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The Department of Physical Education prepares students for a lifetime commitment to physical activity and well-being, with an emphasis on individual fulfillment. Courses in physical education (1) develop positive attitudes and skills leading to physical fitness and health; (2) develop discipline and commitment to goals and, in team sports, to social and moral standards such as sportsmanship and teamwork; and (3) stress awareness of beneficial and harmful health practices as they relate to physical well-being and quality of life.

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Course Descriptions 
Academic Policies
Core Curriculum Requirements

Course Descriptions

105* Swimming

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Instruction in the four basic strokes, survival swimming, and water safety. Kreider.

110 Physical Education for the Elementary School Child

• 2 credits. A study of physical education at the elementary school level, with instruction in games and activities that enhance the physical development of children, ages 4-12. The course also focuses on teaching techniques and organizational skills. Gockley.

110L* Physical Education for the Elementary School Child Laboratory

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Note: Students must enroll in both the lecture portion of this course (Physical Education 110) and the laboratory portion (Physical Education 110L*) to receive credit. Physical Education 110 will count as two credits of free electives; Physical Education 110L* will count as a one credit Physical Well Being activity course. Graded Pass/No Pass. Gockley.

115* Physical Fitness and Wellness

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Instruction in cardiovascular-type activities, strength, flexibility, weight control, nutrition, myths, physical activity, injury prevention and rehabilitation, safety, fitness equipment, stress, relaxation, games, exercises, and the consumer-personalizing fitness, aerobic exercises. Whitmore.
  

118 Lifeguarding

• 1 credit. Provides lifeguard candidates and current lifeguards with the knowledge and skills necessary to keep the patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water. Includes instruction in lifeguarding skills, CPR for the professional rescuer and first aid. Graded Pass/No Pass. Staff. Kreider.

119* Scuba

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) A total introduction to the use of SCUBA equipment, safety; includes work in the pool and classroom. Includes deep water dive certification by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). Graded Pass/No Pass. Bainbridge.

120* Aerobics

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Inspiration - perspiration: a diversified fitness program that will give a complete workout. Graded Pass/No Pass. Gearhart.

125* Tennis

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Rules, playing techniques, and skill development. Zink.

130 Bicycling

• 1 credit. The purpose of this course is to develop a better awareness of safety, recreation, and fitness while biking. Equipment needed: a bicycle with five or more gears, a bicycle flag, and a helmet. Graded Pass/No Pass. Staff.

137* Outdoor Recreation

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Introduction to hiking, camping, orienteering and wilderness survival skills. Gockley.

140* Bowling

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Rules, playing techniques, and skill development. Graded Pass/No Pass. Blough.

146* Racquetball

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Rules, playing techniques, and skill development. Jones, Whitmore.

150* Volleyball

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Rules, playing techniques, and skill development. Straub.

161-163* Adapted Physical Education

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Individual activity or collective exercise adapted to needs and abilities of the student. Graded Pass/No Pass. Sweger.

165* Golf/Badminton

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Rules, playing techniques, and skill development. Staff.

175* Archery/Badminton

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Rules, playing techniques, and skill development. Roderick.

181-183* Self-directed Physical Education Activity

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) For the student who has extenuating circumstances which prohibit the person from meeting regularly scheduled physical education classes. Graded Pass/No Pass. Prof. Latimore.

185* Basketball

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Rules, playing techniques, and skill development. Kauffman, Schlosser.

190* Horsemanship

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Basic riding positions, balance, equine safety. Discuss equine behavior, care, tack, styles, and management. Graded Pass/No Pass. Ressler.

194* Skiing

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Graded Pass/No Pass. Roderick.

195* Soccer

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) Rules, playing techniques, and skill development. Roderick.

218 *Water Safety Instruction

• 1 credit. (Physical Well Being) This course follows American Red Cross certification procedures. Graded Pass/No Pass. Kreider.

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Core Curriculum Requirements

All students are required to take three credit hours of physical well being courses, of which at least two must be activity courses. No more than five (5) credits of physical well being courses may be counted toward the graduation requirement.

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