Physical Education
Overview
Requirements
Course Descriptions
Melissa Falen, M.A., Coordinator
The physical education program is an integral part of a liberal arts education. Physical education is designed to encourage the student's knowledge, interest, participation and competence in physical activities. Courses are offered in two areas: theory and skill-based classes. Emphasis is on developing and maintaining comprehensive wellness, including physical fitness and personal well being, by enjoying leisure activities and developing leadership skills through building self-confidence.
Requirements
All physical education courses fulfill the 1-credit general education requirement in physical education. Students may choose either a skill (100-level) or theory (200/300-level) course. Students may take up to 3 credits of physical education toward the 120 graduation credit total. Students may opt to take more than 3 credits of physical education credits as electives that do not count toward the 120 credit minimum.
The general education requirement may be fulfilled through participation on a University varsity athletic team in accordance with University policy. Policy information is available in the physical education office, the athletic department and from the registrar.
Course Descriptions
PED-129 RACQUETBALL
Instructs students in the fundamental skills and rules of the game.
Playing regularly is a requirement in this course. Fulfills
general education requirement in physical education. [1 credit]
PED-146 INTRODUCTION TO GOLF
Instructs students in the vocabulary, rules, basic skills and
etiquette of golf. Playing regularly is a requirement of the
course. Fulfills general education requirement in physical
education. [1 credit]
PED-190 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Provides opportunities for students to learn special lifetime
recreational or sport activities that may be seasonal, situational
or regional. It will offer activities that are not provided on
a regular basis. Examples could be: camping, geocaching,
hiking, ice skating, rock climbing, skiing, etc. Fulfills general
education requirement in physical education. [1 credit]
PED-231 WELLNESS
Introduces the concept of "wellness" as it relates to students in
today's society. Individual and global wellness issues will be
explored. Class discussion, student input and student
projects are paramount to this course. Fulfills general education
requirement in physical education. [1 credit]
PED-232 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF AEROBIC CONDITIONING
Introduces students to the basic principles and practices of
aerobic conditioning. Students will participate in organized
aerobic conditioning activities and also be introduced to basic
nutritional and diet guidelines. Fulfills general education
requirement in physical education. [1 credit]
PED-233 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF WEIGHT TRAINING
Instructs students in the theoretical and practical application of
various weight training principles and how to develop individualized
weight training programs through the application of principles to
personal goals. Students will also be introduced to basic
nutritional and diet guidelines. Fulfills general education
requirement in physical education. [1 credit]
PED-301 AMERICAN WOMEN IN SPORTS HISTORY
Introduces the history of women in sports with an emphasis on the
important contributions of American women. Examines how the social
and cultural evolution of gender roles and stereotypes has
influenced women's participation and achievement in sports. Focuses
on how race, nationality, class, sexual orientation and significant
events in history have affected women's sports in America. Fulfills
the general education requirement in physical education and gender
studies. Elective in women's studies program. [3 credits]