PE-1000 Personal Fitness
2 Credits
Introduction to techniques, principles and benefits of a personal conditioning program including flexibility, muscle endurance, muscle strength, body composition, with an emphasis on cardiorespiratory fitness training.
Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None. CTAN Approved: Career Technical Assurance Guide CTBPO001 (6 of 7 courses, all must be taken) and CTES002.
PE-1010 Personal Strength Development
2 Credits
Activities which incorporate the five components of fitness: body composition, cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, muscle endurance and flexibility with emphasis on strength training.
Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
PE-1020 Weight Training
1 Credit
Basic instruction in theory of using weights to improve muscular fitness and in fundamentals of correct lifting techniques using dumbbells, nautilus, universal and/or various other machines.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
PE-1060 Cardio-Fitness
1 Credit
Cardio/respiratory conditioning class, consisting of flexibility and aerobic conditioning exercises and use of variety of training machines.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
PE-1120 Adapted Physical Education
1 Credit
Designed for students who have temporary or permanent physical limitations which prevent participation in current group fitness courses and desire to participate in an individualized program. Contact Faculty Coordinator for Physical Education for registration procedures.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval: must be registered with Access Office.
PE-1300 Aqua Fitness
1 Credit
Non-swimming water fitness class. Includes various types of water workouts in both the shallow and deep ends, cardio and toning components. Swimming skills not required.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
PE-1310 Shallow Water Exercise
1 Credit
Shallow water exercises to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, strength, flexibility, and health.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
PE-1330 Swimming I
1 Credit
Fundamental swimming skills for non-swimmers and shallow water swimmers including water adjustment, floating, breathing techniques, basic swimming strokes, and water safety skills.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
PE-1340 Swimming II
1 Credit
Swimming for the intermediate and advanced swimmer in the development and/or refinement of a wide variety of swimming strokes. Includes front and back crawl, backstroke, breastroke, butterfly, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, underwater swimming, turns, and diving. Also includes water safety skills, deep water entry, and treading water.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): PE-1330 Swimming I, or departmental approval: equivalent skill.
PE-1410 Backpacking
2 Credits
Introduction to outdoor activities, including instruction and participation in backpacking, hiking, and orienteering. Includes lecture sessions in preparation for the outdoor experience. Weekend and/or overnight participation required.
Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval: physical fitness test.
PE-1421 Camping
2 Credits
Fundamental class in camping designed to develop basic knowledge and skills pertinent to safe and enjoyable camping. Activity may include weekend and/or overnight participation. Additional laboratory fees vary according to activity. Check current Credit Schedule for specific information.
Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
PE-1430 Physical Relaxation Techniques
1 Credit
Introduces student to basic physical techniques of relaxation including breathing, Jon Kabut-Zinn's body scan method, active and passive meditation. Includes awareness of body tension and stressors.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
PE-1440 Yoga
1 Credit
Emphasis on basic Hatha yoga practice consisting of pranayama (breath control), asanas (postures), vinyasa (flow of postures), mantra (chanting), mudra (hand positioning) and dhyana (meditation) to benefit and bring balance to the body, mind, and spirit. Introduction to basic yoga philosophies also included.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
PE-1460 Pilates
1 Credit
Emphasis on proper breathing, core strength, kinesthetic awareness, mind over muscle, strengthening of opposing muscle groups and disease prevention as it relates to stress.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
PE-1470 Core Strength
1 Credit
Focuses on strengthening the core muscles of the trunk of the body and improving balance. Consists of a warm up, conditioning segment using body weight, stability balls, and other core conditioning equipment, and concludes with a stretching segment.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
PE-1480 Yoga and Pilates
1 Credit
Provides instruction, information, and exploration about the mind-body systems of yoga and pilates, with emphasis on physical exercise, relaxation, mindfulness, and self-awareness.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
PE-1530 Zumba
1 Credit
Zumba is an aerobic exercise program with choreographed movement routines, featuring fast and slow Latin rhythms. Emphasizes cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and toning, and proper, effective and safe Zumba techniques at the beginner/advanced beginner level.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
PE-1560 Meditation Techniques
1 Credit
Students will explore the many different forms of meditation to foster a daily practice that is tailored to individual needs.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.