Physical Education

Classes

PED 100 : Fundamentals of Fitness

This lecture course includes the basic principles of physical education and physical fitness. It explores psychological and physiological effects of exercise and physical fitness, including effects on the human skeleton, muscle development, respiration, and coordination. It is viewed as an introduction to such laboratory courses as slimnastics, weight training, and conditioning. The course may also include fitness evaluation, development of individual fitness programs, and participation in fitness activities.

Credits

3

PED 103 : Weight Training (Beginning)

This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program.

Credits

1

PED 104 : Weight Training (Intermediate)

This course covers advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is on meeting individual training goals and addressing weight training needs and interests. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement an individualized advanced weight training program.

Credits

1

PED 109 : Jogging

This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is placed on walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and appreciate the benefits derived from these activities. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 120 : Techniques of Dual and Individual Sports

This course introduces the fundamentals of popular dual and individual sports. Emphasis is placed on rules, equipment, and motor skills used in various sports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the sports covered. As needed.

Credits

2

PED 123 : Golf (Beginning)

This course emphasizes the fundamentals of golf. Topics include the proper grips, stance, alignment, swings for the short and long game, putting, and the rules and etiquette of golf. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the basic golf shots and demonstrate a knowledge of the rules and etiquette of golf.

Credits

1

PED 124 : Golf (Intermediate)

This course covers the more advanced phases of golf. Emphasis is placed on refining the fundamental skills and learning more advanced phases of the games such as club selection, trouble shots, and course management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to play a recreational round of golf. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 123 or instructor permission

PED 133 : Tennis (Beginning)

This course emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strokes, rules, etiquette, and court play. Upon completion, students should be able to play recreational tennis. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 134 : Tennis (Intermediate)

This course emphasizes the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals, learning advanced serves, strokes and pace, and strategies in singles and doubles play. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive tennis.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 133 or instructor permission

PED 171 : Basketball (Beginning)

This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational basketball.

Credits

1

PED 172 : Basketball

This course covers more advanced basketball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to play basketball at a competitive level.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 171 or instructor permission

PED 176 : Volleyball (Beginning)

This course covers the fundamentals of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and the rules and etiquette of volleyball. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational volleyball.

Credits

1

PED 177 : Volleyball (Intermediate)

This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 176 or instructor permission

PED 178 : Soccer (Beginning)

This course introduces the basics of soccer. Emphasis is placed on rules, strategies, and fundamental skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational soccer.

Credits

1

PED 179 : Soccer (Intermediate)

This course introduces the basics of soccer. Emphasis is placed on rules, strategies, and advanced techniques, skills, and strategies. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in introductory competitive soccer.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 178 or instructor permission

PED 180 : Flag Football

This course introduces the fundamentals and rules of flag football. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing in game situations. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational flag football.

Credits

1

PED 181 : Baseball (Beginning)

This course covers the fundamentals of baseball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational baseball.

Credits

1

PED 182 : Baseball (Intermediate)

This course covers more advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 181 or instructor permission

PED 186 : Softball (Beginning)

This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational softball.

Credits

1

PED 187 : Softball (Intermediate)

This course presents advanced skills and competitive practice in softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive softball.

Credits

1

PED 200 : Foundations of Physical Education

In this course, the history, philosophy, and objectives of health, physical education, and recreation are studied with emphasis on the physiological, sociological, and psychological values of physical education. It is required of all physical education majors.

Credits

3

PED 205 : Introduction to Sports Management

This course is designed to introduce students to the dynamic profession of sports management. The course will cover theories, concepts, philosophies, and different sectors of sports management.

Credits

3

PED 211 : Basic Football Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course introduces the rules and techniques for sports officiating in high school football. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in football.

Credits

3

PED 212 : Advanced Football Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course presents advanced rules and techniques for sports officiating in high school football. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in football.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PED 213 : Basic Volleyball Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course introduces the rules and techniques for sports officiating in high school volleyball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in volleyball.

Credits

3

PED 214 : Advanced Volleyball Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course presents advanced rules and techniques for sports officiating in high school volleyball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in volleyball.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PED 216 : Sports Officiating

This course surveys the basic rules and mechanics of officiating a variety of sports, including both team and individual sports. In addition to class work, students will receive at least 3 hours of practical experience in officiating.

Credits

3

PED 217 : Basic Basketball Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course introduces the rules and techniques for sports officiating in high school basketball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in basketball.

Credits

3

PED 218 : Advanced Basketball Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course presents advanced rules and techniques for sports officiating in high school basketball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in basketball.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PED 219 : Basic Baseball and Softball Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course introduces the rules and techniques for sports officiating in baseball and softball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in baseball and softball.

Credits

3

PED 220 : Advanced Baseball and Softball Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course presents advanced rules and techniques for sports officiating in baseball and softball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in baseball and softball.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PED 251 : Varsity Basketball

This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

PED 252 : Varsity Baseball

This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

PED 253 : Varsity Golf

This course covers the more advanced phases of golf. Emphasis is placed on refining the fundamental skills and learning more advanced phases of the games such as club selection, trouble shots, and course management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to play competitive golf.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

PED 254 : Varsity Softball

This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

PED 255 : Varsity Tennis

This course emphasizes the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals, learning advanced serves, and strokes and pace and strategies in singles and doubles play. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive tennis.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

PED 258 : Varsity Volleyball

This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

PED 260 : Varsity Soccer

This course covers advanced fundamentals of soccer. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive soccer.

Credits

1

PED 295 : Practicum in Physical Education

This course is designed to provide field experience in observation and assistance in the student’s area of specialization. Students will work under the supervision of trained physical education teachers.

Credits

3