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  • PHED 109: Rhythms

    2.00 Credits
    Davis & Elkins College

    2 semester hours Introduction to international folk dances, traditional and modern square dances, and contras. Basic rhythmic patterns, methods and materials used in leading rhythmic activities on the elementary and secondary school level. Laboratory experience . Not offered every year.
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  • PHED 114: Aquatics I

    2.00 Credits
    Davis & Elkins College

    2 semester hours Theory and practice in basic swimming strokes, aquatic skills, and water safety techniques. Prerequisite: The ability to swim a minimum of 25 yards.
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  • PHED 115: Aquatics II

    2.00 Credits
    Davis & Elkins College

    2 semester hours The course involves a study of life guarding beyond American Red Cross requirements that include rescue techniques and safety procedures. Each student will be asked to identify common hazards associated with various types of aquatic facilities and develop skills necessary to recognize a person in a distress or drowning situation and to effectively rescue that person. This course will help each student understand the lifeguard/employer and lifeguard/patron relationship as well as provide explanations, demonstrations, practice and review of the rescue skills essential for lifeguards. The student has an opportunity to earn American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Professional CPR certification. Prerequisite: PHED 114 (Aquatics I) or consent of instructor.
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  • PHED 116: Aquatics III

    2.00 Credits
    Davis & Elkins College

    2 semester hours This course is designed to train swimming instructors beyond the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety course. Students will plan and organize skill development utilizing the various educational methods and approaches applicable to swimming and water safety instruction, and will demonstrate those skills through practice teaching sessions. Students will also learn the correct swimming styles taught by the Red Cross. The student has an opportunity to earn Water Safety Instructor and Professional CPR certifications. Prerequisite: PHED 114 (Aquatics I), or consent of instructor.
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  • PHED 125: Outdoor Physical Education

    3.00 Credits
    Davis & Elkins College

    3 semester hours Designed as an overview and introduction to outdoor activities available in West Virginia as put forth in the West Virginia Physical Education Standards and Objectives (seventh grade through high school). Emphasis is on exploration of activity benefits for youth, e.g. competency and proficiency of specialized movement forms, social behaviors in physical activity settings, challenges, and self-expression in outdoor activities. Activities will be chosen from, but are not limited to: mountain biking, rappelling, rock climbing, orienteering, spelunking, base camp day hiking, canoeing, fly fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Emphasis of the class will be on activity classes that physical education teachers would find most beneficial for the outdoor educational setting.
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  • PHED 170: Snow Activities

    1.50 Credits
    Davis & Elkins College

    1.5 semester hours The course will include one week of cross-country skiing lessons and skiing during the day; one week snowshoeing with lessons and hiking during the day; and one week of a choice of down hill skiing or snowboarding lessons and skiing afterwards. Also, one afternoon will consist of a two hour tubing session. Special instructors will teach lessons on the specific sports mentioned. Driving may be done to the resorts in the area. Students may also be required to meet at the resort using their own transportation. NOTE: There will be a $400 fee for equipment rentals, area fees, lift tickets and lessons. Fulfills: PHED 104 (counts as 3).
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  • PHED 172: Fitness & Physical Conditioning for Life

    2.00 Credits
    Davis & Elkins College

    2 semester hours The course will combine the Fitness for Life course and three physical activity courses. We will engage in fitness testing, we will also discuss and develop physical conditioning programs; aerobic, resistance and flexibility training. A nutritional analysis will be completed and other health benefits of physical activity will be studied. We will also tour local fitness centers. Attendance and participation is very important. The class will be taught with lecture, fitness testing and physical activities. Fulfills: General Education Physical Education Activities courses (PHED-101 & 104 - count as 3).
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  • PHED 201: Gymnastics and Movement Skills

    2.00 Credits
    Davis & Elkins College

    2 semester hours Educational skills in basic tumbling and stunts with limited apparatus teaching techniques. Methods of class organization and safety procedures stressed.
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  • PHED 207: Athletic Training

    3.00 Credits
    Davis & Elkins College

    3 semester hours Basic principles of athletic injuries and the prevention and care of athletic injuries. (Students must purchase the necessary supplies.) Prerequisite: BIOL 107.
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  • PHED 213: Exercise Testing and Prescription

    3.00 Credits
    Davis & Elkins College

    3 semester hours A study of fitness testing and exercise prescription based upon clinical application and health promotion. Lecture material includes the theory of exercise testing, the underlying component concepts, and prescription from preventative and rehabilitative perspectives. Includes laboratory experience. Prerequisites: BIOL 107, 108. Not offered every year.
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