| Physical Education Course Descriptions |
| PED 110 Fit and Well for Life |
| This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime physical fitness and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on wellness through the study of nutrition, weight control, stress management, and consumer facts on exercise and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to plan a personal, lifelong fitness program based on individual needs, abilities, and interests. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
1; Lab, 2 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 2 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
110 Course Outline |
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| PED 111 Physical
Fitness I |
| This course provides an individualized
approach to physical fitness utilizing the five major components. Emphasis
is on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized
physical fitness programs. Upon completion, students should be able
to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness program.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course
requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 3 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
111 Course Outline |
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| PED 113 Aerobics
I |
| This course introduces a program
of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous, rhythmic exercise. Emphasis
is on developing cardiovascular efficiency, strength, and flexibility
as well as learning safety precautions. Upon completion, students should
be able to select and implement a rhythmic aerobic exercise program.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course
requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 3 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
113 Course Outline |
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| PED 114 Aerobics
II |
| This course provides a continuation
of a program of cardiovascular fitness involving rhythmic exercise.
Emphasis is on a wide variety of aerobic activities which include cardiovascular
efficiency, strength, and flexibility. Upon completion, students should
be able to participate in and design a rhythmic aerobic exercise routine.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course
requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 3 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: PED
113 |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
114 Course Outline |
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| PED 120 Walking
for Fitness |
| This course introduces fitness
through walking. Emphasis is on stretching, conditioning exercises,
proper clothing, fluid needs, and injury prevention. Upon completion,
students should be able to participate in a recreational walking program.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course
requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 3 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
120 Course Outline |
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| PED 121 Walk,
Jog, Run |
| This course covers the basic
concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular
fitness. Emphasis is on walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving
fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and
appreciate the benefits derived from these activities. This course has
been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for
transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 3 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
121 Course Outline |
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| PED 128 Golf
- Beginning |
| This course emphasizes the
fundamentals of golf. Topics include the proper grips, stance, alignment,
and swings for the short and long game; putting; and the rules and etiquette
of golf. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the basic
golf shots and demonstrate a knowledge of the rules and the etiquette
of golf. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective
course requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 2 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
128 Course Outline |
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| PED 130 Tennis
- Beginning |
| This course emphasizes the
fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strokes, rules, etiquette,
and court play. Upon completion, students should be able to play recreational
tennis. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course
requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 2 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
130 Course Outline |
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| PED 139 Bowling
- Beginning |
| This course introduces the
fundamentals of bowling. Emphasis is on ball selection, grips, stance,
and delivery along with rules and etiquette. Upon completion, students
should be able to participate in recreational bowling. This course has
been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for
transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 2 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
139 Course Outline |
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| PED 142 Lifetime Sports |
| This course is designed to give an overview of a variety of sports activities. Emphasis is placed on the skills and rules necessary to participate in a variety of lifetime sports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the importance of participating in lifetime sports activities. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 2 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
142 Course Outline |
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| PED 143 Volleyball
- Beginning |
| This course covers the fundamentals
of volleyball. Emphasis is on the basics of serving, passing, setting,
spiking, blocking, and the rules and etiquette of volleyball. Upon completion,
students should be able to participate in recreational volleyball. This
course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
|
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 2 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
143 Course Outline |
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| PED 145 Basketball
- Beginning |
| This course covers the fundamentals
of basketball. Emphasis is on skills development, knowledge of the rules,
and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to
participate in recreational basketball. This course has been approved
to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability
as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 2 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
145 Course Outline |
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| PED 148 Softball |
| This course introduces the
fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is on proper techniques
and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, students should
be able to participate in recreational softball. This course has been
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability
as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 2 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
148 Course Outline |
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| PED 149 Flag Football |
| This course introduces the fundamentals and rules of flag football. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing in game situations. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational flag football. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 2 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
149 Course Outline: Not Available |
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| PED 162 Angling
|
| This course introduces the
sport of angling. Emphasis is on fishing with the use of artificial
lures. Upon completion, students should be able to cast and retrieve
using baitcaster and spinning reels as well as identify the various
types of artificial lures. Students also use fly rods and fish with
live bait. A North Carolina fishing license is required. This course
has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| Course Hours Per Week: Class,
0; Lab, 2 |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
162 Course Outline |
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| PED 183 Folk
Dancing |
| This course teaches the fundamental
folk dance movements along with cultural traditions from various countries.
Emphasis is on the history and traditions of the folk dance as well
as the movements and the dances themselves. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate folk dances as well as knowledge of their
origins and cultural traditions. This course has been approved to satisfy
the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major
and/or elective course requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Lab,
2. |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
183 Course Outline |
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| PED 186 Dancing
for Fitness |
| This course is designed to
develop movement and recreational dance skills, safety, fitness, coordination,
and techniques used to teach various groups. Emphasis is on participation
and practice with adapting dances for ages and ability levels. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of fitness
through social, folk, and square dance participation and instruction.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course
requirement. |
| Course Hours Per Week: Lab,
2. |
| Semester Hours Credit: 1 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Corequisite: None |
| PED
186 Course Outline |
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