Description
Portland Community College Physical Education promotes fit and healthy lifestyles for a diverse group of students by delivering a quality education that includes the knowledge, skills, and practice necessary for living a physically active and healthy life. We offer a wide range of over 100 courses each term. Course offerings vary from campus to campus, as do facilities and program availability.
PCC does not provide medical coverage. It is strongly recommended that students have medical coverage and a recent physical exam before they participate in physical education courses.
Students who require classroom accommodations should notify the physical education instructor and the Accessible Education & Disability Resources. This office works with students to identify and ensure reasonable accommodations in PCC classes and programs.
Many physical education classes fulfill degree requirements at PCC or other institutions and colleges, or may transfer as elective credit. Students should check with their PCC academic advisor or with the institution to which they plan to transfer. For information on the Exercise Science program, see Exercise Science in the catalog.
PE 100X. TRX Suspension Training. 1 Credit.
Explores principles of the TRX suspension trainer. Focuses on the concept of using one's own bodyweight for the exercises for a total body workout. Introduces safe and proper suspension training exercises, in a group exercise setting, that stabilize the primary and core muscles including the back, chest, arms, legs, abdominals, hips, and lateral trunk muscles. Promotes improved muscle strength, range of motion, stability and mobility. Audit available.
PE 120A. Ballet I. 1 Credit.
Introduces fundamentals of Ballet technique with a focus on correct alignment, development of strength, flexibility, range of motion, stability, and Ballet terminology. D 190A and PE 120A cannot both be taken for credit. Audit available.
PE 120C. Ballet II. 1 Credit.
Develops Ballet technique at intermediate level with a focus on dynamic alignment, musicality, movement qualities, and functional technique. D 191A and PE 120C cannot both be taken for credit. Prerequisites: D 190B or PE 120B. Audit available.
PE 120E. Ballet III. 1 Credit.
Develops Ballet technique at an advanced level with a focus on dynamic alignment, musicality, movement qualities, functional technique and performance. D 290A and PE 120E cannot both be taken for credit. Prerequisites: D 191B or PE 120D. Audit available.
PE 121A. Modern Dance I. 1 Credit.
Introduces fundamentals of Modern Dance technique with a focus on correct alignment, development of strength, flexibility, range of motion, and stability, and dance specific terminology. D 130A and PE 121A cannot both be taken for credit. Audit available.
PE 121C. Modern Dance II. 1 Credit.
Develops Modern Dance technique at an Intermediate level with a focus on dynamic alignment, musicality, movement qualities, and functional technique. D 131A and PE 121C cannot both be taken for credit. Prerequisites: D 130B or PE 121B. Audit available.
PE 121F. Modern Dance III. 1 Credit.
Continues development of Modern Dance technique at an Intermediate/Advanced level with a focus on applying techniques and skills to enhance performance. D 230B and PE 121F cannot both be taken for credit. Prerequisites: D 230A or PE 121E. Audit available.
PE 140A. Boxing I. 1 Credit.
Introduces basic knowledge and fundamental techniques used in boxing. Utilizes boxing equipment and focus pads to simulate contact. Offers the opportunity to practice defensive techniques with other students or the instructor. Boxing gloves and hand wraps are required. Audit available.
PE 140B. Boxing II. 1 Credit.
Expands knowledge, application and skills of the techniques used in Boxing I. Utilizes boxing equipment and focus pads to simulate contact. Offers the opportunity to practice defensive techniques with other students or the instructor. Boxing gloves and hand wraps are required. Audit available.
PE 140C. Boxing III. 1 Credit.
Expands knowledge, applications, skills and techniques used in Boxing II. Focuses on striking techniques, proper mitt work, defensive strategies and introduces mixed martial arts concepts of kicking and mat work. Required: boxing gloves or MMA gloves and hand wraps. Recommended: Boxing I and Boxing II or prior boxing knowledge and technique. Audit available.
PE 141A. Disc Golf. 1 Credit.
Provides disc golf instruction in skills, drills and game play. Emphasizes history, etiquette, rules, vocabulary and strategy. Promotes skill related components of physical fitness (agility, balance, coordination, power, speed and reaction time). Audit available.
PE 142A. Zumba Fitness I. 1 Credit.
Introduces Zumba Fitness to improve health and overall wellness through structured group exercise. Promotes improvement of cardiorespiratory conditioning, muscle endurance and flexibility. Audit available.
PE 142B. Zumba Fitness II. 1 Credit.
Expands knowledge, application and skills of Zumba Fitness I. Builds upon fundamental techniques learned in Zumba Fitness I. Promotes continued improvement of cardiorespiratory conditioning, muscular endurance, and flexibility through the safe and proper execution of Zumba. Audit available.
PE 162G. Cardio Conditioning. 1 Credit.
Introduces cardio conditioning to improve fitness, health, and overall wellness through structured group fitness and individualized cardiorespiratory exercises. Covers knowledge and skills needed to perform safe and proper group and individual fitness exercises. Emphasizes improved cardiorespiratory conditioning, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Audit available.
PE 162J. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu I. 1 Credit.
Provides opportunities to improve fitness, health and overall wellness through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). Covers basic BJJ knowledge and skills (such as movements, positions, and concepts) in a progressive skill building approach. Emphasizes proper technique, mobility, pressure and leverage awareness. Establishes a foundational knowledge of BJJ, including utilization of ground techniques for self defense. Introduces both Gi and non-Gi techniques. Students will be required to obtain a Gi by the 3rd week of class. Audit available.
PE 162K. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu II. 1 Credit.
Expands knowledge, application and skills in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). Continues covering fundamentals and techniques explored in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu I. Recommended: PE 162J or instructor approval. Audit available.
PE 162L. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu III. 1 Credit.
Continues to expand knowledge, application and skills in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Builds upon fundamentals and techniques explored in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu II. Introduces Brazilian Jiu Jitsu leadership concepts and skills. Recommended: PE 162K or instructor approval. Audit available.
PE 162M. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) I. 1 Credit.
Introduces high-intensity mixed martial arts (MMA) group exercise focusing on challenging the body in a dynamic and energetic fashion. Includes a variety of activities and exercises in challenging conditions unique to MMA. Utilizes resistance, balance, and compounded motions to improve overall fitness to help optimize athletic performance while minimizing potential injury when performing mixed martial arts activities. Audit available.
PE 162N. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) II. 1 Credit.
Expands on the knowledge, applications and techniques introduced in Mixed Martial Arts I. Increases focus on striking techniques, proper mitt work, grappling, kicking and mat work. Includes a variety of intermediate-level activities and exercises in challenging conditions unique to MMA. Required: MMA gloves and hand wraps. Audit available.
PE 162O. Core Fitness. 1 Credit.
Introduces safe and proper exercises, in a group exercise setting, that stabilize the core muscles including back, abdominal, hip, pelvis and lateral trunk muscles. Promotes improved cardiorespiratory conditioning, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and/or composition with an emphasis on involvement of strong core muscles. Audit available.
PE 162Q. Self-Defense. 1 Credit.
Introduces information and skills needed for self-defense in threatening situations. Covers criminal and survival psychology to help understand the mind and behaviors of an attacker. Emphasizes environmental awareness, verbal defense, vital point striking, ground escape tactics, and weapon and knife defense. Audit available.
PE 181A. Weight Training I. 1 Credit.
Introduces the proper guidelines, principles, and techniques of weight lifting and the development of muscular strength and endurance. Explores the development of individual weight training programs which allow for body and strength differences, including weight training etiquette and safety. Introduces evaluation techniques for muscular endurance and strength. Audit available.
PE 181B. Weight Training II. 1 Credit.
Continues to stress the proper guidelines, principles, and techniques of weight lifting and the development of muscular strength and endurance at an intermediate level. Introduces intermediate level evaluation techniques for muscular strength and endurance. Continues the development of individual weight training programs. Recommended: PE 181A. Audit available.
PE 181C. Weight Training III. 1 Credit.
Continues to reinforce the proper guidelines, principles and techniques of weight lifting, and the development of muscular strength, endurance and power at an advanced level. Introduces Olympic lifting techniques. Continues development of individual weight training programs and advanced evaluation techniques. Recommended: PE 181B. Audit available.
PE 181D. Interval Training I. 1 Credit.
Focuses on improvements in cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness using interval training. Involves a series of low- to high-intensity workouts interspersed with rest/recovery periods. Includes the use of weights and a wide variety of functional fitness training equipment. Audit available.
PE 181M. Boot Camp II. 1 Credit.
Focuses on cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance. Includes interval training, dynamic stretching, strength trainings, high intensity fitness training, muscle confusion training, endurance training and plyometrics. Audit available.
PE 182A. Group Fitness I. 1 Credit.
Introduces knowledge and skills needed to perform safe and proper group fitness exercises. Promotes improved cardiorespiratory conditioning, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Skills covered may vary by campus, term, and/or instructor. Audit available.
PE 182C. Walking for Fitness I. 1 Credit.
Introduces a self-paced walking program as a lifelong fitness activity that maintains and enhances physical fitness and well-being. Provides basic information and tools needed to understand, organize, plan, and implement a physical fitness program that features walking as the primary activity. Audit available.
PE 182D. Walking for Fitness II. 1 Credit.
Introduces a self-paced walking program as a lifelong fitness activity that maintains and enhances physical fitness and well-being at an intermediate level. Focuses on safe and effective ways to increase walking frequency, duration, and intensity. Provides information and tools needed to understand, organize, plan and implement a progressive physical fitness program that features walking as the primary activity. Recommended: PE 182C, or average fitness level. Audit available.
PE 182E. Running for Fitness. 1 Credit.
Introduces basic running performance fundamentals that help maintain and enhance physical fitness and overall well-being. Provides foundational information and tools needed to understand, organize, plan, and implement a physical fitness program that features running as a primary cardiorespiratory activity. Audit available.
PE 182F. Boot Camp I. 1 Credit.
Focuses on cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular endurance using dumbbells and other equipment (physioballs, steps, etc.) Covers key muscle groups, facilitating muscle fitness and flexibility gains. Introduces high-intensity calisthenic training in a group class format. Audit available.
PE 182G. Tai Chi II. 1 Credit.
Continues the exploration of theories and movement principles, meditation and Yi (mind) development introduced in Tai Chi I. Expands upon the basic techniques to develop a life-long practice of Tai Chi. Recommended: PE 182S or instructor approval. Audit available.
PE 182H. Individual Fitness. 1 Credit.
Introduces the development of fitness and wellness goal-setting and overall fitness programming. Explores fitness principles for safety, exercise selection, and performing physical activities. Incorporates self-reflection, exercise log journaling, group discussion, and evaluation of personal fitness. Audit available.
PE 182J. Gentle Yoga. 1 Credit.
Introduces Vinyasa yoga techniques to better manage stress. Incorporates a dynamic series of poses performed at a gentle pace. Covers basic yoga philosophy, asanas, pranayama, meditation and relaxation for a holistic approach to better health and wellness. Recommended for students with limited abilities and beginners who are not ready for Yoga I. Audit available.
PE 182K. Yoga I. 1 Credit.
Introduces the values and skills of Hatha yoga. Includes basic yoga philosophy and exercises for increased flexibility, improved health, relaxation, and reduced stress in daily living. Audit available.
PE 182L. Yoga II. 1 Credit.
Expands application of the values and skills of Hatha yoga. Includes intermediate yoga exercises for increased flexibility, improved health, relaxation, and reduced stress in daily living. Recommended: prior class in Hatha yoga. Audit available.
PE 182M. Yoga Pilates Fusion I. 1 Credit.
Introduces the methods and skills of Hatha yoga and mat Pilates. Incorporates exercises for increased flexibility, core strength and stabilization, muscle balance, improved health, relaxation, and reduced stress in daily living. Audit available.
PE 182P. Pilates I. 1 Credit.
Covers the practice of Pilates with a focus on increasing core strength and stabilization, muscle balance, tone, coordination, and flexibility. Incorporates non-impact mat exercises designed to develop whole body awareness and control, and includes modifications for various fitness levels. Audit available.
PE 182Q. Self-Paced Fitness I. 1 Credit.
Introduces a self-paced physical exercise program encompassing cardiovascular conditioning, strength training and flexibility exercises. Incorporates individual and independent physical exercise and requires tracking exercises in a log/journal. Audit available.
PE 182R. Back Health. 1 Credit.
Explores appropriate exercises, body mechanics, posture, and other techniques for prevention and relief of back pain. Audit available.
PE 182S. Tai Chi I. 1 Credit.
Explores this ancient form of gentle movement which emphasizes balance, concentration and coordination. Addresses traditional styles of Tai Chi, meditation and Yi (mind) development techniques in an easy to follow format. Audit available.
PE 182U. Pilates II. 1 Credit.
Builds on concepts and skills in the Pilates method of conditioning. Continues emphasis on increasing core strength, stabilization, and range of motion. Recommended: PE 182P or instructor permission. Audit available.
PE 182V. Sports Fitness. 1 Credit.
Covers cardiorespiratory fitness, functional training, agility, balance, and teamwork through a variety of team sports. Incorporates sport-specific related skills in both drill and game/action environments. Audit available.
PE 182W. Physical Activity for Weight Management I. 1 Credit.
Introduces an independent and applied physical exercise program to promote physical activity in all areas of fitness including cardiovascular, resistance training, and flexibility/mobility. Explore healthy behavior change through exercise, nutrition, and habits. Audit available.
PE 182Y. Indoor Cycling. 1 Credit.
Introduces a improved fitness, health, and overall wellness through structured group cycling. Perform safe and proper group exercises. The focus of the course and skills learned will vary by campus, term, and/or instructor. Promotes improved cardiorespiratory conditioning, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Audit available.
PE 183A. Beginning Hiking. 1 Credit.
Introduces hiking concepts and skills necessary to hike safely as a regular fitness activity. Includes fitness for hiking, route planning, safety, and environmental considerations. Must be able to comfortably hike at least three miles on outdoor trails with elevation and uneven surfaces. Be prepared for day hiking trips off campus by providing your own transportation, parking fees, and equipment. Audit available.
PE 183B. Stretch, Roll, and Release. 1 Credit.
Covers practical applications and benefits of increased mobility and range of motion. Explores how fascia plays an important role in mobility and increased postural and breath awareness in order to improve overall wellness and mind/body fitness. Audit available.
PE 183D. Rock Climbing I. 1 Credit.
Explores rock climbing basics including: safety, proper gear and its use, movement over rock, back rock rescue, climbing etiquette, and environmental concerns. Introduces rock climbing as an activity that helps improve fitness, health, and overall wellness. Requirement: The ability to travel to local indoor rock climbing gyms to practice techniques and skills. Transportation to and from the climbing facility, as well as the ability to pay a facility use fee to the climbing facility. Facility use fee varies. Audit available.
PE 183E. Tennis I. 1 Credit.
Introduces the game of tennis at a beginning level. Covers basic skills that relate to the serve, ground strokes, and the volley. Includes basic history, terminology, etiquette, strategy, and scoring of game. Audit available.
PE 183F. Tennis II. 1 Credit.
Introduces the game of tennis at an intermediate level. Covers intermediate skills that relate to the serve, ground strokes, and the volley. Emphasizes strategy related to singles, doubles, and competition play. Recommended: PE 183E. Audit available.
PE 183X. Tae Kwon Do I. 1 Credit.
Introduces a working knowledge of the fundamental techniques employed in the art of Tae Kwon Do. Audit available.
PE 183Y. Tae Kwon Do II. 1 Credit.
Progressive continuation of the fundamental techniques employed in the art of Tae Kwon Do I. Audit available.
PE 184M. Meditation: Mind-Body Fitness I. 1 Credit.
Introduces a variety of techniques and methods for actively meditating. Emphasizes the overall value and benefits of a meditation practice for reducing stress, increasing relaxation, postural and breath awareness, wellness, and mind-body fitness. Audit available.
PE 184N. Physical Activity for Weight Management II. 1 Credit.
Continues to explore independent and applied physical exercise programs to promote physical activity in all areas of fitness, including: cardiovascular, resistance training, and flexibility/mobility, with a goal to improve body composition. Explores healthy behavior change through exercise, nutrition, and habits. Prerequisite: PE 182W. Audit available.
PE 184P. Advanced Hiking. 1 Credit.
Expands upon beginning hiking concepts and skills necessary to hike safely. Introduces advanced hiking topics such as longer route planning, map reading, compass use, GPS and other technologies, orienteering, and wilderness emergency planning. Must be able to comfortably hike for seven miles or more on outdoor trails with higher varying elevation and uneven surfaces. Be prepared for day hiking trips off campus by providing your own transportation, parking fees, and equipment. Prerequisite/Concurrent: PE 133I or equivalent intermediate hiking experience. Audit available.
PE 184Q. Meditation: Mind-Body Fitness II. 1 Credit.
Expands and deepens the meditation experience and focuses on a variety of techniques and methods for actively meditating. Emphasizes the overall value and benefits of a meditation practice for reduced stress, postural and breath awareness, increased relaxation, overall wellness, and mind-body fitness. Explores mindfulness, concentration, stillness, and meditation techniques to improve the mental aspects of fitness, sport, and competition. Audit available.
PE 184R. Volleyball Team I. 1 Credit.
Introduces court positioning, different rotations and defense, and play at a faster tempo. Covers team concepts, refereeing, and score keeping. Prerequisites: High school varsity volleyball/club experience or instructor recommendation. Audit available.
PE 184S. Volleyball Team II. 1 Credit.
Covers the development of advanced court knowledge, positioning, different rotations / defense, and game play at a faster tempo. Continues to develop score keeping skills, refereeing, and team concepts through numerous drills and advanced game play. Introduces the basic concepts of coaching. Prerequisites: High school varsity volleyball/club experience, Advanced Volleyball and/or Volleyball Team I or instructor recommendation. Audit available.
PE 185A. Basketball I. 1 Credit.
Provides instruction in basketball fundamentals, skills, and rules through drills and game play. Audit available.
PE 185B. Basketball II. 1 Credit.
Provides instruction and an opportunity to develop basketball skills and knowledge at an intermediate level. Covers implementation of set plays and skills through drills and game play. Recommended: PE 185A. Audit available.
PE 185C. Basketball III. 1 Credit.
Emphasizes continued development of skills necessary to participate in basketball at an advanced level through game play and drills. Recommended: PE 185B. Audit available.
PE 185D. Volleyball I. 1 Credit.
Includes basic history, terminology, etiquette, strategies and skills of the game. Audit available.
PE 185E. Volleyball II. 1 Credit.
Builds further on the beginning techniques of the game. Emphasizes team play, special situations and officiating. Recommended: PE 185D. Audit available.
PE 185F. Volleyball III. 1 Credit.
Builds further on the intermediate techniques of the game. Emphasizes team play, offensive/defensive situations and other advanced skills of spiking, team blocking and shoulder roll. Recommended: PE 185D and PE 185E. Prerequisites: Instructor permission required. Audit available.
PE 185G. Soccer I. 1 Credit.
Basic skills, rules, and strategies for soccer will be taught. Includes dribbling, kicking, trapping, heading, throw-in, tackling, shooting, goalie play, corner kicks, goalie kicks, penalty kicks, soccer formations (5-3-2, 4-3-3, 3-3-4, 2-4-4), defensive play, offensive play, rules of soccer. Audit available.
PE 185H. Soccer III. 1 Credit.
Presents more advanced soccer skills, strategies and rules not covered in the beginning course. Includes footwork (trapping, feinting, shielding, dribbling), tackling, volley kicking, shooting, heading, goalkeeper play, soccer formations, defense, offense, rules. Beginning and intermediate soccer skills required. Recommend: PE 185L. Audit available.
PE 185L. Soccer II. 1 Credit.
Applies skills acquired in basic/beginning soccer play. Utilizes kicking, passing, dribbling, heading, play strategies, and goal-keeper skills. May be played on outdoor field or altered for indoor play. Recommended: PE 185G. Audit available.
PE 185O. Tae Kwon Do III. 1 Credit.
Expands knowledge of Tae Kwon Do techniques beyond the basics while strengthening self-defense skills. Covers skills required for national and international black belt certifications, as well as skills required for Olympic-style sparring referee certification through USA Taekwondo. Develops skill set required to instruct beginning Tae Kwon Do students, including the use of Korean vocabulary and classroom etiquette. Recommend: PE 183Y or instructor approval. Audit available.
PE 185R. Soccer Team I. 1 Credit.
Covers the skills and strategies of soccer in preparation for playing on competitive soccer teams and clubs. Audit available.
PE 185S. Soccer Team II. 1 Credit.
Covers the skills and strategies of soccer at a more advanced level for continuation of playing on competitive soccer teams and clubs. Audit available.
PE 186R. Hip Hop. 1 Credit.
Introduces the fundamental principles and skills of Hip Hop dance. Places emphasis on development of correct technique, strength and flexibility, musicality, and individual expression through movement. Focuses on Hip Hop elements, culture, and terminology. D 177 and PE 186R are equivalent and only one may be taken for credit. Audit available.
PE 186S. Hip Hop II. 1 Credit.
Continue the development of Hip Hop dance at an intermediate level with a focus on longer, more challenging phrases and performance aspects. Emphasis will be placed on the development of correct technique, strength and flexibility, musicality, and individual expression through movement. D 177B and PE 186S are equivalent and only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite: D 177 or PE 186R or instructor approval. Audit available.
PE 186T. Hip Hop III. 1 Credit.
Develops Hip Hop dance skills at an advanced level with a focus on challenging choreography and performance. Emphasizes the development of correct technique and the strength needed to perform more advanced moves. Hip Hop I and Hip Hop II or previous experience highly recommended. Audit available.
PE 187A. Barre Fitness. 1 Credit.
Introduces a fusion of ballet, Pilates, yoga and Barre to enhance health and wellness in muscular endurance, flexibility, cardiorespiratory, and body composition components of physical fitness. No experience necessary. Audit available.
PE 142G. Dance Fitness I. 1 Credit.
Introduces a variety of dances styles such as salsa, reggaetón, hip-hop, shuffle dance, line dance, afro beat, Bollywood, and other forms of dance. Covers both low and high intensity moves, warm ups, cool downs, and stretching. Promotes fitness at any level as dance moves can be modified for any fitness level.
PE 142H. Dance Fitness II. 1 Credit.
Presents intermediate/advanced cardiovascular dance fitness that fuses world music with dance choreography. Includes interval training that is built in by sequencing high intensity work periods followed by active rest periods, which develops both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. Promotes maximizing caloric expenditure.
PE 187B. Barre Fitness II. 1 Credit.
Continues development in the fusion of ballet, Pilates, yoga and Barre to enhance health and wellness in muscular endurance, flexibility, cardiorespiratory, and body composition components of physical fitness. Audit available.
PE 191A. Training for Strength & Power. 1 Credit.
Introduces proper techniques and progressions for building strength and power utilizing power lifts (bench press, back squat, deadlift) and Olympic lifts (power clean, power snatch). Includes a progression of drills and transfer exercises to develop proper movement patterns, muscular strength, and muscular power for power and Olympic lifts. Recommended for those with previous weight training experience. Prerequisites: PE 181A or PE 181B or PE 181C or instructor permission. Audit available.
PE 250. Professional Activities: Outdoor Leadership. 2 Credits.
Explores leadership for outdoor fitness, wellness, and recreation activities. Covers logistics, planning, risk management, fitness and skill training, environmental stewardship, industry trends, and teaching techniques and strategies for outdoor activities. Includes a required outdoor lab activity. Required: Students provide basic equipment for the planned outdoor lab activity and arrange for transportation. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
PE 281. Professional Activities: Resistance Training. 2 Credits.
Covers skills required to demonstrate and teach resistance training exercises. Introduces training principles, a variety of resistance methods, and muscular fitness program design. Prerequisite: PE 181A, PE 181B, or PE 181C; and FT 131 or instructor approval. Audit available.
PE 282A. Professional Activities: Group Fitness. 2 Credits.
Explores fitness instruction and leadership for group fitness classes. Covers components of group fitness classes, styles of group exercise, and teaching methods. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
PE 282B. Professional Activities: Older Adult Fitness. 2 Credits.
Explores fitness instruction and leadership for older adult populations. Provides tools and information needed to design fitness training programs for healthy older individuals and groups. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
PE 283. Professional Activities: Mind-Body Disciplines. 2 Credits.
Explores fitness instruction and leadership in mind-body disciplines. Examines key principles of mind-body disciplines and integration into fitness and wellness settings. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
PE 287. Professional Activities: Aquatics. 2 Credits.
Explores fitness instruction and leadership in the field of aquatics. Incorporates principles of hydrodynamics and exercise to achieve total fitness. Prerequisites:(WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
PE 288. Professional Activities: Team Sports Training. 2 Credits.
Explores fitness instruction and coaching in team sports. Covers skill-related components of fitness, seasonal practice planning, sport-specific drills, and coaching philosophies, methodologies, and styles. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
PE 295. Health and Fitness for Life Lab. 1 Credit.
Explores the interrelationship of the five components of physical fitness, basic nutrition concepts, and stress management activities to increase individual health and wellness through lab sessions, fitness assessments, and fitness program development. Audit available.