Course Descriptions

All Physical Education activity courses are graded on a pass/fail basis except PED 133. A total of six credits in Physical Education may be applied to a baccalaureate degree. Some courses may require additional fees.

PED 100 (1 credit)
Aerobics
Informative and practical. The physical and psychological effects of aerobics will be discussed. Students learn basic aerobic steps and participate in numerous aerobic activities in a progression of aerobic routines. Taught by a certified aerobics instructor.

PED 102 (1 credit)
Bowling
Fundamental movement patterns will be emphasized. First class meets in Physical Education Center gymnasium. Remaining classes meet at Berks Lanes (15 minute drive).

PED 103 (1 credit)
Country Line Dancing
Presents basic concepts of country western line dancing. Terminology, elements, history and evolution of country western dance in America will be discussed.

PED 104 (3 credits)
Emergency Response
Provides the knowledge, skills, and confidences to help a person who is a victim of injury or sudden illness. Students learn how to assess a person’s condition and how to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies. Students may only take PED 104 or PED 133. Cross-listed with AT 113.

PED 105 (1 credit)
Varsity Experience
Varsity athletes may receive credit for varsity participation. Following completion of the season, an athlete must apply for credit. An athlete may only receive one credit for same varsity sport.

PED 107 (1 credit)
Tennis
Fundamentals are stressed. Course is designed for beginners, but all are welcome.

PED 130 (1 credit)
Golf
Fundamentals are stressed. Class is designed for the beginner, but all are welcome.

PED 133 (1 credit)
Community First Aid and Safety
Students are exposed to skills appropriate to many emergency situations when immediate help is needed and medical help delayed. Successful completion of this course will earn the student the American Red Cross certification for Community First Aid and Safety. Students may only take PED 133 or PED 104.

PED 140 (1 credit)
Racquetball
Designed for beginners, but all are welcome. The first class meets in the Physical Education Center gymnasium. Remaining classes meet at Colonial Hills Racquetball and Fitness Center (15 minute drive).

PED 200 (1 credit)
Aerobics II
For students already familiar with aerobic dance whose physical condition permits intensive activity. Prerequisite: PED 100 or permission of instructor.

PED 205 (1 credit)
Varsity Experience
Students involved in a second varsity sport may apply for a second physical education credit.

PED 304 (3 credits)
Wellness for Life
Study of the concepts that contribute to a lifestyle of wellness. Topics include principles of wellness, principles of community health, non-infectious diseases, accident and injury prevention, AIDS, STDs, nutrition, body composition, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, strength, mental and emotional health, personality traits, stress, steroids, cancer, and substance abuse. Students appraise their personal wellness levels and design a personalized fitness program that is practically applied.

Updated: March 29, 2005

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