Health & Physical Education Courses

PED 1115
Beginning Racquetball
An introduction to the basic skills, rules, and strategy of racquetball.  Spring

PED 1116
Beginning Badminton
Introduction to the basic skills, rules, and strategy of badminton.  Spring

PED 1117
Beginning Basketball
Introduction to the basic skills, rules, and strategy of basketball.  Fall

PED 1118
Self-Defense
The fundamental martial arts techniques for dealing with assailants.  Fall, Spring

PED 1119
Beginning Tennis
Introduction to the basic skills, rules and techniques of tennis.  On Demand

PED 1120
Beginning Volleyball
Introduction to the basic skills, rules, and strategy of volleyball.  Fall

PED 1121
Beginning Bowling
Introduction to the basic skills, rules, and techniques of bowling. Bowling fee charged.
Fall, Spring

PED 1123
Beginning Golf
Introduction to the basic skills, rules, and techniques of golf. Fee is charged.  Fall

PED 1128
Advanced Self-Defense
A continuation of the study and practice of martial arts with an emphasis on advanced self-defense skills. Prerequisite: PED 1118 with a grade of C or higher.  Fall, Spring

PED 1131-3138
Varsity Athletics
Requires active participation in an intercollegiate varsity sport for the development of skills and talent.  Fall, Spring

PED 2117
Walking and Fitness for Life
An activity/fitness class that requires students to document improvements in personal fitness in the areas of cardiovascular endurance and body composition.  Fall, Spring

PED 2300
Personal and Community Health
Basic concepts and principles of healthy lifestyles are explored in order to provide a better understanding of the importance of personal health in enhancing the quality of life. Emphasis is placed on making responsible decisions regarding cardiovascular fitness, body composition, strength training, and proper diet. Students are required to complete an activity log for two months to demonstrate adherence to healthy lifestyle principles.  Fall, Spring

PED 3300
Outdoor and Camp Leadership
This course is a practical and theoretical study of leading groups in outdoor and camp settings. Topics covered include outdoor leadership skills, expedition planning, emergency procedures and risk management along with working with youth in a camp environment.

PED 4330
Internship
This is an unpaid, directed field experience requiring research and practical application of knowledge in the field(s) of sport management and recreational leadership. Each internship is unique and will be tailored to the needs and interests of both the student and the participating organization or agency. Students will be assigned to an approved organization or agency, and work hours will be determined by the student and his/her field supervisor(s).  Fall, Spring