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Physical Education --- PHED

About the Physical Education Department

The mission of the Physical Education department is to improve student understanding of the role physical activity plays in lifelong health and well-being and to help students develop skills and attitudes needed to pursue activities through their lifetimes. The Physical Education department encourages all students, faculty and staff at Inver Hills to pursue lifelong fitness and wellness by active participation in fitness, sports, and leisure activities. A wide variety of courses are offered in each of these areas. The fitness courses provide information on fitness principles, training guidelines, nutrition, and body composition that students use to design personal fitness programs. The sport courses focus on skill development, team strategies, rules, and etiquette through active participation in drills and game play. The outdoor education courses introduce students to a wide variety of recreational activities to encourage lifelong enjoyment of nature. Many four-year colleges and universities require one or more physical education activity courses, which will be fulfilled by activity courses from Inver Hills. An Associate in Science degree in Physical Education offered by Inver Hills prepares students to work in the fitness industry or to transfer into a four-year teaching program in Physical Education. Students gain knowledge of the human body systems and their adaptations due to exercise, exercise prescription, and wellness management. Inver Hills has articulation agreements with Augsburg College, St. Cloud State University, and Winona State University. An emphasis in Exercise Science within the Associate of Arts degree is also available to students intending to transfer into a non-teaching major in the area of Exercise Science. Course descriptions appear below. For faculty contact information and websites (if available), use the staff search function link below and select Physical Education in "Department." For degree and certificate information, click on the link below for Career Programs and go to Physical Education in the alphabetical listing of programs.

Course Descriptions


PHED 1100  Introduction to Physical Education

2 cr

Introduces the discipline of physical education and the professional opportunities in the field. Significant historical events are presented and current issues in physical education are discussed. Students begin to develop a philosophy of education while beginning the process of career exploration and planning. This course is intended for students in the A.S. program for Physical Education or the A.A. degree with a premajor track in Exercise Science . This course will not meet the physical education requirement for the A.A. degree.


PHED 1101  Aerobics

2 cr

Provides students the opportunity to work on physical fitness, muscle tone, correct posture, efficient movement, and control of weight through aerobic dance. Fitness components, fitness principles, nutritional guidelines, and body composition information will be presented. This course may be taken twice for a total of four credits.


PHED 1102  Yoga

1 cr

Introduces the skills, techniques, and physical and mental benefits associated with the practice of yoga. The course emphasizes the performance of yoga postures and breathing and relaxation techniques to improve muscular strength and endurance, muscle tone, flexibility, balance, and to reduce stress. Additional topics include muscle identification, fitness principles, fitness components, and exercise guidelines. This course may be taken up to three times for credit.


PHED 1103  Tai Chi

1 cr

Presents a series of movements, which focus on balance, breathing, muscle control, and smooth motion. Tai Chi is an exercise used to promote physical, mental, and emotional health. The history of Tai Chi will be presented. This course may be taken for a maximum of three credits. A student may only earn credits for this course in one department, not both.


PHED 1106  Bowling

1 cr

Introduces the basic rules, courtesies, and scoring of bowling. Correct bowling technique and aiming strategies will be presented. Students will experience league play and special tournament formats. This course may be taken for up to a maximum of three credits.


PHED 1109  Weight Training

2 cr

Emphasizes individual improvement of body strength and toning through conditioning routines, fitness testing, and individual weight programs. Lecture topics include fitness components, fitness principles, muscle identification, proper lifting technique, nutritional guidelines, and body composition. Students will develop a personal weight-training program based on their fitness pretests and goals. This course may be taken twice for a total of 4 credits.


PHED 1110  Conditioning

2 cr

Promotes physical fitness, muscle tone, correct posture, efficient movement, and control of weight through proper diet, strength and toning exercises, and endurance activities. Lecture topics include fitness components, nutritional guidelines, body composition, muscle identification and personal wellness. This course may be taken twice for a total of 4 credits.


PHED 1118  Golf

1 cr

Introduces the basic strokes of golf, selection and care of equipment, etiquette, scoring, and rules. Students will be required to play at a golf course one or more times. Since there is limited equipment available, students may need to use their own golf clubs. This course may be taken up to three times for credit.


PHED 1123  Body Shaping/Toning

2 cr

Provides students the opportunity to develop specific goals designed to body shaping and toning. Exercises that can be performed at home or in the office utilizing light weights, bands, and tubing will be emphasized. Students will also use machine and free weights during their work-outs. Students will also participate in some aerobic exercise, such as walking, jogging, biking, and stepping. Lecture topics include fitness components, fitness principles, muscle identification, nutritional guidelines, body composition, and personal wellness. This course may be taken twice for a total of 4 credits.


PHED 1124  Recreational Activities

1 cr

Introduces numerous recreational activities including: archery, cross-country skiing, horseshoes, table tennis, darts, shuffleboard, frisbee golf, bocce, Pickle Ball and others.


PHED 1127  Law Enforcement Physical Skills Training

1 cr

Emphasizes the physical skills necessary to meet the demands of the profession, and help the student develop an individual on-going conditioning program. This course is required to graduate from the Law Enforcement Program.


PHED 1129  Racquet Sports

1 cr

Introduces the basic skills, rules and strategies in badminton tennis, table tennis and Pickle Ball. Students should supply their own tennis racquet. Racquets and paddles for the other sports will be provided. This course may be taken up to three times for a maximum of three credits.


PHED 1130  Softball

1 cr

Introduces fundamental skills, team play, and rules of softball. This course may be taken up to three times for credit.


PHED 1135  Downhill Activities

1 cr

Allows a student to participate in the winter downhill activity of skiing or snowboarding at either a beginning or advanced level. The student will enroll in the section designating his/her desired activity and level. The course includes active participation and skill development, selection and care of equipment, safety rules and facts about conditioning. Students must have their own equipment or rent from the skiing facility. Students must provide their own transportation to the slopes. This course may be repeated for different activities or levels.


PHED 1144  Volleyball

1 cr

Introduces power volleyball skills, rules, and strategies. The 4-2, 5-1, and 6-2 offensive strategies and formations will be presented. This course may be taken up to three times for credit.


PHED 1145  Walking/Jogging

2 cr

Provides students the opportunity to improve their cardiovascular fitness through walking and jogging. Students will develop and executre a personal walking or running program. Progress will be monitored throughout the semester. Students will learn the benefits of walking or running as a stress reduction activity. Lecture topics include fitness components, fitness principles, nutritional guidelines, body composition, stress management and personal wellness. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of four credits.


PHED 1148  Karate

1 cr

Introduces the fundamentals of Karate from beginning to advanced skills, including self-defense techniques. This course is for the begininng student through the advanced levels. This course may be taken up to three times for credit.


PHED 1150  Women's Self Defense

1 cr

Presents conditioning and fundamentals of self-defense for home or street situations and instruction in self-control in some self-defense situations.


PHED 1157  Fitness for Emergency Services

1 cr

Focuses on proper body mechanics, lifting techniques and cardiovascular fitness needs to successfully and safely complete every-day tasks in Emergency Health Services. Course utilizes functional EHS simulations that require physical work and stamina.


PHED 1180  Approved Activity

1 cr

Is intended for students who cannot participate in other Physical Education courses due to permanent physical disability or limitation. Students will meet with the instructor to discuss physical abilities and design a 30 hour activity program to work toward improved fitness. Students will be required to perform 30 hours of activity. Students should discuss participation with their physicians. Written permission of instructor.


PHED 1185  Special Topics

1 cr

This is a topics course. Please course schedule for course description.


PHED 1199  Certifications in Physical Education

cr

Allows student to earn credit for demonstrating knowledge and skill through a certification course from an organization, such as American College of Sport Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, or National Dance Education Instructor Training Association. This course may be repeated for different certifications. Prereq: PHED 1100 and written permission of instructor.


PHED 2100  Anatomical Kinesology and Biomechanics

3 cr

Examines both the kinematics (describes motion) and the kinetics (explains how and why) of human movement. The structural, physiological and mechanical factors that influence human motion will be studied. This course is intended for students in the A.S. program for Physical Education or the A.A. degree with a emphasis track in Exercise Science. This course will not meet the physical education requirement for the A.A. degree.


PHED 2200  Flatwater Canoeing Skills

1 cr

Provides instruction and experience in paddling on lakes and rivers with minimal rapids. Course content includes equipment, clothing, safety, conditioning, basic paddling strokes and skills, and the various types of canoes. This course requires physical activity and will take place over one weekend with the first portion instructional and the final day spent in practice on a canoe trip on moving water. There is also one class period on-campus before the trip for orientation to the course. Most activities will take place outdoors. Special fee required. Pass/Fail grading option only.


PHED 2201  Outdoor Activity Sampler

1 cr

Introduces several outdoor activities, which may include any or all of the following: canoeing, kayaking, orienteering, rock climbing, adventure ropes course, hiking, camping, nature's edibles, or outdoor cooking. This course will take place over one weekend plus one on-campus class period. Special fee required. Pass/Fail grading option only.


PHED 2208  Backpacking

1 cr

Provides instruction and experience related to backpacking, including equipment and camping in a wilderness environment. This course will take place over one weekend with one class period on-campus prior to the trip for course orientation. This course requires moderate to vigorous physical activity. Equipment is available for rental from the IHCC Outdoor Center for a nominal fee. Special fee is required. Pass/Fail grading option only.


PHED 2210  Winter Skills

1 cr

Introduction to the skills, techniques, equipment, and ethics of wilderness oriented skills, such as winter camping, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing. Provides a variety of exposure to skills so that students may pursue interests beyond this course. Special fee required.


PHED 2214  Wilderness Navigation

1 cr

Provides instruction and experience related to the use of map and compass for wilderness navigation and problem solving. This course will take place over one weekend with one on-campus class prior to the trip for orientation. Students will hike through a wilderness area in small groups with radio contact with the instructor. Special fee required. Pass/Fail grading option only.



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