Course Descriptions

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PHED)

PHED 1099. Topics in Games/Exercise/Sports. (1) Specialized topics or innovations in games, exercise and sports. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)

PHED 1201. Foundations of Physical Conditioning. (1) The application and basic science of physical training programs designed to improve and maintain physical fitness. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 1202. Weight Training. (1) Mechanics and programming of weight training. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PHED 1203. Fencing. (1) The skills and rules of the sport of fencing. (Spring)

PHED 1204. Aerobic Dance. (1) Exercise sequences and dance patterns performed to music and designed to improve general physical fitness. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 1206. Adaptive and Developmental Physical Education. (1) Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Prescribed ameliorative exercises adapted to individual needs, capacities and interests. Designed for the individual with anatomical and functional defects. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 1208. Walk, Jog, Run. (1) Application of exercise science and art principles to the safety and effectiveness of walking, jogging and running as models for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health and physical fitness. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 1209. Step Aerobics. (1) Physical fitness training emphasizing aerobic conditioning via variations and combinations of step patterns performed on adjustable exercise benches and the safety and benefits of low impact movements. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 1210. Beginning Swimming. (1) For weak swimmers or nonswimmers. Instruction in water safety fundamentals, basic body positioning, maneuvering in water, and traveling skills, including basic strokes. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 1211. Intermediate Swimming. (1) Emphasis on gaining competency in at least four basic strokes and increasing endurance. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 1215. Aquatic Fitness. (1) Application of exercise science and art principles to the safety and effectiveness of aquatic exercise as a mode for improving and maintaining general health and physical fitness. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 1220. Beginning Tennis. (1) The rules, basic skills and strategy. (Fall)

PHED 1222. Racquet Sports. (1) Basic skills, tactics, safety and rules of racquetball, court and table tennis, squash and badminton. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 1223. Beginning Badminton. (1) The rules, basic skills and strategy. (Fall)

PHED 1232. Orienteering. (1) Introduction of off trail navigation with emphasis in the use of topographic maps, compasses, and route finding for wilderness travel; and the sport of competitive orienteering. Weekly class and 1 or 2 Saturday meets. (Spring) (Alternate years)

PHED 1233. Rock Climbing. (1) Introduction to rock climbing with emphasis on belaying and safety systems, climbing techniques, and the metaphorical and psychological aspects of climbing. Six classroom sessions and two weekend trips. (Alternate years)

PHED 1235. Adventure Activities. (1) Introduction to personal challenge/discovery activities including group initiatives, trust exercises, high ropes activities involving physical and psychological risk and challenge, and adventure games and cooperative games (New Games). Development of competencies to facilitate adventure activities for groups. (Yearly)

PHED 1240. Beginning Golf. (1) The grip, stance, stroke, use and selection of clubs, rules and etiquette. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 1242. Archery. (1) The fundamental skills and selection, care and repair of equipment. (Fall)

PHED1250. Volleyball. (1) The rules, fundamental skills and strategies. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 1262. Recreational Dance. (1) Social and partner dancing in a recreational setting. Basic knowledge of dance steps, dance music, style, leading/following techniques, plus current popular variations. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 2212. Lifeguarding. (2) The knowledge and skills associated with lifeguarding. Qualifying students will receive the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate. (Spring)

PHED 2213. Water Safety Instruction. (3) Prerequisite: current American Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving Certification. Techniques used in teaching people aquatic skills. Qualifying students will receive the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's rating. (Spring)

PHED 2219. Scuba Diving. (2) Corequisite: PHED 2219L. The science associated with the use of self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. Students who demonstrate the required knowledge and skills may request certification as an open water SCUBA diver. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PHED 2219L. Scuba Diving Laboratory. (1) Corequisite: PHED 2219. Prerequisite: appropriate swimming ability to current scuba standards as prescribed by recognized scuba certifying organizations. The skills associated with the use of self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PHED 2220. Advanced Scuba Diving. (1) Prerequisite: Certified Open Water Diver or certification as a Basic SCUBA Diver with a minimum of 10 logged dives. The knowledge and skill required for underwater navigation, search and recovery, limited visibility diving and deep diving. The student will be required to go on two weekend-long open water dives. Advanced Open Water Diver Certification will be granted to students who qualify. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 2230. Wilderness Experience. (3) An introduction to wilderness pursuits with a focus on high level wellness, environmental appreciation and group dynamics. Backpacking and skills to conduct wilderness trips; introduction to rock climbing. Field experiences during class and two weekend trips. (Fall)

PHED 2251. Introduction to Human Movement: A Personal Approach. (3) Selected methods of observing and analyzing human movement via self-observation and study. (Fall)

PHED 2280. Foundations of Exercise Science. (3) The science foundations of programming exercise for health fitness. (Fall)

PHED 2290. General Safety and First Aid Procedures. (3) Issues associated with safety management, identification and evaluation of trauma situations to support implementation of effective emergency procedures. American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification requirements may be met. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PHED 2294. Sports Injury Prevention and Management. (3) Prerequisites: PHED 2290 or consent of instructor. The study and practice of modern principles of the prevention and management of sports injuries. (Fall)

PHED 3099. Movement Problems/Topics. (1-6) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Movement problems/topics chosen by the student which relate to special areas of interest. May be repeated for credit with approval of instructor. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PHED 3200. Special Physical Education for the Mentally Handicapped Child. (3) Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program. Study of movement potentials and limitations of mentally handicapped children and teaching skills necessary to use movement as a medium for physical, social and emotional development. (On demand)

PHED 3228. Integrating Physical Activity and Movement Into Elementary Schools. (2) Prerequisites: Junior or senior status, EDUC 2100, 3120, and SPED 2100. Movement and physical activity for elementary school children. (Fall, Spring)

PHED 3233. Movement Experiences for Elementary School Children. (3) Prerequisites: EDUC 2100, 2110 and 2150. Study of movement and physical activities as applied in the elementary school program. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PHED 3251. Human Movement. (3) Prerequisite: PHED 2251 or permission of instructor. Analysis and application of basic movement in specific sport, dance, gymnastic and aquatic skills. (Spring)

PHED 3285. Conditioning for Maximum Sports Performance. (3) Prerequisite: PHED 2290 or consent of instructor. A study of biomechanical and physiological principles of conditioning for maximum sports performance. Two lecture and three laboratory hours. (On demand)

PHED 3286. Exercise Evaluation and Conditioning for Health Fitness. (3) Prerequisite: PHED 2280. Methods and protocols for collecting data, interpretation of the data and using the data to develop individual and group conditioning programs. (Spring)

PHED 3286L. Methods and Protocols Laboratory. (1) Corequisite: PHED 3286. Practitioner lab in the use of appropriate data collection methods and protocols. (Spring)

PHED 3290. Anatomical Structures and Athletic Injuries. (3) Prerequisites: BIOL 1273, 1273L, 1274 and 1274L; PHED 2290 and 2294. Anatomical structures and their relationship to the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries. (On demand)

PHED 3291. Therapeutic Modalities. (3) Prerequisite: PHED 3290. Methods and techniques of the application of selected therapeutic modalities and the evaluation of injuries relative to modalities. (On demand)

PHED 3292. Athletic Training Clinical. (3) Prerequisite: PHED 3290. Study and treatment of actual athletic injuries under the guidance of physicians and certified trainers. (On demand)

PHED 3293. Biomechanics. (3) Prerequisites: BIOL 1273, 1273L, 1274 and 1274L. Mechanical and anatomical kinesiology as it relates to human movement with emphasis on anatomical structures, mechanics, and common injuries involved with selected sport movements. (Fall) Requires preparation of a paper on a comparative biomechanical analysis of a sport movement. (Fall)

PHED 3293L. Biomechanics Lab. (1) Prerequisite or corequisite: PHED 3293. Laboratory experiences and assignments to enhance the lecture material presented in PHED 3293. One laboratory period of two hours a week. (Fall)