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PE 100 Level Courses

PE 106 - Gymnastics Fundamentals - This course is based on a study of fundamental gymnastics skills. Emphasis is placed on skill progression, spotting, and an understanding of the mechanics involved in the skills related to gymnastics. Educational gymnastics is also covered. (3 credits)
PE 107: Aquatic Fundamentals - This course provides the physical education major with an overview of the essential elements of aquatic education. Emphasis will be placed on the refinement of skills that are required skills in advanced aquatic courses. If students cannot perform the required skills, it is recommended that they take beginning swimming or personal fitness swimming. (3 credits)
PE 110: Strength/Resistance Training - Designed to provide practial knowledge to effectively design an individualized weight training and/or body building program. Specific emphasis will focus on strength training principles, safety procedures, equipment, and individualized programming (1 credit)
PE 111: Lacrosse - This course is designed to develop skills that are necessary to play lacrosse. The course also provides the opportunity to learn team strategies, analysis of skill, and comprehension of rules. (1 credit)
PE 112: Bowling - This course is designed to introduce the student to all phases of bowling through application of the skills used in these activities. (1 credit)
PE 113: Golf - This course is designed to introduce the student to all phases of golf through application of the skills used in these activities. (1 credit)
PE 114: Orienteering - This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills for traveling in the outdoors by map and compass in unfamiliar territory. The sport involves competitive cross country, hiking/running on a set course as accurately and quickly as possible (1 credit)
PE 115: Hatha Yoga - This course helps with the physical manipulation of the body into asanas using relaxation and breathing techniques. (1 credit)
PE 118: Basketball - This course offers an opportunity to learn and to develop the basic skills and techniques used in playing basketball. (1 credit)
PE 121: Racquetball - This course provides an opportunity to acquire the basic knowledge, etiquette, skill and rules of the game of racquetball. (1 credit)
PE 125: Bicycling - This course helps develop safe cycling skills. Included in the course will be the opportunity to learn how to select and maintain bicycles. (1 credit)
PE 126: Field Hockey - This course helps students to learn and develop the basic skills and techniques used in playing and teaching field hockey. (1 credit)
PE 127: Touch and Flag Football - this course helps students develop the basic skill, appreciation and knowledge of this recreational sport activity. (1 credit)
PE 132: Beginning Gymnastics - This course covers the fundamental skills associated with gymnastics. The classwork is based on a sound progression of skills, with an understanding of the mechanics involved in the sport. (1 credit)
PE 133: Tai Chi Chuan: Chinese Classical Exercise: Chinese Classical Exercise - An introduction to the Chinese Classical Exercise System inspired by the Chinese "Book of Changes." Tai Chi Chuan concentrates on relaxed movement, proper breathing and attention to posture. Any age or physical performance level may participate. (1 credit)
PE 134: Judo - This course deals with the skills, knowledge, and attributess needed to become a begining player in the game of Judo. Skill level gained are equivalent to green belt level in the Judo ranking system. (1 credit)
PE 135: Karate - This course introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and training techniques in karate. The formal skills are taken from the Korean Art of Tae Kwon Do. (1 credit)
PE 140: Downhill Snow Skiing I - This course students to acquire a basic knowledge and appreciation of skiing as a sport and as a life-time leisure activity. Safety procedures and skiing etiquette also are discussed. Instruction takes place at Peek N' Peak Ski Resort. (1 credit)
PE 141: Personal Physical Fitness - This course provides students the opportunity for individual assessment and exercise programs to improve and/or maintain physical fitness and weight control. Principles involved with the maintenance of physical fitness, weight control, diets, and the aging process will be provided through lecture. (1 credit)
PE 142: Soccer - This course includes the fundamentals of the game including the skills and rules for both regular students and special groups. (1 credit)
PE 145: Softball - This course covers the fundamental skills of softball, including individual skills to offensive and defensive play. (1 credit)
PE 146: Beginning Swimming - This course is designed to provide the novice  or non-swimmer with the opportunity to learn elementary back stroke, water safety skills, diving and adjustment to water. (1 credit)
PE 149: Tennis - This course teaches basic fundamentals. The rules, regulations, and history of tennis also will be covered, along with strategies of the single and double games. (1 credit)
PE 150: Practical Application - This course provides students with early-on structured observations, micro-teaching experiences and seminars to enhance their awareness, understanding and comprehension about persons of all ages in public and private schools, sport facilities, sport and fitness agencies. PESM 150 may be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits in different experiences. Prerequisite: PESM 194. (1 credit)
PE 151: Track and Field - Students will be introduced to various running, jumping, and throwing events invloved with track and field. Skill acquisition, training methods, and nutritional recommendations will be emphasized. (1 credit)
PE 152: Practical Introduction to Teaching Physical Education and Health - This course provides students the opportunity to observe the art of teaching, and the act of learning in physical education classes at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Students will use observation tools designed to help them recognize the varied responsibilities of, and skills needed, in teaching physical education and health, and to aid them in recognizing the characteristics of learners at different stages of their development. (3 credits)
PE 154: Beginning Volleyball - This course is designed for students to acquire the fundamental skills of volleyball. Techniques, rules, and strategies of the game will be emphasized. (1 credit)
PE 173: Teaching of Soccer/Basketball - This course introduces the fundamentals and teaching methods of the games of soccer and basketball through physical skill development. (1 credit)
PE 174: Teaching of Softball/Volleyball - This course teaches students the basic skills of volleyball and softball along with learning the teaching and coaching. (1 credit)
PE 175: Teaching of Track and Field - This course emphasizes track and field skill acquisition along with identification of appropriate teaching methods associated with these activities. (1 credit)
PE 176: Teaching of Flag Football/Wrestling - This course introduces the basic skills of the sport of football and wrestling and explains the history, rules, equipment and safety procedures for participation. The course also offers the students the opportunity to achieve minimal level cognitive, psychomotor, and affective proficiency, not only for participation, but also for the teaching and coaching of the sport of football and wrestling. (1 credit)
PE 177: Teaching of Self-Defense/Lacrosse - This course deals with the skills, knowledge, and attributes needed for self-defense and lacrosse. This course also emphasizes the teaching, coaching, officiating, and physical skill development of men's and women's lacrosse. (1 credit)
PE 178: Teaching of Golf and Bowling - This course introduces students to all phases of golf and bowling through the proactical application of the skills used in these activities. (1 credit)
PE 179: Teaching of Archery/Field Hockey - This course offers an opportunity to develop skills, to learn techniques, and to achieve personal satisfaction in the performance and teaching of beginning archery and field hockey. (1 credit)
PE 181: Adventures in Backpacking - This course teaches the basic knowledge and skills of backpacking travel in a temperate environment. Techniques such as how to use and to carry a backpack, hiking skills including route selection and trail negotiation with a pack, map, and compass techniques, knowledge and care of backpacking equipment, planning backpacking trips, and environmentally sound backpacking skills will be covered. The course includes a mandatory weekend trip to put skills to practical use. (1 credit)
PE 182: Introduction to Rock Climbing - Introduces students to the fundamental skills of rock climbing. Beginning skills in belaying, static climbing, rappelling, prusskikng and artificial wall climbing safety considerations will be covered. (1 credit)
PE 184: Adventure Games - This course is designed to provide physical activity and direct experience in adventure challenges requiring self-discipline, willing to try, and personal ocmmitment. Coursework includes physical fitness and flexibility exercises, aerobic games, cooperative games and nongames, group initiatives, trust activities, and challenge course low and high elements involving perceived physical and psychological risk and challenges. (1 credit)
PE 186: Cross Country Skiing - This course teaches the fundamental knowledge and skills of classical cross country skiing and touring, including waxing and equipment care. (1 credit)
PE 187: Flatwater Canoe Tripping - This course teaches the basic skills and concepts of flatwater canoe camping, such as how to enter and to exit a canoe, tandem paddling techniques, canoe safety, and canoe portaging. Students will also learn basic canoe camping skills, including food planning, how to use camping equipment, and minimum impact camping techniques. Students will participate in a mandatory weekend canoe camping experience to put learned skills to practical use. (1 credit)
PE 188: Sailing - This course offers students an opportunity to develop skills, to learn techniques, and to achieve personal satisfaction in beginning sailing. The course also involves knowledge and application of the rules of water safety to the sport of sailing. This class is designed for beginners. At its conclusion students will be able to enjoy sailing as a lifetime recreational sport. (1 credit)
PE 189: Basic Canoeing - Instruction focuses on the fundamental skills and concepts needed to operate a canoe effectively and safely. Basic skills, such as how to enter and exit a canoe, canoe safety, and tandem paddling techniques, are discussed. (1 credit)
PE 191: Foundations of Physical Education - This course is designed to introduce the students majoring in physical education teacher education to the historical, philosophical, cultural and sociological influences that have shaped the profession of teaching physical education. A foundational perspective will be taken to clarify the related disciplines, history, and current issues of physical education and of education, from the ancient cultures to the 21st Century.
(2 credits)
PE 192: Diversity Issues in Physical Education - This course will explore differences among students within a variety of physical activity settings. Students will learn about other people and explore how others view participation in physical activity and exercise. This course will help students become sensitive to and appreciate the diversity of others, thus, demonstrating responsible social behaviors that will enable them to interact in a positive manner with diverse groups within the physical education enrichment. (2 credits)
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