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Physical Education
Course Information
All Physical Education
courses include the fundamental development of specifically related
rules and history, skills and techniques, strategy and
game experience. Fitness and lifetime carry-over values are inherent
within course content. No credit will be given for repeating a course
previously passed. Students should not ordinarily carry more than one
Physical Education course per semester.
Medical
Clearance
Neither the College nor the Department assumes any responsibility for
students' participation in physical education or in athletics. Students,
faculty and staff participate at their own risk. All Physical Education,
athletic and recreation participants are strongly advised to have a
medical check-up before participating in physical activities, and to
follow the advice of their own physicians. Medical report forms are
available in the
Health Services Office -- Room A-108.
Co-educational
Activities
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PEC 2 -- WALK, JOG, RUN (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Introduction to the principles and practices for assessing and improving
cardiovascular fitness.
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PEC 3 -- MODIFIED PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
To meet the needs of students who have medical restrictions on the extent
of physical activity permitted, the modified program includes general
and specific conditioning, individual and dual activities, team sports,
rhythmic activities and outdoor recreation.
Prerequisite: Open only to selected students screened by the Health
Services Office, course advisors and the College physician.
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PEC 4 -- TRAINING with WEIGHTS (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Study of weight training techniques to increase muscle strength and
endurance in relation to various sports activities and to improve physical
appearance.
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PEC 5 -- BODY BUILDING (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Increases knowledge and appreciation of the physical attributes involved
in body building. Course covers beginning, intermediate and advanced
training techniques to increase muscular strength, muscular endurance,
flexibility, and to improve physical appearance as desired.
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PEC 6 -- PHYSIOLOGICAL FITNESS and DEVELOPMENT: TRAINING with WEIGHTS
(2 crs. 3 hrs.)
To increase muscle strength, endurance and cardio-respiratory efficiency,
students learn to create individualized exercise prescriptions based
on specific physiological needs. The anatomy and kinesiology of the
systems and muscles unique to weight training are discussed.
Students who completed PEC 4 will not receive credit for this course.
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PEC 11 -- BEGINNING TENNIS (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Basic tennis skills develop appreciation of tennis as a lifetime sport.
Students learn forehand and backhand drives, Beginner's Serve, service
return, volley, rules of the singles and doubles game and an understanding
of fundamental techniques and basic strategies.
(Students must supply their own rackets and tennis balls).
PEC
12 -- INTERMEDIATE TENNIS (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Introduction to intermediate tennis skills; the lob, mid-court volley,
flat and slice serves, ball spin, and use of offensive strategy in competition.
(Students must supply their own rackets and tennis balls).
Prerequisite: PEC 11 or Department permission.
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PEC 15 -- BADMINTON (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Basic skills play, knowledge of rules, offensive and defensive strategy.
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PEC 17 -- BASIC VOLLEYBALL (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Beginner-intermediate level: rules, basic individual skills, offensive/defensive
systems, team coordination, training, conditioning, prevention of injury,
evaluation of performance.
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PEC 19 -- AEROBIC DANCE (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
A fitness program that combines vigorous calisthenics exercises with
dance steps to music for improved cardiovascular endurance, muscle toning
and flexibility.
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PEC 20 -- BEGINNER'S BALLET (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Introduction to principles and techniques include exercises and movement
combinations to develop body alignment, endurance, strength, and
fluidity of movement.
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PEC 21 -- JAZZ DANCE (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Introduction to basic jazz-dance techniques includes explanation of
percussive movements and combinations of movements based on the forms
which lead to various styles.
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PEC 22 -- BASIC INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
This course should be taken for pleasure, for exercise benefits typical
of dancing, and as a preparation for participation in dance as an on-going,
lifetime recreational activity. As the dances are learned, steps and
patterns, rhythms, movements and music are introduced.
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PEC 24 -- SKIING (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
The basic concepts of skiing: cross country, downhill, ski equipment
purchase and maintenance, costs of skiing, conditioning exercises and
places to ski. The course includes a ski trip to a local ski area. (Costs
for activity must be paid by students.)
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PEC 25 -- TAI CHI CHUAN (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
The Short Form (Yang Style) of Tai Chi Chuan--a slow, precise, non-strenuous
rhythmical movement pattern for exercise. meditation, and self-defense.
Appropriate for all ages.
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PEC 26 -- GOLF (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Emphasis is on mechanics of movement involved in the performance of
the following basic fundamental skills: Basic Swing, Short and Long
Irons, Woods, and Putting.
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PEC 27 -- BEGINNING KARATE and SELF-DEFENSE (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Introduction to formal Karate and practical self-defense techniques.
History and background, fundamental stances, blocks, punches, kicks,
conditioning, safety, methods of avoidance and personal self-defense
movements, oriental tradition (Karate costumes, respect and Buddhist
philosophy).
PEC
28 -- INTERMEDIATE KARATE and SELF-DEFENSE (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Advanced stances, blocks, punches, kicks, conditioning, stretching exercises,
advanced self-defense techniques, semi and pre-arranged and free style
fighting technique, includes introduction into formal competition.
Prerequisite: PEC 27
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PEC 29 -- INTRODUCTION to HATHA YOGA (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Principles and practices for beginners, slow motion stretching, deep
breathing, relaxation.
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PEC 30 -- SWIMMING for NON-SWIMMERS and BEGINNERS (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Basic skills to swim properly. Special attention given to non-swimmers
who learn in shallow water. At the end of the course students will be
able to jump or dive into the water, swim in a prone position and on
the back.
PEC
31 -- LIFE GUARDING (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
The knowledge and skills necessary to safely assist, and/or effect water
rescues, and supervise swimmers in a safe environment. At the conclusion
of the course, students will be able to pass both written examination
and skills test.
Pre or co-requisites: Swimming skills equivalent to American Red Cross
Swimmer Course, Standard First and CPR skills.
PEC
32 -- WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
The skills necessary to teach swimming and water safety courses as offered
by the American Red Cross. At the conclusion students will be able to
pass both a written examination and a skills test.
Prerequisites: Valid American Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving Certificate
and either an American Red Cross Swimmer Certificate or the
ability to perform skills in the swimmer course
PEC
33 -- SWIMMING for FITNESS (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
An opportunity to improve cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is on swimming
efficiently and on swimming long distances.
Limited to Deep-Water Swimmers
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PEC 38 -- MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUES (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
The fundamental principles of various schools of modern dance, includes
analysis of movement, conditioning techniques, and basic combinations.
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PEC 39 -- MODERN DANCE COMPOSITION (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Ideas and movement forms; systematic creativity through improvisation
studies, formal compositions, and critical appraisal presented through
experimentations with time, space, rhythm and correlations to art, poetry
and music.
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PEC 40 -- PHYSICAL EDUCATION for MATURE ADULTS (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
For individuals who have not exercised in years and would like to start
again. How to get started and what to do.
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41 -- INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
The elements of good swimming and a variety of skills are taught. Students
practice parts of strokes as well as whole stroking movements.
Prerequisite: Ability to swim safely in deep water
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PEC 42 -- SQUARE DANCE (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
A one-semester foundation program for learning the basic program of
American Square Dancing as specified by CALLERLAB and the International
Association of Square Dance Callers.
PEC
50 -- DANCE PRODUCTION (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
Workshops, choreography and performance. To enhance their primary focus
students also give time and effort in technical theatre production and
publicity. Students can earn up to a total of four credits (one each
semester) for successful contribution in a particular area of the dance
production.
PEC
65 -- AQUA EXERCISE (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
An overview of the scope of fitness attainable from a regulated program
of exercising in water. Development of muscular strength, flexibility
and increased aerobic capacity (endurance) is stressed in aqua aerobics
and water exercise.
PEC
66 -- INTERMEDIATE HATHA YOGA (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
For students with prior Hatha Yoga experience, techniques for deepening
practice of classical yoga postures. The relationship between yoga and
health, nutrition, sports and the arts are explored.
Prerequisite: PEC 29 or permission of instructor
PEC
68 -- COMPETITIVE TENNIS (1 cr. 2 hrs.)
For students who possess advanced tennis skills and wish to improve
or apply them in varsity level competition.
Prerequisite: PEC 12, orpermission of instructor
PEC
82 -- (1-3 crs. 1-3 hrs.)
This course is of a topical and pilot nature and is designed to meet
the immediate needs and interests of various student populations. It
is offered for a maximum of two semesters.
Following
PEM and PEW courses meet for 2 hours a week and earn 1 credit each semester.
Men's
Activities
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PEM 2 -- BASEBALL (Spring)
To develop individual and team techniques involved in "College
Baseball". Conditioning, sportsmanship, team play, appreciation
of the game and its rules, and other benefits.
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PEM 3 -- TOUCH FOOTBALL (Fall)
History, rules and regulations of football. Individual and team skills
and strategies.
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PEM 5 -- BASKETBALL TECHNIQUES
Various aspects of basketball include: basic skills, practice drills,
individual and team responsibilities in man-to-man and zone defenses,
offenses against man-to-man and zone defenses, coaching techniques and
basketball strategy.
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PEM 6 -- SOFTBALL (Spring)
Individual and team skills developed to successfully compete is emphasized.
Concomitant values include: conditioning, appreciation of team play
and sportsmanship, knowledge of history and rules.
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PEM 7 -- SOCCER TECHNIQUES (Fall)
Soccer, the fastest growing team sport in the country, can be played
by both sexes and all ages. Technical development, tactical understanding
and appreciation of the popular sport.
PEM
82 -- (1-3 crs. 1-3 hrs.)
This course is of a topical and pilot nature and is designed to meet
the immediate needs and interests of various student populations. It
is offered for a maximum of two semesters.
Women's
Activities
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PEW 1 -- SLIMNASTICS
Each student is guided to self-appraisal of her body shape, body function
and ability to relax. Exercise programs help attain desired goals for
improving or maintaining a positive self-image.
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PEW 2 -- BASKETBALL
Learn about Basketball, develop individual skills required to participate
successfully and learn strategies necessary for team play.
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PEW 6 -- SOFTBALL
Throwing, catching, batting and running skills are developed so the
game of softball can be played with enjoyment and satisfaction. Strategies
of play and rules of the game.
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PEW 7 -- POWER VOLLEYBALL
Introduction to the techniques of a highly skilled game of volleyball
called power volleyball, including history, rules, scoring, terminology,
general conditioning, individual volleyball skills, team play elements,
specific offense and defense tactics.
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