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PED 200. FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION. 3 hrs. PED 257. VARSITY CHEERLEADING. 1 hr.*
PREREQUISITE: Determined by instructor. This course provides a specific knowledge and experience of cheerleading skills, with emphasis on
In this course, the history, philosophy, and objectives of health, physical education and recreation tumbling skills, sharpness, stunts, and enthusiasm at the collegiate level.
are studied with emphasis on the physiological, sociological, and psychological values of physical PED 258. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL. 1 hr.*
education. It is required of all physical education majors. PREREQUISITE: Instructor permission.
PED 223. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION. 3 hrs. This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and
PREREQUISITE: BIO 202. developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to
This course provides instruction for the student on specialized teaching techniques in becoming a well- participate in competitive volleyball.
ness instructor. The student will learn the basis on instruction in the area of aerobic types of exercises PED 259. VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY. 1 hr.*
and weight training. This course will enable the student to instruct as well as supervise these types of This course covers more advanced cross country techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills
programs. The student will learn basic anatomy and exercise physiology as it applies to the movement and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able Descriptions Course
of the body during exercise. This course will address and explain safety and teaching methods for the to participate in competitive cross country.
exercise instructor in the development of a comprehensive fitness program. *Varsity Sports may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of four (4) credit hours.
PED 224. PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION. 3 hrs.
PREREQUISITE: As required by program. PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA)
This course introduces students to the principles of nutrition and the role and functions of nutrients in
man’s food. Basic information concerning food selection and nutrition as a factor in health, ecology, PTA 100. INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY. 2 hrs.
and economy is included. Implications of nutrition for children may be stressed. NOTE: This course PREREQUISITE: Determined by instructor.
is a suitable substitute for HEC 140. This course is an introduction to the field of physical therapy as a career choice. Emphasis is on the
PED 227. ANGLING. 1 hr. role of the PT and PTA, educational requirements, scope of practice and subspecialty areas such as
PREREQUISITE: Determined by instructor. pediatrics, geriatrics, and sports. Upon completion of the course, the student should have a general
This course introduces the sport of angling. Emphasis is placed on fishing with the use of artificial understanding of the role of physical therapy in the health care environment. Note: You do not have
lures. Upon completion, students should be able to cast and retrieve using baitcaster and spinning to be in the PTA Program to take this course.
reels and identify the various types of artificial lures.
PED 228. FIREARM SAFETY AND UTILIZATION. 1 hr. PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PHS)
This course provides a general knowledge and usage of handguns. Opportunities are provided for
target practice, emphasizing safety and accuracy. +*PHS 111. PHYSICAL SCIENCE I. 4 hrs.
PED 238. SAILING. 1 hr. PREREQUISITE: Exception from PLacement testing or appropriate placement scores in writing,
This course provides instruction in the basic fundamentals of small boat sailing. Topics include sailing reading, and mathematics.
terminology, knot tying, rigging, and various skills necessary to maneuver the boat. Upon completion, This course provides the non-technical student with an introduction to the basic principles of astron-
students should be able to demonstrate safe handling of a small boat. omy, geology, oceanography, and meteorology. Laboratory is required.
PED 240. SPORT AND RECREATIONAL SCUBA DIVING . 1 hr. +*PHS 112. PHYSICAL SCIENCE II. 4 hrs.
This course provides basic instruction in fundamental skills and safety procedures for scuba diving. PREREQUISITE: Exception from PLacement testing or appropriate placement scores in writing,
Emphasis is placed on the history, theory, and principles of diving; development of diving skills; safety; reading, and mathematics.
and care and maintenance of equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate This course provides the non-technical student with an introduction to the basic principles of chemistry
skills, knowledge, and techniques of scuba diving in preparation for diver certification. and physics. Laboratory is required
PED 251. VARSITY BASKETBALL. 1 hr.*
PREREQUISITE: Instructor permission. +These courses do not have to be taken in sequence.
This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development,
knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to par- PHYSICS (PHY)
ticipate in competitive basketball.
PED 252. VARSITY BASEBALL. 1 hr.* *PHY 201. GENERAL PHYSICS I - TRIGONOMETRY BASED. 4 hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor permission. PREREQUISITE: MTH 113 with a minimum grade of “C” and exemption from placement testing or
This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing appropriate placement scores in writing and reading.
more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball This course is designed to cover general physics at a level that assures previous exposure to college
at a competitive level. algebra, basic trigonometry. Specific topics include mechanics, properties of matter and energy,
PED 254. VARSITY SOFTBALL. 1 hr.* thermodynamics, and periodic motion. A laboratory is required.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor permission. *PHY 202. GENERAL PHYSICS II - TRIGONOMETRY BASED. 4 hrs.
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper PREREQUISITE: PHY 201 with minimum grade of “C’.
techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, students should be able to play This course is designed to cover general physics using college algebra and basic trigonometry. Spe-
competitive softball. cific topics include wave motion, sound, light optics, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, and modern
physics. Laboratory is required.