Course Descriptions and Fees for Physical Education (PHED) PASP Courses

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• Listing of ALL PASP courses
• Course descriptions and fees for PASP Recreation (PRLS) courses

PHED 102: Introduction to Soccer (1 credit)
This course is designed to introduce individuals to the basic elements of soccer.  This includes dribbling, kicking, passing, trapping, tactics, and strategy.

PHED 103: Fencing (1 credit)
Fee: $49 – Purchase of glove ($20) and equipment rental ($29)
This course gives the beginning student basic knowledge of the sport of fencing and teach the fundamental movements required in the sport. Students should expect to learn some officiating and etiquette of the sport and acquire the ability to fence at the novice level. The instructor will utilize any combination of the following: instructional videos, written handouts, guest fencers for demonstrations, drills, group and individual instruction.

PHED 105: Introduction to Aerobic Conditioning (1 credit)
This course is designed to provide the learner with a knowledge base of the effects of aerobic exercise on the human body and a variety of activities that will result in improved cardiovascular fitness.

PHED 107: Social Dance I (1 credit)
This course will provide the participant with a knowledge base of dance fundamentals and skill development in various ballroom dances and will include basic rhythms, dance positions, floor alignments, techniques of leading and following, and maintenance of dance frame in partner dancing.

PHED 108: Introduction to Weight Training (1 credit)
The purpose of the class is to introduce students to fitness and healthy lifestyles. The course is designed to provide students with two resistance workouts and one lecture per week. The lectures include the five health related components of physical fitness, nutrition and weight management. The class also teaches students how to use resistance and cardiovascular equipment, and how to design fitness programs. The course is geared for beginners, yet all students will be helped on an individual basis (therefore advanced individuals can also participate).

PHED 110: Beginning Swimming (1 credit)
This course is designed to develop a knowledge base and basic swimming skills for the non-swimmer and weak swimmer as well as to make them water safe. These skills include, but are not limited to, locomotion and propulsive movements in a prone and supine position, breath control, rhythmic breathing, and beginning diving techniques; personal safety and rescue skills to maintain a water-safe environment.

PHED 113: Latin Dance (1 credit)
This course will provide students with a knowledge base of dance fundamentals and skill development in various Latin dances and will include basic rhythms, dance positions, floor alignments, techniques of leading and following, and maintenance of dance frame in partner dancing.

PHED 118: Advanced Lifeguarding (1 credit)
This course introduces and develops skills and knowledge necessary to become an American Red Cross certified lifeguard. Focus is on training participants in aquatic facility and patron safety, in-water rescue skills, and physical conditioning. It teaches the lifeguard candidates to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic related emergencies.

PHED 120: Introduction to Basketball (1 credit)
This course is designed to introduce individuals to the basic elements of basketball.  This includes dribbling, passing, shooting, tactics, and strategy.

PHED 127: Social Dance II (1 credit)
This course will provide an introduction to the tango and additional patterns from foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, and Eastern swing.

PHED 128: Fencing II (2 credit)
Fee: $29 / $49 – Equipment rental ($29) and glove, if not previously purchased
This course reviews the advanced footwork and handwork techniques learned in Fencing I and expands on the third component of the sport, strategic tactics. Students will be introduced to the rules and protocol of competitive fencing and will utilize electric scoring equipment and electric fencing gear.

PHED 129: Introduction to Yoga (1 credit)
This course will introduce the history, philosophy, and practice of yoga. Class emphasis will be on learning yoga asanas (postures) to enhance physical fitness and mental concentration. Students will also learn pranayama (breathing exercises), Vinyasa (the art of sequencing Yoga postures) and relaxation techniques. The selected poses will help students explore asana practice as it relates to improved posture, balance, flexibility, strength, energy, vitality, tension reduction, and other health benefits.

PHED 130: Intermediate Yoga (1 credit)
Expands on the yoga practices taught in PHED 129. Class emphasis will be on mastering yoga asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing techniques) to enhance physical fitness and mental concentration. Students will learn 10 new yoga poses and practice the complete Sun Salutation.

PHED 134: Self-Defense For Men and Women (1 credit)
This course is a practical self-defense course designed for students with little or no background in martial arts or self-defense. Defensive and offensive techniques will be taught to prepare students for any potentially event they may encounter. The course will also improve student's physical and mental fitness.

PHED 135: Self-Defense For Men and Women II (1 credit)
This course is a continuing practical self-defense course designed for students with a basic self-defense skill level or minimal martial arts experience. More advanced defensive and offensive techniques will be taught building on the student's previous training. Continued improvement in the student's physical and mental fitness will also be emphasized.

PHED 136: Tae Kwon Do (1 credit)
Fee: $35-45 – Uniform cost
A beginner level course designed to develop basic skills of Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art that predominantly emphasizes kicking.

PHED 137: Intermediate Tae Kwon Do (1 credit) (May be repeated up to 3 credits)
Fee: $35-45 – Uniform cost
An intermediate level course that will continue to develop basic skills of Tae Kwon Do. Course instruction will continue to focus on the student's mental development as well as physical training.

PHED 138: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (1 credit)
Fee: $50 – Uniform cost
This is a practical self-defense course instructing students in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques designed for students who have no prior experience in martial arts or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's primary goal is to give advantage to those who use correct form, posture and technique over strength.

PHED 139: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu II for Men and Women (2 credits)
Fee: $70 – Uniform cost
This is a beginner to intermediate level course teaching techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Students will learn specific defensive techniques to be used against an attacker along with escapes and submissions from a variety of different attacks. Participation in beginning level sparring will be learned with particular attention to safety. Students will undergo an intensive training and conditioning routine.

PHED 140: Golf (1 credit)
Fee: $48
A practical course designed for students with little or no golf knowledge. The course will involve activities to teach students basic golf terms, rules, and techniques for the full swing, putting, chipping, and pitching, as well as playing on a golf course.

PHED 144: Intermediate Golf (2 credits)
Fee: $60-142
A practical course designed for students with basic golf knowledge/skills. The course will include course strategies, course management, the proper use of the rules, club selection, speed of play; skill building and different golf formats.

PHED 145: Beginning Judo for Men and Women (1 credit)
Fee: $50 – Uniform cost
This is an introduction to Judo in which students will learn basic body mechanics of throwing, sweeping, grappling, and submission. Students will learn the fundamentals in these areas both for self-defense and sport. The history of judo, rules of the sport, and proper safety and falling techniques will be presented.

PHED 146: Introduction to Badminton (1 credit)
A practical course designed as an introduction to badminton. Students will learn badminton terms, scoring rules, and techniques for forehand and backhand strokes, and the serve. Students will also be introduced to basic strategy for singles and doubles play.

PHED 147: Advanced Tae Kwon Do (2 credits)
This is an advanced level course that will continue to enhance and refine skills of Taekwando. Students will develop more extensive jump and spin kicks as well as combinations of the same. This course will also provide Brown to Black Belt levels of promotion as well as continuing to focus on each student's mental development and physical training.

PHED 149: Tai Chi (1 credit)
A beginner level course designed to increase awareness of the mind and body. Students will be introduced to basic principles of Chi (energy) and Yin Yang (polarity) and how these apply to their bodies through practicing the T'ai Chi Chih® Movements.

PHED 150: Intermediate Swimming (1 credit)
A course designed to build on the basic level swimming skills by providing practice for confidence, refinement of coordination, and improvement of other aquatic skills. Presents more advanced swimming strokes, and focuses on physical conditioning and aquatic safety.

PHED 151: Introduction to Tennis (1 credit)
A practical course designed as an introduction to tennis. The course will involve activities to teach students tennis terms, rules, scoring, techniques for the forehand & backhand ground strokes, volley, overhead, and serve, as well as basic strategy for singles and doubles.

PHED 153: Intermediate Tennis (1 credit)
A practical course designed for the novice tennis player. The course will involve activities such as control of pace, direction, and depth on forehand and backhand ground strokes, the use of topspin and under spin, tactical use of the volley, styles of play and strategy for singles and doubles.

PHED 155: Introduction to Springboard Diving (2 credits)
A beginner level course designed to increase awareness of the sport of diving, safety issues pertaining to both competitive and recreational diving, competition formats, history and evolution of the sport and scoring systems. Students will be introduced to fundamental skill progressions leading to basic dives.

PHED 156: Intermediate Springboard Diving (2 credits)
Students will build upon the fundamental skill progressions and perform more advanced skills and dives from the introductory course (PRLS 155). This course is also designed to increase awareness of the sport of diving, safety issues pertaining to both competitive and recreational diving, competition formats, history and evolution of the sport and scoring systems.

PHED 157: Aikido for Men and Women (1 credit)
This course is designed for students who have no prior experience in martial arts, but can also be beneficial for those with a solid martial arts background. Mind-body techniques useful to all athletes and students are taught in a classical martial art self-defense context. Each class will involve mind-body coordination exercises, solo and partner practice. This is an active close contact class that will give all students a chance to execute throws, locks and pins, both as the thrower and the one who takes falls.

PHED 158: Underwater Hockey (1 credit)
Fee: $200 – Snorkel, mask and fins, if student does not have them
This course is designed to provide basic instruction in the fundamentals of underwater hockey. Students will learn free diving and snorkeling activities in preparation for underwater hockey. They will learn about and experience physiological reactions to aquatic submersion. Significant attention throughout this course will be given to safety issues related to underwater training, emphasizing current and lifelong skills.

PHED 159: Advanced Swimming (1 credit)
Fee: $8 – Charge for registration with the American Red Cross
A course designed to build on intermediate level swimming skills by providing practice to refine and perfect swimming strokes, so that students swim with more ease, efficiency, power, and smoothness over greater distances. Focuses on developing a higher level of fitness and maintaining better physical conditioning. Introduces other aquatic activities to enrich the class and broaden the horizons of the participant.

PHED 160: Intermediate Tai Chi (1 credit)
Fee: $15-$50 – Rental or purchase of sword, if student does not have
This is a second level course for students to learn Tai Chi Weapon (Tai Chi Straight Sword) as well as practice the basic principles of Tai Chi. Students will increase awareness of the mind and body.

PHED 162 : Introduction to Bowling (1 credit)
Fee: $45.50
Students will learn the sport of Ten Pin Bowling. Topics covered are bowling etiquette, history of bowling, playing rules for league members, scoring, different approaches to the game, and the appropriate equipment for these approaches. Inexperienced and experienced bowlers are welcome to participate.

PHED 163: Introduction to Karate (1 credit)
Fee: Approx. $25-95 – Uniform cost
American Kenpo Karate is the combination of art and science. The class will emphasize techniques, forms (kata), and sets (drills). All of the techniques are related by motion and principles. Each technique builds on the previous one, creating a web of knowledge.

PHED 164: Intermediate Karate (1 credit)
Fee: Approx. $25-95 – Uniform cost
This is a second level course in American Kenpo Karate. Students will review information and refine skills developed in the introductory class as well as learn new forms and techniques to increase skill performance at the next level.

PHED 165: Introduction to Racquetball (1 credit)
A practical course designed as an introduction to racquetball. The course will involve activities to teach students basic racquetball terms, rules, scoring, safety, and techniques for the forehand, backhand, overhead, and serve, as well as singles and doubles.

PHED 166: Intermediate Racquetball (1 credit)
A practical course designed for the novice racquetball player. This course will involve activities to teach students intermediate skills including ceiling shots, kill shots, passing shots, back wall strokes, advanced serves, court positions, tactics and strategies for singles and doubles.

PHED 167: Advanced Concepts and Strategies in Bowling (1 credit)
Fee: $57.60
A practical course designed for the novice racquetball player. This course will involve activities to teach students intermediate skills including ceiling shots, kill shots, passing shots, back wall strokes, advanced serves, court positions, tactics and strategies for singles and doubles.

PHED 250: Water Safety Instruction (2 credits)
Fee: $8 – Charge for registration with the American Red Cross
WSI introduces planning, organizing, and executing American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety courses. Focus is on educational methods, approaches, and skill development applicable to swimming and water safety instruction.

PHED 255: Scuba Diving (2 credits)
Fee: $600-700 – Cost of equipment and certification tests, and is dependent on current equipment possessed by student
This course will provide training toward certification as Open water SCUBA Diver. The course will emphasize the learning of both snorkeling (free diving introduction) and SCUBA skills. Safe diving skills, the physics of diving, equipment care and maintenance, diving fitness, underwater navigation, record keeping and other basic SCUBA knowledge will be covered in the course. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be qualified for Open Water certification by Scuba Schools International (SSI).