Physical Activity and Sports Program Course List

PASP courses are divided into two categories. The Physical Education (PHED) courses cover the more traditional individual and dual sports, while the Recreation (PRLS) courses are generally focused on wilderness and outdoor recreation pursuits. In either case, they provide students with the knowledge and skills in life long activities regardless of age or ability level of the participant. All activity and sport courses offer 1 or more academic credits. Please contact your academic advisor to determine how these credits may apply to your degree program.

Consult the George Mason University Schedule of Classes for the dates and times that courses are offered and enroll through Patriot Web. Please note that many of these courses have required fees, and a few have prerequisites. Course numbers that appear in brown are linked to a sample syllabus. Keep in mind that although the course title, description, and objectives remain constant, other aspects of the course may differ from one semester and/or section to another.

Physical Education (PHED) Courses:

• See also: PHED course descriptions and fees

PHED 102: Introduction to Soccer (1 credit)

PHED 103: Fencing (1 credit)

PHED 105: Introduction to Aerobic Conditioning (1 credit)

PHED 107: Social Dance I (1 credit)

PHED 108: Introduction to Weight Training (1 credit)

PHED 110: Beginning Swimming (1 credit)

PHED 113: Latin Dance (1 credit)

PHED 118: Advanced Lifeguarding (1 credit)

PHED 120: Introduction to Basketball (1 credit)

PHED 127: Social Dance II (1 credit)

PHED 128: Fencing II (2 credit)

PHED 129: Introduction to Yoga (1 credit)

PHED 130: Intermediate Yoga (1 credit)

PHED 134: Self-Defense For Men and Women (1 credit)

PHED 135: Self-Defense For Men and Women II (1 credit)

PHED 136: Tae Kwon Do (1 credit)

PHED 137: Intermediate Tae Kwon Do (1 credit) (May be repeated up to 3 credits)

PHED 138: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (1 credit)

PHED 139: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu II for Men and Women (2 credits)

PHED 140: Golf (1 credit)

PHED 144: Intermediate Golf (2 credits)

PHED 145: Beginning Judo for Men and Women (1 credit)

PHED 146: Introduction to Badminton (1 credit)

PHED 147: Advanced Tae Kwon Do (2 credits)

PHED 149: Tai Chi (1 credit)

PHED 150: Intermediate Swimming (1 credit)

PHED 151: Introduction to Tennis (1 credit)

PHED 153: Intermediate Tennis (1 credit)

PHED 155: Introduction to Springboard Diving (2 credits)

PHED 156: Intermediate Springboard Diving (2 credits)

PHED 157: Aikido for Men and Women (1 credit)

PHED 158: Underwater Hockey (1 credit)

PHED 159: Advanced Swimming (1 credit)

PHED 160: Intermediate Tai Chi (1 credit)

PHED 162 : Introduction to Bowling (1 credit)

PHED 163: Introduction to Karate (1 credit)

PHED 164: Intermediate Karate (1 credit)

PHED 165: Introduction to Racquetball (1 credit)

PHED 166: Intermediate Racquetball (1 credit)

PHED 167: Advanced Concepts and Strategies in Bowling (1 credit)

PHED 250: Water Safety Instruction (2 credits)

PHED 255: Scuba Diving (2 credits)

List of PASP Recreation (PRLS) Courses :

• See also: PRLS course descriptions and fees

PRLS 110: Exploring Outdoor Adventure (2 credits)

PRLS 115: Introduction to Fly Fishing (1 credit)

PRLS 116: Introduction to Indoor Rock Climbing (1 credit)

PRLS 117: Rock Climbing (2 credits)

PRLS 118: Intermediate Rock Climbing (2 credits)

PRLS 119: Trap and Skeet Shooting (2 credits)

PRLS 120: Introduction to Backpacking (2 credits)

PRLS 121: Intermediate Trap and Skeet Shooting (2 credits)

PRLS 122: Introduction to Horsemanship (1 credit)

PRLS 123: Intermediate Indoor Rock Climbing (1 credit)

PRLS 170: Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking (1 credit)

PRLS 173: Introduction to Coastal Kayaking (2 credits)

PRLS 174: Open Water Coastal Kayaking (2 credits)

PRLS 175: Introduction to Rowing (1 credit)

PRLS 180: Whitewater Canoeing (2 credits)

PRLS 181: Whitewater Canoeing - Level II (2 credits)

PRLS 190: Downhill Skiing (1 credit)

PRLS 191: Snowboarding (1 credit)

PRLS 195: Introduction to Hot Air Ballooning (2 credits)

PRLS 250: Wilderness Travel and Sustainability (2 credits)

PRLS 253: Florida Everglades Canoe Expedition (3 credits)