P101A – Beginning Volleyball - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Instruction in the fundamentals, rules and techniques of volleyball. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 54 or P101A. (A/CSU/UC)
P101B – Intermediate Volleyball - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education P101A or equivalent.
Total laboratory 36 hours. This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity of mastering the specific individual volleyball skills, techniques and strategies of volleyball at the intermediate level of play. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 54 or P101B. (A/CSU/UC)
P102A – Beginning Basketball - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Instruction in the fundamentals, rules and techniques of basketball. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 54, 2, 102A or P102A. (A/CSU/UC)
P102B – Intermediate Basketball - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Instruction in advanced techniques of basketball. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 54, 2, 102B or P102B. (A/CSU/UC)
P103—Beginning Weight Training - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Development of muscular knowledge, proper techniques, safety and training programs. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in PE 5/PE 5A or P103. (A/CSU/UC)
P104 - Adaptive Physical Education - 1-2 credits
Prerequisites: Instructor’s permission and Disability Resource Center verification.
Total laboratory 36-72 hours. This course is designed to teach physically disabled students to care for themselves through diet, movement, physical conditioning, and individualized adapted physical education plans. Each student will have an individualized program prescribed to assist remediation of specific physical limitations. P.E. P104 is offered only on a credit/no-credit grading basis. (A/CSU/UC)
P105—Advanced Weight Training - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Development of strength, flexibility and power through the use of weight machines and free weights. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in PE 5/PE 5B or P105. (A/CSU/UC)
P106—Shape Up - 1-2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36-72 hours. This course is designed to develop physical fitness parameters of cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, strength and general good health through an open laboratory. Emphasis will be placed on safety for fitness programs, strength training, aerobic conditioning and evaluation of individual fitness levels. This course is offered only on a credit/no-credit grading basis. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 6B or P106. (A/CSU/UC)
P107—Aerobic Conditioning - 1-2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36-72 hours. The development of cardiovascular endurance through aerobic training on treadmills, stationary bicycles, stepping machines, and other aerobic conditioning equipment. This course is offered only on a credit/no-credit grading basis. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 7 or P107. (A/CSU/UC)
P108—Remodelers/Health Practicum - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. This course is designed to provide students with practical ways for controlling their wellness. Students explore strategies for losing body fat and gaining muscle mass while they improve their diets and energy levels. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Maximum four credits. (A/CSU)
P109—Advanced Basketball - Women - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Intermediate basketball skills.
Total laboratory 36 hours. This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity for mastering the specific individual basketball skills, team techniques and strategies of basketball at the advanced level of play. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 9 or P109. (A/CSU/UC)
P110—Badminton - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Instruction and practice in the basic badminton strokes, rules, etiquette, and strategy of the game. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 10 or P110. (A/CSU/UC)
P111A—Beginning Golf - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Instruction in the fundamentals of golf with emphasis upon development of the swing, use of clubs, rules and etiquette. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 11A or P111A. (A/CSU/UC)
P111B—Intermediate Golf - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education P111A or skills commensurate.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Emphasis on refinement of swing, proper selection of clubs, and analysis of individual problems. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 11B or P111B. (A/CSU/UC)
P112A—Beginning Tennis - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Basic fundamental skills of tennis including forehand, backhand, serve and volley. In addition, the student will gain an appreciation of the game’s value as a life-long recreation, leisure time activity. Mastery of these skills will enable the student to progress to another level of tennis. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 12A or P112A. (A/CSU/UC)
P112B—Intermediate Tennis - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education P112A (12A) or instructor’s permission.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Perfection of the basic tennis strokes with emphasis on overall game play and strategy. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 12B or P112B. (A/CSU/UC)
P112C—Advanced Tennis - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education P112B (12B) or instructor’s permission.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Continued work on perfecting the basic tennis strokes with emphasis on overall game play and strategy appropriate for competition. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 12C or P112C. (A/CSU/UC)
P114—Advanced Volleyball, Women - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Intermediate volleyball skills.
Total laboratory 36 hours. The course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity for mastering the specific individual volleyball skill, team techniques and strategies of volleyball at the advanced level of play. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in PHED P114. (A)
P115—Advanced Softball, Women - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Intermediate softball skills or equivalent.
Total laboratory 36 hours. This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity for mastering the specific individual softball skills, team techniques and strategies of softball at the advanced level of play. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 15 or P115. (A/CSU/UC)
P116—Advanced Baseball, Men - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Intermediate baseball skills.
Total laboratory 36 hours. This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity for mastering the specific individual baseball skills, team techniques and strategies of baseball at the advanced level of play. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 16 or P116. (A/CSU/UC)
P117—Advanced Basketball, Men - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Intermediate basketball skills.
Total laboratory 36 hours. This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity for mastering the specific individual basketball skills, team techniques and strategies of basketball at the advanced level of play. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 17 or P117. (A/CSU/UC)
P118—Introduction to Teaching Baseball - 2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Total lecture 36 hours. This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to master coaching techniques, coaching philosophy, practice organization and strategies involved in the game of baseball. Not open to students with credit in Physical Education 18. (A/CSU/UC)
P119—Theory of Baseball - 2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Recommendation: Physical Education P118 (18) or completion of one year coaching experience.
Total lecture 36 hours. This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to master the teaching of skills associated with each position, the break down of videotape to spot and correct flaws in performance, coaching philosophies at higher levels of competition, and goal setting as it relates to a coaching situation or athletic competition. Not open to students with credit in Physical Education 19. (A/CSU/UC)
P140—Introduction to Physical Education - 3 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement.
Total lecture 54 hours. History and principles of physical education and sports. Study of the objectives of modern physical education with a view toward the development of a basic philosophy and background of professional education. Recommended for physical education and recreation majors. Not open to students with credit in Physical Education 40. (A/CSU/UC)
P141—Introduction to Recreation - 3 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement.
Total lecture 54 hours. Designed for physical education and recreation majors as well as those wishing to secure training for municipal programs and teacher aide positions. Organization, types of activities and problems confronting workers in the field of recreation. Not open to students with credit in Physical Education 41. (A/CSU)
P142—Advanced Soccer, Men - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Recommendation: Intermediate soccer skills.
Total laboratory 36 hours. This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity for mastering the specific individual skills, team techniques and strategies of soccer at the advanced level of play. Maximum of 4 credits. (A/CSU/UC)
P143 – Sports Conditioning - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Preparatory conditioning necessary for intercollegiate competition. Development of sport-specific strength, power, endurance, agility and flexibility as well as mental training techniques. Maximum of four credits. (A/CSU/UC)
P144— Officiating Sports - 2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Total lecture 36 hours. Survey course in officiating basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer or tennis. Understanding of mechanics, judgment, command skills, communication and the rules of the listed collegiate sport. (A/CSU)
P145— Introduction to Teaching Basketball - 2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement.
Total lecture 36 hours. Covers history and fundamental skills of basketball. Instruction in drills, shooting, dribbling, passing, and new techniques of playing and teaching basketball. Not open to students with credit in Physical Education 45. (A/CSU/UC)
P146— Theory of Basketball - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Recommendation: Completion of Physical Education P145 (45).
Total lecture 18 hours, total laboratory 18 hours. This course offers an analysis of current coaching styles, methodologies and philosophies. An emphasis will be placed upon understanding the instructional and coaching techniques of basketball. Not open to students with credit in Physical Education 46. (A/CSU/UC)
P149 – Advanced Soccer, Women - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Recommendation: Intermediate soccer skills.
Total laboratory 36 hours. This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity for mastering the specific individual skills, team techniques and strategies of soccer at the advanced level of play. Maximum of 4 credits. (A/CSU/ UC)
P150—Beginning Swimming - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Covers Red Cross swimming instruction in water adjustment, floating, elementary strokes and methods of water safety and survival. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 3A or P150. (A/CSU/UC)
P151—Intermediate Swimming - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Elementary swimming skills.
Total laboratory 36 hours. Development of proficiency in intermediate swimming and safety skills. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 3B or P151. (A/CSU/UC)
P154—Aqua Exercise - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. The development of cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscular strength through aquatic exercise. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 3E or P154. (A/CSU/UC)
P157 – Independent Studies - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. This course is designed for students to participate in physical education activities outside the regularly scheduled courses offered by the college. The student must submit a written proposal/contract, developed in conjunction with the instructor, which defines the student’s proposed goals, objectives, learning activities, and evaluation methods to the instructor prior to the third week of instruction. The instructor must then obtain division approval of the proposal/contract. (A/CSU)
P159—Lap Swimming - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. This course creates a safe and efficient environment for the development of individual swimming styles and techniques. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education P148L. (A/CSU/UC)
The following courses are for students who excel in athletic ability and wish to participate in the intercollegiate program competing in conference and practice schedules.
No student shall represent this college in any athletic contest unless he/she is regularly enrolled in and is passing at all times a minimum of 12 credits of work.
In order to be eligible, a student who has previously attended college must have completed 12 credits of work the previous semester or 24 credits the previous 2 semesters. A student transferring from another college must have passed 12 credits the previous semester.
P121—Varsity Cross Country for Men and Women - 2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 180 hours. Instruction given to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to participate in cross country at the collegiate level. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 22-23, 21 or P121. (A/CSU/UC)
P122—Varsity Basketball for Men - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 87.5 hours. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 22, 24A-B or P122. (A/CSU/UC)
P123—Varsity Basketball for Women - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 87.5 hours. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 23 or 25A-B or P123. (A/CSU/UC)
P124—Varsity Soccer for Men - 2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 87.5 hours. Instruction given to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to participate in soccer at the collegiate level. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Maximum of four credits. (A/CSU/UC)
P125—Varsity Soccer for Women - 2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 87.5 hours. Instruction given to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to participate in soccer at the collegiate level. Maximum of four credits. (A/CSU/UC)
P126—Varsity Baseball - 2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 180 hours. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 26, 28, 29 or P126. (A/CSU/UC)
P127—Varsity Track and Field for Men and Women - 2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 180 hours. Instruction given to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to participate in track and field at the collegiate level. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 27, 30, 31 or P127. (A/CSU/UC)
P128—Varsity Tennis for Men and Women - 2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 180 hours. Instruction given to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to participate in tennis at the collegiate level. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 28, 32, 33 or P128.
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P130—Varsity Volleyball for Women - 2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 180 hours. Instruction given to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to participate in volleyball at the collegiate level. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 30 or P130. (A/CSU/UC)
P132—Varsity Softball for Women - 2 credits
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 180 hours. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education 32 or P132. (A/CSU/UC)
P160A—Body Movement: Country Western Line Dancing - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None.
Total laboratory 36 hours. This course is designed to develop cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscular strength through Country Western Line Dancing. Approved for credit/no-credit grading option. Not open to students with four credits in Physical Education P160A. (A)
