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Department of Physical Education
Course Descriptions 2007 - 2009
About Course Descriptions
Courses marked with the symbol (§) before the course prefix and number fulfill the distribution requirement in Physical Education/Dance activity.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION THEORY COURSES
§PHE139
LIFETIME FITNESS CONCEPTS (f)
Study and assessment of health and skill related components of physical fitness. Also considers importance of nutrition, consumer information, injury prevention and behavior modification as they relate to general fitness. Three hours per week. Counts as one credit activity and one credit theory. 2 credits
§PHE223
LIFEGUARD TRAINING (s)
Prerequisite: Skill pretest • 500 yard continuous swim in this order: 200 yards freestyle, 100 yards breaststroke, and 200 yards breaststroke or front crawl strokes • Swim 20 yards, surface dive to bottom, retrieve 10 pound brick and return to starting point keeping both hands on brick and face above water.
Theory and practice of knowledge and skills of lifeguarding. Opportunity for completion of American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR/PR, First Aid, AED, and Waterfront Lifeguarding. Three hours per week. Counts as one credit activity and one credit theory. 2 credits
§PHE224
SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR (y)
Prerequisite: Skill test and knowledge pretest
Theory and practice of all swimming strokes, skills and diving. Application of knowledge, principles and analysis of Red Cross Learn to Swim and Water Safety programs directed toward completion of American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification and authorization. Three hours per week. Counts as one credit activity and one credit theory. 2 credits
§PHE226
LIFEGUARDING INSTRUCTOR (y)
Prerequisite: PHE223 and pass skill and knowledge pretest
Theory and practice of lifeguard training skills, knowledge and principles directed toward completion of instructor certification and authorization to teach Lifeguard Training courses. Instruction in AED, disease transmission and oxygen administration included. Three hours per week plus weekend practicums. Counts as one credit activity and one credit theory. 2 credits
§PHE230
SKIN AND SCUBA DIVING (f)
Prerequisite: Medical clearance; skill pretest - float, swim or tread water too deep to stand for 10 minutes, swim 200 yards (any stroke, no time limit)
Theory and practice of the sports of skin and SCUBA diving. Includes PADI, Open Water SCUBA knowledge development and confined water course segments. Three hours per week. Four additional training dives in open water are required for certification; these are optional and require out of pocket expenses. Counts as one credit activity and one credit theory. 2 credits
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY COURSES
WATER SPORTS
May not be repeated for credit. Two or three hours per week. 1 credit
§PHE121
SWIM I: NONSWIMMER (f)
For students with little or no experience and/ or with fear of water. Not open to students who can tread water.
Includes personal safety skills in, on or around water, deep water orientation and skills, and introduces basic swimming strokes and skills.
§PHE122
SWIM II: STROKE DEVELOPMENT (fs)
Prerequisite: PHE121 or ability to tread water for three minutes in deep end of pool
Includes all six swimming strokes, basic swimming skills as well as diving into water and review of personal safety skills.
§PHE125
FITNESS SWIMMING (y)
Prerequisite: PHE121 or ability to swim front crawl stroke 50 yards with proper breathing
Designed to increase cardiovascular fitness and endurance through lap swimming. Concepts of fitness, fitness components and swim training discussed. Techniques for increasing speed and efficiency developed. Focus on increased swimming distances.
§PHE220
AQUACISES (fs)
Approach to figure improvement and fitness (non-swimmers included) by performing simple water exercises. Water resistance movements for muscle tone and coordination; stretching for flexibility and improved posture; brisk, lively movements to build endurance, increase circulation and stimulate internal body systems.
§PHE221
SWIM III: STROKE REFINEMENT AND ADVANCE SKILLS (y)
Prerequisite: PHE122 or ability to swim 500 yards continuously
Includes review and advanced work in all six swimming strokes, introduces advanced skills (flip turns, starts). Introduces competitive skills, synchronized swimming, fitness swimming and other aquatic activities such as water polo and skin diving.
§PHE222
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING (y)
Prerequisite: Intermediate skill or skill testing
Rhythmic forms and analysis in relation to creative expression in swimming. Composed of basic body positions, swimming strokes and stroke variations, sculls for propulsion and support, and figures and hybrid figures.
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS
May not be repeated for credit. Two or three hours per week. 1 credit
§PHE131
TENNIS I/BADMINTON (y)
Theories and techniques of tennis and badminton with practical application of knowledge and principles and analysis of skills.
§PHE132
TONING AND FLEXIBILITY (y)
Assists with development of muscular endurance and flexibility. Includes endurance, resistance and floor exercises with static and PNF stretching.
§PHE133
JOGGING (f)
Designed to increase cardiorespiratory fitness through individualized jogging workouts. Includes jogging or other cardiorespiratory workouts three days per week.
§PHE135
HIKING (y)
Prerequisite: Walk two miles in 32 minutes or less.
Basic techniques, fundamentals and safety concerns for day hiking. Combines lecture, activity and weekend day hikes. Meets for 8 weeks.
§PHE136
AEROBIC EXERCISE/FITNESS WALKING (fs)
Designed to improve cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and muscular endurance through fitness walking and different types of aerobic classes.
§PHE138
WEIGHT TRAINING (fs)
Designed to improve muscular strength and endurance through proper technique and progressions of weight training, with use of both selectorized and free weight equipment.
§PHE142
BEGINNING GOLF (s)
Includes fundamentals of basic golf swing, explanation of rules and regulations, practice at driving range, and nine holes of golf as culminating activity.
§PHE143
CANOEING/ARCHERY (y)
Prerequisite: Swim 100 yards clothed and tread water for five minutes.
Theory and practice of archery and canoeing with emphasis on application of knowledge, principles and analysis of skills. 1 credit
§PHE163
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (y)
Designed for student with documented disability or medical condition who may not be able to meet physical demands of activity class. Enrollment requires recommendation of physician and consultation with instructor. Course may be repeated for credit.
§PHE181
CYCLING & FIRST AID (y)
Prerequisite: Bicycle
Fundamentals of cycling, bicycle care and repair, maintenance and cycling safety. First aid unit includes American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety training leading to certification in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid. Three hours per week. Counts as one credit activity and one credit theory. 2 credits
TEAM SPORTS
May be repeated for credit. Two or three hours per week. 1 credit
§PHE129
COMPETITIVE SWIMMING (y)Prerequisite: Ability to swim 500 yards freestyle continuously and to perform standing front dive
Introduces competitive aspects including four competitive strokes and advanced skills such as starts and turns as well as training and conditioning principles. Attendance at an off-campus swim meet is required.
§PHE152
SOCCER/BASKETBALL (y)
Theories and techniques of team sports with practical application of knowledge, principles and analysis of skills.
§PHE153
VOLLEYBALL II/ SOFTBALL (y)
Theories and techniques of team sports with practical application of knowledge, principles and analysis of skills.
§PHE154
SOCCER/VOLLEYBALL (y)
Theories and techniques of team sports with practical application of knowledge, principles and analysis of skills.
§PHE178
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL (f)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Intercollegiate volleyball team. Membership in NJCAA. Participation in home and away volleyball games. May be repeated for credit. 1 credit
§PHE179
VARSITY BASKETBALL (fs)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Intercollegiate basketball team. Membership in NJCAA. Participation in home and away basketball games. May be repeated for credit. 1 credit
Current Special Topics include:
PHE191
Fitness Walking II
PHE193
Group Exercise Instructor
Department of Physical Education
Course Descriptions
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