Courses in Physical Education.
PE 117 Slimnastics (F/S) 1 Semester HourSlimnastics is an 8-week activity class intended to produce better flexibility, muscle endurance, and muscle strength. The class is designed as a circuit program of various exercise stations to provide a wide range of specific exercises for a total body workout. Physiological material is presented and reinforces the concept of changing lifestyle to decrease disease incidence.
PE 186 Weight Training (F/S) 1 Semester HourWeight Training is an activity class that allows the student an opportunity to improve muscular strength and change body composition by using resistance exercise machines at a local facility. The workouts will be on an independent basis but general seminars are mandatory for gaining the physiological material that accompanies course requirements.
PE 187 Physical Fitness (F/S) 1 Semester HourPhysical fitness is an 8-week activity class intended to provide the student an opportunity to improve cardiorespiratory fitness. The student must be physically able to participate in aerobic activities, such as walking. Physiological material is incorporated into the class structure to provided the student a better understanding of the need for lifestyle improvements to decrease disease incidence.
PE 188 Conditioning (F/S) 1 Semester HourConditioning is recommended to improve cardiorespiratory fitness. This activity required is performed on an independent basis at a local facility. Physiological material, intended to help the student gain the knowledge necessary to make lifestyle changes to improved the quality of life, is presented in several seminars.
PE 223 Lifestyle Intervention (O) 2 Semester HoursLifestyle intervention is an activity class combined with some classroom discussion. The class is designed to allow the student an opportunity to design and participate in a personal fitness program to improve flexibility, muscle endurance, muscle strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Participation in this personal program will allow the student an opportunity to improve body composition and their personal level of over-all fitness.
1-3 Semester Hours Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair. Presents courses in Physical and Health Education which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars, specialized or individualized instruction, and/or research in an area related to Physical and Health Education.