PE 103 Team Sports Education
Instruction in the basic skills of volleyball and basketball, a supervised opportunity to participate in the team play of these sports. A course designed to challenge both physical and intellectual levels. 1 credit
PE 104 Aerobics
Beginning level of aerobic activity and exercise, emphasizing cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and coordination. Prior experience is not required. 1 credit
PE 120 Fitness and Weight Control
Understanding of the important correlation between exercise and nutritious eating as it affects body weight. Emphasis will be placed on low-impact exercise, charting food intake, and the achievement of weight loss, gain or maintenance of goals. 1 credit
PE 121 Aquatic Fitness
The student develops improved muscular strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance while learning various water exercise techniques. Aqua aerobics, water walking, use of aquatic exercise equipment, and choreography are studied. 1 credit
PE 123 Walking for Wellness
Improving health doesn’t necessarily mean high intensity exercise. Discover the health benefits of a walking program. Learn how to improve your fitness levels and total wellbeing. All levels of fitness are encouraged to participate. 1 credit
PE 125 Healthy Lifestyles
Introduction to the concept of wellness, consisting of three major components: nutrition: assessing dietary habits, caloric needs, and goal-setting techniques for healthy eating; fi tness: defi ning components of fitness, and exploring options in fitness programming; and stress management: learning techniques for dealing positively with stress. Objective of the course is to teach students that they are responsible for their total well being. 1 credit
PE 130 Beginning Aikido
Aikido, which means “the way of harmony with the universe,” is a total discipline for physical, mental, and spiritual growth. The ultimate goal, however, is to achieve a calm, confident, and unified state of mind. Aikido teaches that you are never to be in direct conflct with an opposing force or to meet strength with strength. 1 credit
PE 135 Beginning Self-Defense and Martial Arts
Introduction to the basics of self-defense and the fundamental kicking, blocking, and punching techniques of the martial arts. Also included are escape techniques and how to deal with street confrontation. 1 credit
PE 136 Street Defense Training
Learn how to develop your own personal self defense system in order to handle yourself in any situation, based on your physical structure and technical preferences. Students will learn realistic scenarios with both single and multiple opponent applications. 1 credit
PE 137 Self-Defense for Women
Introduction to the basic fundamental kicking, blocking, and punching techniques of self defense designed specifi cally for women. Volunteer simulation exercises conclude the course. 1 credit
PE 140 Weight Training
Introduction to proper techniques for lifting weights to increase strength, fl exibility and endurance. Progress in the course will be self-paced. 1 credit
PE 200 Varsity Sports
College credit for student athletes participating in the varsity sports of basketball, crew, cross-country, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Students must register for this course with approval from the Director of Athletics. Students must try out for the team and meet all requirements for team participation as determined by the head coach. 1 credit
PE 221 Advanced Aquatic Fitness
Advanced workout for those who have completed PE 121 Aquatic Fitness. 1 credit
PE 235 Self-Defense II
Continued development of the skills acquired in the Introduction to Self-Defense course, seeking to foster greater awareness of one’s potential in lieu of street confrontation. Class meets for one hour per week. 1 credit
PE 240 Advanced Weight Training
Advanced skills and techniques in weight training and conditioning. Class consists of weight training through use of free weights and equipment. A portion of each class includes cardiovascular exercise. Progress in the course will be self-paced. 1 credit