Physical Education (PHED)

PHED 111 Tennis I (Cr1)(0.5:1.5)
Designed for the beginning student to develop and acquire the skills, techniques and knowledge, thus enabling the student to successfully participate in tennis on a lifetime basis. Coeducational.

PHED 116 Golf (Cr1)(0.5:1.5)
Designed for the development and acquisition of skills, techniques and knowledge to enable the student to successfully participate in golf on a lifetime basis. Coeducational.

PHED 117 Bowling I (Cr1)(0.5:1.5)
Designed for the beginning student to develop and acquire the skills, techniques, and knowledge thus enabling the student to successfully participate in bowling on a lifetime basis. Student works independently to achieve the objectives of the course. Additional lane fee will be charged. Coeducational. Also available through Online Learning. Additional course fees: $40.00.

PHED 120 Racquetball (Cr1)(0.5:1.5)
Designed to enhance the skills, techniques and knowledge to enable the student to successfully participate in racquetball on a lifetime basis. Coeducational.

PHED 121 Exercise Through Movement and Dance (Cr1)(0.5:1.5)
Designed for the development of physical and social needs through dance movements. Various dance methods employed to improve cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. Coeducational.

PHED 125 Weight Training I (Cr1)(0.5:1.5)
Basic principles and techniques of progressive resistant exercise, a form of muscular exercise using the resistance provided by free weights (barbells and dumbbells); student will devise an individualized program. Coeducational.

PHED 130 Fitness I (Cr1)(0.5:1.5)
Application of nautilus training techniques for both males and females relating to the development and improvement of strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance; emphasis on the effects of exercise on the physiological systems of the body, development of individualized fitness programs and development of an appreciation of the values derived from such training programs and other lifetime sports activities. Also available through Online Learning.

PHED 135 Yoga and Pilates (Cr1)(0.5:1.5)
Designed to introduce the student to the fundamental philosophies and skills of Yoga and Pilates. Instruction will include flexibility and other physiological benefits as well as psychological and relaxation benefits.

PHED 140 Backpacking (Cr1)(.5:1.5)
This course is designed to instruct students in the basic skills and equipment of hiking, backpacking, wilderness camping and cooking, navigation, trip planning, safety, and first aid. Instruction will emphasize the value of backpacking as a life-long activity. Students will plan and execute an overnight trip.

PHED 211 Tennis II (Cr1)(0.5:1.5)
A course designed to enhance the student’s skills, techniques and knowledge thus enabling the student to participate on a more competitive basis. Coeducational. Prereq. - PHED 111 or departmental permission.

PHED 217 Bowling II (Cr1)(0.5:1.5)
A course designed to enhance the student’s skills, techniques and knowledge thus enabling the student to participate on a more competitive lifetime basis. Student works independently to achieve the objective of the course. Coeducational. Prereq. - PHED 117 or departmental permission. Also available through Online Learning. Additional course fees: $40.00.

PHED 230 Fitness II (Cr1)(0.5:1.5)
Development and acquisition of the skills, techniques, and knowledge to enable the student to successfully participate in fitness activities on a lifetime basis; individualized training programs to develop an appreciation of sound lifetime fitness habits and an overall understanding of lifetime wellness. Prereq. - PHED 130 or departmental permission. Also available through Online Learning.

PHED 291 Special Studies in Physical Education (Cr1)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.

PHED 292 Special Studies in Physical Education (Cr2)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.

PHED 293 Special Studies in Physical Education (Cr3)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.

PHED 295 Special Studies in Physical Education (Cr1)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.