C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N S 169
PE 185M INTERMEDIATE GOLF( 1 credit) Provides a more detailed presentation of golf techniques and strategy to improve and correct basic swing errors. Note: Eight-week class. PE 185M Beginning Golf recommended or intermediate skill.
PE 185M ADVANCED GOLF( 1 credit) Provides a detailed presentation of golf technique and strategy to improve and correct basic swing errors. Also includes on-course play. Note: Eight-week class. Prerequisite: PE 185M Beginning or Intermediate Golf.
PE 185N PILATES( 1 credit) Provides a non-impact, invigorating approach to physical conditioning and mind / body awareness.
PE 185P JOGGING( 1 credit) Emphasizes the health and fitness benefits of a regular jogging program, including strengthening and stretching activities. Instruction focuses on mechanics of jogging, physiological and psychological effects of jogging, injury prevention, equipment and long-term exercise commitment.
PE 185Q BEGINNING KARATE( 1 credit) Introduces the student to the American Kenpo Karate System. Includes basic such as blocking, striking and kicking. Self Defense movements and katas( forms) will also be covered. Emphasizes proper warm-up, calisthenics and stretching to establish and maintain good body condition.
PE 185Q INTERMEDIATE KARATE( 1 credit) Focuses training in the American Kenpo Karate System and includes continued development of basics, higher level katas( forms) and the enhancement and development of self defense techniques. Emphasizes proper warm-up, calisthenics and stretching to establish and maintain good body condition.
PE 185Q FREESTYLE KARATE( 1 credit) A course designed to deal with freestyle techniques of the martial arts including several different styles and philosophies. Prerequisite: PE 185Q Beginning Karate.
PE 185R HIP HOP DANCE( 1 credit) An introductory class that utilizes elements of Hip-Hop, jazz dance and other contemporary dance forms. It is a fun, high-energy class. Students should be in good physical condition without chronic injuries.
PE 185S BEGINNING SCUBA( 1 credit) Provides instruction in the use of self-contained underwater breathing apparatus( SCUBA) Includes six academic( classroom) modules, six confined water( pool) modules and open-water dives to certify students as a PADI Open Water Scuba Diver. Note: Eight-week class.
PE 185S ADVANCED OPEN WATER SCUBA( 4 class hrs / wk, 1 credit) Provides additional supervised dives developing new SCUBA skills in the areas of night, deep, navigation, search and recovery and naturalist diving. Prerequisite: PADI open water or equivalent. Students must provide snorkle, fins, and mask.
PE 185T FLAG FOOTBALL( 1 credit) Introduces the skills and techniques basic to ultimate frisbee, including offensive and defensive play, strategies, etiquette and rules of the game.
PE 185U SAND VOLLEYBALL( 1 credit) Introduces skills and techniques to basic and intermediate sand volleyball, including different offensive and defensive formats of team play, strategies, and etiquette of the game.
PE 185V ULTIMATE FRISBEE( 1 credit) Introduces the skills and techniques basic to ultimate frisbee, including offensive and defensive play, strategies, etiquette and rules of the game.
PE 185X CARDIO CORE CONDITIONING( 1 credit) Designed to improve daily functioning, this class integrates rhythmic cardiovascular and resistance exercises with core conditioning techniques. Students develop deep muscles within the torso to improve stability, mobility, strength and endurance. Steps, hand weights and elastic bands are utilized to maximize exercise benefits. This class format is suitable for students of various fitness levels.
PE 185Y BEGINNING TENNIS( 1 credit) An elective course for the novice or beginning student that will provide instruction, playing experience and knowledge of the basic stroke fundamentals of ground strokes, volleys, lob, serve and overhead smash. Playing rules, scoring, court etiquette, conditioning, equipment and playing strategy for singles and doubles will be discussed.
PE 185Y INTERMEDIATE TENNIS( 1 credit) Covers advanced tennis strategies and skills. Intermediate skill or beginning tennis recommended.
PE 185Y ADVANCED TENNIS( 1 credit) Prepares students for competition, emphasizing development of skills for competitive play. Intermediate skill or beginning tennis recommended.
PE 186F BEGINNING JAZZ DANCE( 1 credit) This is an introductory course in Jazz Dance. Basic fundamentals of this contemporary dance form will be taught in a typical technique class structure. This will consist in warm up, floor work & combinations. The class will explore a full spectrum of jazz dance including vintage, classic & Broadway style, as well as contemporary styles such as lyrical, street jazz, and hip-hop.
PE 190H ADVANCED BASKETBALL: MEN( 1 credit) Provides a detailed presentation of individual basketball skills and on-court strategy for team play. Required: Instructor’ s approval.
PE 190J BASKETBALL CONDITIONING: MEN( 1 credit) Emphasis is on development of strength conditioning, aerobic fitness and agility drills needed in improving basketball skills. Three-week course.
PE 194H ESSENTIALS OF PERSONAL TRAINING I( 3 credits) Provides working knowledge in anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, bioenergetics, adaptations to resistance and aerobic exercise, nutrition and exercise psychology. The first in a two-class series preparing students to sit for nationally recognized fitness credentials as a fitness leader and / or personal trainer.
PE 194M ESSENTIALS OF PERSONAL TRAINING II( 3 credits) 102: Is second in a two class series preparing students to sit nationally recognized fitness certification as a fitness leader and / or personal trainer. Provides working knowledge in asessment, program design, and exercise technique, spotting techniques, special needs populations, safety and floor design.
Courses marked with the following symbols may be used to fulfill general education requirements for the Associate of General Studies degree: ‣ Humanities / Art • Math / Science • Social Sciences.