Physical Education (PE)

PE 105 Fitness Walking 2 Credits
Develops aerobic fitness through analysis and practice of three levels of walking intensity. Emphasizes training and individual goal setting. Includes lecture and lab sessions.
Prerequisite: None
Distribution Requirements: Specified Electives
PE 111 Weight Training 2 Credits
Develops muscular strength and endurance through analysis and practice of resistance training. Emphasizes training and individual goal setting. Includes lecture and lab sessions.
Prerequisite: None
Distribution Requirements: Specified Electives
PE 125 Yoga Pilates 2 Credits
Combines yoga and Pilates techniques to increase flexibility, strength and balance. Blends the core toning exercise of Pilates and the relaxing benefits of yoga to increase a balanced workout. Includes lecture and lab session.
Prerequisite: None
Distribution Requirements: Specified Electives
PE 128 Yoga for Stress 2 Credits
Focuses on the use of yoga techniques, stress reduction exercises, breathing, mediation, and diet to manage stress and bring the body, mind and spirit to a healthful state. Includes lab and lecture.
Prerequisite: None
Distribution Requirements: Specified Electives
PE 140 Court Sports 3 Credits
Focuses on the fundamentals of badminton, pickle ball, and volleyball as lifetime leisure activities. Students will practice and acquire proper techniques and strategies associated with these games and learn the rules governing each game. Lecture portion will include positive coaching strategies, team building, and game strategy.
Prerequisite: None
Distribution Requirements: Specified Electives
PE 168 Total Fitness 2 Credits
Examines the role of exercise in health promotion, fitness, and performance including the physiologic responses to exercise. Includes lecture and lab sessions.
Prerequisite: None
PE 180 Lifetime Wellness 5 Credits
Approaches health and wellness as a balance of physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions.
Prerequisite: None
PE 185 Stress Management 2 Credits
Introduces the psychological and physiological responses to stress and specific stress management techniques for optimal well-being.
Prerequisite: None
Distribution Requirements: Specified Electives
PE 187 Introduction to Sports Psychology 3 Credits
Introduces the interaction between psychological variables and performance in sports and physical activity. Ideal for students who wish to work with athletes in some capacity, pursue a career in physical education teaching, coaching, or plan on working with individuals in the health and fitness industry.
Prerequisite: None