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| PEHR - 1005 Health Education 2.00 CR |
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This course is for students interested in up-to-date information about a variety of health topics. It teaches a health information framework to involve the student in activities related to various health issues. This class involves lectures, oral reports and videos. The purpose of this course is to enable students to make sound health related decisions. 2 lecture hours per week.
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| PEHR - 1010 Aerobic Dynamics 1.00 CR |
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Course for students interested in learning the fundamentals of individual fitness. Emphasizes fitness through a variety of cardiovascular formats, muscle conditioning and flexibility. This is an activity class. 2 activity classes per week.
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| PEHR - 1057 Kundalini Yoga 1.00 CR |
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The Kundalini Yoga course introduces students to the movement, meditation, and breath work practices of Kundalini Yoga. This course includes study from a text. The course presents yoga practices as a technology teaching self-awareness and consciousness. 2 lecture hours per week.
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| PEHR - 1085 Weight Training 1.00 CR |
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Course for students interested in learning the fundamentals of weight training. Course offered for men and women. Includes instruction designed to build and strengthen the body. This is an activity class. Students will receive supervised practice in various progressive resistance exercises. Students will learn basic of weight training as well as improve their body strength.
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| PEHR - 1100 Beg Tennis 1.00 CR |
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Designed for students who desire to begin and sustain a fitness program at Dixie College. Teaches students to manage a fitness program and pursue lifelong fitness goals. Dixie College's Fitness Center is equipped with the finest fitness equipment, including dozens of aerobic and strength machines, and it is staffed by trained fitness instructors. Students may receive complete fitness assessments and have one of the instructors help develop a personalized exercise program. Students must attend a general orientation at the beginning of the quarter; however, thereafter, students use the fitness equipment at times that may be convenient to them to fulfill a required number of hours spent exercising. This series must be taken in succession. Each course is prerequisite to the next course. Course fee required.
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| PEHR - 1101 Interm Tennis 1.00 CR |
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This course is for those students who are interested in continuing their tennis with an expanded, more advanced skill development. As an activity course, they will learn more advanced techniques in strokes and strategy as it relates to singles and doubles play. This course is designed to improve the student's interest in the game of tennis and inspire the student to continue with tennis as a social outlet and recreational activity. 2 lecture hours per week.
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| PEHR - 1110 Racquetball 1.00 CR |
| Course for students interested in learning the basics of racquetball. Includes instruction in serving, return, and court strategy. This is an activity class designed to give the students playing time. Students will learn skills, rules, and proper etiquette as well as improving their skill level in racquetball. Course fee required. 2 lecture hours and various lab hours per week |
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| PEHR - 1130 Beg Golf 1.00 CR |
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Course for students interested in learning the basics of golf. Includes instruction in the fundamentals of grip, stance, swing use of various clubs, rules, and scoring. This is an activity class designed to give the students playing time at the driving range and on the golf course. Students will learn knowledge of rules and etiquette as well as improving their skill level.
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| PEHR - 1131 Interm Golf 1.00 CR |
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Course for students who are interested in learning more golf skills. Teaches fundamentals of grip, stance, swing, use of clubs, as well as rules and scoring. Actual practice at the golf course will include putting and driving. Designed to improve student's golf skills, as well as provide activity. Prerequisite: PEHR 1130. Course fee required.
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| PEHR - 1145 Bowling 1.00 CR |
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Course for students interested in learning the fundamentals of bowling. Includes instruction in the stance, approach, release and roll. This is an activity class designed to give the students playing time. Students will learn knowledge of rules, scoring and etiquette as well as improving their skill level. Course fee required.
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| PEHR - 1146 Interm Bowling 1.00 CR |
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Course for students interested in continued development of the fundamentals of bowling. Includes instruction in the stance, approach, release and roll. This is an activity class designed to give the students playing time. Students will learn rules, scoring, and etiquette. Students will improve their bowling skill level. Course fee required. Two lecture/activity hours per week.
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PEHR - 1200 Basketball 1.00 CR
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Course for students interested in learning the basics of basketball. Includes instruction skills, such as dribbling, passing, shooting, team offense and defense, as well as knowledge of the game. This is an activity class designed to give the students playing time. Students will learn knowledge of basketball as well as improving their individual skill level. 2 activity classes per week.
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| PEHR - 1210 Volleyball 1.00 CR |
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Course for students interested in learning the basics of volleyball. Includes instruction in the fundamentals of service, passing, setting, and spiking, as well as knowledge of the rules of volleyball. This is an activity class designed to give the student playing time. Students will learn knowledge of volleyball as well as improving their individual skill level. 2 activity classes per week.
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PEHR - 1211 Interm Volleyball 1.00 CR
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Course for students interested in learning more skills in volleyball. This is an activity class, designed to improve student's volleyball skills, as well as provide activity. Prerequisite: PEHR 1210. 2 lecture hours per week.
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| PEHR - 1225 Softball 1.00 CR |
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Course for students interested in learning the basics of softball. Includes instruction in the fundamentals of play situations and rules of softball. This is an activity class designed to give the students playing time. Students will learn knowledge of game as well as improve their individual skill level.
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PEHR - 1230 Soccer 1.00 CR
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Course for students interested in learning the basics of soccer. Includes instruction in the fundamental skills such as dribbling, heading, shooting, trapping, passing, and defensive knowledge of the game as well as improving their individual skill level. 2 lecture hours per week.
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| PEHR - 1235 Football Skills 1.00 CR |
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This course is for all students interested in developing football skills, both football team members and non-team members. This course will be taught to three groups--those interested in line play, those interested in offense, and those interested in defense. Students will gain knowledge of the game as well as improve their individual skill level through skill practice. 2 lecture hours per week.
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| PEHR - 1287 Intercollegiate Men's Soccer 1.00 CR |
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Course designed for male students who play intercollegiate soccer. Only those students selected to perform athletically may take this course. Includes instruction in skills and play in intercollegiate soccer games. This is an activity class designed to give the student-athlete competitive playing time. Students will gain knowledge of the game as well as improve their individual skill level through competition. Instructor permission required.
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| PEHR - 1288 Intercollegiate Women's Cross Country 1.00 CR |
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This course is for women athletes chosen to compete in intercollegiate cross country competition. Only those selected for the team may enroll. Students will benefit from training under a professional coach and from the opportunity to participate in NCAA Division II sports. Instructor permission required.
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| PEHR - 1289 Intercollegiate Men's Cross Cntry 1.00 CR |
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This course is for men athletes chosen to compete in intercollegiate cross country competition. Only those selected for the team may enroll. Students will benefit from training under a professional coach and from the opportunity to participate in NCAA Division II sports. Instructor permission required.
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| PEHR - 1290 Intercollegiate Men's Football 1.00 CR |
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Course designed for students who play intercollegiate football. Only those students selected to perform athletically may take this course. Includes instruction in skills and play in intercollegiate football games. This is an activity class designed to give the student-athlete competitive playing time. Students will gain knowledge of the game as well as improve their individual skill level through competition. Instructor permission required.
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| PEHR - 1291 Intercollegiate Women's Volleyball 1.00 CR |
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Course designed for female students who play intercollegiate volleyball. Only those students selected to perform athletically may take the course. Includes instruction in skills and play in intercollegiate volleyball games. This is an activity class designed to give the student-athlete competitive playing time. Students will gain knowledge of the game as well as improve their individual skill level through competition. Instructor permission required.
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| PEHR - 1292 Intercollegiate Women's Soccer 1.00 CR |
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Course designed for students who play intercollegiate soccer. Only those students selected to perform athletically may take this course. Includes instruction in skills and play in intercollegiate soccer games. This is an activity class designed to give the student-athlete competitive playing time. Students will gain knowledge of the game as well as improve their individual skill level through competition. Instructor permission required.
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| PEHR - 1293 Intercollegiate Men's Basketball 1.00 CR |
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Course designed for men who play intercollegiate basketball. Only those students selected to perform athletically may take this course. Includes instruction in skills and play in intercollegiate basketball games. This is an activity class designed to give the student-athlete competitive playing time. Students will gain knowledge of the game as well as improve their individual skill level through competition. Instructor permission required.
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| PEHR - 1294 Intercollegiate Women's Basketball 1.00 CR |
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Course designed for women who play intercollegiate basketball. Only those students selected to perform athletically may take this course. Includes instruction in skills and play in intercollegiate basketball games. This is an activity class designed to give the student-athlete competitive playing time. Students will gain knowledge of the game as well as improve their individual skill level through competition. Instructor permission required.
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PEHR - 1295 Intercollegiate Men's Golf 1.00 CR
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Course designed for first year students who play intercollegiate golf. Only those students selected to perform athletically may take this course. Includes instruction in skills and play in intercollegiate golf games. This is an activity class designed to give the student-athlete competitive playing time. Students will gain knowledge of the game as well as improve their individual skill level through competition. Instructor permission required.
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PEHR - 1296 Intercollegiate Men's Baseball 1.00 CR
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Course designed for students who play intercollegiate baseball. Only those students selected to perform athletically may take this course. Includes instruction in skills and play in intercollegiate baseball games. This is an activity class designed to give the student-athlete competitive playing time. Students will gain knowledge of the game as well as improve their individual skill level through competition. Instructor permission required.
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PEHR - 1297 Intercollegiate Women's Softball 1.00 CR
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Course designed for students who play intercollegiate softball. Only those students selected to perform athletically may take this course. Includes instruction in skills and play in intercollegiate softball games. This is an activity class designed to give the student-athlete competitive playing time. Students will gain knowledge of the game as well as improve their individual skill level through competition. Instructor permission required.
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| PEHR - 1298 Intercollegiate Women's Tennis 1.00 CR |
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This course is for women athletes chosen to compete in intercollegiate tennis competition. Only those selected for the team may enroll. Students will gain knowledge of the game and improve their skills through contracted practice under a professional coach. Instructor permission required.
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PEHR - 1300 Beg Swimming 1.00 CR
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Course for students interested in swimming. Includes instruction and practice in the fundamental elements of swimming and water safety skills emphasizing the basic skills of floating, rhythmic breathing, gliding and kicking, form of a crawl stroke and elementary backstroke. This is an activity class designed to give the student swimming time. Students will gain knowledge as well as improve their skill level in swimming. Course fee required. 2 lecture hours per week.
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| PEHR - 1301 Interm Swimming 1.00 CR |
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Course designed for students interested in learning intermediate aspects of swimming. Teaches advanced techniques of the four competitive strokes--front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly, as well as the two leisure strokes--sidestroke and elementary backstroke. This is an activity class designed to improve the student's skill fitness level. A required course for all PEHR majors transferring to four-year institutions. 2 lecture hours per week.
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PEHR - 1315 Aquatic Exercise 1.00 CR
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| For students interested in a safe, but physically challenging alternative to land exercise. Teaches students aerobic techniques, without putting stress on the body, and provides a low-impact means of conditioning the body. 2 lecture hours per week. |
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| PEHR - 1340 Lifeguarding 2.00 CR |
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Course for students interested in furthering their knowledge and skills in swimming and getting their lifeguard training. Instruction is given in water rescue, water safety and skills. Successful completion of this course includes the Red Cross Exam, and successful students will be Red Cross certified. Prerequisite: Proficiency in two basic strokes (American Crawl and breaststroke). Course fee required. 2 lecture hours per week.
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| PEHR - 1345 Water Saftey Instruction 2.00 CR |
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Course is for students interested in learning methods of teaching swimming, diving, lifesaving and the use of small water craft. This is an activity class. Students who pass the examination are given American Red Cross Water Safety Certification. Prerequisite: There is a swimming skills test in the first week of class for the American Crawl, side stroke, breast stroke, elementary back stroke and back crawl. Course fee required.
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| PEHR - 1350 Scuba Diving 1.00 CR |
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Designed for students interested in scuba diving. Teaches basic scuba diving techniques, scuba safety, and use of scuba equipment in a swimming pool and in strictly limited and supervised open water dives. Includes lectures on underwater environment, diving skills, equipment, techniques, respiration, breathing air at depth, safety procedures in scuba diving. While students receive the PADI (Professional Association for Diving Instructors) open water scuba course, students must certify in scuba diving independently of this course. Course fee required. Variable lab hours per week.
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| PEHR - 1510 Fresh Water Fishing 1.00 CR |
| Fresh Water Fishing is a class that uses nearby lakes and streams as a laboratory to teach the methods of freshwater angling as well as variety of related topics. The class alternates between field trips and classroom activities every other week. A mandatory weekend trip is planned to more distant locations during the course of the semester. Topics studied include tackle, the various types of fishing techniques (fly, bait, spincast, baitcast, trolling, etc.), the laws and regulations, and safety, as well as etiquette. Course fee required |
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| PEHR - 1527 Intro to Climbing 1.00 CR |
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This course is designed for all students, presenting introductory information on safety, equipment and its maintenance, and climbing technique, including rappelling, bileying, and sport climbing. All climbs will be conducted on campus; however, class presentations will include introductions to local climbing venues. Fee required. 2 lab hours per week.
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| PEHR - 1530 Primitive Survival Skills 1.00 CR |
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Make your brain your survival kit by learning the survival skills of primitive people. Included are topics related to fire, shelter, wild food gathering and preparation, clothing, travel, signaling, tools, hunting and fishing, and many other pertinent topics. This class includes half-classroom and half outdoor laboratories (every other week, plus a weekend field trip at the end). Course fee required.
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| PEHR - 1535 Backpacking 1.00 CR |
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Learn about the basic principles, tools, skills, and equipment pertaining to a safe and enjoyable activity revolving around overnight backcountry foot-powered trips. Share with your fellow classmates materials and information related to larger setting in which backpacking takes place, including politics, conservation, history, lore, and folklore, etc. Course includes half classroom and half laboratory activities (every other week, plus a weekend field trip at the end). Course fee required.
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| PEHR - 1543 First Aid/Respond to Emergency 3.00 CR |
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Course designed for students desiring to learn about first aid including allied health majors, community members, and PE majors. Includes instruction in the principles and practices in emergency care and first aid procedures for injuries and safety precautions. Successful completers will be certified through the American Red Cross in CPR and First Aid. 3 lecture hours per week.
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| PEHR - 1545 Outdoor Cooking 1.00 CR |
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Learn the basic principles pertaining to the preparation of meals in the outdoors by studying specific equipment, tools, and techniques including dutch oven cooking, grilling, backpack cookery as well as cooking for large groups. A forum for sharing of recipes and menus will be provided. This is a hands on course with half classroom and half outdoor laboratories (every other week, plus a weekend field trip at the end).
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| PEHR - 1550 Mountain Biking 1.00 CR |
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This course is designed to present basic information on equipment purchase, maintenance and repair. Fitness programs and short trips are conducted in the St. George area with an extended tour planned by the group to conclude the semester.
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| PEHR - 1570 Intercollegiate Golf 1.00 CR |
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Course designed for first year students who play intercollegiate golf. Only those students selected to perform athletically may take this course. Includes instruction in skills and play in intercollegiate golf games. This is an activity class designed to give the student-athlete competitive playing time. Students will gain knowledge of the game as well as improve their individual skill level through competition. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission. 5 lab hours per week.
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| PEHR - 1575 Rodeo Rules & Conditioning 1.00 CR |
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This course is designed for the rodeo athlete who participates in intercollegiate rodeo or the student who has an interest in rodeo. This course includes instruction in National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Constitution By-Laws and Rules, with a focus on building skills needed for rodeo competition. Students will gain knowledge and a greater appreciation for rodeo as well as improve their individual skill level. This course may be repeated for credit.
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| PEHR - 1730 Adaptive PE 1.00 CR |
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Course for students physically disabled or unable for physical or medical reasons to participate in the regular physical education courses. Teacher will work with the student and give assignments according to the student's individual abilities and needs. Time will be arranged by instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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| PEHR - 1740 Adaptive PE 1.00 CR |
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Course for students physically disabled or unable for physical or medical reasons to participate in the regular physical education courses. Teacher will work with the student and give assignments according to the student's individual abilities and needs. Time will be arranged by instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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| PEHR - 1790 Weight Training for Women 1.00 CR |
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Course designed for women interested in the fundamentals of weight training. Includes instruction designed to build and strengthen the body. In this activity class, students will receive supervised practice in various progressive resistance exercises. Students will learn the basics of weight training as well as improve their body strength. 2 lab hours per week.
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| PEHR - 1850 Special Perform Cheerleading 1.00 CR |
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This class may be taken only by those students selected to perform as Cheerleaders. This is an activity class designed to give the students time to prepare for performance. Substantial time will be spent performing. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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| PEHR - 1860 Dixie Dance Team 1.00 CR |
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This course may be taken only by those students selected to perform as Rebelettes. This is an activity class designed to give the students time to prepare for performance. Substantial time will be spent performing. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course fee required.
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| PEHR - 1870 Fundamentals of Team Sports 3.00 CR |
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Fundamentals of Team Sports (Softball, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football). For students who are interested in learning the fundamental rules, regulations and skills of individual and dual sports, specifically, softball, volleyball,soccer, basketball, flag football. The course is open to all students, but required for all PEHR majors transferring to four-year institutions. 3 lecture hours per week.
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PEHR - 1880 Fundamentals of Ind Dual Sport 3.00 CR
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Fundamentals of Individual and Dual Sports (Tennis, Golf, Badminton, Weight Training and Racquetball) This course is for students who are interested in learning the fundamental rules, regulations and skills of individual and dual sports, specifically tennis, golf, badminton, weight training and racquetball. The course is open to all students, but required for PEHR majors transferring to four-year institutions. 3 lecture hours per week.
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| PEHR - 2010 Intro to PE 2.00 CR |
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Course required for physical education majors. Teaches history and principles of physical education. Study of the objectives of modern physical education with a view toward the development of the basic philosophy and background of professional education. Open to first semester students. 2 lecture hours per week.
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| PEHR - 2020 Exercise Science 2.00 CR |
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Designed for students interested in working in the fitness industry as either a personal trainer or aerobics instructor. Covers basic human anatomy and physiology as it pertains to exercise, basic training principles in aerobics and strength training. Course contains lecture and lab exercises. Students are encouraged to have taken or take CPR training concurrently. The course objective is to prepare students for the American Council of Exercise (ACE) certifying exam. Must be taken concurrently with PEHR 2040. 2 lecture hours per week.
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| PEHR - 2020 Exercise Science/Aerobics Lab 0.50 CR |
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A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with PEHR 2020. 2 lab hours per week.
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| PEHR - 2040 Exercise Science/Fitness Train 1.00 CR |
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A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with PEHR 2020. 2 lab hours per week.
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| PEHR - 2410 Football Officiating 1.00 CR |
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For students wishing to officiate in interscholastic, intramural and community games. Teaches rules, techniques, problems and procedures in officiating football and flag football. Utilizes lecture, media, guest lecturers and practical game experience. 2 lab hours per week.
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| PEHR - 2420 Volleyball Officiating 1.00 CR |
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For students wishing to officiate in interscholastic, intramural and community games. Teaches rules, officiating, techniques, problems and procedures used in volleyball. Uses lecture, media, guest lecturer and practical games situations. 2 lab hours per week.
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| PEHR - 2430 Basketball Officiating 1.00 CR |
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For students wishing to officiate in interscholastic, intramural and community games. Teaches rules, officiating, techniques, problems and procedures used in basketball. Uses lecture, media, guest lecturer and practical games situations. 2 lab hours per week.
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| PEHR - 2450 Softball Officiating 1.00 CR |
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For students wishing to officiate in interscholastic, intramural and community games. Teaches rules, officiating, techniques, problems and procedures used in softball. Uses lecture, media, guest lecturer and practical games situations. 2 lab hours per week.
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| PEHR - 2850 Drill/Cheer/Dance Squad Advise 2.00 CR |
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This course is for students who plan to teach or coach drill, cheer or dance squads. It is designed to give emphasis to the organization and administration of studio teachers and high school/collegiate drill, cheer and dance advisors. Class activities will include: choreography, music selection, costume design, auditioning, budgeting, teaching and other activities involved in advising squads. Designed for those who wish to advise drill, cheer and dance squads, and some PEHR majors. 2 lecture hours per week.
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| PEHR - 2990 Seminars in Physical Education Tai Chi 0.50 - 3.00 CR |
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This course is for studuents wishing to learn a new disipline in exercise. Tai Chi will help the students learn dicipline and balance. This slow moving exercise helps to give the students a great work out while teaching them the importance of the art of Tai Chi.
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| PEHR - 2991 Seminars in Physical Education 0.50 - 3.00 CR |
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For students seeking instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes. As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone). This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods. Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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| PEHR - 2992 Seminar in Physical Education 0.50 - 3.00 CR |
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For students seeking instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes. As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone). This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods. Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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| PEHR - 2993 Seminar in Physical Education 0.50 - 3.00 CR |
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For students seeking instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes. As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone). This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods. Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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| PEHR - 2995 Seminar in Physical Education 0.50 - 3.00 CR |
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For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes. As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone). This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods. Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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