Academics

Physical Education

HLP 2081 – Personal Health and Fitness (Co-Ed)Credit 3
An examination of the basis for adopting a positive healthy lifestyle with a major emphasis on diet, weight management, physical fitness, stress management, and substance-abuse management. This course, with three additional semesters of physical education, will fulfill the College physical education requirements for graduation.

PEL 1011 – Intro to Physical Education Activities (Co-Ed)Credit 1
Various team, dual and individual activities are studied so as to give the student an understanding of the history, the rules, the skills, and other general information of each activity considered. Having studied the particular activity, students actually participate in it.

PEL 1111–2112 – Bowling I & II (Co-Ed)Credit 1
Instruction and practice in the fundamentals of bowling. This class meets two hours per week. Special use of the bowling facilities is also included. Fee: refer to catalog section Fees and Financial Aid.

PEL 1121–2122 – Golf I & II (Co-Ed)Credit 1
Instruction and practice in the fundamentals of golf. Two hours of practice each week. Fee: refer to catalog section Fees and Financial Aid.

PEL 1219; 2219; 3218; 4219 – Varsity Baseball (Men)Credit 1
Exclusively for men who are members of the College’s varsity baseball team. Instruction will include fundamentals as well as advanced techniques and will be geared toward the collegiate baseball level.

PEL 1324; 2324; 3324; 4325 – Varsity Volleyball (Women)Credit 1
Exclusively for women who are members of the College’s varsity volleyball team. Instruction will include fundamentals as well as advanced techniques and will be geared toward the collegiate volleyball level.

PEL 1341–2342 – Tennis I & II (coed)Credit 1
Instruction and practice in the fundamentals of tennis. The class meets two hours per week, five hours of practice is also required.

PEL 1514; 2515; 3616; 4517 – Varsity Soccer (Men)Credit 1
Exclusively for men who are members of the College’s varsity soccer team. Instruction will include fundamentals as well as advanced techniques and will be geared toward the collegiate soccer level.

PEL 1544; 2545; 3546; 4547 – Varsity Soccer (Women)Credit 1
Exclusively for women who are members of the College’s varsity soccer team. Instruction will include fundamentals as well as advanced techniques and will be geared toward the collegiate soccer level.

PEL 1624; 2624; 3624; 4625 – Varsity Basketball (Men)Credit 1
Exclusively for men who are members of the College’s varsity basketball team. Instruction will include fundamentals as well as advanced techniques and will be geared toward the collegiate basketball level.

PET 3301 – Introduction to KinesiologyCredit 3
Prerequisite: BSC 2085C
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the major muscle groups and their relationship to body movements as well as activities which contribute to the functional development of major muscle groups.

PEM 1101 – ConditioningCredit 1
This course will familiarize the student with the many health benefits of a regular, continuous exercise program.

PEM 1121–2121 – Stretch/Strengthen (Women)Credit 1
This course will combine stretching and flexibility techniques, with resistance training using weights and bands. This is a no-impact class that will tone, stretch and strengthen muscles. Relaxation techniques taught. May be repeated once.

PEM 1131–2131 – Weightlifting I & II (Men / Women)Credit 1
Fee: refer to catalog section Fees and Financial Aid.

PEM 1173 – Aerobic Conditioning/Toning I (Women)Credit 1
Major Topics: Introduction to the knowledge and techniques necessary for increasing cardio respiratory efficiency. Assessment of status and development of personal program. Fee: refer to catalog section Fees and Financial Aid.

PEM 1174 – Aerobic Conditioning/Toning II (W)Credit 1
Prerequisite: PEM 1173
Major Topics: Introduction to the knowledge and techniques necessary for increasing cardio respiratory efficiency. Assessment of status and development of personal program. Fee: refer to catalog section Fees and Financial Aid.

PEM 1953–2953 – Cheerleading (Women)Credit 1

PET 3252 – Sports in American SocietyCredit 3
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing
To provide students with an overview of the sociological aspects of physical activity relevant to physical education, individuals, society, sports, and social dynamics of teaching.

PET 3310 – Introduction to KinesiologyCredit 3
Prerequisite: BSC 2085C
To provide the student with an understanding of the major muscle groups and their relationship to body movements as well as activities which contribute to the functional development of major muscle groups.

PET 3621C – Athletic Training TechniquesCredit 3
Prerequisite: BSC 1005C or BSC 2085C
Provide students with an understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of treatment of athletic injuries in athletic programs including the use of: supplies, training table, therapeutic equipment, and techniques in conditioning and bandaging.