Physical Education Course Descriptions

Physical Education Course Descriptions

PHED 1010 Intro to Health and Wellness Syllabi
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
An introduction to concepts and practices for developing and maintaining healthy lifestyles in order to achieve a balance for lifelong wellness including physiological, biological, and psychological processes. Students participate in health, nutrition, and fitness evaluations as well as identifying general individual risk factors leading to an individualized wellness plan

PHED 1030 Walking Syllabi
1 Credit 2 Class Hours
A study of and practice in maintaining physical fitness through walking. Studies the effects of walking on the body.

PHED 1060 Weight Training Syllabi
1 Credit 2 Class Hours
An introduction to training programs with an emphasis on warm-ups, stretching, individual exercises, running, and the use of weight machines. Encourages the continuation and the self-discipline of exercise.

PHED 1100 Karate Syllabi
1 Credit 2 Class Hours
A study in the fundamental techniques of Isshinryu Karate as well as beginning katas, sparring, and self-defense.

PHED 1210 Physical Conditioning Syllabi
1 Credit 2 Class Hours
A study and practice in maintaining personal physical fitness through strenuous exercise and aerobic activities. Studies effects of exercise on the body.

PHED 1340 Beginning Yoga Syllabi
1 Credit 2 Class Hours
Teaches students the basics of hatha yoga. Instruction emphasizes the basic knowledge and skills related to yoga postures.

PHED 1350 Bicycling Syllabi
1 Credit 2 Class Hours
An introduction to the skills of bicycling, including practical experiences. Provides knowledge
about fitness as it is related to bicycling activities.

PHED 1420 Karate II Syllabi
1 Credit 2 Class Hours
A study in the intermediate techniques of karate as well as intermediate katas, weapons, sparring, and self-defense. Prerequisite: PHED 1100 or instructor permission

PHED 1430 Karate III Syllabi
1 Credit 2 Class Hours
A study in the advanced techniques of karate. Prerequisite: PHED 1420

PHED 1640 Tennis Syllabi
1 Credit 2 Class Hours
A study in the fundamental techniques of tennis: forehand, backhand, volley, and serve. Students study tennis rules and strategies.

PHED 1650 Intermediate Tennis Syllabi
1 Credit 2 Class Hours
A study in the intermediate techniques of tennis: topspin and slice forehands and backhands, and the different kinds of serves. Focuses on singles and doubles strategies as well as the mental aspects of the game. Prerequisite: PHED 1640 or instructor permission

PHED 2130 Intro To Physical Education Syllabi
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A study of the history and principles of physical education as they relate to selected physical activities.

PHED 2310 Community Health Syllabi
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A study of community health issues.

PHED 2340 Continuing Yoga Syllabi
1 Credit 2 Class Hours
Teaches students more advanced postures of hatha yoga. In addition, other yoga philosophy and breathing practices will be introduced.

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		Physical Education Course Descriptions PHED 1010 Intro to Health and Wellness Syllabi 3 Credits 3 Class Hours An introduction to concepts and practices for developing and maintaining healthy lifestyles in order to achieve a balance for lifelong wellness including physiological, biological, and psychological processes. Students participate in health, nutrition, and fitness evaluations as well as identifying general individual risk factors leading to an individualized wellness plan PHED 1030 Walking Syllabi 1 Credit 2 Class Hours A study of and practice in maintaining physical fitness through walking. Studies the effects of walking on the body. PHED 1060 Weight Training Syllabi 1 Credit 2 Class Hours An introduction to training programs with an emphasis on warm-ups, stretching, individual exercises, running, and the use of weight machines. Encourages the continuation and the self-discipline of exercise. PHED 1100 Karate Syllabi 1 Credit 2 Class Hours A study in the fundamental techniques of Isshinryu Karate as well as beginning katas, sparring, and self-defense. PHED 1210 Physical Conditioning Syllabi 1 Credit 2 Class Hours A study and practice in maintaining personal physical fitness through strenuous exercise and aerobic activities. Studies effects of exercise on the body. PHED 1340 Beginning Yoga Syllabi 1 Credit 2 Class Hours Teaches students the basics of hatha yoga. Instruction emphasizes the basic knowledge and skills related to yoga postures. PHED 1350 Bicycling Syllabi 1 Credit 2 Class Hours An introduction to the skills of bicycling, including practical experiences. Provides knowledge about fitness as it is related to bicycling activities. PHED 1420 Karate II Syllabi 1 Credit 2 Class Hours A study in the intermediate techniques of karate as well as intermediate katas, weapons, sparring, and self-defense. Prerequisite: PHED 1100 or instructor permission PHED 1430 Karate III Syllabi 1 Credit 2 Class Hours A study in the advanced techniques of karate. Prerequisite: PHED 1420 PHED 1640 Tennis Syllabi 1 Credit 2 Class Hours A study in the fundamental techniques of tennis: forehand, backhand, volley, and serve. Students study tennis rules and strategies. PHED 1650 Intermediate Tennis Syllabi 1 Credit 2 Class Hours A study in the intermediate techniques of tennis: topspin and slice forehands and backhands, and the different kinds of serves. Focuses on singles and doubles strategies as well as the mental aspects of the game. Prerequisite: PHED 1640 or instructor permission PHED 2130 Intro To Physical Education Syllabi 3 Credits 3 Class Hours A study of the history and principles of physical education as they relate to selected physical activities. PHED 2310 Community Health Syllabi 3 Credits 3 Class Hours A study of community health issues. PHED 2340 Continuing Yoga Syllabi 1 Credit 2 Class Hours Teaches students more advanced postures of hatha yoga. In addition, other yoga philosophy and breathing practices will be introduced. [Return to Course Descriptions Index] [Return to Catalog Table of Contents]