PED Physical Education
PED 100 - Fitness Concepts 1 Credit
Focuses on providing information and guidelines for moving toward a more healthy lifestyle.
Includes classroom instruction, an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis
of results, and a prescribed exercise program utilizing the equipment and exercise
options available in the Fitness Center.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 101- Conditioning Lab 1 Credit
Offers an independent self-paced format of conditioning exercises to meet individual
needs. Emphasizes the value of lifetime fitness and its contribution to achieving
personal health and wellness. Students utilize cardiorespiratory, muscular strength
and endurance exercises to promote positive changes in health-related fitness components.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 102 - Weight Training I 1 Credit
Offers basic instruction and practice in weight training. Students utilize weight
training equipment in accordance to their abilities and goals. Emphasizes weight training
equipment orientation, correct lifting techniques, and basic program design for men
and women.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 103 - Weight Training II 2 Credits
Offers guided instruction and independent practice in weight training for men and
women. Students practice various weight training techniques in accordance with their
abilities. Emphasizes physiological considerations, equipment orientation, correct
lifting techniques, program design, and nutrition.
(Contact hours - 60)
PED 104 - Cross Training 1 Credit
Introduces basic cross-training techniques designed to improve physical work capacity
of an individual. Enables the student to gain an understanding of the basic principles
of cross training, the effects cross training has upon the body`s energy systems and
muscles, program design and terminology.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 110 - Fitness Center Activity I 1 Credit
Focuses on improving total fitness via an aerobic circuit training program. Includes
an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed
exercise program. Covers the basic components of fitness including flexibility, muscular
strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition. Weight
machines, stationary bicycles, and computerized cardiovascular equipment are incorporated
to elicit improvements in fitness.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 111 - Fitness Center Activity II 1 Credit
Serves as an advanced course for individuals interested in reaching a higher level
of total fitness via an aerobic circuit training program. Includes an individual fitness
evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program. Focuses
on the basic components of fitness including flexibility, muscular strength, muscular
endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition. Weight machines, stationary
bicycles, and computerized cardiovascular equipment are used to elicit improvements
in fitness.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 112 - Fitness Center Activity III 1 Credit
Serves as an advanced exercise course designed for individuals interested in attaining
a high level of total fitness. Includes an individual fitness evaluation, computerized
analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program. Focuses on the basic components
of fitness including flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular
fitness, and body composition. The primary mode of training is Aerobic Circuit Training.
The circuit training is supplemented with additional work on specialized weight machines,
dumbbells, treadmills, rowers, stair climbers, cross trainers, Nordic track, versa
climbers, and running track available in the Fitness Center.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 113 - Fitness Center Activity IV 1 Credit
Focuses on advanced instruction designed for individuals interested in attaining a
high level of total fitness. Includes an individual fitness evaluation, computerized
analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program. Focuses on the basic components
of fitness including flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular
fitness, and body composition. The primary mode of training is Aerobic Circuit Training.
The circuit training is supplemented with additional work on the specialized weight
machines, dumbbells, treadmills, rowers, stair climbers, cross trainers, Nordic track,
versa climbers, and running track found in the Fitness Center.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 120 - Aerobics I 1 Credit
Offers a level of aerobic exercise to increase the students aerobic endurance and
further explains the components of aerobic conditioning. Charting and developing of
cardiovascular rates are stressed.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 122 - Step Aerobics 1 Credit
Introduces basic step aerobics and exercise techniques to improve physical fitness.
Emphasizes the basic principles of step aerobics including the effects upon the cardio-respiratory
system and skeletal muscles, various step patterns and choreography.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 129 - Zumba 1 Credit
Zumba is a compilation of high energy, motivating music with unique moves and choreography
combinations. Zumba fuses Latin and International music and dance themes to create
a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. The routines feature aerobic/fitness
interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt
the body. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance
training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It is a mixture
of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 163 - Martial Arts I 1 Credit
Introduces basic martial arts techniques and forms designed to improve the physical
and mental capacity of an individual. Enables the student to gain an understanding
of the basic philosophies and concepts around the martial arts and the approach to
ethics. Provides a clear-cut guide for developing a powerful sense of character and
will.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 164 - Martial Arts II 1 Credit
Presents an empty-hand form of self defense using all parts of the body in various
blacking, kicking, punching and striking techniques against one or more assailants.
The style of Karate taught will be Tae Kwon Do. Based on the results of an initial
skills test, each student will be assigned two additional kicks, one additional jump
kick, and one pattern. Intermediate sparring and self-defense techniques will be taught.
Each student will be assigned a goal that they will strive to achieve by the end of
the course.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 176 - Special Topics 1 Credit
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics
of interest.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 202 - Golf I 1 Credit
Introduces a basic course in golf designed for those who have had little or no formal
instruction or for those with some experience who are interested in improving some
aspect of their game. Includes driving range, putting green, and on-course play.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 203 - Golf II 1 Credit
Covers skills designed for individuals with an advanced level of golfing skills who
are interested in improving their game. Driving range, putting green and on course
instruction and play will be included. Use of woods, irons, wedges and putting will
be stressed. All instruction will be by certified golf instructors.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 206 - Racquetball I 1 Credit
Introduces and improves the skill level in racquetball. Emphasizes teaching the student
the elements of racquetball including rules, stroke technique, scoring, serving, the
various shots, and offensive and defensive strategies.
(30 Contact hours)
PED 221 - Dynamic Workout 1 Credit
Designed for those who want to increase flexibility and improve muscle tone through
proper exercise techniques using mat work. Body alignment, breathing, and work on
the abdominals, hips and thighs will be emphasized.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 230 - Volleyball I 1 Credit
Introduces and improves student skill level in volleyball. The primary emphasis is
on teaching the student the elements of volleyball including rules, offensive and
defensive play, passing, serving, setting, attacking, team play and game strategies.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 231 - Volleyball II 1 Credit
Introduces and improves student’s advanced skills in volleyball. The primary emphasis
is on teaching students quick offensives and advanced defensive systems in order to
play volleyball at a competitive level.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 232 - Baseball 1 Credit
Assesses the student’s skill level in baseball. Emphasizes skill testing and game
participation.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 233 - Softball 1 Credit
Introduces and improves skill level in softball. Emphasizes the elements of softball
including rules of play, variations of play, equipment, skill technique, and offensive
and defensive play and strategies.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 234 - Basketball 1 Credit
Introduces basketball and focuses on improving student skill level. Emphasizes teaching
the student the elements of basketball rules, offensive and defensive footwork, shooting,
passing, dribbling, rebounding, team play, and game strategies.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 235 - Soccer 1 Credit
Gives the student the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the subject of soccer,
including history, governing organizations, laws of the game, skills techniques, offensive
and defensive tactics and conditioning.
(Contact hours - 30)
PED 237 - Varsity Sports 1 Credit
Allows the student-athletes an opportunity to participate in a competitive varsity
sports program.
(Contact hours - 30)
