PED - Sports Instruct Progrm (Activity)
A limitation of 6 hours of PED and RLA courses may be applied toward the requirements for graduation.
This course introduces the materials and techniques of tying flies for river steelhead fishing. All materials will be provided through course fee.
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1(Spec)
Beginning techniques of springboard diving. An aquatic fee.
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1(Spec)
Students learn fitness concepts and aquatic safety principles and perform water based fitness exercises.
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1(Spec)
Instruction in basic skills of water adjustment, gliding, floating, kicking and learning to swim across the pool; includes safety and self- help techniques.
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1(Spec)
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.
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1(Spec)
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.
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1(Spec)
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.
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1(Spec)
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.
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1(Spec)
Latin inspired dance fitness class incorporating Latin and International music and the core Zumba movements to improve and maintain cardiovascular fitness.
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1(1-0)
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.
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2(2-0)
Dance fitness class incorporating hip hop music to improve and maintain cardiovascular fitness. Course will include core and variations of Hustle Dance Fitness movements.
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2(2-0)
This course is designed to provide students with an aerobic workout while learning basic techniques based on various forms of martial arts.
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2(Spec)
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.
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2(Spec)
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.
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2(Spec)
A course comprised of step aerobic conditioning activities and vigorous movement patterns designed to improve or maintain cardiovascular endurance. Recommended: Physician approval.
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2(1-2)
Interval training workout with kickboxing moves choreographed to contemporary music intended to focus on development of movement combinations and core strength.
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2(Spec)
Judo is a Japanese martial art that is both an art and an Olympic Sport. It involves throwing and grappling techniques.
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2(2-0)
Hapkido is a Korean martial art that combines elements of Judo, Tae Kwon-Do and Aikido. It primarily focuses on self-defense techniques.
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2(Spec)
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.
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1(1-0)
Course designed to improve total fitness, posture, and appearance through exercise methods strengthening core postural muscles and developing body alignment using the Pilates model.
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2(2-0)
Course will introduce and improve basic gymnastics skills. No prior experience required.
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1(Spec)
This course focuses on the fundamentals of yoga through the practice of basic yoga postures and essential yoga breathing techniques.
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1(Spec)
This course focuses on yoga as a system of regular exercise to improve physical fitness.
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2(Spec)
This course focuses on the specific application of yoga poses and techniques to address various health and wellness issues.
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2(2-0)
This course focuses on yoga and meditation techniques to relax and revitalize the mind and body.
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2(2-0)
An introduction to the basic skills of the sport of archery.
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1(Spec)
A course comprised of jogging designed for students who want to begin a program to improve their cardiovascular endurance.
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1(Spec)
An introduction to the skills, strategies and terminology of bowling.
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1(Spec)
An introduction to the skills, strategies, and terminology of fencing. A fee is charged for equipment.
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1(Spec)
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.
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1(Spec)
Beginning techniques of in-line skating with a focus on safety and enjoyment.
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1(Spec)
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.
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2(Spec)
An introduction to the skills, strategies and terminology of billiards. Equipment is provided.
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1(Spec)
An introduction to the skills, strategies and terminology of racquetball singles and doubles play.
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1(Spec)
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.
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1(Spec)
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.
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1(Spec)
Beginning class in cross country skiing involving on-snow techniques, waxing, proper equipment choices, and field trips.
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1(Spec)
Beginning class in cross country skiing involving on-snow techniques, waxing, proper equipment choices, and field trips.
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1(Spec)
A course which will expose students to badminton, golf, and tennis, which are individual, lifetime sports.
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2(Spec)
Student furnishes own racket and balls.
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1(Spec)
Basics of fencing, footwork, blade work bouting and equipment use.
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2(2-0)
Course designed to gain an understanding, development, and appreciation of the skills of ice hockey.
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2(Spec)
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1-6(Spec)
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1-6(Spec)
Development of basic skills needed to play basketball.
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1(Spec)
Students will learn boxing principles, techniques, safe practices and strategies. No experience necessary. Non-contact.
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1(Spec)
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.
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2(Spec)
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2(Spec)
Wallyball combines the skills of volleyball, racketball, and handball.
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1(1-0)
An introduction to the skills, strategies and terminology of soccer through instruction and student participation.
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1(Spec)
Slow-pitch softball designed for beginners through advanced skilled performers.
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1(Spec)
Introduction to basic skills, rules and strategy.
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1(Spec)
To learn the fundamentals of floor hockey.
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1(Spec)
Designed for students physically unable to participate in regularly scheduled activities.
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1-4(Spec)
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1(Spec)
Develop physical conditioning using weight training equipment and cardiovascular exercises.
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1(Spec)
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2(2-0)
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.
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2(Spec)
Intermediate techniques of springboard diving.
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1(Spec)
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.
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2(Spec)
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.
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2(1-2)
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.
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2(2-0)
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.
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1(Spec)
Class designed to physically and mentally prepare students to complete a marathon. Recommended:
PED 153.
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2(1-2)
To develop further understanding and appreciation of bowling. To develop further proficiency in the fundamental skills of bowling. Course Fee. Recommended:
PED 154.
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1(Spec)
Opportunity for students to continue beyond the beginning level of skill and strategy mastery. A fee is charged for equipment. Prerequisite:
PED 142.
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1(Spec)
Intermediate golf skills taught. Classes meet at local golf course chosen by instructor. Student furnishes own clubs and transportation. Recommended: Beginning golf skills.
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2(Spec)
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.
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2(Spec)
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.
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1(Spec)
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.
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1(Spec)
This course is designed to develop intermediate-level tennis skills and introduce techniques and strategies beyond beginner level.
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1(Spec)
Course will focus on bouting, electric fencing, and tournament training in foil and épée. Prerequisites:
PED 166 or PED 167.
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2(Spec)
Development of skills needed to play 3-on-3 basketball. Recommended:
PED 170.
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1(Spec)
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.
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2(2-0)
Recommended: Skill test; student should perform spiking and defensive movements.
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1(Spec)
Course designed to provide students the opportunity to improve muscular strength and endurance through the utilization of resistant weight training.
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1(Spec)
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.
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2(2-0)
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).
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2(Spec)
Student furnishes racquet, official ball, and eye protection.
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1(Spec)
To further understand, appreciate and develop proficiency in the skills of advanced snowboarding. Course fee. Recommended:
PED 261.
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1(Spec)
A course fee for lift tickets and lessons is charged. Student furnishesown equipment or rents it from ski resort.
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1(Spec)
Combines units in badminton-table tennis and/or tennis-racquetball; racket sports with somewhat similar strategies.
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2(2-0)
This course is designed to develop advanced-level tennis skills and introduce techniques and strategies beyond intermediate level. Recommended:
PED 265.
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1(Spec)