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Physical Education

Course Code
PE 141  Credits
Title Folk Dance 
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Description Students learn basic folk dance movement patterns including the two step, schottische, walk, polka, and grapevine as they are used in a variety of dances from different cultures. 



Course Code
PE 144  Credits
Title Ballroom Dance 
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Description Students will learn the basics of leading and following techniques as well as be introduced to swing, waltz, two step and Latin dance. 



Course Code
PE 160  Credits
Title Swimming I 
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Description This course is designed for the student to learn basic water safety skills and knowledge in order to make him/her safe in the aquatic environment. 



Course Code
PE 190  Credits 1-4 
Title Topics in Physical Education 
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Description This is a topical course in fundamental activities. The course may be repeated if content varies. 



Course Code
PE 191  Credits
Title Activities Course: Dance 
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Description Designed for physical education majors, this course develops skills and knowledge in folk, square, and ballroom dance. 



Course Code
PE 192  Credits
Title Activities Course: Gymnastics 
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Description Designed for physical education majors, this course develops skills and knowledge of rules, terminology, and a practical experience to assist with teaching gymnastics. 



Course Code
PE 193  Credits
Title Activities Course: Elementary School 
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Description Designed for physical education majors, this course introduces the student to the elementary school curriculum. 



Course Code
PE 194  Credits
Title Activities Course: Non-Traditional 
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Description Designed for physical education majors, this course develops skills and knowledge of rules, strategies, and terminology in a variety of non-traditional activities. 



Course Code
PE 200  Credits
Title Foundations of Physical Education 
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Description This course investigates the nature and scope of physical education including philosophy, objectives and the role of movement and fitness. It involves the application of historical and scientific foundations as they apply to physical education and sport and considers career and professional opportunities in physical education and sport. 



Course Code
PE 202  Credits
Title Strength and Conditioning Exercise Techniques 
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Description The purpose of this course is to understand the techniques (lifting, breathing, spotting) involved in properly performing strength and conditioning exercises. 



Course Code
PE 222  Credits
Title Life Guard Training 
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Description This course is designed to teach the student safety education in and around the aquatic environment and to teach basic rescue and resuscitation skills for emergency situations. 



Course Code
PE 250  Credits
Title Officiating Football 
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Description This course introduces the student to the role and function of the state high school leagues and local officiating associations. The student will learn the high school code of football rules and demonstrate a knowledge of the mechanics of administering a high school football contest. 



Course Code
PE 255  Credits
Title Officiating Baseball 
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Description This class is for the beginning umpire as well as an experienced one. It will cover all aspects; how to get into your local association, college association, and pro baseball. The rules and mechanics of umpiring baseball will be the focal point, thus preparing the novice to start, and the veteran to move up. 



Course Code
PE 256  Credits
Title Officiating Wrestling 
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Description This course introduces the student to the role and function of the state high school leagues and local wrestling associations. The student will learn the high school code of wrestling rules and demonstrate knowledge of the mechanics of administering a high school wrestling contest. 



Course Code
PE 290  Credits 1-4 
Title Topics in Physical Education 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description This is a topical course in Physical Education. The course may be repeated if content varies. 



Course Code
PE 302  Credits
Title Strength and Conditioning Program Design 
Prerequisite PE 202 
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Description The purpose of this course is to design strength and conditioning training programs that are safe, effective, and maximize athletic performance. 



Course Code
PE 310  Credits
Title Sport and Play in the United States 
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Writing Intensive Yes  
Description This course is an investigation of sport and play in American society. It involves the application of concepts from various disciplines to sport and play and the development of an understanding of the functions that sport and play serve in the United States. 



Course Code
PE 311  Credits
Title Motor Learning 
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Description This course is designed to expose students to different learning theories and how to incorporate them into teaching motor skills. Areas of study include theoretical and applied knowledge of the individual, instructional and environmental variables relevant to teaching, learning and performance of various motor activities. 



Course Code
PE 320  Credits
Title Anatomical Kinesiology 
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Description A study of the applied human anatomy with a focus on the musculoskeletal systems. The student will learn basic skeletal structure, make-up and functional capabilities at the various joints, the role of the musculature in human movement and apply these concepts to real life situations. 



Course Code
PE 321  Credits
Title Human Physiology 
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Description This course is designed to study the physiology of the different organ systems of the human body. The course will stress the application of physiological principles related to health and disease.