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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PED 110 Fit and Well for Life (1-2-2)
This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime physical tness and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on wellness through the study of nutrition, weight control, stress management, and consumer facts on exercise and tness. Upon completion, students should be able to plan a personal, lifelong tness program based on individual needs, abilities, and interests. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
PED 111 Physical Fitness I (0-3-1)
This course provides an individualized approach to physical tness utilizing the ve major components. Emphasis is placed on the scienti c basis for setting up and engaging in per- sonalized physical tness programs. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical tness program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
PED 117 Weight Training I (0-3-1)
This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
PED 118 Weight Training II (0-3-1)
Prerequisite: PED 117
This course covers advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is placed on meeting
individual training goals and addressing weight training needs and interests. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to establish and implement an individualized advanced weight training program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
PED 122 Yoga I (0-2-1)
This course introduces the basic discipline of yoga. Topics include proper breathing, relaxation techniques, and correct body positions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the procedures of yoga. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
PED 123 Yoga II (0-2-1)
Prerequisite: PED 122
This course introduces more detailed aspects of the discipline of yoga. Topics include
breathing and physical postures, relaxation, and mental concentration. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate advanced procedures of yoga. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course require- ment.
PED 125 Self-Defense-Beginning (0-2-1)
This course is designed to aid students in developing rudimentary skills in self-defense. Emphasis is placed on stances, blocks, punches, and kicks as well as non-physical means of self-defense. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic self-defense techniques of a physical and non-physical nature. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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