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  • 0.50 Credits

    PED 173 is an intermediate level skating course designed for the individual seeking to further develop their skating skills with speed, power and accuracy with attention given to personal skating goals. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PED 171 with a "C" or better, or approval of the Physical Education Dept. Chair. .5 cr. 1 Lab. (Departmental Standards Version of PED 173 - approved by Academic Affairs on 4/29/99.)
  • 0.50 Credits

    PED 178 is designed to teach self-defense awareness, avoidance, and escape techniques. Students will receive instruction in how to avoid a risky situation as well as what to do if they are actually attacked. .5 cr. 1 Lab. (Per Departmental Standards Version of PED 178, approved by Academic Affairs on 4/26/04).
  • 0.50 Credits

    Advanced Dance will present an extended study of classical ballet, lyrical dance, traditional jazz and modern jazz. Movement will be combined with choreography and various types of music. Prerequisite: Introduction to Dance - PED 169. .5 cr. 1 Lab. (Departmental Standards Version of PED 179 - Approved by Academic Affairs on 1/29/98.)
  • 1.00 Credits

    PED 180 - Fitness Wellness is a lecture course designed to introduce basic concepts of fitness and wellness. Establishment of "Lifespan" fitness behavior will be stressed based on the seven dimensions of wellness (Social, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual, Environmental and Occupational). 1 cr. 1 Lec. (Departmental Standards Version of PED 180.)
  • 1.00 Credits

    PED 184 Power Walking is a comprehensive fitness program utilizing walking as a cardiorespiratory activity and emphasizing lifetime fitness and wellness. 1 cr. 2 Lab. (Departmental Standards Version of PED 184 - approved by Academic Affairs on 11/2/98.)
  • 0.50 Credits

    Project Adventure is an activity class designed to involve innovative warm-up and conditioning exercises, group cooperation, personal and group problem solving initiatives, spotting skills, trust activities, and skills associated with individual challenges in an adventure setting. These activities will enable students to learn trust, cooperation, and healthy risk-taking behaviors in a supportive and safe environment. .5 cr. 1 Lab. (Per Departmental Standards Version of PED 191, approved by Academic Affairs on 5/10/00.)
  • 1.00 Credits

    Physical Conditioning and Wellness is an activity class designed to increase the knowledge and the skills needed to develop a safe and effective training program with an emphasis on improving the components of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. In addition to orientation and class lecture modules, a student will be expected to complete 18.5 hours of lab activity during any open hours at the JCC Fitness Center. 1 cr. 2 Lab. (Per Departmental Standards Version of PED 192, approved by Academic Affairs on 4/22/02).
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course is designed to allow students to read a topographical map, plot aximuths and courses, and navigate a trail successfully. Students will be responsible for planning and navigating multiple day hikes with proper gear. The students will plan and prepare meals for the group and discuss wilderness safety and personal health issues. Students will also demonstrate proper wilderness etiquette while following the "Leave No Trace" philosophy. 1 cr. hr. 2 contact hrs. (Per Departmental Standards Version of PED 194, approved by Academic Affairs on 10/16/2008) Class will meet three times. The first class will be orientation to the class, review all of the course requirements and expectations, equipment needed, compass training, map reading, and class waivers. The two remaining classes will be specific hking days off campus.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will serve as an introduction to the basic concepts involved with career possibilities and give information about preparing for professional service in all areas of "physical education." 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Departmental Standards Version of PED 201 - approved by Academic Affairs on 2/11/99.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides students with an in-depth study of the social dimensions of sport in a modern industrialized society. Substantive topics may include: sexism and racism in sport; sport and the mass media; deviance in sport; sport and social mobility; and the relationship of sport with religious, political and economic structures. The course is concerned with the application of the sociological perspective to a variety of contemporary issues and will enable the student to better understand how sport affects and reflects American culture. Prerequisites: None. 3 cr. 3 lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of PED 202, approved by Academic Affairs on 12/9/2010).
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