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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)

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 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)

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)

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 yoga course that provides students with a full-body workout, including challenging strength and balance poses, and cardiovascular exercise.



Credits
1(1-0)

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)

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)

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 154 Bowling, Beginning

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

Credits
1(Spec)

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)

PED 164 Individual Sports

This course will expose students to the individual lifetime sports of badminton, pickleball, racquetball, table tennis, and tennis.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 165 Tennis, Beginning

This is an introductory course in Tennis in which basic rules, skills, and tactics will be covered.

Credits
1(Spec)

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 Special Topics in Physical Education

Selected topics/problems/current issues of interest not normally included in existing courses.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

PED 170 Fundamentals of Basketball

Development of basic skills needed to play basketball.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 172 Introduction to Boxing

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

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 174 Team Sports

This is an entry level teams sports activity course that develops fundamental skills and game tactics in the sports of volleyball, basketball, soccer, and softball.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 176 Soccer

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

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 178 Volleyball, Beginning

Introduction to basic skills, rules and strategy in the game of volleyball.

Credits
1(Spec)

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)

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, PED 147, PED 148, PED 149, or previous yoga experience.

Credits
1(Spec)

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)

PED 256 Intermediate Golf

Instruction and application of intermediate golf skills and play.

Credits
2(Spec)

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)

PED 266 Competitive Fencing

This course will focus on bouting, electric fencing, and tournament training in foil and épée. Prerequisites: PED 166.

Credits
2(Spec)

PED 270 3-on-3 Basketball

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

Credits
1(Spec)

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)

PED 278 Volleyball, Intermediate

This is an intermediate volleyball course for students that have a basic background in proficient game play.

Credits
1(Spec)

PED 356 Golf, Advanced

Advanced golf skills taught on the swing, rules, equipment, terminology, etiquette, mental aspects, and conditioning for individuals with moderate golf skills. Class meets at golf course.

Credits
2(2-0)

PED 363 Indoor Racket and Paddle Sports

This course provides competitive game play and skills within the sports of badminton, table tennis, tennis, and pickleball. Recommended: PED 164.

Credits
2(2-0)

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)