| PE 101 | Fitness and Wellness | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| This course is designed to teach and apply the principles of lifetime physical fitness, utilizing the five major components of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. A variety of health and wellness issues will be addressed. The components of fitness will be met through structured individually paced running activities as well as strength and endurance conditioning exercises. |
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| PE 102 | Fitness Walking | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| This course is designed to teach and apply the principles of lifetime physical fitness, utilizing the five major components of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. A variety of health and wellness issues will be addressed. The components of fitness will be met through structured individually paced fitness walking techniques and strength conditioning exercises. |
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| PE 103 | Water Aerobics | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| This course is designed to teach and apply the principles of lifetime physical fitness, utilizing the five major components of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. A variety of health and wellness issues are also addressed. The components of fitness will be met through structured individually paced water aerobics classes that will take place in chest deep water. Muscular strength activities could take place in or out of water. |
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| PE 104 | Swim Conditioning | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: PE 215 or equivalent skill |
| This course is designed to teach and apply the principles of lifetime physical fitness, utilizing the five major components of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. A variety of health and wellness issues will be addressed. This course covers the mechanics of a variety of strokes, training methods, training principles, safety, with swim techniques that maximize fitness gains and minimize injuries. |
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| PE 105 | Aerobics and Body Conditioning | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| This course is designed to teach and apply the principles of lifetime physical fitness, utilizing the five major components of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. A variety of health and wellness issues will be addressed. The components of fitness will be met through structured individually paced aerobics classes. Muscular strength activities could take place in or out of the aerobics room. |
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| PE 106 | Triathlon | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: PE 221 |
| This course is designed to teach and apply the principles of lifetime physical fitness, utilizing the five major components of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. A variety of health and wellness issues will be addressed. The components of fitness will be met through structured individually paced swim, cycle and run training techniques. The student must provide bicycles and ANSI approved helmets. |
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| PE 107 | Run Conditioning | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| This course is designed to teach and apply the principles of lifetime physical fitness, utilizing the five major components of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. A variety of health and wellness issues will be addressed. The components of fitness will be met through structured individually paced running activities on an indoor or outdoor track, and/or a cross-country route. Muscular strength activities will occur in a weight room or incorporated during running activities. |
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| PE 108 | Water Step Aerobics | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| This course is designed to teach and apply the principles of lifetime physical fitness, utilizing the five major components of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. A variety of health and wellness issues will be addressed. The components of fitness will be met through structured individual paced water step aerobics classes that will take place in chest deep water on an aquatic exercise step. Muscular strength activities could take place in our out of the water. |
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| PE 109 | Step Aerobics | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| This course is designed to teach and apply the principles of lifetime physical fitness, utilizing the five major components of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. A variety of health and wellness issues will be addressed. The components of fitness will be met through structured individually paced step aerobics classes. Muscular strength activities could take place in or out of the aerobics room. |
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| PE 110 | Adapted Physical Education | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| This course is designed to teach and apply the principles of lifetime physical fitness, utilizing the five major components of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. A variety of health and wellness issues will be addressed. The components of fitness will be met through structured individually paced aerobic, muscular strength and muscular endurance activities that meet the need of students with medical/physical limitations. For students with medical problems who are unable to take regular Physical Education classes. Repeatable up to two semesters. |
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| PE 111 | Indoor Group Cycling | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| This course is designed to teach and apply the principles of lifetime physical fitness, utilizing the five major components of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. A variety of health and wellness issues will be addressed. The components of fitness will be met through structured individually paced indoor group cycling classes. Muscular strength activities could take place in or out of the main classroom. |
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| PE 214 | Beginning Swimming | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Swimming strokes and deep water skills for the non-swimmer to survive in the water. |
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| PE 215 | Advanced Beginning Swimming | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: PE 214 |
| Continuation of Basic Strokes acquired in Beginning Swimming, additional new strokes, and survival skills. |
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| PE 216 | Soccer | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Soccer with emphasis on skills development, playing strategies, and rules of the game. |
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| PE 217 | Survival Swimming | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: PE 214 |
| This course will provide NCSU students with the opportunity to learn water survival skills and techniques that will enhance their chances of survival if stranded in the water. Skills include drownproofing, underwater swimming, survival swim strokes, jumping from a height, clothing inflation techniques, and swimming through a simulated oil/debris field. These survival skills and techniques will help promote physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. |
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| PE 219 | Gymnastics | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| 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. |
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| PE 221 | Intermediate Swimming | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: PE 214 |
| This course is designed to provide instruction in five basic swim strokes- front crawl (freestyle), back crawl (backstroke), breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke. Additional emphasis will be placed on increased cardiovascular fitness along with skill development in treading water, underwater swims, turns and dives. |
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| PE 223 | Lifeguard Training | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: PE 221 |
| This course is designed to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills prevent, recognize and respond to emergencies and to provide care for injuries and sudden illnesses until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over. Optional fee assessed for certification. |
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| PE 224 | Water Safety Instructor | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: PE 221 |
| Designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to qualify for an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's certification. Optional fee assessed for certification. |
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| PE 225 | Scuba Leadership | UNITS: 2 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: PE 227 |
| This course will provide NCSU students with the opportunity to build upon the kills learned in PE 227 and progress towards proficiency as a scuba diving leader. This course will help promote physical fitness and skill development in scuba diving, as well as an understanding of the knowledge and skills of scuba diving leadership. Participation in scuba leadership provides interested students with the opportunity to seek clarification as a scuba diving leader. Fee is assessed for required fieldtrip(s). Students must provide their own transportation for fieldtrip(s). |
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| PE 226 | Skin and Scuba Diving I | UNITS: 2 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: PE 221 |
| This course is designed for students with little or no experience, emphasizing safety and responsible skin and scuba diving techniques. Topics include the use and care of scuba equipment, diving skills, problem solving, emergency procedures, basic rescue techniques, direct and indirect effects of pressure, medical contradictions, oxygen enriched are diving, and gas management. Optional fee assessed for open-water training field trip and certification. Students must provide their own transportation for fieldtrip(s). |
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| PE 227 | Skin & Scuba Diving II | UNITS: 2 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: PE 226 or basic scuba diving certification |
| This course will build on the knowledge and skills learned in Skin & Scuba Diving I with emphasis on diver rescue techniques. Coursework will require a deeper understanding of dive planning, dive physiology, gas management, and diving first aid. Coursework will also require a higher skill level relating to propulsion techniques, navigation, equipment handling, buoyancy control, search & recovery techniques, and diving first aid than is required in Skin and Scuba Diving I. Optional fee assessed for open water training fieldtrip and certification. Students must provide their own transportation for fieldtrip(s). |
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| PE 228 | Springboard Diving | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: PE 215 or deep water tread for 10 minutes and swim 5 laps(250 yds) |
| Development of fundamental one-meter springboard diving. |
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| PE 230 | Pilates/Core Training | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| 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. |
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| PE 231 | Scientific Diving | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: PE 227 |
| This course covers the knowledge, skills, and diving experience necessary to plan and safely conduct scientific dives with regards to site selection, safety procedures, gas mix considerations, equipment requirements, data collection techniques, and dive team selection. These skills and techniques will help promote physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Successful completion of all phases of the course will qualify students for certification as a "scientific diver." This course meets American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) guidelines. Fee is assessed for required fieldtrip(s). Students must provide their own transportation for fieldtrip(s). |
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| PE 232 | Track & Field | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Develops knowledge, skill and interest in track and field events. |
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| PE 233 | Clogging | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| 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 234 | Country Dance | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| American Heritage dances, Texas two-step, and Western Square Dance. |
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| PE 235 | Beginning Karate | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| 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. |
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| PE 236 | Advanced Karate | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: 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. |
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| PE 237 | Weight Training | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Provides essential knowledge of the Principles of Muscular Strength development and an opportunity to acquire skill in a variety of progressive resistance exercises. |
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| PE 238 | Wrestling | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Wrestling skills, safety considerations, and conditioning factors necessary for moderate competition in a combative sport-beginning skills through more advanced techniques |
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| PE 239 | Self Defense | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| 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. |
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| PE 240 | Social Dance | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Basic steps and fundamentals of leading and following in the Fox Trot, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Shag, and one other current popular dance form |
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| PE 242 | Badminton | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Skills development, strategies and rules of singles and doubles play. |
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| PE 243 | Bowling | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Instruction in ball selection, grip, stance, approach, delivery, bowling etiquette, safety precautions, rules, scoring, terminology, and general theory of spare coverage. Additional fee assessed. |
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| PE 244 | Fencing | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Development of offensive and defensive skills; emphasis on rules, courtesy, and strategy of bouting. |
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| PE 245 | Golf | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Fundamentals of golf: grip, stance, alignment, swing. Rules and etiquette on the course. |
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| PE 246 | Handball | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Skills development, rules and strategies for singles, cut-throat, and doubles play of four wall handball |
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| PE 248 | Squash | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Skill development and strategies of play. Equipment selection, safety, history, and rules. |
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| PE 249 | Tennis I | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Basic tennis skills on grips, footwork, ground strokes, service. Rules and basic strategy for singles play. Introduction to volleys, lobs, overheads, and doubles. |
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| PE 250 | Tennis II | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: 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 |
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| PE 251 | Target Archery | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Shooting fundamentals, safety, selection, and care of equipment. |
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| PE 252 | Downhill Skiing | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Spring Only |
| 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. |
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| PE 253 | Orienteering | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Navigating on foot from defined point to defined point, with use of map and compass in the shortest possible time. |
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| PE 254 | Beginning Equitation | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| 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. |
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| PE 255 | Basic Canoeing | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: 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. |
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| PE 256 | Racquetball | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Skill development, strategies and rules of singles, doubles and cutthroat play. |
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| PE 257 | Backpacking | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: 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. |
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| PE 258 | Basic Rock Climbing | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Instruction and direct experience for the beginning rock climber. Emphasis on safe rope systems for belaying and basic movement on rock. |
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| PE 259 | Intermediate Rock Climbing | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: 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. |
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| PE 260 | Intermediate Equitation | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: Beginning Equitation |
| Advanced techniques, theories and performance in equitation. Additional fee assessed |
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| PE 261 | Basketball | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Offensive and defensive skills development and systems of team work. Coverage of strategies, history and rules of the sport. |
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| PE 262 | Introduction to Whitewater Canoeing | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: 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. |
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| PE 263 | Tap Dance | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Entry level dance course stressing fundamental movements of tap. Emphasis on foundation skill movements, rhythmic exercises, and the relationship of movement to music. |
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| PE (DAN) 264 | Ballet | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Beginning level ballet technique course. Fundamental ballet concepts and vocabulary introduced through barre and center exercises and combinations. |
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| PE 265 | Softball | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Basic skills, rules, and strategies for playing softball. |
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| PE 266 | Ultimate Frisbee | UNITS: 1 |
| 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. |
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| PE 267 | Flag Football | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| An introduction to the skills, history, rules and strategy of flag football. |
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| PE 268 | Advanced Clogging | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: PE 233 |
| Experience in advanced Appalachian clogging techniques. |
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| PE 269 | Volleyball I | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Volleyball fundamentals: setting, passing, serving, spiking, court movement, and game strategy. |
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| PE 270 | Volleyball II | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: PE 269 |
| Advanced techniques, theories and strategies of volleyball. |
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| PE 271 | Varsity Sports Military Conditioning | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| This course is for student athletes on a team sponsored by the NCSU Department of Athletics or currently enrolled ROTC students. Coursework will require a high level of skill acquisition and mastery of the fitness skills required to perform training techniques and safe sport practice. The rules and terminology of each activity will also be addressed. Course not repeatable. |
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| PE 273 | Jazz Dance | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| 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. |
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| PE (DAN) 274 | Modern Dance I | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Introduction of movement and dance concepts and techniques through theory and analysis, improvisation and composition, structured dance exercises combinations. |
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| PE (DAN) 275 | Modern Dance II | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: 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. |
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| PE 276 | Whitewater Rafting | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: 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. |
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| PE 277 | Mountain Biking | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| 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. |
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| PE 278 | Fly-Fishing | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: 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. |
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| PE 279 | Yoga | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| 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. |
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| PE 280 | Yoga II | UNITS: 1 |
| This course will build upon material introduced in Yoga I by emphasizing the physical practice of yoga at an intermediate level. Coursework will require a deeper level of understanding of a variety of yoga poses, as well as mastery of the fitness skills required to perform these poses and maintain a safe yoga practice. Breathing techniques and the philosophy of Hatha Yoga will also be addressed. |
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| PE 282 | Advanced Aerobics and Leadership | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: 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 283 | Mountaineering | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: PE 258, PE 257 |
| 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 284 | Sea Kayaking | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: Intermediate swimming ability |
| 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. |
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| PE 295 | Special Topics in Physical Education | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Examination of selected topics in health, fitness, outdoor leadership, physical education, and sport. |
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| PE 296 | Independent Study in Physical Education | UNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Independent study in Physical Education will vary according to the specialized topic of interest. Credit and content determined by instructor. |
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