Physical Education

Courses

PED 100: Fundamentals of Fitness

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Transfer Code
Code B

This course includes the basic principles and practices of physical fitness. It explores psychological and physiological effects of exercise and physical fitness, including effects on the human skeleton, muscle development, respiration, and coordination. The course may also include fitness evaluation, development of individual fitness programs, and participation in fitness activities.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

PED 103: Weight Training (Beginning)

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course introduces the basics of strength 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.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

PED 104: Weight Training (Intermediate)

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course covers advanced levels of strength training. Emphasis is placed 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.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

PED 105: Personal Fitness

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course is designed to provide the student with information allowing him/her to participate in a personally developed fitness program. Topics include cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. 

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

PED 109: Jogging

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

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.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

PED 200: Foundations of Physical Education

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Transfer Code
Code B

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.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

PED 205: Introduction to Sports Management

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Transfer Code
Code C

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.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

PED 216: Sports Officiating

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Transfer Code
Code C

This course surveys the basic rules and mechanics of officiating an 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.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

PED 224: Principles of Nutrition

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Transfer Code
Code C

This course introduces students to the principles of nutrition and the role and functions of nutrients in man's food. Basic information concerning food selection and nutrition as a factor in health, ecology, and economy is included. Implications of nutrition for children may be stressed. NOTE:  This course is a suitable substitute for HEC 140.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

PED 248: Varsity Basketball I

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

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.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 249: Varsity Basketball II

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 250: Varsity Basketball III

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 251: Varsity Basketball IV

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 252: Varsity Baseball I

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

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.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 253: Varsity Golf I

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

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.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 254: Varsity Softball I

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

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.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 255: Varsity Tennis I

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course emphasized 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.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 258: Varsity Volleyball I

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

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.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 259: Varsity Cross Country I

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

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

Prerequisites

Instructor Permission

Corequisites

None

PED 261: Varsity Baseball II

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 262: Varsity Baseball III

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 263: Varsity Baseball IV

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 268: Varsity Golf II

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

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. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to play competitive golf.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 269: Varsity Golf III

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

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. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to play competitive golf.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 270: Varsity Golf IV

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

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. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to play competitive golf.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 271: Varsity Softball II

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 272: Varsity Softball III

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 273: Varsity Softball IV

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 274: Varsity Tennis II

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course emphasized 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. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive tennis.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 275: Varsity Tennis III

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course emphasized 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. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive tennis.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 276: Varsity Tennis IV

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course emphasized 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. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive tennis.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 283: Varsity Volleyball II

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 284: Varsity Volleyball III

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 285: Varsity Volleyball IV

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 286: Varsity Cross Country II

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course covers more advanced cross country techniques.  Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills.  Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive cross country.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 287: Varsity Cross Country III

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course covers more advanced cross country techniques.  Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills.  Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive cross country.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None

PED 288: Varsity Cross Country IV

Class Program
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course covers more advanced cross country techniques.  Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills.  Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive cross country.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

None