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PED - Sports Instruct Progrm (Activity)

A limitation of 6 hours of PED and RLA courses may be applied toward the requirements for graduation.

PED 121 Steelhead Fly Tying

This course introduces the materials and techniques of tying flies for river steelhead fishing. All materials will be provided through course fee.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 122 Diving, Beginning

Beginning techniques of springboard diving. An aquatic fee.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 123 Aqua-Aerobics

Students learn fitness concepts and aquatic safety principles and perform water based fitness exercises.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 127 Beginning Swimming

Instruction in basic skills of water adjustment, gliding, floating, kicking and learning to swim across the pool; includes safety and self- help techniques.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 129 Intermediate Swimming

Introduction to swim strokes, backstroke, front crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Recommended: PED 127 or ability to swim one length of the pool.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 130 Advanced Swimming for Fitness

Fitness and conditioning swimming which includes advanced stroke techniques. Ideal for those with previous competitive swim experience. Recommended: Ability to swim three lengths of the pool using front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 131 Disc Golf

A course designed to provide students with skills and knowledge to participate in disc golf. Students must furnish own discs made specifically for disc golf.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 132 Introduction to Clogging

Beginner level of clogging. Students will learn basic level clogging steps using a variety of music. Students will learn to read cue-sheets and understand the history of clogging. Identical to DAN 132. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 133 Zumba

Latin inspired dance fitness class incorporating Latin and International music and the core Zumba movements to improve and maintain cardiovascular fitness.

Credits
1(1-0)

PED 134 Zumba Fitness

Latin inspired dance fitness class incorporating Latin and International music to improve and maintain cardiovascular fitness. Course will include core and variations of Zumba movements.

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 135 Hustle Dance Fitness

Dance fitness class incorporating hip hop music to improve and maintain cardiovascular fitness. Course will include core and variations of Hustle Dance Fitness movements.

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 136 Aerobic Kickboxing

This course is designed to provide students with an aerobic workout while learning basic techniques based on various forms of martial arts.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 137 Fitness Walking

Course will introduce fitness walking designed for students who want to begin a program to improve their cardiovascular endurance and learn basic fitness training principles.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 138 Cardio-Variety

A beginning aerobic workout course comprised of conditioning activities and vigorous nonstop rhythmic movement patterns designed to improve or maintain cardiovascular endurance. Recommended: Physician approval.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 139 Step Aerobics I

A course comprised of step aerobic conditioning activities and vigorous movement patterns designed to improve or maintain cardiovascular endurance. Recommended: Physician approval.

Credits
2(1-2)

PED 140 Turbo Kick

Interval training workout with kickboxing moves choreographed to contemporary music intended to focus on development of movement combinations and core strength.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 141 Judo

Judo is a Japanese martial art that is both an art and an Olympic Sport. It involves throwing and grappling techniques.

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 142 Hapkido

Hapkido is a Korean martial art that combines elements of Judo, Tae Kwon-Do and Aikido. It primarily focuses on self-defense techniques.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 143 Yoga Sculpt

Yoga Sculpt is a dynamic flow yoga style course that takes students to their athletic edge with challenging strength and balance poses based on core-generated alignment.

Credits
1(1-0)

PED 144 Pilates

Course designed to improve total fitness, posture, and appearance through exercise methods strengthening core postural muscles and developing body alignment using the Pilates model.

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 145 Fundamentals of Gymnastics

Course will introduce and improve basic gymnastics skills. No prior experience required.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 146 Yoga: Beginning

This course focuses on the fundamentals of yoga through the practice of basic yoga postures and essential yoga breathing techniques.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 147 Introduction to Fitness Yoga

This course focuses on yoga as a system of regular exercise to improve physical fitness.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 148 Yoga for Wellness

This course focuses on the specific application of yoga poses and techniques to address various health and wellness issues.

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 149 Yoga and Meditation

This course focuses on yoga and meditation techniques to relax and revitalize the mind and body.

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 150 Archery

An introduction to the basic skills of the sport of archery.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 153 Jogging

A course comprised of jogging designed for students who want to begin a program to improve their cardiovascular endurance.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 154 Bowling, Beginning

An introduction to the skills, strategies and terminology of bowling.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 155 Beginning Fencing

An introduction to the skills, strategies, and terminology of fencing. A fee is charged for equipment.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 156 Golf, Beginning

Introduction to golf. Includes instruction and practice on the fundamentals of the golf swing, rules, equipment, terminology and etiquette. Class may meet at local golf course.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 157 In-Line Skating

Beginning techniques of in-line skating with a focus on safety and enjoyment.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 158 Beginning Figure Skating

Beginning Figure Skating is intended to present basic skills to the class. The goal is for the skater to feel more secure on the ice and to have the ability to perform basic skills.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 159 Billiards, Beginning

An introduction to the skills, strategies and terminology of billiards. Equipment is provided.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 160 Racquetball, Beginning

An introduction to the skills, strategies and terminology of racquetball singles and doubles play.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 161 Snowboarding, Beginning

Introduction and development of beginning snowboarding skills. Class meets at local ski/snowboarding facility. Students are responsible for travel and overnight accommodations. Course fee only covers lift tickets.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 162 Snow Skiing, Beginning

Introduction and development of beginning downhill snow skiing skills. Class meets at local ski/snowboarding facility. Students are responsible for travel and overnight accommodations. Course fee only covers lift tickets.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 163 Cross Country Skiing

Beginning class in cross country skiing involving on-snow techniques, waxing, proper equipment choices, and field trips.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 163 Cross Country Skiing

Beginning class in cross country skiing involving on-snow techniques, waxing, proper equipment choices, and field trips.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 164 Individual Sports

A course which will expose students to badminton, golf, and tennis, which are individual, lifetime sports.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 165 Tennis, Beginning

Student furnishes own racket and balls.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 166 Beginning Foil Fencing

Basics of fencing, footwork, blade work bouting and equipment use.

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 168 Ice Hockey

Course designed to gain an understanding, development, and appreciation of the skills of ice hockey.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 169 Workshop in Leisure Time Sports

Credits
1-6(Spec)

PED 169 Workshop in Leisure Time Sports

Credits
1-6(Spec)

PED 170 Fundamentals of Basketball

Development of basic skills needed to play basketball.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 172 Introduction to Boxing

Students will learn boxing principles, techniques, safe practices and strategies. No experience necessary. Non-contact.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 173 Triathlon Training

Introduction to basic triathlon training including instruction in swimming, biking and running technique. Course will prepare students to successfully complete a triathlon event. Prerequisite: Student must have previous instruction in swimming technique.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 174 Team Sports

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 175 Wallyball

Wallyball combines the skills of volleyball, racketball, and handball.

Credits
1(1-0)

PED 176 Soccer

An introduction to the skills, strategies and terminology of soccer through instruction and student participation.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 177 Softball

Slow-pitch softball designed for beginners through advanced skilled performers.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 178 Volleyball, Beginning

Introduction to basic skills, rules and strategy.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 179 Fundamentals of Floor Hockey

To learn the fundamentals of floor hockey.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 180 Individual Program of Physical Activity

Designed for students physically unable to participate in regularly scheduled activities.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

PED 184 Military Physical Conditioning

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 185 Physical Conditioning and Body Mechanics

Develop physical conditioning using weight training equipment and cardiovascular exercises.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 186 Physical Fitness for Life

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 189 Weight Training and Conditioning

This is a personal fitness course. It will cover the importance of muscular work for acquiring strength needed for successful performance in most physical activities and its relationship to the total conditioning program.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 222 Diving, Intermediate

Intermediate techniques of springboard diving.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 236 Intermediate Aerobic Kickboxing

Non-contact, fast-paced, aerobic workout done to music utilizing kicks from martial arts and punches from boxing, while emphasizing heart rate monitoring and developing consistent form. Recommended: PED 136 or previous aerobic experience.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 238 Intermediate Aerobics

This class provides increased length and difficulty of aerobic exercise. Designed to improve or maintain cardiovascular endurance for those with previous aerobic experience. Recommended: Previous aerobic experience; physician approval.

Credits
2(1-2)

PED 244 Pilates: Intermediate

This course is designed to strengthen the Pilates practice of students who have had previous Pilates experience. Students will perform movements using the Pilates ring. Prerequisite: PED 144.

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 246 Yoga, Intermediate

This course focuses on strengthening the yoga practice of students who have had previous experience with the basic foundations of yoga. Recommended: PED 146, 147, 148, 149, or previous yoga experience.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 253 Marathon

Class designed to physically and mentally prepare students to complete a marathon. Recommended: PED 153.

Credits
2(1-2)

PED 254 Bowling, Intermediate

To develop further understanding and appreciation of bowling. To develop further proficiency in the fundamental skills of bowling. Course Fee. Recommended: PED 154.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 255 Intermediate Fencing

Opportunity for students to continue beyond the beginning level of skill and strategy mastery. A fee is charged for equipment. Prerequisite: PED 142.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 256 Intermediate Golf

Intermediate golf skills taught. Classes meet at local golf course chosen by instructor. Student furnishes own clubs and transportation. Recommended: Beginning golf skills.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 258 Intermediate Figure Skating

Intermediate Figure Skating is intended to present more advanced skills and combination moves to the class. The goal is for skaters to learn and execute more difficult skills and to gain speed and confidence on the ice.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 261 Snowboarding, Intermediate

Development of intermediate snowboarding skills. Class meets at local ski/snowboarding facility. Students are responsible for travel and overnight accommodations. Course fee only covers lift tickets. Recommended: PED 161, previous snowboarding experience.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 262 Snow Skiing, Intermediate

Development of intermediate downhill snow skiing skills. Class meets at local ski/snowboarding facility. Students are responsible for travel and overnight accommodations. Course fee only covers lift tickets. Recommended: PED 162, previous skiing experience.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 265 Tennis, Intermediate

This course is designed to develop intermediate-level tennis skills and introduce techniques and strategies beyond beginner level.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 266 Competitive Fencing

Course will focus on bouting, electric fencing, and tournament training in foil and épée. Prerequisites: PED 166 or PED 167.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 270 3-on-3 Basketball

Development of skills needed to play 3-on-3 basketball. Recommended: PED 170.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 272 Boxing for Fitness

Workout course involving vigorous boxing movement patterns designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, hand-eye coordination, and core strength. Class covers boxing principles, techniques and safe practices. Recommended: PED 172.

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 278 Volleyball, Intermediate

Recommended: Skill test; student should perform spiking and defensive movements.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 285 Strength Training

Course designed to provide students the opportunity to improve muscular strength and endurance through the utilization of resistant weight training.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 356 Golf, Advanced

Development of advanced skills. Planning course strategy; rule interpretation; designing and administering tournaments; figuring handicaps, index, course slope. Class meets at golf course. Course fee is charged.

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 358 Advanced Figure Skating

Development of skills and combinations to gain proficiency in advanced figure skating. Skills and combinations include advanced jump and spin techniques. Recommended: PED 258; possession of intermediate figure skating skills as identified by the United States Figure Skating (USFS).

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 360 Racquetball, Advanced

Student furnishes racquet, official ball, and eye protection.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 361 Advanced Snowboarding

To further understand, appreciate and develop proficiency in the skills of advanced snowboarding. Course fee. Recommended: PED 261.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 362 Snow Skiing, Advanced

A course fee for lift tickets and lessons is charged. Student furnishesown equipment or rents it from ski resort.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 363 Indoor Racket and Paddle Sports

Combines units in badminton-table tennis and/or tennis-racquetball; racket sports with somewhat similar strategies.

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 365 Tennis, Advanced

This course is designed to develop advanced-level tennis skills and introduce techniques and strategies beyond intermediate level. Recommended: PED 265.

Credits
1(Spec)