PHYSICAL EDUCATION - PE

PE 101Fitness and Wellness1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Benefits and development of a personal fitness and wellness program; training principles and guidelines for cardio respiratory activities and weight training, fitness and wellness components and misconceptions, nutrition, weight control, stress management, and contemporary health issues. Satisfies the Fitness and Wellness one hour requirement for graduation.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 102Fitness Walking1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Benefits and development of a personal physical fitness and wellness program. Knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for participation in a lifelong fitness walking program as an activity to improve health and fitness. For people of any age, gender, background and skill level. Satisfies the Fitness and Wellness one hour requirement for graduation.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 103Water Aerobics1(0-2-0) F,S, Sum
Benefits and development of a personal physical fitness and wellness program. Individually paced water exercise program designed to increase cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Satisfies the Fitness andWellness one hour requirement for graduation. Individual under medical care must have prior approval from physician before registering for the course
Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 104Swim Conditioning1(0-2-0) F,S, Sum
Preq: PE 215
Benefits and development of a personal physical fitness and wellness program. Swim techniques that maximize fitness gains and minimize injuries. Variety of training methods including all levels of intensity. Satisfies the Fitness & Wellness one hour requirement for graduation.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 105Aerobics and Body Conditioning1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Benefits and development of a personal fitness and wellness program. Exercise prescription, safety precautions, proper cardio respiratory exercise technique, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Lectures and discussions on nutrition, weight control, and stress management. Satisfies the Fitness and Wellness one hour requirement for graduation.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 106Triathlon1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: PE 221
Benefits and development of a personal physical fitness and wellness program. Swim, cycle and run techniques that maximize fitness gains and minimize injuries. Bicycles and ANSI approved helmets must be provided by the students. Satisfies the Fitness and Wellness one hour requirement for graduation.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 107Run Conditioning1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Benefits and development of a personal fitness and wellness program. Emphasis on a variety of training techniques, including all levels of intensity. Satisfies the Fitness and Wellness one hour requirement for graduation.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 108Water Step Aerobics1(2-0-0) F,S,Sum
An individually paced water aerobics exercise program designed to increase cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Conducted in chest-deep water on aquatic steps.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 109Step Aerobics1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Fitness through use of basic information, skills and techniques of a safe step aerobic program.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 214Beginning Swimming1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Swimming skills for the non-swimmer that are essential for survival in the water.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 215Advanced Beginning Swimming1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: PE 214
Continuation of Beginning Swimming: development of basic strokes, learning new strokes, and survival skills.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 216Soccer1(0-2-0) F,S.Sum
Soccer with emphasis on skills development, playing strategies, and rules of the game.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 218Adapted Physical Education1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: Documentation of medical restriction
Designed for students with physical or medical problems, accommodating individual needs and limitations. Repeatable up to four semesters. For students with medical problems who are unable to take regular Physical Education classes
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 219Gymnastics1(0-2-0) F,S
Fundamentals of gymnastics for men and women. Coed: tumbling and vaulting; men's events: parallel bars and pommel horse; women's events: balance beam and uneven parallel bars. Safety and spotting.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 221Intermediate Swimming1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: PE 214
Emphasis on five swim strokes: Freestyle (front crawl), breaststroke, elementary backstroke, backstroke (back crawl), sidestroke. Deep water skill development (dives, treads, underwater swims). Emphasis on increased cardiovascular fitness.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


PE 223Lifeguard Training1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: PE 221
Advanced techniques of Lifeguard Training with American Red Cross certification upon completion of course requirements. Optional fee assessed for certification.
Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 224Water Safety Instructor1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: Current certification in Lifeguard Training or Emergency Water Safety
Designed to qualify students for a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's rating. Optional fee assessed for certification
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


PE 226Skin and Scuba Diving I2(1-2-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: PE 221
Basic theory and skills related to skin and scuba diving. Emphasis on equipment, diving maladies, safety and physical conditioning for diving. Additional fee assessed for the open water experience and certification.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 227Scuba Diving II2(0-1-0) F,S
Preq: PE 226 or basic scuba diving certification
Scuba skills development, first aid, CPR and openwater rescues.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 228Springboard Diving1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: PE 215 or deep water tread for 10 minutes and swim 5 laps(250 yds)
Development of the fundamental skills of one-meter springboard diving.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 229Skin & Scuba Diving Open Water Training1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Coreq: PE 226
Instruction and supervision in transfer of Skin and Scuba Diving skills and knowledge from the pool and classroom to the open water environment. Out-of-class fieldtrips required. Additional fees ranging between $110 to $275 depending upon dive location.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


PE 230Pilates/Core Training1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
This course will teach the fundamentals of Pilates which are to improve body awareness, increase breathing capacity and improve postural alignment through simultaneous stretching and strengthening movements. The goal of Pilates exercises is to achieve optimal functional fitness. The knowledge and training gained from Pilates will not only benefit an individual in their daily activities, but also improve their performance in any physical activity they choose to participate in.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 232Track & Field1(0-2-0) F
Develops knowledge, skill and interest in track and field events.


PE 233Clogging1(0-2-0) F,S
An entry level dance course stressing the fundamentals of traditional and precision clogging. Emphasis on basic foot movements, combinations and individual freestyle.
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PE 234Country Dance1(0-2-0) F,S
American Heritage dances, Texas two-step, and Western Square Dance.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


PE 235Beginning Karate1(0-2-0) F,S
Introduction to traditional Japanese karate: kihon (basic punching, striking, blocking, and kicking techniques); kata (formal drills); yakusoku kumite (pre-arranged sparring); and demonstration of ji-yu-kumite (controlled free sparring). Karate uniform required.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 236Advanced Karate1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: PE 235
Advanced training in Wado-ryu Japanese Karate. Emphasis on instruction in advanced striking, blocking, and kicking techniques. Three additional Pinan Katas. Introduction to multiple-step pre-arranged Kumite.


PE 237Weight Training1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Provides essential knowledge of the Principles of Muscular Strength development and an opportunity to acquire skill in a variety of progressive resistance exercises.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 238Wrestling1(0-2-0) F,S
Wrestling skills, safety considerations, and conditioning factors necessary for moderate competition in a combative sport-beginning skills through more advanced techniques


PE 239Self Defense1(0-2-0) F,S
Basic self defense skills and techniques. Skills covered include falls, kicks, punches, and escapes; plus psychology of physical and sexual assault. Physical contact between students and instructor.
Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 240Social Dance1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Basic steps and fundamentals of leading and following in the Fox Trot, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Shag, and one other current popular dance form
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 242Badminton1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Skills development, strategies and rules of singles and doubles play.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 243Bowling1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Instruction in ball selection, grip, stance, approach, delivery, bowling etiquette, safety precautions, rules, scoring, terminology, and general theory of spare coverage. Additional fee assessed.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 244Fencing1(0-2-0) F,S
Development of offensive and defensive skills; emphasis on rules, courtesy, and strategy of bouting.
Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 245Golf1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Fundamentals of golf: grip, stance, alignment, swing. Rules and etiquette on the course.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 246Handball1(0-2-0) F,S
Skills development, rules and strategies for singles, cut-throat, and doubles play of four wall handball
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


PE 247Roller Skating1(0-2-0) F,S
Fundamental and intermediate skills of skating: starting, turning, stopping. Emphasis on balance, coordination, and endurance skating.
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PE 248Squash1(0-2-0) F,S
Skill development and strategies of play. Equipment selection, safety, history, and rules.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 249Tennis I1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Basic tennis skills on grips, footwork, ground strokes, service. Rules and basic strategy for singles play. Introduction to volleys, lobs, overheads, and doubles.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 250Tennis II1(0-2-0) F,S, Sum
Preq: PE 249
Review basic tennis skills on grips, footwork, ground strokes, and service. Stroke production involved in more aggressive/offensive style of play: approach and volley, spin serve and kick serve. Emphasis on half-volleys, lobs, overheads, and supplemental shots. Active drills and point play situations for aggressive singles and doubles play
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 251Target Archery1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Shooting fundamentals, safety, selection, and care of equipment.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 252Downhill Skiing1(0-2-0) S
Skills and techniques in downhill skiing. Emphasis on safety control, and proper equipment selection. On slope instruction held at selected ski site during semester break. Four classroom sessions on campus prior to trip. Additional cost to student approximately $200.00.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


PE 253Orienteering1(0-2-0) F,S
Navigating on foot from defined point to defined point, with use of map and compass in the shortest possible time.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 254Beginning Equitation1(0-2-0) F,S
Hunt seat equitation, care of horse and tack, and control skills at the walk, trot and canter. Meets off campus once a week. Additional fee assessed.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 255Basic Canoeing1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: Basic swimming ability required
Instruction and experience in flatwater canoe skills; emphasizing paddling skills, safety, flat and moving water travel techniques and proper equipment selection. Plan and participate in one required weekend fieldtrip. Additional charge assessed forthe fieldtrip. Refer to the online schedule of classes for the current charge.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 256Racquetball1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Skill development, strategies and rules of singles, doubles and cutthroat play.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 257Backpacking1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: Must pass basic fitness test
Designed for students with little or no backpacking experience. Safe and environmentally-sound camping practices. Equipment/clothing, first aid and safety management agencies, land navigation, and trip planning. Plan and participate in one required weekend fieldtrip. Additional charge assessed for the fieldtrip. Refer to online schedule of classes for the current charge.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 258Basic Rock Climbing1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Instruction and direct experience for the beginning rock climber. Emphasis on safe rope systems for belaying and basic movement on rock.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


PE 259Intermediate Rock Climbing1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: PE 258
Development of intermediate rock climbing skills and practices including: climbing safety, belaying techniques, anchor systems, partner and self-rescue, rappelling and ascending techniques, minimal impact climbing, and climbing hazards. Participate in one required weekend fieldtrip. Additional charge assessed for the fieldtrip. Refer to the online schedule of classes for the current charge.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 260Intermediate Equitation1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: Beginning Equitation
Advanced techniques, theories and performance in equitation. Additional fee assessed
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 261Basketball1(0-2-0) F,S
Offensive and defensive skills development and systems of team work. Coverage of strategies, history and rules of the sport.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 262Introduction to Whitewater Canoeing1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: PE 255, Intermediate swimming ability required
Instruction and direct experience in fundamental whitewater canoeing skills. Basic paddling strokes and maneuvers for use on whitewater, river safety, basic river rescue, equipment selection and care, and environmental ethics. Participate in one required weekend fieldtrip. Additional charge assessed for the fieldtrip. Refer to the online schedule of classes for the current charge.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


PE 263Tap Dance1(0-2-0) F,S
Entry level dance course stressing fundamental movements of tap. Emphasis on foundation skill movements, rhythmic exercises, and the relationship of movement to music.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


PE (DAN) 264Ballet1(0-2-0) F,S
Beginning level ballet technique course. Fundamental ballet concepts and vocabulary introduced through barre and center exercises and combinations.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 265Softball1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Basic skills, rules, and strategies for playing softball.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 266Ultimate Frisbee1(0-2-0)
Emphasis on skill development, aerobic fitness and spirit of competition. Includes flight dynamics, various throwing and catching techniques, offensive skills, defensive skills, equipment, strategies, and rules of the game.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 267Flag Football1(0-2-0) F,S
An introduction to the skills, history, rules and strategy of flag football.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


PE 268Advanced Clogging1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: PE 233
Experience in advanced Appalachian clogging techniques.
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PE 269Volleyball I1(0-2-0) F,S, Sum
Volleyball fundamentals: setting, passing, serving, spiking, court movement, and game strategy.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 270Volleyball II1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: PE 269
Advanced techniques, theories and strategies of volleyball.


PE 271Varsity Sports1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: 1 hr. of P.E. credit
For students on a team sponsored by the Athletic Department. Course not repeatable. For student athletes on a team sponsored by the Athletic Department for one hour of Physical Education
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 273Jazz Dance1(0-2-0) F,S
Beginning level jazz dance technique course covering basic jazz skills in warm-up exercises, combinations, and compositions. Concentration on learning and performing combinations in jazz styles.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE (DAN) 274Modern Dance I1(0-2-0) F,S
Introduction of movement and dance concepts and techniques through theory and analysis, improvisation and composition, structured dance exercises combinations.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


PE (DAN) 275Modern Dance II1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: PE/DAN 274 (or permission of instructor)
Continuation of Modern Dance I. Emphasis on design of body in space, movement qualities and musicality through structured technical exercises and combinations.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


PE 276Whitewater Rafting1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Intermediate swimming ability required
Whitewater rafting skills and practices emphasizing safe river travel, minimal impact river camping techniques, and trip planning. Participate in one required weekend fieldtrip. Additional charge assessed for the fieldtrip. Refer to PackTracks for the current charge.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 277Mountain Biking1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Bike handling, minimal impact trail riding skills, safety, fitness, basic maintenance and repair, and equipment selection. Students must provide their own bike, helmet, protective equipment, and clothing.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 278Fly-Fishing1(0-2-0) F
Preq: Basic swimming ability
Instruction and experience in basic fly-fishing skills. Emphasis on casting techniques, tackle selection, habitat evaluation, minimal impact travel, safety, fitness, equipment selection and trip planning. Basic swimming ability and field trip required. Transportation provided by the Physical Education Department. Charge required with a non-refundable deposit.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 279Yoga1(0-2-0) F,S
Yoga postures for all ages and levels. Breathing exercises, emphasis on physical yoga, utilizing a wide variety of postures: standing, sitting, forward bends, back bending, inverted, twisting, balances and relaxation.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 282Advanced Aerobics and Leadership1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: PE 105 or PE 109
Safe and effective high-low impact aerobics program with emphasis on student choreography and leadership, development of individual exercise prescription, and related health topics
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PE 283Mountaineering1(0-1-0) S
Preq: PE 258, PE 257; Departmental approval required.
Instruction and experience in alpine climbing skills emphasizing snow and ice travel, safety, land navigation, winter hazard evaluation, minimal impact camping skills, and equipment selection. Three full-day classroom sessions before the trip required. Plan and participate in a ten-day field trip over winter break. Additional charge assessed for the field trip with a non-refundable deposit. Refer to the online schedule of classes for the current charge.
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PE 284Sea Kayaking1(0-2-0) F,S
Preq: Intermediate swimming ability and Departmental approval required
Instruction and experience in basic sea kayaking skills. Emphasis on paddling techniques, open water travel, navigation, minimal impact camping, safety, fitness, equipment selection and trip planning. Plan and participate in one required field trip.Additional charge assessed for the field trip with a non-refundable deposit. Refer to the online schedule of classes for the current charge.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


PE 295Special Topics in Physical Education1-3 F,S
Examination of selected topics in health, fitness, outdoor leadership, physical education, and sport.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


PE 296Independent Study in Physical Education1-3 F,S,Sum
Independent study in Physical Education will vary according to the specialized topic of interest. Credit and content determined by instructor.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info