Course Descriptions
Physical Education Activity (PHED)PHED 1001-1561. Activities. One credit hour of physical education activity is required of all college students. Instruction and practice in sports and activities which contribute to present and future recreational needs, organic development, and fitness of the student. Instruction in the rules, strategies, social behaviors, and techniques of individual, dual, and team sports, folk, social, and square dancing, swimming and aquatics, conditioning and therapeutic activities, and other games and sports. No more than four credits allowed toward graduation. Two one-hour laboratories each week.
PHED 1501. Concepts of Physical Activity and Wellness. This course is a scientific approach. The course is designed primarily as an introductory course at the college level to provide the student with scientifically based knowledge concerning physical fitness activities with concise and factual presentation with regard to the why, how, and what of exercise and physical activity for fitness and wellness. Lab sessions precede each outlined section. Fall, spring semesters.
PHED 1511. Exercise and Fitness for the Older Adult - Land Exercise. An exercise class that may be taken by qualified older adults that offers chair, land, and walking exercise. (The exercise is approved by the Arthritis Foundation.) Senior Wellness program participants.
PHED 1521. Exercise and Fitness for the Older Adult - Water Exercise. An exercise class that may be taken by qualified older adults that offers water exercise. (The exercise is approved by the Arthritis Foundation.) Senior Wellness program participants.
PHED 1531. Exercise and Fitness for the Older Adult - Strength Training. An exercise class that may be taken by qualified older adults that offers strength and flexibility and cardiovascular training using strength machines. Senior Wellness program participants.
PHED 1541. Martial Arts. Students will be introduced to physical conditioning, stretching, and calisthenics (sit-ups, squats, lunges, push-ups, etc). On demand.
PHED 1551. Aquacize. Wide variety of water exercises that provide for cardiovascular conditioning, toning, and strengthening of muscles. Performed in water deeper than seven feet. Fall, spring semesters.
PHED 1561. Cardioboxing. A challenging cardiovascular workout that combines boxing techniques and high-energy cross training. On demand.
PHED 1571. Beginning In-Line Skating. The course is designed to help students gain introductory knowledge and skill practice for in-line skating. On demand.
