Associate of Arts
Physical Education
Degrees and Certificates
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Physical Education,
Courses
PE 102: Teaching Tennis
Lab Hours 3 Credits 2This course emphasizes teaching methods and skill proficiency. This course is recommended for physical education majors.
PE 223: Health and Safety
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3ACTS Equivalent Course Number
HEAL 1003
Health and Safety, PE 223 (HEAL 1003), is a study of the principles and concepts of health and safety for optimal wellness, including both personal and community wellness. The course requires reading and studying the text. In addition, a lecture outline and other study aids are available on the Web for each chapter. Reading and written assignments will be given for chapters 3-16.
PE 233: Principles and Problems of Coaching
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3A study of the principles, problems, and other aspects of athletic programs that coaches face during their careers.
PE 243: First Aid
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3The training of individuals to render competent first aid in case of injury or illness until the services of medical personnel can be secured. Upon successful completion of this course, students receive certification cards from American Red Cross.
PEAC 121: Badminton/Pickleball
Lab Hours 2 Credits 1Instruction and participation in badminton and pickleball.
PEAC 131: Physical Conditioning
Lab Hours 2 Credits 1Basic conditioning including weight training, stretching, and aerobic workouts on the exercise equipment in the Fitness Center.
PEAC 142: Fitness Concepts
Lab Hours 3 Credits 2Provides knowledge and appreciation of the importance of lifelong fitness and well-being through physical activity. Course design includes classroom lectures, fitness evaluations, and participation in a lifelong physical activity.
PEAC 143: Concepts of Fitness & Wellness
Lab Hours 3 Credits 3The purpose of this course is to acquaint the students with the concepts and values of physical fitness, proper nutrition, weight management, stress management and the risks attached to negative lifestyle behaviors. Students will learn to evaluate their fitness, nutrition, body fat, and stress levels, identify their goals, and write their own exercise prescriptions. Classes will be conducted in both the classroom and Fitness Center.
PEAC 151: Recretational Games
Lab Hours 2 Credits 1Instruction and participation in a variety of recreational games.
PEAC 171: Aerobic Exercise
Lab Hours 2 Credits 1Teaches low-impact routines for improved physical fitness.
PEAC 181: Beginning Golf
Lab Hours 2 Credits 1Includes basic fundamentals, history, terminology and scoring of golf.
PEAC 191: Introduction to Dance
Lab Hours 2 Credits 1Practice in the basic movements of jazz, ballet and tap dance.
PEAC 231: Intermediate Tennis
Lab Hours 2 Credits 1A continuation of the fundamentals of tennis with emphasis on the advanced skills, strategy, and knowledge of doubles play.
PEAC 241: Fitness Walking/Jogging
Lab Hours 2 Credits 1Instruction and participation in vigorous walking/jogging for cardiovascular development and improvement.
PEAC 261: Advanced Aerobic Exercise
Lab Hours 2 Credits 1Offers more vigorous routines for further toning and general fitness.
PEAC 281: Intermediate Golf
Lab Hours 2 Credits 1Advanced skill techniques and strategies of golf are developed.
PEAC 1131: Intermediate Soccer
Lab Hours 2 Credits 1Instruction and participation in advanced skills, techniques, and strategies of soccer.
PEAC 1151: Yoga
Lab Hours 2 Credits 1Yoga is a system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being. Yoga is a combination of traditional Eastern yoga disciplines with new dynamic techniques. It is designed to make the participant feel longer and stronger, reduce pain and relieve stress. Using a combination of power Yoga and Pilates this class will strengthen, stretch and relax the participants body. Yoga begins with a progressive series of postures to warm the muscles and prepare the body for the strength and core conditioning exercises. The relaxation and meditation is the perfect ending. Each participant will need to bring his or her own mat and towel.
PEAC 2911: Martial Arts II
Lab Hours 2 Credits 1This course will cover the requirements needed to gain ranks of blue through green belts in martial arts. It will also acquaint students with the advanced history, philosophy and terminology of martial arts through lecture and physical activities.