Undergraduate Catalog
2012-2013
P E-PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- P E 100. Fly Fishing - 1 cr.
- An introduction to the sport of fly fishing. Following basic instruction a trip to an appropriate fishing venue will be required.
- P E 102. Beginning Weight Training - 1 cr.
- Introduction to basic principles and techniques of weight training.
- P E 103. Beginning Weight Training for Women - 1 cr.
- Introduction to basic principles and techniques of weight training as related to women.
- P E 104. Military Physical Fitness - 1 cr.
- Directed physical fitness activities designed to develop and maintain muscular strength/endurance, cardiopulmonary efficiency, flexibility, and coordination required for leadership roles after graduation.
- P E 106. Beginning Hapkido - 1 cr.
- Introductory course in Korean throwing, falling, pressure point and joint locking techniques. Movements are powerful yet suitable for people of any fitness level.
- P E 108. Inline Hockey Fundamentals - 1 cr.
- The fundamentals of inline hockey will be taught through a series of instructional drills, including various skating techniques (forward, backward, step-over), ball/puck handling, shooting, and passing. The playing rules of the game (as regulated by USA Hockey Inline) will also be taught. Students will be evaluated on participation, a cumulative skills mastery test, and a written final exam.
- P E 109. Pilates - 1 cr.
- Designed exercise program involves the entire body while focusing on strengthening the core muscles of the torso. Exercises promote coordination, balance, and strength.
- P E 110. Sports Conditioning - 1 cr.
- Sport specific conditioning using aerobic and resistive overload training. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
- P E 112. Beginning Volleyball for Men - 1 cr.
- P E 113. Beginning Volleyball for Women - 1 cr.
- P E 114. Basketball for Women - 1 cr.
- P E 115. Basketball for Men - 1 cr.
- P E 117. Beginning Soccer - 1 cr.
- Introduction to the basic techniques and skills of soccer.
- P E 127. Cardio-Kickboxing - 1 cr.
- Activities that mimic punches, blocks, and kicks which have been modified to serve the purpose of providing a cardiovascular workout.
- P E 128. Aerobic Dance - 1 cr.
- Designed to increase knowledge of the human body's responses to exercise, enhance the level of muscular development, and cardiovascular endurance with the use of music.
- P E 129. Step Aerobics - 1 cr.
- Designed to increase knowledge of the human body's responses to exercise, enhance the level of muscular development, and cardiovascular endurance with the use of music and steps.
- P E 130. Beginning Swimming - 1 cr.
- P E 131. Aqua Aerobics - 1 cr.
- Designed to increase knowledge of the human body's responses to exercise, enhance the level of muscular development, and cardiovascular endurance through exercise in water.
- P E 132. Intermediate Swimming - 1 cr.
- Development of fitness through participation in aquatics activities. Prerequisite(s): Ability to swim 200 yards.
- P E 133. Water Polo - 1 cr.
- Fundamentals and team play for men and women. May be repeated one time. Prerequisite: P E 130 or ability to swim 100 yards.
- P E 134. Lifeguard Training - 2 cr.
- Skills training for a nonsurf lifeguard. Course will include Standard First Aid and CPR certification. Prerequisites: swim 500 yards, dive to 9-foot depth and retrieve a 10-pound brick, surface dive to 5 feet then swim under water 15 yards, tread water one minute.
- P E 135. Springboard Diving - 1 cr.
- May be repeated one time. Prerequisite: ability to swim in deep water.
- P E 145. Beginning Bowling - 1 cr.
- Basic skills and methods in bowling.
- P E 147. Beginning Tennis - 1 cr.
- P E 148. Beginning Racquetball - 1 cr.
- P E 150. Beginning Golf - 1 cr.
- P E 153. Beginning Karate - 1 cr.
- P E 154. Personal Defense - 1 cr.
- Physical conditioning and defense skills for men and women.
- P E 155. Beginning Judo - 1 cr.
- P E 157. Archery - 1 cr.
- P E 158. Beginning Kung Fu - 1 cr.
- Foundations of Chinese martial arts, self defense, and health systems with special emphasis on the Wing Chun style.
- P E 159. Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - 1 cr.
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is primarily a ground fighting art. This course will place heavy emphasis on positional strategy and focus on the sportive aspect of the sport. A Judo/Jiu-Jitsu Gi (uniform) is required.
- P E 165. Beginning Handball - 1 cr.
- Introduces students to the game of handball and will include right and left handed skills, and the rules of the game.
- P E 166. Futsal (Five-A-Side Soccer) - 1 cr.
- Futsal, official form of indoor soccer, approved by FIFA.
- P E 173. Running Fitness - 1 cr.
- Basic fitness knowledge techniques and training methods of fitness running are practiced and refined.
- P E 199. Yoga - 1 cr.
- A holistic approach to exercise benefiting the body, mind, and spirit. Practices focus on alignment, strength, breath relaxation, and restoration.
- P E 200. Introduction to Sailing - 1 cr.
- Course designed to introduce the student to this recreational activity. Two full day outings to sailing venues are required. Travel expenses and associated fees are the responsibility of the student.
- P E 202. Intermediate Weight Training - 1 cr.
- Intermediate training and skill techniques in weight lifting. Prerequisites: P E 102 or consent of department head.
- P E 203. Olympic-Style Weightlifting - 1 cr.
- Designed to teach the Olympic form-the clean, jerk and snatch. Class format is a preprogrammed style of instruction with preset programs. Emphasis placed on developing sound lifting techniques. Prerequisite: P E 103 or consent of department head.
- P E 204. Cross Training - 1 cr.
- Intensive training program that incorporates both aerobic and resistive overload approaches to training.
- P E 205. Walking Fitness - 1 cr.
- Basic fitness knowledge techniques and training methods of fitness walking are practiced and refined.
- P E 206. Beginning Physical Fitness - 1 cr.
- Progressive exposure to steady state exercise tailored to individual needs for the purpose of determining, improving, and maintaining physical fitness.
- P E 207. Triathlon - 1 cr.
- To prepare the student to participate in triathlon races, which include running, swimming, and bicycling.
- P E 208. Marathon Preparation - 1 cr.
- Gradual training progression for novice and experienced runners to develop and/or refine a training program enabling completion of or better personal record for the marathon. Discussions on equipment, nutrition, injury prevention and treatment. Prerequisite: presently running three miles, three to four times per week.
- P E 209. Intermediate Pilates - 1 cr.
- Intermediate training and skill techniques in Pilates. Prerequisite(s): PE 109 or consent of instructor.
- P E 210. Orienteering - 2 cr.
- Same as GEOG 210.
- P E 212. Intermediate Volleyball-Men - 1 cr.
- Prerequisite: P E 112 or consent of department head.
- P E 213. Intermediate Volleyball-Women - 1 cr.
- Prerequisite: P E 113 or consent of department head.
- P E 215. Intermediate Walking - 1 cr.
- A continuation of basic fitness knowledge techniques and training methods of fitness walking are practiced and refined. Prerequisite: P E 205 or consent of department head.
- P E 216. Advanced Walking - 1 cr.
- Advanced walking fitness and training techniques are presented, practiced, and refined.
- P E 224. Intermediate Jazz - 1 cr.
- Prerequisite: P E 124 or consent of instructor.
- P E 228. Intermediate Aerobic Dance - 1 cr.
- Aerobic dance at a high intensity level with a more in-depth study of the body's physiological response to exercise. Prerequisite: P E 128 or consent of department head.
- P E 229. Intermediate Step Aerobics - 1 cr.
- Step aerobic dance at a high intensity level with a more in-depth study of the body's physiological response to exercise. Prerequisite: PE 129 or consent of department head.
- P E 230. Advanced Swimming - 1 cr.
- Perfection of basic strokes, survival swimming, and physical fitness. Prerequisite(s): P E 130 or ability to swim 100 yards.
- P E 234. Water Safety Instructor - 2 cr.
- To become proficient in the WSI program as stipulated by the American Red Cross. IHSE, Standard First Aid, and CPR training included. Prerequisite: must have a current Water Emergency or Lifeguard Training certificate.
- P E 245. Intermediate Bowling - 1 cr.
- Instruction in advanced skills and techniques in bowling. Prerequisite: P E 145 or consent of department head.
- P E 247. Intermediate Tennis - 1 cr.
- Prerequisite: P E 147 or consent of department head.
- P E 248. Intermediate Racquetball - 1 cr.
- Advanced skills and strategies in racquetball. Prerequisite: P E 148 or consent of instructor.
- P E 250. Intermediate Golf - 1 cr.
- Prerequisite: P E 150 or consent of department head.
- P E 253. Intermediate Karate - 1 cr.
- Prerequisite: P E 153 or consent of department head.
- P E 255. Intermediate Judo - 1 cr.
- Designed for the student who is already familiar with the basic history, terminology, and fundamental techniques of Judo up to the 7th Kyu level. The curriculum will cover the Kyu requirements up to 4th Kyu. Prerequisite: P E 155 or consent of department head.
- P E 259. Intermediate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - 1 cr. (2P)
- Builds upon material learned in Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Positional dominance will still be stressed but with more focus on submissions. Prerequisites: P E 159 or consent of department head.
- P E 263. Outdoor Recreation Skills - 1 cr.
- Selected outdoor activities. Appropriate subtitles, such as hiking and backpacking, camping and survival, hunting and gun safety, casting and angling skills. May be repeated for maximum of 4 credits.
- P E 264. Intermediate Cycling - 1 cr.
- Introduction to competitive cycling. Content includes techniques in training, riding, racing, and racing tactics.
- P E 270. Special Topics - 1-3 cr.
- Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Each offering will carry appropriate subtitle. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
- P E 276. Intermediate Aqua Aerobics - 1 cr.
- A continuation of basic fitness to increase knowledge of the human body's responses to exercise, enhance the level of muscular development and cardiovascular endurance through exercise in water.
- P E 299. Intermediate Yoga - 1 cr.
- Intermediate training and skill techniques in Yoga. Prerequisite(s): PE 199 or consent of instructor.
- P E 310. Advanced Weight Training: Theory and Practice - 3 cr.
- For men and women who wish to continue weight training and learn principles of strength training.
- P E 336. Scuba Diving - 2 cr.
- Prerequisites: 1/4 mile continuous swim, 20-minute survival float, 75- foot underwater swim, and towing a person 100 yards. Medical exam required.
- P E 401. Advanced Scuba Diving - 2 cr. (1+3P)
- Provides divers a structured means to explore special diving interests and gain dive experience. Allows student divers to customize their training path and learn various underwater tasks that broaden their awareness of the environment and their capabilities as divers. Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Certification or consent of instructor. Must pass a basic diving skills and knowledge assessment. Medical exam required.