases the maximum amount of oxygen that the body can process within a given time. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

  
  • PELF 113 - Aerobic Bench Step/Conditioning


    1 Credit(s).

    Improves physical fitness through step training, an innovative cardiovascular training technique; enhances coordination, balance, overall athletic achievement, and tones and strengthens lower body muscles; challenges students to achieve a high level of physical fitness, thereby improving physical, social, and emotional well-being. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PELF 114 - Slideboard Aerobics/Body Shape


    1 Credit(s).

    Presents an exciting non-impact, high intensity aerobic workout to increase cardiovascular fitness and body shaping exercises to improve muscular strength, endurance, and tone; covers style, good body mechanics, and intensity levels in a “work-at-your-own-pace” method; challenges students to achieve a high level of physical fitness, thereby improving physical, emotional, and social well-being. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PELF 115 - Strength Training for Total Fitness


    2 Credit(s).

    Focuses on the principles of muscular strength development; explores the science and benefits of developing skeletal-muscular and cardiovascular-aerobic fitness, via the medium of intensive exercise with resistive weights equipment; provides readings, lectures, and written assignments as well as practical physical training activities. A college level course. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PELF 116 - Weight Training


    1 Credit(s).

    Improves the fitness levels of students through the use of resistance machines, free weights, prescribed exercises, and general fitness activities. This course is a complete fitness course which emphasizes the development of muscular strength and muscular endurance. Weight training is appropriate for students who are healthy, in all levels of fitness, and experienced/inexperienced in resistance training. Courses offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PELF 117 - Intermediate Weight Training


    1 Credit(s).

  
  • PELF 118 - Aerobic Circuit Training


    1 Credit(s).

    Improves cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility through aerobic circuit training principles and practices; uses individualized exercise prescriptions to improve physical fitness. Classes will be conducted in the Circuit Center. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

  
  • PELF 119 - Strength and Conditioning for Athletes


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces students to the theory and methods of strength training and conditioning that emphasize the development of maximal strength, power production, anaerobic capacity, muscular endurance, aerobic capacity, and muscular hypertrophy.  Classes include practical application activities involving safety protocols, proper lifting technique, Olympic style lifts, plyometrics, footwork drills, and testing procedures using free weights as well as weight-stack machines.  In addition, strength training and conditioning programs for specific sports are included. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s):   or   ; or  ; and  
  
  • PELF 123 - Cardio Pump Fitness


    2 Credit(s).

    Is an exciting as well as challenging program choreographed to music that uses barbells to strengthen the entire body by alternating the weight selections to regulate intensity. In addition, other various resistant training and cardiovascular activities are incorporated into the class to improve fitness levels. A nutrition component is integrated to increase knowledge of a healthier diet to accompany a fitness program. Lectures and activities are utilized to convey current information regarding nutrition, assessing and evaluating fitness levels, with the goal of improving fitness components. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PELF 124 - Cardio Fitness


    2 Credit(s).

    Provides an intensive aerobic training program using traditional methods and high-tech equipment, including the Stairmaster Lifecycle, Stationary Cycle, Concept II Rower, elliptical machines, treadmills, and computerized strength training equipment. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PELF 125 - Cardiovascular Fitness


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces the principles of exercise and theories of conditioning; includes a physiological pre-program evaluation, lectures on fitness and related topics, individualized exercises, and a physiological post-program evaluation; improves physical fitness by maintaining individual target training zone during a wide variety of activities; helps establish a healthy attitude and positive commitment toward physical fitness. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Lab Fee: $30.00
  
  • PELF 126 - Circuit Training I


    2 Credit(s).

    Continues development of cardiovascular fitness through Circuit Training. Offers a required orientation seminar followed by independent workouts or workouts with the help of a monitor in the Circuit Center; bi-weekly meetings with instructor for progress review; and some instructor monitoring of weekly workouts. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Lab Fee: $30.00
  
  • PELF 127 - Circuit Training II


    1 Credit(s).

    Continues development of cardiovascular fitness through Circuit Training. Offers a required orientation seminar followed by independent workouts or workouts with the help of a monitor in the Circuit Center; bi-weekly meetings with instructor for progress review; and some instructor monitoring of weekly workouts. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Lab Fee: $30.00
  
  • PELF 128 - Circuit Training For Fitness I


    2 Credit(s).

    Offers a self-paced, individualized fitness program; enables students, working closely with instructors, to develop fitness goals and a scientifically progressive training schedule; includes supervised training; requires completion of all course objectives, including reaching designated fitness levels and understanding the training principles. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PELF 129 - CT for Fitness II


    1 Credit(s).

  
  • PELF 130 - Nautilus Training for Physical Fitness I


    2 Credit(s).

    Offers a self-paced individualized fitness program using nautilus equipment; enables students, working closely with instructors, to develop fitness goals and a scientifically progressive training schedule; includes supervised training; requires completion of all course objectives, including reaching individual fitness levels and understanding of the principles of nautilus training. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PELF 131 - Nautilus Training Fitness II


    1 Credit(s).

    Allows students to use the principles of exercise in advanced training programs. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

  
  • PELF 132 - NT for Competitive Sport


    2 Credit(s).

  
  • PELF 133 - NT for Lifetime Sport


    2 Credit(s).

  
  • PELF 134 - NT/Aerobic Dance


    2 Credit(s).

  
  • PELF 135 - NT/Aerobic Swim


    2 Credit(s).

  
  • PELF 136 - Fitness Evaluation and Conditioning


    3 Credit(s).

    Examines the principles and concepts of physical fitness; includes pre and post fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, lectures, and practical applications. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Same As: HLTH 136  and PEMJ 136 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
    Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052  OR
    Corequisite(s): RDNG 052  or ESOL 054  
    Lab Fee: $30.00
  
  • PELF 137 - Triathalon Training


    1 Credit(s).

    Provides an activity training program involving skills technique in running, cycling, and swimming; requires ability minimally to swim one-quarter mile; develops a commitment to train for optimum fitness. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PELF 143 - Hatha Yoga


    2 Credit(s).

    Engages the student on a body/mind/spirit level and offers experiences in all of the domains of learning. Because it increases bodily poise and heightens intellectual awareness, Yoga enables the student to grow, develop, and relate successfully to others, and it helps the student respond creatively to the exigencies of modern life. The student will be given precise directions and immediate feedback, which will enable them to succeed. Because the very beginning postures are repeated and perfected over the life span, Yoga is a life long learning. Presented from a historical, philosophical perspective. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PELF 145 - Dance Aerobics I


    2 Credit(s).

    Designed primarily as an exercise course for students who would like to engage in a vigorous activity that produces specific beneficial changes in the body’s fitness level. Aerobic dance is an exciting and challenging fitness activity that combines exercise (exertion) and dance steps (rhythmic movements). Emphasis will be placed on exercises, jogging, and dancing movements with varying tempos and rhythms. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PELF 150 - Mixed Martial Arts Fitness


    2 Credit(s).

    Uses resistance training and various physical fitness routines from a variety of martial arts in order to improve cardiovascular endurance , muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Lectures and activities are used to further develop students’ skills for assessing and improving their level of wellness throughout their life span. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PELF 231 - Prevent/Eval/Care-Athl Injury


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces the student to the theoretical instruction with practical application; examines preventive conditioning, care and evaluation of athletic injuries, basic knowledge of drugs and ergogenic aids in athletics, the law of sports injuries and protective taping and padding. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Same As: HLTH 231  and PEMJ 231 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
    Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052  or ESOL 054  and ENGL 052  or ESOL 052 ; or  

Physical Education - Majors

  
  • PEMJ 100 - Swimming Level I


    1 Credit(s).

    Provides a basic introduction to elementary swimming skills for physical education majors who are non-swimmers and/or those who cannot swim 25 yards; also introduces various teaching methodologies. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEMJ 101 - Orientation to Physical Education, Recreation and Health


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces physical education as a profession emphasizing its nature, relationship to general education, and opportunities for employment; enables freshman physical education majors to enhance their understanding of the profession and their career choices. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

  
  • PEMJ 102 - Swimming Level II


    1 Credit(s).

    Provides practice for physical education majors who can swim 100 yards in good form using all strokes. Covers intermediate and advanced aquatic skills, competitive swim strokes, water safety, cardiovascular fitness concepts, and various teaching methodologies. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEMJ 111 - Folk and Social Dance: Methods and Materials


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces dance forms of different cultures with emphasis on rhythmic analysis; provides opportunity to learn folk and social dances, including ballroom. Three hours a week. Note: Credit may be earned for DANC 111 or PEMJ 111, but not for both. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052  (conc) or ESOL 054  (conc); or ACLT 052  (pre-req)
  
  • PEMJ 112 - BodyMovement:ObserAnaly&Explor


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces a variety of methods for observation and analysis of movement; includes the process of perception, body organization, spatial investigation, anatomical principles, locomotor patterns, and the physical laws governing movement through experiential exploration and observation. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Same As: PEMJ 112. Credit can be earned for one course only.
    Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052  or ESOL 054  ; or    and permission of Dance Coordinator
  
  • PEMJ 114 - Soccer


    1 Credit(s).

    Enables physical education majors to develop individual skills, offensive and defensive strategies and team concepts; provides coverage of basic principles of teaching soccer. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEMJ 115 - Basketball


    1 Credit(s).

    Provides physical education majors with an emphasis on teaching methodology. In addition, the mastering of individual fundamentals of basketball skills, basic team offenses, basic team defenses, and game rules are emphasized. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEMJ 132 - Golf - Physical Education Major


    1 Credit(s).

    Introduces fundamental principles of the basic golf swing; emphasizes development of swing technique concepts, followed by practice in developing a coordinated swing. Develops the ability to analyze a swing and correct errors. A fee is charged. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

  
  • PEMJ 136 - Fitness Evaluation and Conditioning


    3 Credit(s).

    Examines the principles and concepts of physical fitness; includes pre and post fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, lectures, and practical applications. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Same As: HLTH 136  and PELF 136 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
    Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052   OR
    Corequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054
    Lab Fee: $30.00
  
  • PEMJ 137 - Badminton


    1 Credit(s).

    Gives physical education majors an introduction to the fundamental principles of badminton, including the rules, scoring, singles and doubles strategy as well as the serve, clear, drop, drive, and smash shots. Emphasizes the ability to organize a class and analyze techniques. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEMJ 140 - Beginning Tennis


    1 Credit(s).

    For physical education majors, this course includes the fundamental principles of the basic strokes as well as the rules, terminology, etiquette and strategy of singles and doubles play. The principles of teaching tennis are a significant part of the class. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEMJ 151 - Volleyball


    1 Credit(s).

    Prepares physical education majors; gives proficiency in power volleyball skills, knowledge of rules and strategies, and understanding of teaching techniques and skills. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEMJ 195 - Special Topics


    5 Credit(s).

  
  • PEMJ 231 - Prevent/Eval/Care-Athl Injury


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces the student to the theoretical instruction with practical application; examines preventive conditioning, care and evaluation of athletic injuries, basic knowledge of drugs and ergogenic aids in athletics, the law of sports injuries and protective taping and padding. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Same As: HLTH 231  and PELF 231 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
    Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052  or ESOL 054  and ENGL 052  or ESOL 052 ; or  
  
  • PEMJ 271 - Internship: PEMJ


    1 Credit(s).

  
  • PEMJ 272 - Internship: PEMJ


    2 Credit(s).

  
  • PEMJ 273 - Internship: PEMJ


    3 Credit(s).

  
  • PEMJ 283 - Cooperation Education II


    3 Credit(s).

  
  • PEMJ 291 - Independent Study


    1 Credit(s).


Physical Education - Outdoor Activities

  
  • PEOD 100 - Backpacking


    1 Credit(s).

    Applies basic techniques of backpacking and camping; includes day hikes and an overnight weekend camping trip into a wilderness area. Students provide sleeping bags and food.

  
  • PEOD 101 - Hiking and Backpacking


    2 Credit(s).

    Introduces the knowledge and skills of trail hiking and backpacking techniques. Activities include a classroom session and a three day novice trip into a wilderness area. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Lab Fee: $25.00
  
  • PEOD 103 - Camping


    1 Credit(s).

    Introduces all aspects of family camping; meets for 8 hours in the classroom; includes a 3-day weekend camping trip with the class; camping gear provided. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Lab Fee: $25.00
  
  • PEOD 105 - Canoeing


    1 Credit(s).

    Includes an orientation to water safety and solo and tandem canoeing techniques; involves canoe trips on various Maryland waterways. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Prerequisite(s): RDNG 051  or ESOL 044 ; or  
  
  • PEOD 106 - White Water Canoeing


    2 Credit(s).

    Introduces basic skills in handling small craft; covers care and selection of equipment, safe handling techniques, self-rescue methods and skills used in helping or rescuing others. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Prerequisite(s): Swimming ability
    Lab Fee: $25.00
  
  • PEOD 109 - Mountaineering I


    2 Credit(s).

    Provides basic beginning knowledge and skills in rock and sport climbing; emphasizes terminology, equipment and safety; covers the skills of climbing, rappel and basic rope work. Taken as an 8-week Spring semester offering or in four condensed days in the Summer session. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Lab Fee: $25.00
  
  • PEOD 110 - Mountaineering II


    2 Credit(s).

    Provides intermediate knowledge and skills in rock, sport and multi-pitch climbing; emphasizes terminology, equipment and safety; covers the more advanced skills of multi-pitch climbing and belay, intermediate rope and knotcraft and the opportunities to build anchors and rope systems. Taken as an 8-week Spring semester offering or in four condensed days in the Summer session. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Lab Fee: $25.00
  
  • PEOD 111 - Wilderness Adventure


    1 Credit(s).

    Includes whitewater rafting, backpacking, and primitive camping; gives comprehensive classroom training in preparation for a class trip. Major equipment provided. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Lab Fee: $90.00
  
  • PEOD 120 - Sailing


    1 Credit(s).

    Provides the satisfaction of controlling the wind and sail in sailing sessions on the water; gives basic classroom introduction to terminology, theories of sailing, and boating safety; MD Department of Natural Resources Safe Boating certificate issued to students who pass the examination. A sailing fee is charged. Courses offered less than once a year.

    Lab Fee: $40.00
  
  • PEOD 130 - Skiing


    1 Credit(s).

    Provides the beginner to the advanced skier with in-class and on-slope instruction. Four-day, three-night ski trip, transportation, accommodations, equipment, most meals and lessons included in trip fee. Courses offered less than once a year.

  
  • PEOD 131 - Cross Country Skiing


    1 Credit(s).

  
  • PEOD 211 - Outdoor Recreation


    3 Credit(s).


Physical Education - Team Activities

  
  • PETA 101 - Basketball


    1 Credit(s).

    Emphasizes the basic skills including dribbling, passing shooting, and defensive marking. Team offenses and defenses will be included. Activity sessions will include drills and game play. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

  
  • PETA 104 - Baseball/Conditioning


    1 Credit(s).

    Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

 

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