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Courses Applicable to Each Department

The following two generic course descriptions are available to each department listed on this page.

Department Prefix 888 (Course Name) 1-6 cr. hrs.

Designates a course taken at another institution and accepted for transfer credit by the department. This course number is used whenever no comparable course exists in the college catalog. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

Department Prefix 998 (Course Name) Variable Credit

Designates a new course offered by the department which is being evaluated as to the appropriateness of the course to the major and/or the interest of students in enrolling in this particular topic. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

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Abbreviations

(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
N Non-Credit

Course Descriptions by Curriculum

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Health, Physical Ed, Rec

 
PE-101
INTRO TO ATHLETIC TR
This course is designed to deal with the principles of athletic trainingimmediate care to injuries, prevention, rehabilitation, and protective strapping. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PE-103
SPORTS OFFICIATING
A course designed to help individuals become more competent in sports officiating by fostering an understanding of the qualifications for officials, of sports rules, and of current methods and materials in the field of officiating. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PE-104
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Course designed to develop an appreciation for outdoor activities. Knowledge of land use and varied outdoor recreation pursuits will be stressed. The course will be a combination of lecture and field experiences. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PE-105
SPORTS THROUGH MEDIA
This course is a study of development of sport as influenced by various types of media. It includes the philosophical, sociological, psychological, and historical aspects of sport. Issues in amateur and professional sports will be discussed. F/S (C,N,S)
 
PE-110
FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUC
The course is designed to acquaint students with the current foundations and standards of teaching Physical Education in the U.S.. Emphasis will be placed on developing the students pre-service teaching portfolio and creating a working knowledge of common technological aids used in teaching physical education in a modern setting. F (C,N,S)
 
PE-111
HISTORY OF SPORT IN THE UNITED STATES
A course designed to chart the history of sports in the United States from Colonial time to the present. Attention will be paid to the emergence of high school, college and professional sports and their influence on social and economical foundations. Gender and race equity will be explored including an in-depth look at Title IX. Past, present and the future importance of sports in the United States will be explored. F/S (C,N,S)
 
PE-120
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT
This course shows students how Sociology and Psychology can be used to study sport in society. It will facilitate the use of published literature combined with the Internet and the World Wide Web to learn about sports in society. Topics included are: the history of sport, gender and sports, sports and the media, sports and social theories. F/S (C,N,S)
 
PE-121
STUDENT ATHLETE AND COLLEGE
A course designed to acquaint the studentathlete with the college, its support services, eligibility requirements for athletic participation, and how to manage the complex demands on the student-athletes time. F/S (C,N,S)
 
PE-122
Fundamentals of Inter/Collegiate Ath. 1
A course that focuses on athletic and personal development in selected Intercollegiate sports. F/S (C,N,S)
 
PE-123
Fundamentals Inter/Coll Ath 11
A course that focuses on athletic and personal development in selected Intercollegiate sports. F/S (C,N,S)
 
PE-200
PHYSICAL ED. I
A co-ed course which provides the student the opportunity to choose and participate in a variety of selected physical education activities. Knowledge, skills, and participation will be stressed in an informal yet structured learning atmosphere. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PE-201
PHYSICAL ED. II
A co-ed course which provides the student the opportunity to choose and participate in a variety of selected physical education activities. Knowledge, skills, and participation will be stressed in an informal yet structured learning atmosphere. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PE-202
PHYSICAL FITNESS I
This course in physical fitness is designed to be a vigorous activity course. Areas to be incorporated will be fitness testing, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance training, program of calisthenics, and fitness games and activity. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PE-203
PHYSICAL FITNESS II
This course in physical fitness is designed to be a vigorous activity course.The areas to be covered will include all aspects of training for strength, calisthenics programs, weighted resistance exercises, isotonic weight programs, and isometric exercise programs. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PE-206
BASKETBALL
A comprehensive study of the fundamentals, rules, and skill techniques of basketball with emphasis upon skill competency. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PE-207
AEROBICS
An activity course designed to teach the student a variety of techniques to develop overall fitness with emphasis on improving muscle tone and slimming the body. Diet information for weight reduction or gain will be presented. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PE-208
VOLLEYBALL
A comprehensive study of the fundamentals, rules, and skill techniques of volleyball with emphasis upon skill competency. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PE-213
BOWLING
A comprehensive study of the fundamentals, rules, and skill techniques of bowling with emphasis upon skill competency. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PE-214
YOGA I
A course designed to teach the student; a variety of yoga postures and yoga breathing techniques to help contribute to their overall fitness, with an emphasis on stretching the muscles and strengthening the bodys core. F/S (C,N,S)
 
PE-215
YOGA II
A course designed to teach the student the student a more advanced variety of yoga postures and yoga breathing techniques to help contribute to their overall fitness, with an emphasis on stretching the muscles and strengthening the bodys core. F/S (C,N,S)
 
PE-220
PHYSICAL ED. III
A co-ed course similar to PE 200 and PE 201. The student has the opportunity to choose and participate in selected physical education activities. Knowledge, skill, and participation will be stressed in an informal yet structured learning atmosphere. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PE-222
COOPERATIVE GAMES
Course participants will have the opportunity to experience some of the following cooperative activities; initiative games, new games, problem solving activities, trust activities, cycling, rock climbing, rappelling, cross country skiing, and orienteering. F/S (C,N,S)
 
PE-223
WEIGHT TRAINING I
A course designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of proper weight training techniques and the relationship of weight training to achieving overall fitness using weight training machines. F/S (C,N,S)
 
PE-224
WEIGHT TRAINING II
A course designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of proper weight training techniques and the relationship of weight training to achieving overall fitness using free weights. F/S (C,N,S)
 
PE-225
COACHING SPORTS
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the current foundations and standards of coaching sports in the U.S. By using a combination of classroom discussions and activities in the gymnasium, this course is designed to teach the student a variety of techniques to develop their coaching skills. F/S (C,N,S)
 
PE-233
FUNDAMENTS OF TEACHING BASKETBALLýFUNDAMENTALS OF TEACHING BASKETBALL
A course designed to provide the student with the theory and practice of designing appropriate lessons to teach basketball in diverse learning environments. F/S (C,N,S)
 
PE-260
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM 1
A course designed to afford students an opportunity to put into practice the skills and techniques of physical education in an elementary setting under the direct supervision of professional staff at various public, private or therapeutic agencies. Prerequisites: PE110; HT201 or permission of the instructor. F (C, N, S)
 
PE-265
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM II
A course designed to afford students an opportunity to put into practice the skills and techniques of physical education in an elementary setting under the direct supervision of professional staff at various public, private or therapeutic agencies. Prerequisites: PE 110; HT 201 or permission of the instructor. S (C,N,S)
 
PE-290
LIFEGUARDING INSTRUCTOR
A course designed to train instructor candidates to teach courses and modules in the American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions, and how to evaluate participants progress. F/S (C,S) Prerequisite: 17 yrs. old; current Lifeguarding certification; and successfully passing a swimming pretest at the first session.
 
PE-300
BEGINNING SWIMMING
Development of knowledge and skills in swimming and diving. Games and various aquatic fun activities for the beginner will be stressed. F (C,S)
 
PE-301
INTER. SWIMMING
Course is designed to develop fundamental swimming strokes, turns, safety, and rescue procedures. F/S (C,S)
 
PE-303
LIFEGUARDING
Course designed to teach basic and advanced rescue and water safety. Emphasis will be placed on the instruction of skills and knowledge to save ones life or that of others in an emergency. Successful completion of this course leads to Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR Certificates. F/S (C,S)
 
PE-304
WATER SAFETY INST.
Course designed to teach the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and methodology necessary to instruct courses in swimming. Prerequisite: Swimming Skills test. F/S (C,S)
 
PEN-005
See Pretest Office
=ATB Not Passed
 
PEN-006
Needs Pretest
ATB Passed
 
PEN-007
SEE BILINGUAL OFFICE
BILINGUAL TEST NOT PASSED
 
PEN-999
Below Coll. Reg. Requirements
Below College Registration Requirements