Physical Education
Melissa Falen, M.A, Coordinator
Degrees offered
Campuses
The Physical Education Program is an integral part of a liberal arts education as it incorporates the concept of a healthy body with a healthy mind. Physical education is designed to encourage the student's knowledge, interest, competence, and participation in physical activities. Both theory and skill-based courses are offered. Emphasis is on developing and maintaining holistic wellness, including physical fitness, through lifetime fitness activities.
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 complete 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 Office of the Registrar.
Courses
PED-128 Pickleball
Instructs students in the theoretical and practical application of basic principles of fitness and training in addition to the vocabulary, rules, and basic skills necessary to play pickleball. Fulfills general education requirement in physical education. [1 credit]
PED-129 Racquetball
PED-145 Disc Golf
Instructs students in the vocabulary, rules, and basic skills necessary to play disc golf. Participation in disc golf, both in practice and informal completion will be the primary component of physical activity in the course. Students will also be instructed in the basic components of fitness and principles of training. Fulfills general education requirement in physical education. [ 1 credit ]
PED-150 Walking for Fitness
Instructs students in the basic principles of training and in walking for fitness. Walking will be the primary component of physical activity in the course. Fulfills general education requirement in physical education. [1 credit]
PED-160 Busy Life, Healthy Life
Instructs students in the basic components of fitness and principles of training. Students will assess their personal daily activity levels and diets and explore ways to easily incorporate more physical activity and a healthier lifestyle into daily life. Students are required to have a wearable fitness tracker that at a minimum measures steps and distance. Fulfills general education requirement in physical education. [1 credit]
PED-231 Theory of Physical Fitness and 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 & presentations are paramount to this course. Fulfills general education requirment in physical education. [2 credits]
PED-232 Theory and Practice of Aerobic Conditioning
Instructs students in the in the theoretical and practical application of basic principles of fitness and training with an emphasis on aerobid conditioning. Exposes students to a variety of aerobic activities and teaches the necessary techniques to develop individualized aerobic conditioning programs. Fulfills General Education Requirement in Physical Education. [1 credit]
[1 credit]
PED-233 Theory and Practice of Weight Training
Instructs students in the in the theoretical and practical application of basic principles of fitness and training with an emphasis on weight training. Students will develop individualized weight training programs by applying principles to personal goals. Fulfills general education requirement in physical education. [ 1 credit ]