Physical Education

Instructs students in the theoretical and practical application of basic principles of fitness and training and their connection to overall holistic health. The course will focus on incorporating the game of pickleball as part of an overall strategy for increased holistic health and fitness benefits. The vocabulary, rules, ad basic skills necessary to play pickleball will be  an integral part of the course. Fulfills general education requirement in physical education and well-being. [ 1 credit ]

Instructs students in the fundamental skills and rules of the game. Playing regularly will be the emphasis of this course. Fulfills general education requirement in physical education. [ 1 credit ]

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 ]

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]

Instructs students in the basic components of fitness and principles of training and their connection and importance to overall holistic health. Students will assess their personal daily  activity levels and diets and develop strategies to 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 and well-being.[1 credit]

Explores how health is defined as an optimal state of physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. This course investigates and practices a holistic approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy sense of well-being. Fulfills the one credit wellness or PED general education requirement. [ 1 credit ]

Introduces the concept of "holistic 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 and presentations are paramount to this course. Fulfills general education requirement in physical education and well-being. [ 2 credits ]

Instructs students in the theoretical and practical application of basic principles of fitness and training, with an emphasis on aerobic conditioning and the impact of physical fitness on  overall holistic health. Teaches the necessary techniques to develop individualized aerobic conditioning programs and strategies for lifelong fitness and health. Fulfills general education
requirement in physical education and well being. [ 1 credit ]

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 ]

Explores 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 have influenced women's participation and achievement in sports. Focuses on how race, class, sexual orientation and significant events in history have affected women's sports in America. The course will be taught from a feminist perspective by affirming the basic principle that a society's rights, opportunities, privileges, and responsibilities as they are related to participation in sport should be available to everyone regardless of gender. The course will examine how socially constructed definitions of gender and sexual orientation have led to harmful male and female stereotypes and how they have often contributed to discrimination towards female athletes and dindered the growth of women's sports. Fulfills the general education requirement in physical education and gender studies and the impact of diversity. Elective in women's studies program. [ 3 credits ]