Physical Education
Course Descriptions


PED courses meet for 3 class hours per week, or equivalent.
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PED 100. Lifetime Fitness and Leisure Activities. 1 Credit
Develops basic skill level in selected activities. These courses are 1 credit and can be used in combination with PED 103 to transfer to other institutions. These courses meet for half a semester or are late starting. Activities include aerobic workout, badminton, touch football, indoor soccer, softball, and combination activities.
1 class/2 lab hours.

PED 103. Lifetime Fitness and Leisure Activities. 2 Credits
Develops athletic abilities from beginner through intermediate levels along with knowledge to attain activity and wellness throughout one's life. Class also includes lecture and textbook information to help one stay healthier through the concept of total fitness. Activities include aerobics, basketball, bowling, circuit weight training, hand dancing, golf, karate, racquetball, step aerobics, swimming, social dance, tennis, volleyball, and water exercise.
Fulfills Physical Education/Health degree requirement.
1 class/2 lab hours.

PED 111. Introduction to Physical Education. 2 Credits
Physical education as a profession, including its history, opportunities, and education requirements. Includes field trips and other experiences.
2 class hours

PED 113. Rhythmic Activities. 2 Credits
For future teachers and recreation leaders. Rhythmic skills for all age levels, inclluding folk and square dancing.
2 class hours

PED 118. Lifeguard and First Aid Training. 2 Credits
Skills required of lifeguards at pools and non-surf, open water beaches following the American Red Crosss Lifeguard Training specifications plus standard Red Cross First Aid.
1 class/2 lab hours.

PED 119. Lifeguard Training Instructor. 2 Credits
Training for students holding current WSI, CPR, Lifeguard, and First Aid certifications following the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor course specifications.
1 class/2 lab hours.

PED 120. Water Safety Instructor. 2 Credits
Training in Basic and Emergency Water Safety as well as Swimming Instructor training following American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course specifications.
1 class/2 lab hours.

PED 151. Motor Development and the Exceptional Child I. 3 Credits
Working with physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or socially handicapped children to promote therapeutic motor development. For early childhood, special, and elementary education transfer students.
2 class/2 lab hours.

PED 152. Motor Development and the Exceptional Child II. 3 Credits
Motor development and its relationship to the exceptional child. Refining practical motor development skills by working with children with disabilities. For early childhood, special, and elementary education transfer students.
2 class/2 lab hours.

PED 153-181. Skills Laboratories. 1 Credit Each
Basic skills and techniques in sport and physical activities for physical education majors. Recommended for youth league coaches.
3 lab hours.

PED 153. Soccer
PED 155. Tumbling
PED 161. Football
PED 165. Baseball
PED 167. Basketball
PED 171. Volleyball
PED 173. Tennis
PED 177. Racquet Games
PED 179. Golf
PED 181. Weight Training

PED 200. Theory and Assessment of Fitness and Health. 3 Credits
Study and practice of principles for optimizing health, including the components of fitness, diet and weight control, and stress management.  Individual fitness and wellness will be evalauted and a personalzied wellness plan implemented.

PED 251. Adapted Physical Education for Handicapped Children. 3 Credits
For physical education teachers or other school personnel who provide services to handicapped children. Federal and state regulations, motor development assessments, program planning, modification of activities and equipment, managing behavior, and teaching strategies.
3 class hours.

 


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