Course Descriptions

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  PHED 1103.  Aerobics I. (Core 090)                                        1:0:3

Helps students assess their own fitness and learn how to exercise properly through instruction and participation in aerobic dance. Prerequisite:  None. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

  PHED 1105.  Aerobics II. (Core 090)                                       1:0:3

Exercise program that provides guidance in the selection of activities for immediate and future needs through instruc­tion in advanced aerobics. Prerequisite:  PHED 1103 or consent of the instructor. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

  PHED 1107.  Beginning Weight Lifting/Circuit Training.        1:0:3
(Core 090)

Combines weight lifting with aerobic activities in a structured conditioning program that trains the whole body. Prerequisite:  None. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

  PHED 1110.  Co-ed Volleyball. (Core 090)                              1:0:3

Open to individuals who wish to improve their personal skills in volleyball through supervised practices and game conditions. Prerequisite: None [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

  PHED 1117.  Advanced Weight Lifting/Circuit Training.         1:0:3
(Core 090)

Combines weight lifting with aerobic activities in a structured conditioning program that trains the whole body. Prerequisite:  PHED 1107 or consent of instructor. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

  PHED 1122.  Concepts of Baseball. (Core 090)                       1:0:3

Open to talented individuals who wish to improve their personal skills in baseball through supervised practice and game conditions.  May be taken for four semesters for credit. Open to baseball team members only. Prerequisite:  Consent of instructor. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

  PHED 1124.  Concepts of Rodeo. (Core 090)                           1:0:3

Open to talented individuals who wish to improve their personal skills in the sport of rodeo.  Enrollment is limited by facilities and availability of stock.  May be taken for four semesters for credit. Open to rodeo team members only. Prerequisite:  Consent of instructor. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

  PHED 1127.  Concepts of Volleyball. (Core 090)                     1:0:3

Open to talented individuals who wish to improve their personal skills in volleyball through supervised prac­tice and game conditions. Prerequisite:  Consent of instructor. Open to volleyball team members only. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

  PHED 1301.  Foundations of Kinesiology.                              3:3:0  

Acquaints those who plan to major in kinesiology with the nature and scope of this field of study.  Includes the history, principles, and objectives of the field. Reviews materials on health, physical activity, and recreation as an emerging profession and includes an analysis of the employment picture. Prerequisite: THEA reading requirement met or concurrent enrollment in READ 0307. [Offered spring semester.]

  PHED 1304.  Health.                                                               3:3:0

Designed to give people reliable information about their personal health and to aid them in using this knowledge to safeguard their own health, to prevent health risks, and to deal with those problems they do encounter. Prerequisite: THEA reading requirement met or concurrent enrollment in READ 0307. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

  PHED 1306.  First Aid.                                                            3:3:0 

Intent of this course is to help people feel more confident of their ability to provide temporary assistance in an emergency.  This course meets American Red Cross certification requirements in Standard First Aid and Adult CPR.  Students meeting the requirements will receive ARC Certification in Standard First Aid and Adult CPR.  Prerequisite: THEA reading requirement met or concurrent enrollment in READ 0307. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

  PHED 1346.  Drug Use and Abuse.                                         3:3:0

Provides current and accurate information about drug substances in an accurate and scientific manner.  Focuses on psychoactive (mind-altering) drugs. Also considers non-psychoactives that are frequently misused along with legal recreational drugs. Course is organized into six major parts including an overview of drug problems in America, depressants, stimulants, euphoriants, over-the-counter and prescribed medicines, and ATOD abuse and prevention methodologies.  Prerequisite:  Minimum passing score on THEA reading test or concurrent enrollment in Reading 0307. [Video course.]