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PHED 1100 Introduction to Physical Education
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2 cr |
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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.
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PHED 1100 Introduction to Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Science
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2 cr |
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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. This course will not meet the physical education requirement for the A.A. degree.
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PHED 1101 Group Cardio Work-Out
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2 cr |
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Provides students an opportunity to improve physical fitness through a variety of formats, such as cardio-kickboxing, step aerobics, aerobic circuits, and traditional aerobics. Fitness components, fitness principles, nutritional guidelines and body composition information will be presented.
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PHED 1101 Aerobics
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2 cr |
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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.
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PHED 1102 Yoga
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1 cr |
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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.
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PHED 1103 Tai Chi
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1 cr |
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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. This course is cross listed with HLTH 1129. A student may only earn credits for this course in one department, not both.
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PHED 1106 Bowling
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1 cr |
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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.
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PHED 1109 Weight Training
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2 cr |
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Emphasizes individual improvement of body strength and toning through free weights and machine lifting routines, fitness testing, and individual weight programs. Discussions 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 maximum of four credits.
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PHED 1110 Conditioning
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2 cr |
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Promotes physical fitness, muscle tone, efficient movement, and control of weight through proper diet, strength/toning exercises, and endurance activities. Discussion topics include fitness components, fitness principles, nutritional guidelines, body composition, muscle identification and personal wellness. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of four credit.
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PHED 1118 Golf
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1 cr |
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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.
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PHED 1123 Body Shaping/Toning
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2 cr |
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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.
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PHED 1124 Recreational Activities
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1 cr |
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Introduces numerous recreational activities, which may include badminton, cross-country skiing, horseshoes, table tennis, darts, shuffleboard, Frisbee golf, bocce, Pickle Ball, and others.
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PHED 1127 Law Enforcement Physical Skills Training
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1 cr |
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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.
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PHED 1129 Racquet Sports
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1 cr |
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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.
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PHED 1130 Softball
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1 cr |
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Introduces fundamental skills, team play, and rules of softball. This course may be taken up to three times for credit.
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PHED 1135 Downhill Activities
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1 cr |
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Allows a student to participate in the winter downhill activity of skiing or snowboarding at either a beginning or advanced level. The student will be placed in a group designating his/her skill level. Appropriate level will be determined by Afton Alps Instructors. 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 twice for different activities or levels.
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PHED 1144 Volleyball
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1 cr |
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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.
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PHED 1145 Walking/Jogging
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2 cr |
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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.
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PHED 1148 Karate
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1 cr |
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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.
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PHED 1150 Self Defense
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1 cr |
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Presents conditioning and fundamentals of self-defense for home or street situations and instruction in self-control in some self-defense situations.
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PHED 1157 Fitness for Emergency Services
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1 cr |
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Focuses on proper body mechanics, lifting techniques and cardiovascular fitness needs to successfully and safely complete every-day tasks in Emergency Medical Services. Course focuses on improvement of the various components of fitness essential to the EMS field. Prereq: Recommended: concurrent with EMS 1105.
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PHED 1180 Approved Activity
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1 cr |
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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.
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PHED 1185 Special Topics
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1 cr |
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This is a topics course. Please course schedule for course description.
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PHED 1199 Certifications in Physical Education
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cr |
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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.
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PHED 2100 Anatomical Kinesology and Biomechanics
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3 cr |
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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.
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PHED 2200 Flatwater Canoeing Skills
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1 cr |
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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 2 days spent on a canoe trip on moving water. Students will camp out during the canoe trip. 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.
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PHED 2201 Outdoor Activity Sampler
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1 cr |
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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.
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PHED 2208 Backpacking
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1 cr |
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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.
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PHED 2210 Winter Skills
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1 cr |
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Introduces the skills, techniques, equipment, and ethics of winter wilderness-oriented skills, such as winter camping, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing. The course provides a variety of exposure to skills so that students may pursue interests beyond this course. This course takes place over one weekend with one on-campus class period prior to the trip for orientation. Equipment is available for rental from the IHCC Outdoor Center for a nominal fee. Special fee required. Pass/Fail grading option only. Students may choose to camp in their snow shelter or stay in the Audubon Center lodge.
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PHED 2214 Wilderness Navigation
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1 cr |
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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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