Physical Education Courses

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Health Courses

  • PE 6 / Wellness: Body and Mind (2) - view
    A comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to "wellness," incorporating the philosophy of a sound mind in a sound body. Topics include fitness, strength conditioning, cardiovascular fitness, nutritional needs, effects of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, sexual health, including AIDS and rape awareness, suicide, interpersonal relationships, anxiety and depression, co-dependency and family problems. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offered every semester.
  • PE 48 / Sports injury Prevention CPR/First Aid (2) - view
    Focuses on the immediate, temporary care given to the victim of an accident or sudden illness. Successful completion may lead to First Aid and CPR Adult, Infant, and Child and/or Community First Aid Certification by the American Red Cross. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offered every semester.
  • PE 52 / Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2) - view
    Reviews basic anatomy and physiology involved in injuries. Students learn mechanisms of injury and basic care and prevention. Upon completion students are able to recognize common injuries incurred in athletics and recreational activities. Simple taping and wrapping procedures are demonstrated and learned. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offered spring semester.

Aquatics Courses

  • PE 5 / Beginning Swimming (1) - view
    Non-swimmers learn to swim following Red Cross guidelines for beginner and advanced beginner levels. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offering to be determined.
  • PE 14 / Triathlon training (1) - view
    Designed for swimmers of intermediate level to develop advanced skills in aquatics and competitive swim training. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: Intermediate-level swimming ability. Offering to be determined.
  • PE 31 / SCUBA Diving (1) - view
    Study and practice opportunities are provided in the use of the equipment used in snorkeling (skin diving) and Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA). Successful completion may lead to world YMCA certification. Physician's medical examination required. Extra fee. Not a lifeguard training course. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: Swimmer-level swimming ability. Offered every semester.
  • PE 115 / Water Aerobics (1) - view
    Develops cardio-vascular fitness and enhanced strength in a low-impact environment with continuous resistance. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offered every semester.
  • PE 118 / Water Safety Instruction (1) - view
    Trains candidates to teach the new Red Cross aquatics courses: beginner through advanced emergency water safety, as well as the infant and pre-school program. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: Excellent swimming skills. Offering to be determined.

Dance Courses

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  • DAN 123 / Choreography and Performance Studies (4) - view
    Advanced technical composition and theoretical exploration through the preparation and performance of several choreographed pieces as part of the Theatre Arts Department's dance concert at the end of the semester. Will require the development of extensive preproduction research and performance preparation work in conjunction with choreographed pieces in the concert. May be repeated for credit. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: DAN 2 or 24. Offered spring semester.

Physical Fitness Courses

  • PE 7 / Body Blast (1) - view
    Develops physical fitness with emphasis on endurance training to music. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offering to be determined.
  • PE 9 / Circuit Training (1) - view
    Weight training and conditioning: Cybex, free weights, stationary cycling, and jogging for the development of joint flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular efficiency. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offered every semester.

Individual, Dual, and Team Sports Courses

  • PE 4 / Beginning Golf (1) - view
    Introductory instruction in basic skills, selection and care of equipment, rules, and etiquette. Two field trips are included. Extra fee. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offered every semester.
  • PE 8 / Beginning Tennis (1) - view
    Instruction for the novice in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. History, court etiquette, and rules of the game are included. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offered fall semester.
  • PE 11 / Intermediate Tennis (1) - view
    A review of the basic strokes and an introduction to the lob, overhead, and approach shots. Singles' and doubles' strategy and play are included. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: PE 8 or equivalent. Offered spring semester.
  • PE 15 / Intermediate Ballroom Dance (1) - view
    Various topics in physical education. Includes basketball, water polo/snorkeling, and lacrosse. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Course may be repeated. Offering to be determined.
  • PE 32 / Karate Self-Defense (1) - view
    Instruction in the basic technique and philosophy of Asian martial arts, specifically karate. This course covers practical and situational self defense skills. Also meditation, conflict resolution, breath control, and stretching techniques. Extra fee. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offered fall semester.
  • PE 34 / Martial Arts Self-Defense (1) - view
    Instruction in the basic practice and theory of traditional Asian martial arts movement patterns as a self defense reference, fitness routine, and moving meditation. Also, conflict resolution, breath control, and stretching techniques. Extra fee. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offered spring semester.
  • PE 38 / Volleyball (1) - view
    Skills, rules, and strategy involved in volleyball are discussed, analyzed, drilled, and then practiced in game situations. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offering to be determined.
  • PE 39 / Squash and Racquetball (1) - view
    Presentation and practice of skills and strategy for squash and racquetball, singles and doubles. Includes rules of the game and informal tournaments. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offered every semester.
  • PE 44 / Advanced Tennis (1) - view
    For the player looking for competitive drills, game situations, and match-play in singles and doubles. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: PE 11 or equivalent. Offering to be determined.

Sports Management

  • PE 1 / Introduction to Sports Management (2) - view
    An introduction to Sports Management/Studies. Topics include organizational structure, supervision and leadership, business strategies, sports ethics, corporate sponsorship, and legal considerations. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Offered spring semester.