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PED 126. RECREATIONAL GAMES. 1 hr. PED 172. BASKETBALL. 1 hr.
This course is designed to give an overview of a variety of recreational games and activities. Em- PREREQUISITE: PED 171
phasis is placed on the skills and rules necessary to participate in a variety of lifetime recreational This course covers more advanced basketball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and
games. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the importance of developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to
participating in lifetime recreational activities. play basketball at a competitive level.
PED 131. BADMINTON (Beginning). 1 hr. PED 176. VOLLEYBALL (Beginning). 1 hr.
This course covers the fundamentals of badminton. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, This course covers the fundamentals of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, pass-
clears, drops, drives, smashes, and the rules and strategies of singles and doubles. Upon completion, ing, setting, spiking, blocking, and the rules and etiquette of volleyball. Upon completion, students
students should be able to apply these skills in playing situations. should be able to participate in recreational volleyball.
PED 132. BADMINTON (Intermediate). 1 hr. PED 177. VOLLEYBALL (Intermediate). 1 hr. Descriptions Course
PREREQUISITE: PED 131 PREREQUISITE: PED 176
This course provides the student to participate in intermediate level competition in badminton. Em- This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and
phasis is placed on advanced skills and strategies in badminton. developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to
participate in competitive volleyball.
PED 133. TENNIS (Beginning). 1 hr. PED 178. SOCCER (Beginning). 1 hr.
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strokes, rules, etiquette, and This course introduces the basics of soccer. Emphasis is placed on rules, strategies, and fundamental
court play. Upon completion, students should be able to play recreational tennis. skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational soccer.
PED 134. TENNIS (Intermediate). 1 hr. PED 179. SOCCER (Intermediate). 1 hr.
PREREQUISITE: PED 133 PREREQUISITE: PED 178
This course emphasizes the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development This course introduces the basics of soccer. Emphasis is placed on rules, strategies, and advanced
of fundamentals, learning advanced serves, and strokes and pace and strategies in singles and doubles techniques, skills, and strategies. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in introduc-
play. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive tennis. tory competitive soccer.
PED 140. SWIMMING (Beginning). 1 hr. PED 180. FLAG FOOTBALL. 1 hr.
This course is designed for non-swimmers and beginners. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence This course introduces the fundamentals and rules of flag football. Emphasis is placed on proper
in the water, learning water safety, acquiring skills in floating, and learning elementary strokes. Upon techniques and strategies for playing in game situations. Upon completion, students should be able
completion, students should be able to demonstrate safety skills and be able to tread water, back float, to participate in recreational flag football.
and use the crawl stroke for 20 yards. PED 181. BASEBALL (Beginning). 1 hr.
PED 141. SWIMMING (Intermediate). 1 hr. This course covers the fundamentals of baseball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowl-
PREREQUISITE: PED 140 edge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate
This course is designed for those who have mastered basic swimming skills. Emphasis is placed on in recreational baseball.
refining basic skills and learning new swim strokes. Upon completion, students should be able to PED 182. BASEBALL (Intermediate). 1 hr.
demonstrate the four basic strokes, the scissor kick, the underwater swim, and other related skills. PREREQUISITE: PED 181
PED 153. KARATE (Beginning.) 1 hr. This course covers more advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and
This course is designed to introduce the martial arts and teach the basic skill of Isshinryu karate. Top- developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to
ics include basic punches, kicks, conditioning exercises, proper terminology, historical foundations, play baseball at a competitive level.
kata, and etiquette relating to karate. Upon completion, students should be able to perform line drill PED 186. SOFTBALL (Beginning). 1 hr.
techniques and Kata. This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper
techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, students should be able to participate
PED 154. KARATE (Intermediate). 1 hr. in recreational softball.
PREREQUISITE: PED 153. PED 187. SOFTBALL (Intermediate). 1 hr.
This course is a continuation of beginning Karate. Topics include basic punches, kicks, conditioning PREREQUISITE: PED 186
exercises, proper terminology, historical foundations, kata, and etiquette relating to karate. Isshinryu This course presents advanced skills and competitive practice in softball. Emphasis is placed on
karate teaches discipline, self-defense and confidence. Upon completion, students should be able to proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, students should be able to
perform line drill techniques and Kata according to their rank. participate in competitive softball.
PED 155. SELF DEFENSE. 1 hr. PED 188. YOGA. 1 hr.
This course is designed to aid students in developing rudimentary skills in self-defense. Emphasis is This course introduces basic instruction in yoga for beginners. Emphasis is placed on instruction in
placed on stances, blocks, punches, and kicks as well as non-physical means of self-defense. Upon gentle stretching, breathing practices, progressive deep relaxation, and posture. Upon completion,
completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic self-defense techniques of a physical and students should be able to participate in and appreciate the benefits of the activity.
non-physical nature. PED 191. TEAM SPORTS. 1 hr.
PED 171. BASKETBALL (Beginning). 1 hr. PREREQUISITE: None.
This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowl- This covers the basic concepts involved in team sport competition. Emphasis will be placed on refin-
edge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate ing basic skills, rules and regulations, officiating and team play. Upon completion, students should
in recreational basketball. be able to participate and implement an intramural program.