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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 122 Diving, Beginning

Beginning techniques of springboard diving. An aquatic 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 127 Beginning Swimming

Instruction in basic skills of water adjustment, gliding, floating, kicking and learning to swim across the pool; includes safety and self- help techniques.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 129 Intermediate Swimming

Introduction to swim strokes, backstroke, front crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Recommended: PED 127 or ability to swim one length of the pool.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 130 Advanced Swimming for Fitness

Fitness and conditioning swimming which includes advanced stroke techniques. Ideal for those with previous competitive swim experience. Recommended: Ability to swim three lengths of the pool using front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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 135 Hustle Dance Fitness

Dance fitness class incorporating hip hop music to improve and maintain cardiovascular fitness. Course will include core and variations of Hustle Dance Fitness 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 138 Cardio-Variety

A beginning aerobic workout course comprised of conditioning activities and vigorous nonstop rhythmic movement patterns designed to improve or maintain cardiovascular endurance. Recommended: Physician approval.

Credits
2(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 139 Step Aerobics I

A course comprised of step aerobic conditioning activities and vigorous movement patterns designed to improve or maintain cardiovascular endurance. Recommended: Physician approval.

Credits
2(1-2)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 140 Turbo Kick

Interval training workout with kickboxing moves choreographed to contemporary music intended to focus on development of movement combinations and core strength.

Credits
2(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 141 Judo

Judo is a Japanese martial art that is both an art and an Olympic Sport. It involves throwing and grappling techniques.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 142 Hapkido

Hapkido is a Korean martial art that combines elements of Judo, Tae Kwon-Do and Aikido. It primarily focuses on self-defense techniques.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 147 Introduction to Fitness Yoga

This course focuses on yoga as a system of regular exercise to improve physical fitness.

Credits
2(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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 155 Beginning Fencing

An introduction to the skills, strategies, and terminology of fencing. A fee is charged for equipment.

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. Class may meet at local golf course.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 157 In-Line Skating

Beginning techniques of in-line skating with a focus on safety and enjoyment.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 158 Beginning Figure Skating

Beginning Figure Skating is intended to present basic skills to the class. The goal is for the skater to feel more secure on the ice and to have the ability to perform basic skills.

Credits
2(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 168 Ice Hockey

Course designed to gain an understanding, development, and appreciation of the skills of ice hockey.

Credits
2(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 169 Workshop in Leisure Time Sports

Credits
1-6(Spec)

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 173 Triathlon Training

Introduction to basic triathlon training including instruction in swimming, biking and running technique. Course will prepare students to successfully complete a triathlon event. Prerequisite: Student must have previous instruction in swimming technique.

Credits
2(Spec)

Prerequisites

Student must have previous instruction in swimming technique

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 184 Military Physical Conditioning

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 185 Physical Conditioning and Body Mechanics

Develop physical conditioning using weight training equipment and cardiovascular exercises.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 186 Physical Fitness for Life

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

PED 189 Weight Training and Conditioning

This is a personal fitness course. It will cover the importance of muscular work for acquiring strength needed for successful performance in most physical activities and its relationship to the total conditioning program.

Credits
2(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.