Courses in Physical Education
P ED 1011 - ADAPTED ACTIVITIES
An individualized program of physical activities for the student with health limitations.
Hours credit: .5. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
P ED 1012 - ADAPTED ACTIVITIES
An individualized program of physical activities for the student with health limitations.
Hours credit: .5. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
P ED 1013 - ADAPTED ACTIVITIES
An individualized program of physical activities for the student with health limitations.
Hours credit: .5. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
P ED 1014 - ADAPTED ACTIVITIES
An individualized program of physical activities for the student with health limitations.
Hours credit: .5. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
P ED 1041 - RUNNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1042 - RUNNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1043 - RUNNING
This activity course will require the student to run at whatever level she is comfortable. Students will learn how to form a training schedule based on their goals: for anyone from the fitness runner to the competitor at any distance. There will be guest speakers on nutrition and choosing the right shoes. Participants will be required to keep a running log and will use this to reflect back on their effort and to modify goals.
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1044 - RUNNING
This activity course will require the student to run at whatever level she is comfortable. Students will learn how to form a training schedule based on their goals: for anyone fromthe fitness runner to the competitor at any distance. There will be guest speakers on nutrition and choosing the right shoes. Participants will be required to keep a running log and will use this to reflect back on their effort and to modify goals.
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1074 - MOUNTAIN BIKING
This course will introductory skills and techniques related to mountain biking. Students will be required to supply their own bike and helmet.
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1101 - FITNESS WALKING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1102 - FITNESS WALKING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1104 - FITNESS WALKING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1111 - AEROBIC EXERCISE
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1112 - AEROBIC EXERCISE
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1113 - AEROBIC EXERCISE
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1114 - AEROBIC EXERCISE
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1121 - YOGA
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1122 - YOGA
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1123 - YOGA
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1124 - YOGA
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1131 - FITNESS & CONDITIONING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1132 - FITNESS & CONDITIONING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1133 - FITNESS & CONDTNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1134 - FITNESS & CONDTNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1141 - AQUATIC FITNESS & CONDITIONING
This course is designed to offer a variety of aquatic fitness activities that will develop and enhance the student's overall health and well-being. The emphasis will be placed on developing the student's cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility while working in a non-impact environment. Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1142 - AQUATIC FITNESS & CONDITIONING
This course is designed to offer a variety of aquatic fitness activities that will develop and enhance the student's overall health and well-being. The emphasis will be placed on developing the student's cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility while working in a non-impact environment. Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1143 - AQUATIC FITNESS & CONDITIONING
This course is designed to offer a variety of aquatic fitness activities that will develop and enhance the student's overall health and well-being. The emphasis will be placed on developing the student's cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility while working in a non-impact environment. Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1144 - AQUATIC FITNESS & CONDITIONING
This course is designed to offer a variety of aquatic fitness activities that will develop and enhance the student's overall health and well-being. The emphasis will be placed on developing the student's cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility while working in a non-impact environment. Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1171 - WEIGHT TRAINING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1172 - WEIGHT TRAINING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1173 - WEIGHT TRAINING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1174 - WEIGHT TRAINING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1203 - SELF DEFENSE
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1221 - FENCING-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5
P ED 1222 - FENCING-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1223 - FENCING-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1224 - FENCING-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1231 - GOLF-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5. Additional fee.
P ED 1234 - GOLF-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5. Additional fee.
P ED 1251 - TENNIS-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1254 - TENNIS-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1304 - INTRO TO ROCK CLIMBING
This course will provide an introduction to the basic skills of rock climbing. Topics covered will include climbing techniques, environmental impact, knot tying, risk management, and belaying.
Hours credit: .5. Additional fee.
P ED 1333 - VOLLEYBALL-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 1334 - VOLLEYBALL-BEGINNING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 143 - FIRST-AID AND SAFETY
This course uses lectures, demonstrations, and video with hands-on training and practice. Participants in this course learn to recognize and respond to emergencies including, but not limited to, shock, cardiac, and breathing emergencies for adults, children and infants. Students will gain First-Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Hours credit: 2.
P ED 1474 - FENCING- INTERM
Hours credit: .5. Prerequisite: P ED 122 or permission of the instructor.
P ED 151 - INTRO TO RIDING
Designed for the student who has no previous experience or has had no formal instruction in Riding. Hours credit: 1.
P ED 161 - INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING
An introductory course which explores a variety of common athletic injuries and focuses on prevention, care, and rehabilitation. Other issues such as fitness, nutrition, and psychological effects of injury will be briefly discussed. Laboratory experience in taping and first-aid techniques will be included.
Hours credit: 3.
P ED 163 - CONCEPTS OF LIFETIME FITNESS & NUTRITION
The study of health-related components of fitness and their relation to the fitness of people of all ages. Each student will develop and implement a fitness program to support overall health and well-being. Nutritional balance in conjunction with an exercise prescription helps to emphasize the need for both in an individual's life.
Hours credit: 3.
P ED 165 - LIFETIME WELLNESS
This course is designed to give students the information they need to make decisions affecting their well-being, with emphasis on environmental health, self-responsibility and lifestyle management. All dimensions of a wellness lifestyle will be addressed, including physical fitness and assessment, nutrition and weight control, stress management, substance use and abuse, and other lifestyle choices that affect wellness.
Hours credit: 3.
P ED 166 - SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
This course prepares students to deal with the psychological principles related to sports. Students will study the various aspects of sports psychology (stress, anxiety, arousal, leadership, group dynamics, relaxation, motivation, personality, etc.).
Hours credit: 3. Alternate yars.
P ED 2172 - ADVANCED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn advanced strength and conditioning exercises such as: Olympic lifting techniques, plyometrics, and agilities.
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 2174 - ADVANCED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn advanced strength and conditioning exercises such as: Olympic lifting techniques, plyometrics, and agilities.
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 2301 - BASKETBALL
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 2401 - LAP SWIMMING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 2402 - LAP SWIMMING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 2403 - LAP SWIMMING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 2404 - LAP SWIMMING
Hours credit: .5.
P ED 254 - RIDING
Hours credit: 1. Prerequisite: P ED 151 or approval of Riding Center Staff.
P ED 261 - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
A study of the human body's physiological adaptations to short-term and long-term exercise. Areas of study include energy metabolism, musculoskeletal function, cardiovascular and respiratory responses and adaptations, environmental factors (altitude, heat, cold), neurological control, and general conditioning principles including the development of coordination, agility, power, balance, and speed as they pertain to exercise.
Hours credit: 3. Offered alternate years; second semester.
P ED 264 - EVALUATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES
A study of evaluative assessment of specific joint injuries. Topics include joint and muscle anatomy and mechanics, biomechanical effectiveness of human movement, etiological evaluations, and specialized testing of specific injuries and anatomical deficiencies.
Hours credit: 3. Prerequisite: Physical Education 161 or permission of the instructor. Offered alternate years.
P ED 316 - MODELS OF TEACH & ADMIN HEALTH & PHYS ED
The course examines a variety of instructional models designed to address the needs of diverse learners. Participants prepare, implement, differentiate, and evaluate effectiveness, including student safety, of subject-specific lessons, based on Virginia Standards of Learning and national standards for physical education and health.
Hours Credit: 3. Prerequisites: EDUC 315 or permission of the Instructor. A student may not receive credit for both P ED 316 and EDUC 316. Offered alternate years.
P ED 343 - LIFEGUARD TRAINING
The course follows the guidelines set by the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification and teaches the skills of lifeguarding.
Hours credit: 2. Prerequisite: must be able to swim 500 yards. Offered on a pass/fail basis only.
P ED 344 - WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The course follows the guidelines set by the American Red Cross with successful completion resulting in Red Cross WSI certification. Emphasis is placed on learning to teach all swimming strokes and water safety skills and techniques. Students will be asked to teach in a variety of situations.
Hours credit: 2. Prerequisite: current Lifeguard Training or Emergency Water Safety Certificate. Offered on a pass/fail basis only.
P ED 425 - TENNIS TEAM
Hours credit: .5 per quarter of participation.
P ED 4251 - TENNIS TEAM
Hours credit: .5 per quarter of participation.
P ED 428 - LACROSSE TEAM
P ED 4302 - BASKETBALL TEAM
Hours credit: .5 per quarter of participation.
P ED 4303 - BASKETBALL TEAM
Hours credit: .5 per quarter of participation.
P ED 433 - VOLLEYBALL TEAM
Hours credit: 1.
P ED 434 - SOCCER TEAM
Hours credit: 1.
P ED 435 - CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
P ED 437 - SOFTBALL TEAM
Hours credit: 1.
P ED 484 - SENIOR SEMINAR
Identical with CRST 484.
Hours credit: 3. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.