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ORI 107. STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS. 1 hr. aerobics.
This course is designed to provide students with information to improve their success as students in PED 108. AEROBIC DANCE (Intermediate). 1 hr.
a college environment. Specific topics include streee management, time management, goal setting, PREREQUISITE: PED 107
improving listening and note taking skills, identification of optimum learning styles, reading skills, This course provides a continuation of step aerobics. Emphasis is placed on a wide variety of choreo-
study skills, problem solving and decision making, test taking strategies and financial management. graphed step and dance patterns; cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, abdominal, and floor exercises.
ORI 111. ONLINE LEARNING BASICS. 1 hr. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in and design an aerobics routine.
This course is designed to prepare the student to use a learning management system (LMS). The course
covers information concerning the skills required to be successful in an online class. Topics include PED 109. JOGGING. 1 hr.
test-taking requirements, communication with faculty and classmates, submitting assignments, time This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular
management for online classes, using a mobile application and viewing grades. fitness. Emphasis is placed on walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon com-
pletion, students should be able to understand and appreciate the benefits derived from these activities. Descriptions Course
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PED) PED 113. TUMBLING AND GYMNASTICS (Beginning). 1 hr.
NOTE: Activity classes listed for one hour will meet at least two hours per week. Classes listed This course introduces basic tumbling and gymnastic techniques. Topics include the safe use of
for two hours will meet at least three hours per week. gymnastic apparatus such as uneven bars, parallel bars, pommel horse, and balance beam. Upon
PED 100. FUNDAMENTALS OF FITNESS. 3 hrs. completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills on selected pieces of apparatus.
This lecture course includes the basic principles of physical education and physical fitness. It explores PED 114. TUMBLING AND GYMNASTICS (Intermediate). 1 hr.
psychological and physiological effects of exercise and physical fitness, including effects on the human PREREQUISITE: PED 113
skeleton, muscle development, respiration, and coordination. It is viewed as an introduction to such This course is a continuation of PED 113 in tumbling and gymnastics techniques. Topics include the
laboratory courses as slimnastics, weight training, and conditioning. The course may also include safe use of gymnastic apparatus such as uneven bars, parallel bars, pommel horse, and balance beam.
fitness evaluation, development of individual fitness programs, and participation in fitness activities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills on selected pieces of apparatus and
PED 101. SLIMNASTICS (Beginning). 1 hr. participate in selected events.
This course provides an individualized approach to physical fitness, wellness, and other health-related PED 118. GENERAL CONDITIONING (Beginning). 1 hr.
factors. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical This course provides an individualized approach to general conditioning utilizing the five major
fitness programs. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and implement an individualized components. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized
physical fitness program. physical fitness and conditioning programs. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and
PED 102. SLIMNASTICS (Intermediate). 1 hr. implement an individualized physical fitness and conditioning program.
PREREQUISITE: PED 101
This course is an intermediate-level slimnastics class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to PED 119. GENERAL CONDITIONING (Intermediate). 1 hr.
fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems, nutrition, and weight control. Upon com- PREREQUISITE: PED 118
pletion, students should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness program. This course is an intermediate-level fitness and conditioning program class. Topics include specific
PED 103. WEIGHT TRAINING (Beginning). 1 hr. exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems. Upon
This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular completion, students should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness and
strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Upon completion, students should be able to establish conditioning program.
and implement a personal weight training program. PED 121. BOWLING (Beginning). 1 hr.
PED 104. WEIGHT TRAINING (Intermediate). 1 hr. This course introduces the fundamentals of bowling. Emphasis is placed on ball selection, grips,
PREREQUISITE: PED 103 stance, and delivery along with rules and etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to
This course covers advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is placed on meeting individual participate in recreational bowling.
training goals and addressing weight training needs and interests. Upon completion, students should PED 122. BOWLING (Intermediate). 1 hr.
be able to establish and implement an individualized advanced weight training program. PREREQUISITE: PED 121 This course covers more advanced bowling techniques. Emphasis is placed
PED 105. PERSONAL FITNESS. 1 hr. on refining basic skills and performing advanced shots, spins, pace, and strategy. Upon completion,
This course is designed to provide students with information to participate in a personally developed students should be able to participate in competitive bowling.
fitness program. Topics include cardiovascular, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body
composition. PED 123. GOLF (Beginning). 1 hr.
PED 106. AEROBICS. 1 hr. This course emphasizes the fundamentals of golf. Topics include the proper grips, stance, alignment,
swings for the short and long game, putting, and the rules and etiquette of golf. Upon completion,
This course introduces a program of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous, rhythmic exercise. students should be able to perform the basic golf shots and demonstrate a knowledge of the rules and
Emphasis is placed on developing cardiovascular efficiency, strength, and flexibility and on safety etiquette of golf.
precautions. Upon completion, students should be able to select and implement a rhythmic aerobic
exercise program. PED 124. GOLF (Intermediate). 1 hr.
PED 107. AEROBICS DANCE (Beginning). 1 hr. PREREQUISITE: PED 123
This course covers the more advanced phases of golf. Emphasis is placed on refining the fundamental
This course introduces the fundamentals of step and dance aerobics. Emphasis is placed on basic skills and learning more advanced phases to the game such as club selection, trouble shots, and course
stepping up, basic choreographed dance patterns, and cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, floor, management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability
and abdominal exercises. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in basic dance
to play a recreational round of golf.

