20-807-201 FITNESS FOR LIFE (PHYED)
Examines the relationship of physical fitness and activity to healthy lifestyles and wellness. Students plan and implement a personal fitness and nutrition program. Lecture. 2 credits.
20-807-205 TOPICS IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PHYED)
Topics vary each semester. Depending on the structure, requirements and topics are developed in advance by the instructor or by the student in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisites vary by special topic. Lecture/lab. 2 credits.
20-807-20502 SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN (PHYED)
Students learn practical and readily usable self-defense techniques. Students apply situational awareness, determine options, and implement a self defense strategy. Strategies include avoidance, assertiveness, verbal skills, safety practices, and physical techniques. Physical techniques include strikes to target points, blocks, ground defense, escape moves, key chains or other everyday objects as weapons, and defense in specific locations such as cars and stairwells. Students learn viable options for all ages and levels of physical activity. Through repetition, students develop greater body awareness, preparedness, and physical condition. Students practice realistic scenarios and explore issues of societal violence such as sexual assault and domestic violence. Course sections are offered as for women or men only. Lecture/lab. 2 credits.
20-807-210 HEALTH EDUCATION (PHYED)
Provides information and skills teachers need to implement comprehensive school health education at the elementary level, including current perspectives on school health services, school health curriculum, and instructional strategies. Lecture. 3 credits.
20-807-213 FIRST AID AND CPR (PHYED)
Learn principles and practices of first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use. Students apply first aid, CPR and AED applications to home, work, recreation, and remote settings. Completers received American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification and the AHA First Aid Certificate. Lecture. 2 credits.
20-807-221 CANOEING (PHYED)
Acquaints the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to enjoy and actively participate in the lifetime sport of canoeing. Includes lake and river canoeing. Lecture/directed practice. 1 credit.
20-807-234 FITNESS AND WEIGHT CONTROL (PHYED)
Provides opportunity for each student to develop and participate regularly in an aerobic exercise program and nutritional adjustments to meet individual goals. Lecture/lab. 1 credit.
20-807-235 STRENGTH TRAINING (PHYED)
Enables student to develop and participate in an appropriate resistance exercise program using free weights, weight machines, and floor exercise. Lecture/lab. 1 credit.
20-807-251 SEA KAYAKING-BEGINNING (PHYED)
Serves as basic course for beginning paddlers or those seeking formal instruction. On water and classroom sessions will address equipment, paddling strokes, braces, rescues, basic navigation, trip planning, and other related topics important for safety. Lab. 1 credit.
20-807-280 CHALLENGE/ROPES COURSE (PHYED)
Uses cooperative games, goal setting, problem solving initiatives, and low and high ropes activities to stimulate personal and team growth. Explores connections between adventures and the students' professional and personal lives. Directed practice. 1 credit.