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PED 101 - Slimnastics (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course provides an individualized approach to physical fitness, wellness, and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness programs. Upon completion, the student should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 102 - Slimnastics (Intermediate)
1 Hour
This course is an intermediate-level slimnastics class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems, nutrition, and weight control. Upon completion, the student should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 103 - Weight Training (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Upon completion, the student should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 104 - Weight Training (Intermediate)
1 Hour
This course covers advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is placed on meeting individual training goals and addressing weight training needs and interests. Upon completion, the student should be able to establish and implement an individualized advanced weight training program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 105 - Personal Fitness
1 Hour
This course is designed to provide the student with information allowing the student to participate in a personally developed fitness program. Topics include cardiovascular health, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
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PED 106 - Aerobics
1 Hour
This course introduces a program of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous, rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on developing cardiovascular efficiency, strength, flexibility, and safety precautions. Upon completion, the student should be able to select and implement a rhythmic aerobic exercise program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 107 - Aerobics Dance (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course introduces the fundamentals of step and dance aerobics. Emphasis is placed on basic stepping up; basic choreographed dance patterns; cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, floor, and abdominal exercises. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in basic dance aerobics. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 108 - Aerobics Dance (Intermediate)
1 Hour
This course provides a continuation of step aerobics. Emphasis is placed on a wide variety of choreographed step and dance patterns; cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, abdominal, and floor exercises. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in and design an aerobics routine. Lecture with this activity.
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PED 109 - Jogging
1 Hour
This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is placed on walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon completion, the student should be able to understand and appreciate the benefits derived from these activities.
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PED 118 - General Conditioning (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course provides an individualized approach to general conditioning utilizing the five major components. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness and conditioning programs. Upon completion, the student should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness and conditioning program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 119 - General Conditioning (Intermediate)
1 Hour
This course is an intermediate-level fitness and conditioning program class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems. Upon completion, the student should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness and conditioning program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 133 - Tennis (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strokes, rules, etiquette, and court play. Upon completion, the student should be able to play recreational tennis.
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PED 134 - Tennis (Intermediate)
1 Hour
Prerequisite: PED 133 or permission of instructor.
This course emphasizes the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals and learning advanced serves, strokes, pace, and strategies in singles and doubles play. Upon completion, the student should be able to play competitive tennis.
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PED 150 - Tai Chi
1 Hour
Tai chi is an ancient martial art form through which the student will improve flexibility, balance, strength, and mental discipline. By learning the slow and deliberate movements of tai chi, the student will also develop proper breathing and relaxation techniques and enhance joint flexibility. Tai chi skills are a combination of stretching, isometrics, and isotonic movements in combination with diaphragmatic breathing and postural auxiliary services. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the procedures of tai chi.
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PED 155 - Self-Defense
1 Hour
This course is designed to aid students in developing rudimentary skills in self-defense. Emphasis is placed on stances, blocks, punches, and kicks as well as nonphysical means of self-defense. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate basic self-defense techniques of a physical and non-physical nature.
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PED 157 - Fencing (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course introduces the fundamentals of fencing. Emphasis is placed on grip, stance, and establishment of good techniques for attacks and parries. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform elementary foil techniques and demonstrate the basic skills of fencing.
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PED 157 - Fencing (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course introduces the fundamentals of fencing. Emphasis is placed on grip, stance, and establishment of good techniques for attacks and parries. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform elementary foil techniques and demonstrate the basic skills of fencing.
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PED 158 - Fencing (Intermediate)
1 Hour
Prerequisite: PED 157.
This course covers more advanced fencing techniques. Topics include advanced foil techniques and elementary sabre techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in competitive fencing.
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PED 159 - Kickboxing
1 Hour
This course develops cardiovascular muscular endurance and flexibility through the skill and techniques of kickboxing. The student will learn basic conditioning skills and fundamentals of kickboxing that will enhance total fitness ability.
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PED 171 - Basketball (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational basketball.
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PED 172 - Basketball (Intermediate)
1 Hour
Prerequisite: PED 171 or permission of instructor.
This course covers more advanced basketball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to play basketball at a competitive level.
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PED 180 - Flag Football
1 Hour
This course introduces the fundamentals and rules of flag football. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing in game situations. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational flag football.
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PED 181 - Baseball (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course covers the fundamentals of baseball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational baseball.
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PED 182 - Baseball (Intermediate)
1 Hour
This course covers more advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.
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PED 186 - Softball (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational softball.
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PED 187 - Softball (Intermediate)
1 Hour
Prerequisite: PED 186 or permission of instructor
This course presents advanced skills and competitive practice in softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in competitive softball.
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PED 216 - Sports Officiating
3 Hours
This course surveys the basic rules and mechanics of officiating a variety of sports, including both team and individual sports. In addition to class work, the student will receive at least three hours of practical experience in officiating.
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PED 223 - Methods of Instruction
3 Hours
This course provides instruction for the student on specialized teaching techniques in becoming a wellness exercise instructor. The student will learn the basics of instruction in the area of aerobic types of exercise and weight training. This course will enable the student to instruct as well as supervise these types of programs. The student will learn basic anatomy and exercise physiology as it applies to the movement of the body during exercise. This course will address and explain safety and teaching methods for the exercise instructor in the development of a comprehensive fitness program.
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PED 245 - Cycling
1 Hour
This course is designed to promote physical fitness through cycling. Emphasis is placed on selection and auxiliary services of the bicycle, gear shifting, pedaling techniques, safety procedures, and conditioning exercises necessary for cycling. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate safe handling of a bicycle for recreational use.
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PED 248 - Varsity Basketball I
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course offers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball.
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PED 249 - Varsity Basketball II
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course offers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball.
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PED 250 - Varsity Basketball III
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course offers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball.
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PED 251 - Varsity Basketball
1 Hour
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in competitive basketball.
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PED 252 - Varsity Baseball
1 Hour
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.
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PED 254 - Varsity Softball
1 Hour
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, the student should be able to play competitive softball.
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PED 257 - Varsity Cheerleading
1 Hour
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
This course covers advanced co-ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and improving all areas related to co-ed cheerleading including knowledge of safety techniques, partner stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in a competitive program at the university level.
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PED 258 - Varsity Volleyball
1 Hour
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in competitive volleyball.
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PED 261 - Varsity Baseball II
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.
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PED 262 - Varsity Baseball III
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.
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PED 263 - Varsity Baseball IV
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.
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PED 271 - Varsity Softball II
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball.
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PED 272 - Varsity Softball III
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball.
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PED 273 - Varsity Softball IV
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball.
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PED 280 - Varsity Cheerleading II
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course covers advanced co-ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and improving all areas related to co-ed cheerleading including knowledge of safety techniques, partner stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion of this program, students should be able to participate in a competitive program at the university level.
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PED 281 - Varsity Cheerleading III
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course covers advanced co-ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and improving all areas related to co-ed cheerleading including knowledge of safety techniques, partner stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion of this program, students should be able to participate in a competitive program at the university level.
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PED 282 - Varsity Cheerleading IV
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course covers advanced co-ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and improving all areas related to co-ed cheerleading including knowledge of safety techniques, partner stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion of this program, students should be able to participate in a competitive program at the university level.
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PED 295 - Practicum in Physical Education
2 Hours
Prerequisite: PED 223
This course is designed to provide field experience in observation and assistance in the student’s area of specialization. The student will work under the supervision of trained physical education teachers.
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