Health, Physical Education & Recreation Dept.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES

HR 111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412 Seminars credit 1 hr. ea.

PE 120 Soccer credit 1 hr.

This course is designed to provide instruction in the fundamental techniques, rules, basic team tactics, and strategies.

PE 121 Tennis credit 1 hr.

Basic instruction is offered in the fundamental skills of beginning tennis. Students are expected to master these skills to the point that they are able to successfully participate in the sport, understand appropriate strategies, and utilize correct strokes.

PE 122 Fitness for Life credit 2 hrs.

This course is designed to evaluate the basic physical fitness level of students, and to develop for them a personalized exercise prescription to improve their strength and cardiovascular efficiency. Each student must show improvement in both strength and cardiovascular endurance to complete the course.

PE 123 Leisure Skills credit 2 hrs.

This course focuses on skills related to lifetime leisure sports such as bowling, golf and badminton.

PE 124 Aerobic Dance credit 2 hrs.

A course that combines music and dance exercises as a method of developing important aspects of physical fitness.

PE 125 African Dance and Drumming credit 2 hrs.

This course will explore various African dance movement patterns and examine how drumming influenced these patterns. Students will learn various dance movements and drumming skills indigenous to different African countries.

PE 127 Volleyball credit 2 hrs.

This course is designed to provide instruction in the fundamental skills of power volleyball. Emphasis is on the techniques of performing the overhand serve, bump, set, dig, and spike.

PE 220 Exercise Prescription credit 2 hrs.

This course will help students acquire skills and techniques in developing an individualized physical fitness program. Students will learn how to measure physical fitness levels and plan appropriate prescriptions for endurance, strength and flexibility.

PE 225 Beginning Rhythm and Jazz credit 2 hrs.

This course is designed to study the role of dance as a tool for the development of perception, creativity, and self-expression. Emphasis will be placed on the cultural aspects of dance in various countries.

PE 320 Swimming credit 2 hrs.

This course will provide students with the basic fundamental skills to become proficient, safe swimmers. Students will become familiar with CPR. For majors only. Can not fulfill general education requirement.

PE 420 Advanced Life Saving and Water Safety credit 2 hrs.

This course provides instruction and analysis of swimming and life-saving skills. Teaching methods and organizational techniques for all levels of swimming are also covered. Qualifying students receive the A.M.B.C. WSI Certification.

PE 425 Elementary Physical Education credit 2 hrs.

The selection and method of presentation of physical education activities for the elementary school child are stressed. The activities included are: games of low organization, rhythms, stunts, beginning fold and square dance, special events, and lead-up games.

Source: Benedict College Catalogue 2007-2009.