Physical Education Courses

A low-impact exercise program that involves stepping up and down on a platform of adjustable height to the accompaniment of music, leading to improved cardiovascular conditioning, as well as lower body endurance and strength. $11.40 lab fee.

Continued study and involvement offering a greater level of conditioning through the use of more intense training techniques involved with step training. $11.40 lab fee.

Dance steps and routines rigorously executed to increase cardiovascular rate, leading to figure trimming and toning. Records on improvements in pulse rates and pulmonary recovery are kept. $11.40 lab fee.

Continued study and advanced techniques of this activity. Dance steps and routines executed to increase cardiovascular rate. Students test and record improvements in pulse rates and pulmonary recovery. $11.40 lab fee.

Advanced study in this activity. Dance steps and routines rigorously executed for improving cardiovascular rate and leading to figure trimming and toning. Improvements are tested and recorded. $11.40 lab fee.

This course involves special exercise and calisthenics which enhance total fitness, figure improvement, body toning, weight control, and posture. $11.40 lab fee.

An introductory course to Pilates emphasizing physical exercises, breathing, core strength and stability, and muscle awareness. $11.40 lab fee.

An introductory course to Hatha Yoga emphasizing physical exercises, breathing exercises, and meditation practice. $11.40 lab fee.

Using intervals of high intensity exercise followed by recovery periods, this class combines high and low intensity exercises performed on the floor as well as on the step. Aerobic exercise, power moves, step training, light weight training, and body resistance are used to introduce students to the benefits of an interval training program. Greater cardiovascular strengthening as well as muscular strengthening and endurance are introduced and practiced in this class. $11.40 lab fee.

A continuation course to a Hatha Yoga practice including intermediate physical poses, yoga breathing exercises, and selected meditations. $11.40 lab fee.

Students are exposed to theories of weight training. Emphasis is placed on strength development, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Students design an individual program with the use of free weights and multi-station machines. $11.40 lab fee.

An intermediate program with students designing their individual workout program. $11.40 lab fee.

An advanced program with the student designing her/his individual workout program. $11.40 lab fee.

A comprehensive study of the individual parts of the modern golf swing with intensive training directed toward precise control and more power. $50 Golf course fee.

Softball I is designed for the beginning softball player. This course offers instruction of basic skills and rules of softball. Skills and knowledge of rules are tested. $11.40 lab fee.

Designed for the intermediate softball player. Additional work of strategy, individual, and team offensive/defensive techniques are taught. Skills and knowledge of rules are tested. $11.40 lab fee.

Designed for the advanced softball player. Additional work of strategy, individual, and team offensive/defensive techniques are taught. Skills and knowledge of rules are tested. $11.40 lab fee.

Basic individual skills are presented and developed. The international rules are emphasized and a physical conditioning program designed to prepare the student for play is implemented. $11.40 lab fee.

Soccer II is designed for the intermediate player. Review of the basic skills taught in the beginning course. Additional work on strategy, defensive techniques. $11.40 lab fee.

Soccer III is designed for the advanced player. Advanced strategy, team defensive, and team offensive techniques are taught. Skills and rules are tested. $11.40 lab fee.

Provides cardiovascular improvement, burns body fat, and builds lifetime skills in aerobic fitness. Emphasis on stretching, safety, motivation, and enjoying jogging. Offered for the beginning jogger or walker through the competitive runner. $11.40 lab fee.

Introduces the fundamental skills, rules, and strategies of badminton. Covers basic techniques and etiquette of both singles and doubles play. Allows students to enjoy badminton as a lifetime activity. $11.40 lab fee.

Beginning skills and strategy, this class is suitable for anyone with a desire to learn the basics of the game, with emphasis on rules and court procedure. $11.40 lab fee.

Students expand their knowledge of the skills of basketball, and additional skills are introduced. Team strategy at a more advanced level is emphasized. $11.40 lab fee.

Review of advanced basketball skills. Introduction of offensive patterns, defensive sets, and individual style of play. This class also involves usage of fast break and the transition game. $11.40 lab fee.

Covers basic skills, court positions, and strategies for beginning sets along with 4-2 and 5-1 offenses. $11.40 lab fee.

A continuation of Volleyball I. Intermediate skills, defensive strategies, play sets, and how to play doubles and triples volleyball. $11.40 lab fee.

Emphasis is on team plan and interaction using and applying all volleyball skills. $11.40 lab fee.

Course is structured to allow the individual to acquire and use proper bowling forms. Students learn to eliminate errors in techniques, follow rules, compute handicaps, and keep scores. $11.40 lab fee.

Lab to be taken concurrently with PE 180. $11.40 lab fee.

Introduces basic knowledge and skills to play pickleball such as forehand, backhand, groundstrokes, volleys, and serves as well as the rules and strategies for singles and doubles play. $11.40 lab fee.

A continuation from Pickleball I advancing the knowledge and skills to play pickleball such as forehand, backhand, groundstrokes, volleys, and serves as well as the rules and strategies for singles and doubles play. $11.40 lab fee.

A continuation from Pickleball II advancing the knowledge and skills to play pickleball such as forehand, backhand, groundstrokes, volleys, and serves as well as the rules and strategies for singles and doubles play. $11.40 lab fee.

Introduces students to basic skills of baseball. Students are given instruction in all phases of the game, with main purpose being to gain an understanding of fundamentals. $11.40 lab fee.

Students expand their knowledge of the skills of baseball taught at the beginning level. Team strategy is taught at a more advanced level. $11.40 lab fee.

Advanced level of skills are taught, and theory of baseball strategy is introduced in all phases of the game. Specific drills are used for development of specialized skills. $11.40 lab fee.

This course involves the study and implementation of martial art style kicks and punches, along with exercises to enhance flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and increased stamina. $11.40 lab fee.

An experimental class to be used to explore new approaches and applications to Physical Education. $11.40 lab fee.

An experimental lab class to be used to explore new approaches and applications to Physical Education. $11.40 lab fee.

A continuation from Badminton I advancing the skills, rules, and strategies of badminton. Covers basic techniques and etiquette of both singles and doubles play. Allows students to enjoy badminton as a lifetime activity. $11.40 lab fee.

A continuation from Badminton II advancing the skills, rules, and strategies of badminton. Covers basic techniques and etiquette of both singles and doubles play. Allows students to enjoy badminton as a lifetime activity. $11.40 lab fee.

A class used to explore new coursework. $11.40 lab fee.