Physical Education (PE)
Cardio Conditioning
PE 100 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Basic group exercise to music, primarily targeting cardiovascular conditioning. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Fitness Walking
PE 102 1-2 Credits/Units
4.0 hours of lab
Emphasis on walking programs, including interval training, power walking, and race walking. Walking technique and health benefits also discussed. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Speed, Agility, and Quickness
PE 107 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Focuses on biomechanics of running, development of speed, agility and personal quickness. Learning of drills and enhancement of skills to improve personal performance. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Independent Fitness
PE 108 1-2 Credits/Units
4.0 hours of lab
A self-paced conditioning course for the motivated, self-directed student. Design, implement and document a goal-oriented fitness program with instructor advice and approval. Areas of concentration will be the three components of fitness: Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and muscular flexibility training. [GE, PE, SE] [PNP]
Functional Fitness
PE 111 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Utilizing functional movement patterns to improve core stabilization, posture, and balance. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Strength and Stretch
PE 112 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Utilizing body weight and portable fitness equipment to improve muscular strength, tone, and flexibility. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Total Body Conditioning
PE 113 2 Credits/Units
4.0 hours of lab
Students will use fitness center equipment and a variety of conditioning activities to develop cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. Course will emphasize how to structure an exercise plan to meet individualized goals. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Weight Training-Gen'l I
PE 115 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Strength development through basic exercise and lift techniques. Beginning theories and techniques in fitness conditioning, body building, and power lifting. [GE, PE, SE]
Weight Training-Power Lifting I
PE 117 2 Credits/Units
4.0 hours of lab
Conditioning class for students interested in strength improvement through heavy resistance training. The Olympic lifts along with numerous power/speed lifts will be performed for personal improvement in various fitness parameters. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Cardio Kickboxing-Begin
PE 120 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Combination of aerobic dance and martial arts, including American Kickboxing and Thai Boxing, in a format that increases cardiovascular endurance, sharpens reflexes and enhances power. [GE, PE, SE]
Yoga
PE 121 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Introduction to hatha yoga (physical yoga) with an emphasis on postures, breathing and body-mind centering. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Pilates-Beg
PE 124 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Methods of conditioning covers the basic principles and exercise technique needed to increase core strength and stabilization, improve coordination, balance, postural awareness, and increase muscular flexibility and stamina. [GE, PE, SE]
Rock Climbing
PE 125 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Basics of rock climbing. Focus on belay techniques and knot tying skills along with the essential styles of climbing safety and efficiently. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Boot Camp-Beginning
PE 129 2 Credits/Units
4.0 hours of lab
Introduction to physical fitness for military purposes; emphasis on basic conditioning and discipline. This course is open to all students. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Archery - Beginning
PE 138 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Introduction and experience of archery including skill development, strategies, rules, safety, and analysis of shooting techniques. [GE, PE, SE]
Basketball
PE 140 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Ball handling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive techniques, rules, strategy and competitive play. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Bowling
PE 143 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Techniques, styles of play, rules of courtesy, scoring and competitive games. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Fencing-Foil
PE 147 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Movement of fencing plus defense, offense, rules of bouting, officiating, and competition. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Softball
PE 153 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Skills, rules and team play. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Volleyball
PE 158 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Introduction to the fundamental skills and strategies of organized volleyball. Volleyball requires development of the following individual skills: forearm pass, set, spike, block, dig, and serve. In addition, students will gain an understanding of elementary team strategies. Students will learn to practice effective communication with teammates. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Pickleball - Beginning
PE 160 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Pickleball is a game similar to tennis played on a badminton sized court. Development of eye-hand coordination along with the skills and proper techniques will be included in the active play of this popular world-wide game. [GE, PE, SE]
Scuba-Beginning
PE 173 2 Credits/Units
1.0 hours of lecture / 2.0 hours of lab
Classroom lectures and discussion, swimming pool practice, and diving safety. Supervised experience in open water training optional at extra cost. Successful completion qualifies student for certification card. [GE, PE, SE]
Beginning Swimming
PE 175 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Learn and improve swimming, water survival, and safety skills. Introduction to Red Cross swimming strokes, while developing individual skill, endurance and comfort in the water. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Swimming-Intermediate
PE 176 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Continuation of PE 175 for students who need additional instruction and practice to improve and increase their swimming skill and confidence. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Swim Conditioning-Beginning
PE 179 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Emphasizes swimming fitness through lap swimming. Students will participate in a workout designed to address their particular fitness and skill level. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Hiking
PE 182 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Experience hiking off-campus on designated trails. Course emphasizes basic safety and survival skills and practices low-impact hiking methods. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Cooperative Work Experience
PE 199 1-5 Credits/Units
15.0 hours of clinical
Supervised work experience in an approved job. Completion of specific learning objectives and employer evaluation. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Cardio Conditioning-Intermediate
PE 200 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 100 (grade of "C" or higher)
Intermediate group exercise to music, primarily targeting cardiovascular conditioning. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Fitness Walking-Intermediate
PE 202 1-2 Credits/Units
4.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 102 (grade of "C" or higher)
Intermediate fitness walking with emphasis on walking programs and technique. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Speed, Agility, and Quickness
PE 207 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 107 (grade of "C" or higher)
Additional drills to further advance personal ability in running, quickness, speed. Includes advanced plyometric training techniques. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Independent Fitness - Intermediate
PE 208 1-2 Credits/Units
4.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 108 (grade of "C" or higher)
A continuation of the self-paced conditioning course, plus setting and implementing an additional personalized health related goal to be determined at the first individual meeting with instructor. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Functional Fitness
PE 211 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 111 (grade of "C" or higher)
Continuation of PE 111. Utilizing functional movement patterns to improve core stabilization, posture, and balance. More advanced techniques introduced. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Strength and Stretch-Intermediate
PE 212 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 112 (grade of "C" or higher)
Continuation of PE 112. Utilizing body weight and portable fitness equipment to improve muscular strength, tone, and flexibility. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Total Body Conditioning-Int
PE 213 2 Credits/Units
4.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 113 (grade of "C" or higher)
Continuation of individualized conditioning program for developing the various components of fitness. Additional focus on learning principles of fitness to create personalized workouts. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Weight Training-General II
PE 215 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Designed for the student who is interested in a more in-depth approach to advanced weight training exercises, programs, and systems. [GE, PE, SE]
Weight Training-Power Lifting II
PE 217 2 Credits/Units
4.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 117 (grade of "C" or higher)
Continued application of skill and conditioning level. Application of workout design and training theory will also be covered and applied. Assessment of personal fitness parameters. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Cardio Kickboxing-Int
PE 220 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 120 (grade of "C" or higher)
Continuation of PE 120. Intermediate students will demonstrate more advanced techniques and perform moves that require greater conditioning. Combines aerobic dance and martial arts, including American Kickboxing and Thai Boxing, in a format that increases cardiovascular endurance, sharpens reflexes and enhances power. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Yoga-Intermediate
PE 221 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 121 (grade of "C" or higher)
A continuation of Hatha yoga technique. Students will practice more advanced postures and a deeper exploration of body-mind centering. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Pilates-Intermediate
PE 224 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 124 (grade of "C" or higher)
Continuation of Pilates method of conditioning needed to increase core strength and stabilization, improve coordination, balance, postural awareness, and increase muscular flexibility and stamina. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Rock Climbing-Intermediate
PE 225 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 125 (grade of "C" or higher)
Learn advanced rock climbing methods. Bouldering technique and Lead Climbing skills will be taught, taking the student beyond the skills learned in PE 125. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Boot Camp-Intermediate
PE 229 2 Credits/Units
4.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 129 (grade of "C" or higher)
Continuation of physical fitness for military purposes; emphasis on basic conditioning, discipline, and leadership. This course is open to all students. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Archery - Intermediate
PE 238 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 138 (grade of "C" or higher).
Introduction and experience of archery including skill development, strategies, rules, safety, and analysis of shooting techniques. Students will engage in a competitive shoot within class to evaluate their skill set. [GE, PE, SE]
Basketball-Intermediate
PE 240 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 140 (grade of "C" or higher)
Continuation of skills, practice, and competitive play. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Bowling-Intermediate
PE 243 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 143 (grade of "C" or higher)
Advanced instruction in all phases of bowling including league play and competition. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Fencing-Foil,Sabre,Epee
PE 246 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Movements of all three weapons of fencing. Emphasizes defense, offense, rules, officiating and competition. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Fencing-Foil Intermediate
PE 247 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 147 (grade of "C" or higher)
Skill refinement and advanced technique for experienced foil fencers. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Volleyball-Intermediate
PE 258 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 158 (grade of "C" or higher)
Further development of individual skills, team offenses and defenses learned in the beginning level PE 158. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Pickleball - Intermediate
PE 260 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 160 (grade of "C-" or higher)
Pickleball is a game similar to tennis played on a badminton sized court. Development of eye-hand coordination along with the skills and proper techniques will be included in the active play of this popular world-wide game. In this second course, competitive games and scoring strategy will be covered. [GE, PE, SE]
Swimming-Stroke Improvement
PE 275 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 175 (grade of "C" or higher)
Review Red Cross swimming strokes, water survival and safety skills. For the swimmer who is comfortable in deep water and can swim 25 yards. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Swim Conditioning-Intermediate
PE 279 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Prerequisite: PE 179 (grade of "C" or higher)
Continued practice of swimming fitness through lap swimming. Students will participate in a workout designed to address their particular fitness and skill level. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Selected Topics
PE 280 1-5 Credits/Units
5.0 hours of lecture
Selected topics in Physical Education. Topics vary and course theme and content change to reflect new topics. Because the course varies in content, it is repeatable for credit. Individual topics are listed in the term class schedules. [GE, PE, SE]
Hiking-Intermediate
PE 282 1 Credit/Unit
2.0 hours of lab
Continuation of hiking skills with focus on advanced safety and survival skills. Explore local hiking options, practice low-impact hiking methods on longer, more challenging hikes, and plan a future hike. [GE, PE, SE][PNP]
Special Projects
PE 290 1-5 Credits/Units
5.0 hours of lecture
Opportunity to plan, organize and complete special projects approved by the department. [GE]
Introduction to Sports Officiating
PE 295 2 Credits/Units
2.0 hours of lecture
This is an introductory course to sports officiating, exploring basic officiating skills including but not limited to communication, conflict management, professionalism, and personal fitness. In addition, practical experience in sport-specific officials associations will prepare students for national and local certifications that will enhance employment opportunities. [GE]
