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.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Students learn fitness concepts and aquatic safety principles and perform water based fitness exercises.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Judo is a Japanese martial art that is a competitive Olympic sport and practical for self-defense. It involves grappling techniques such as throws and submissions.
Credits
2(2-0)
Hapkido is an eclectic Korean martial art that teaches effective self-defense, street survival, and personal protection by combining elements of Judo, Taekwondo, and Aikido.
Credits
2(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Course will introduce and improve basic gymnastics skills. No prior experience required.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course focuses on the fundamentals of yoga through the practice of basic yoga postures and essential yoga breathing techniques.
Credits
1(Spec)
This course focuses on yoga as a system of regular exercise to improve physical fitness.
Credits
2(Spec)
This course focuses on the specific application of yoga poses and techniques to address various health and wellness issues.
Credits
2(2-0)
This course focuses on yoga and meditation techniques to relax and revitalize the mind and body.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to the basic skills of the sport of archery.
Credits
1(Spec)
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and Olympic sport featuring techniques for self-defense and competitive sparring, empty hand or weapons-based forms, and board breaking.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
A course comprised of jogging designed for students who want to begin a program to improve their cardiovascular endurance.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to the skills, strategies and terminology of bowling.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to golf. Includes instruction and practice on the fundamentals of the golf swing, rules, equipment, terminology and etiquette.
Credits
1(Spec)
An introduction to the skills, strategies and terminology of billiards. Equipment is provided.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to the skills, strategies and terminology of racquetball singles and doubles play.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Beginning class in cross country skiing involving on-snow techniques, waxing, proper equipment choices, and field trips.
Credits
1(Spec)
A course which will expose students to badminton, golf, and tennis, which are individual, lifetime sports.
Credits
2(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Student furnishes own racket and balls.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Basics of fencing, footwork, blade work bouting and equipment use.
Credits
2(2-0)
Skills and strategies associated with successful participation in singles and doubles games of pickleball.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Development of basic skills needed to play basketball.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Students will learn boxing principles, techniques, safe practices and strategies. No experience necessary. Non-contact.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Credits
2(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Wallyball combines the skills of volleyball, racketball, and handball.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to the skills, strategies and terminology of soccer through instruction and student participation.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Slow-pitch softball designed for beginners through advanced skilled performers.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to basic skills, rules and strategy.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
To learn the fundamentals of floor hockey.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Designed for students physically unable to participate in regularly scheduled activities.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Self-defense training that empowers the learner with knowledge and techniques to remain calm, be strategic, and use defensive fighting techniques to handle an attack.
Credits
2(2-0)
This is a personal fitness course focused on enhancing full body muscular fitness and range of motion.
Credits
2(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
PED 144
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
PED 142
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course is designed to develop intermediate-level tennis skills and introduce techniques and strategies beyond beginner level.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Course will focus on bouting, electric fencing, and tournament training in foil and épée. Prerequisites:
PED 166 or
PED 167.
Credits
2(Spec)
Prerequisites
PED 166 or PED 167
Corequisites
None.
Development of skills needed to play 3-on-3 basketball. Recommended:
PED 170.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Recommended: Skill test; student should perform spiking and defensive movements.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Student furnishes racquet, official ball, and eye protection.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
To further understand, appreciate and develop proficiency in the skills of advanced snowboarding. Course fee. Recommended:
PED 261.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
A course fee for lift tickets and lessons is charged. Student furnishes own equipment or rents it from ski resort.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Combines units in badminton-table tennis and/or tennis-racquetball; racket sports with somewhat similar strategies.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course is designed to develop advanced-level tennis skills and introduce techniques and strategies beyond intermediate level. Recommended:
PED 265.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.