Associate of Arts
Physical Education
Degrees and Certificates
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Physical Education AA,
Courses
HEAL 10003: Health and Safety
Common Course Number
HEAL 10003
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
HEAL 1003
Health and Safety, HEAL 10003 (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.
PEAC 10141: Beginning Bowling
Common Course Number
PEAC 10141
Instruction and participation in bowling.
PEAC 10242: Teaching Tennis
Common Course Number
PEAC 10242
This course emphasizes teaching methods and skill proficiency. This course is recommended for physical education majors.
PEAC 11251: Beginning Soccer
Common Course Number
PEAC 11251
Instruction and participation in soccer.
PEAC 11341: Intermediate Soccer
Common Course Number
PEAC 11341
Instruction and participation in advanced skills, techniques, and strategies of soccer.
PEAC 11441: Softball
Common Course Number
PEAC 11441
Instruction and participation in softball.
PEAC 11541: Yoga
Common Course Number
PEAC 11541
Yoga 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 12141: Badminton/Pickleball
Common Course Number
PEAC 12141
Instruction and participation in badminton and pickleball.
PEAC 12151: Beginning Tennis
Common Course Number
PEAC 12151
Instruction and participation in tennis.
PEAC 13141: Physical Conditioning
Common Course Number
PEAC 13141
Basic conditioning including weight training, stretching, and aerobic workouts on the exercise equipment in the Fitness Center.
PEAC 13151: Intermediate Tennis
Common Course Number
PEAC 13151
A continuation of the fundamentals of tennis with emphasis on the advanced skills, strategy, and knowledge of doubles play.
PEAC 14141: Weight Training
Common Course Number
PEAC 14141
Instruction and participation in weight training.
PEAC 14161: Fitness Walking/Jogging
Common Course Number
PEAC 14161
Instruction and participation in vigorous walking/jogging for cardiovascular development and improvement.
PEAC 14242: Fitness Concepts
Common Course Number
PEAC 14242
Provides 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 14343: Concepts of Fitness & Wellness
Common Course Number
PEAC 14343
The 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 15141: Recreational Games
Common Course Number
PEAC 15141
Instruction and participation in a variety of recreational games.
PEAC 15151: Beginning Basketball
Common Course Number
PEAC 15151
Instruction and participation in basketball.
PEAC 16161: Advanced Aerobic Exercise
Common Course Number
PEAC 16161
Offers more vigorous routines for further toning and general fitness.
PEAC 17141: Aerobic Exercise
Common Course Number
PEAC 17141
Teaches low-impact routines for improved physical fitness.
PEAC 17151: Flag Football
Common Course Number
PEAC 17151
Instruction and participation in flag football.
PEAC 18141: Beginning Golf
Common Course Number
PEAC 18141
Includes basic fundamentals, history, terminology and scoring of golf.
PEAC 18161: Intermediate Golf
Common Course Number
PEAC 18161
Advanced skill techniques and strategies of golf are developed.
PEAC 19141: Introduction to Dance
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PEAC 19141
Practice in the basic movements of jazz, ballet and tap dance.
PEAC 19161: Martial Arts I
Common Course Number
PEAC 19161
Basic skills and techniques of the martial arts.
PEAC 19171: Martial Arts II
Common Course Number
PEAC 19171
This 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.
PEAC 20141: Community First Aid
Common Course Number
PEAC 20141
The 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 or American Heart Association.
PEAC 21101: Beginning Volleyball
Common Course Number
PEAC 21101
Instruction and participation in volleyball.
PEAC 23343: Principles and Problems of Coaching
Common Course Number
PEAC 23343
A study of the principles, problems, and other aspects of athletic programs that coaches face during their careers.
PEAC 24343: First Aid
Common Course Number
PEAC 24343
The 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 or American Heart Association.