Print this page

Bulletins

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 123 Aqua-Aerobics

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

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 141 Judo

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)

PED 142 Hapkido: The Korean Art of Self-Defense

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.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 145 Fundamentals of Gymnastics

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

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 150 Archery

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

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 152 Beginning Tae Kwon Do

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.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 154 Bowling, Beginning

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

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 156 Golf, Beginning

Introduction to golf. Includes instruction and practice on the fundamentals of the golf swing, rules, equipment, terminology and etiquette.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 159 Billiards, Beginning

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

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 160 Racquetball, Beginning

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

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 165 Tennis, Beginning

Student furnishes own racket and balls.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 166 Beginning Foil Fencing

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

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 167 Beginning Pickleball

Skills and strategies associated with successful participation in singles and doubles games of pickleball.

Credits
1(1-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

PED 169 Workshop in Leisure Time Sports

     

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

PED 170 Fundamentals of Basketball

Development of basic skills needed to play basketball.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 172 Introduction to Boxing

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

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 174 Team Sports

     

Credits
2(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 175 Wallyball

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

Credits
1(1-0)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 176 Soccer

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

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 177 Softball

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

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 178 Volleyball, Beginning

Introduction to basic skills, rules and strategy.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 179 Fundamentals of Floor Hockey

To learn the fundamentals of floor hockey.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 180 Individual Program of Physical Activity

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

Credits
1-4(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 182 Personal Self Defense

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)

PED 189 Weight Training and Conditioning

This is a personal fitness course focused on enhancing full body muscular fitness and range of motion.

Credits
2(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

PED 144

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

PED 142

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

PED 166 or PED 167

Corequisites

None.

PED 270 3-on-3 Basketball

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

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 278 Volleyball, Intermediate

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

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 360 Racquetball, Advanced

Student furnishes racquet, official ball, and eye protection.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 362 Snow Skiing, Advanced

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.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.