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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the nature, scope, and future of physical education and sport. The course addresses in an evolutionary yet progressive manner the history of physical education, its scientific foundation, programs, professional considerations, and leadership requirements. Attention will be given to current issues that have an impact on the field of physical education, such as sexism, programs for handicapped, exercise physiology, sociological trends, and curriculum development. Future directions of physical education will be examined in depth. ( 3 semester hours) Fall
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3.00 Credits
Explores the profession of coaching in organized sports. Topics will include professional preparation, relationships with athletes, the role of the coach, preparing the athlete for competition, and motivation techniques. ( 3 semester hours) Spring
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1.00 Credits
An outdoor course involving a variety of activities which may include hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing, and challenge course elements. Other activities such as snow-shoeing and kayaking will depend upon appropriate weather conditions. ( 1 semester hour) Fall/Summer
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course designed to give participants the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge in open water canoeing and kayaking. Topics will include paddling, navigating techniques, small craft equipment selection, water safety, route planning, and relevant physical conditioning information. Prerequisite: Basic swimming ability. ( 1 semester hour) Summer
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1.00 Credits
Tennis (8 weeks): Instruction in the beginning and intermediate skills needed to play tennis, including fundamentals, technique, rules, strategy, game etiquette, doubles, and singles. Volleyball (7 weeks): Instruction in the beginning and intermediate skills needed to play recreational volleyball, including rules, etiquette, technique, and skill development. This course will not include participation in power volleyball. ( 1 semester hour) Fall
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1.00 Credits
Self-defense for women and other communities especially at risk for violence will be studied. This course offers a sound foundation in basic self-defense including physical skills, (blocks, strikes, releases) verbal and evasive strategies, legal protections, and accessing of community resources. ( 1 semester hour)
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint students with information regarding physical fitness requirements for employment in law enforcement. This course will give students the skill necessary to establish fitness goals for themselves as well as the knowledge of how to achieve and maintain standards of physical fitness. ( 1 semester hour)
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1.00 Credits
Teaches students to scuba dive safely. The classroom portion will cover the equipment used, the physics and physiology of diving, and safety rules. Students will also spend time in the pool learning skills and techniques of diving. To complete the requirements for certification (optional), students must make a minimum of five open-water dives with the instructor. Note: Minimum additional fee of $150. ( 1 semester hour) Spring
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1.00 Credits
Volleyball (8 weeks): Instruction in the beginning and intermediate skills needed to play recreational volleyball, including rules, etiquette, technique, and skill development. This course will not include participation in power volleyball. Softball (7 weeks): Introduces students to the fundamentals of recreational softball, including technique, care of equipment, rules and game strategy. ( 1 semester hour) Spring
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1.00 Credits
Badminton (8 weeks): Beginning and intermediate badminton skills, including technique, rules, fundamentals, strategy, game etiquette, singles and doubles play. Tennis (7 weeks): Instruction in the beginning and intermediate skills needed to play tennis, including fundamentals, technique, rules, strategy, game etiquette, doubles and singles. ( 1 semester hour) Spring
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