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Course Descriptions


 

Paralegal

  
  • LEGAL 211 - Intellectual Property

    5 Credits
    Examines the continually evolving laws regarding copyrights, patents, trademarks and rights to material on the Internet. Also discusses the various types of properties to which these rights might attach.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Fall Day
    Designed to Serve Students in paralegal program, pre-law students.
    Active Date 20200330T21:16:00

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 32
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Copyrights
    • Patents
    • Trademarks
    • Internet rights
    • Property rights in general and unique issues with respect to ideas and cyberspace


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Correctly identify and apply the procedures for obtaining statutory protection of intellectual property including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and patents.

    Correctly identify and apply substantive federal and state law which protects inteelctual property to hypothetical fact patterns

    Correctly describe and apply major legal ethical principles applicable to lawyers and paralegals practicing intellectual property law

    Correctly identify and utilize applicable forms for protecting intellectual property rights.

    Correctly identify and analyze intellectual property issues in hypothetical fact patterns and provide clear and effective oral and written solutions and recommendations

  
  • LEGAL 212 - Alternative Dispute Resolution

    5 Credits
    Covers alternatives to civil litigation of disputes. Topics include arbitration, mediation, negotiation, as well as less common forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Paralegal’s role in ADR, ethical considerations and practical application of ADR to disputes are also discussed. The philosophy behind alternatives to adversarial litigation is analyzed historically and in contemporary society.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve Students in paralegal program, pre-law students.
    Active Date 2011-07-25

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 32
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    1. Nature of Disputes and Conflict and the Alternatives to Dispute Resolution 2. Negotiation 3. Facilitation 4. Mediation 5. Arbitration 6. Historical and Contemporary analysis of alternatives to adversarial litigation and dispute resolution

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand the nature of conflict historically and in contemporary society.

    2. Understand, recognize and apply the process of alternatives to dispute resolution.

    3. Distinguish between the most common forms of dispute resolution and be able to apply each method in a legal context; negotiation, facilitation, mediation, arbitration.

  
  • LEGAL 220 - Computer Search and Seizure

    5 Credits


    Every computer forensics investigator must have an underlying foundation in ethics and the law. This multidisciplinary course builds on computer forensics where the legal and ethical issues constraining investigations were first introduced. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) procedures will be emphasized. This class exposes students to a variety of scenarios ranging from sexual harassment, to running personal business at the workplace, to corporate espionage and network hacking.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the AAS Digital Recovery/Computer Forensics program, students enrolled in the Legal Studies program. Investigators, evidence technicians, and law enforcement officers.
    Active Date 20200330T21:16:01

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    I. History of digital evidence in the courts; Current rules of evidence

    II. Search warrants and affidavits A. Requests, issuance, execution B. Exceptions to warrant requirements

    III. Company policies and procedures for computer usage and network access. A. In the office B. From home C. PDAs D. Wireless

    IV. Chain of custody procedures

    V. How to become an expert witness

    VI. General and Legal Ethical issues related to computer forensics

    VII. Applicable Statutes A. Electronic communications B. Privacy Act C. Patriot Act D. Federal Rules of Evidence and Washington State Evidence Rules

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Correctly apply relevant sections of the 4th Amendment to computer forensic evidentiary issues.

    Correctly apply 4th Amendment search and seizure requirements to hypothetical/analytical problems and exercises.

    Correctly draft a warrant and supportive affidavit for computer search.

    Correctly apply electronic discovery rules to forensic evidence in a hypothetical court proceeding.

  
  • LEGAL 240 - Cooperative Education Work Experience II

    5 Credits
    Students work as a paralegal intern in a law or law department performing paralegal duties, under the supervision of a lawyer or paralegal. One credit is awarded for every 30 hours of work experience. Experience is further monitored with on-site visits by classroom instructor and regular meetings in concurrent LEGAL 241 class. This is an elective class for students who choose to do a second internship.

    Pre-requisite(s) LEGAL 139 with min. 2.0 and concurrent enrollment in LEGAL 241
    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    FeesHD

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day, Evening
    Fall Day, Evening
    Winter Day, Evening
    Spring Day, Evening

    Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
    Active Date 20200330T21:16:01

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
    Class Limit 25
    Contact Hours: Worksite 150
    Total Contact Hours 150
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Practical experience working in a law office doing paralegal work under the supervision of a lawyer or a paralegal.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace.

    Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback.

    Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.

    Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace.

    Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.

  
  • LEGAL 241 - Cooperative Work Experience Seminar

    1 Credits
    Weekly classroom seminars designed to enhance the practical experiences of the paralegal internship. Feedback and discussion on pertinent work issues include ethics, office politics, delegation, asking for help, networking and identifying future career goals.

    Pre-requisite(s) Concurrent enrollment in LEGAL 240
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day, Evening
    Winter Day, Evening
    Spring Day, Evening

    Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
    Active Date 2011-03-02

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 11
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    1. Ethics in legal practice 2. Office politics 3. Office dynamics 4. Enhancing and developing legal skills through practical experience 5. Networking 6. Future

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand the politics and ethics of a legal practice.

    2. Develop legal skills and knowledge through practical experience.

    3. Understand and apply networking through an office setting.

    4. Identify and explore future career goals and how to obtain them.

  
  • LEGAL 252 - Legal Investigation

    5 Credits
    Introduction to purpose and methods of investigation; practical skills of interviewing, obtaining relevant documents and information, evaluating physical and scientific evidence and planning and carrying out investigation strategy; identification of ethical considerations associated with investigation; and legal analysis of problems and cases.

    Pre-requisite(s) LEGAL 100 or POLS& 200
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Evening



    Designed to Serve Legal Studies students.
    Active Date 2011-07-25

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    1. Methods of conducting investigation in criminal and civil cases to include process service, court document retrieval. 2. Preparation of investigative reports. 3. Procedures for collection and preservation of physical evidence, scientific aids, and sources of information. 4. Ethical considerations re: investigations 4. Interviewing techniques.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze and compare law cases presented in this course from the standpoint of investigations.

    2. Apply methods of investigation such as interview techniques appropriate to legal problems.

    3. Recall and apply several rules of evidence.

    4. Examine ethical considerations re: investigations

  
  • LEGAL 262 - Professional Development Seminar

    2 Credits
    Designed for students who are nearing completion of their paralegal education. Students will learn about professional development and opportunities in the paralegal profession. Practicing paralegals, employers, members of various paralegal associations, career services and department faculty will assist in the instruction for this class.

    Pre-requisite(s) LEGAL 100 or BUSN 255 or POLS& 200 with min. 2.0
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
    Active Date 20190625T13:37:16

    Grading System Credit/Non-Credit
    Continuous Enrollment Yes
    Class Limit 40
    Contact Hours: Lecture 22
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    1. Professional Associations 2. Job Opportunities 3. Employer Requirements 4. Resumes 5. Interviews 6. Networking

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Formulate and construct a job search plan identifying specific potential employers and a deadline for contact with each.

    Successfully revise a professional resume consistent with legal industry standards.

    Demonstrate effective communication skills in a mock job interview.

  
  • LEGAL 281 - Special Topics in Law

    1 Credits
    Topics such as alternative dispute resolution, business associations, administrative law, environmental law, medical/legal litigation, bankruptcy, to be offered on an as-need basis, approximately one class per quarter.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Paralegal students & Practicing Paralegal.
    Active Date 2011-03-02

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 35
    Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 11
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    To be determined by topic chosen.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    To be determined by topic chosen from L.A. 118, 220, 260, 261, 270, 271, 281.

  
  • LEGAL 282 - Special Topics in Law

    2 Credits
    Topics such as alternative dispute resolution, business associations, administrative law, environmental law, medical/legal litigation, bankruptcy, to be offered on an as-need basis, approximately one class per quarter.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Paralegal students & Practicing Paralegal.
    Active Date 2011-04-20

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 35
    Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    To be determined by topic chosen.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    To be determined by topic chosen from L.A. 118, 220, 260, 261, 270, 271, 281.

  
  • LEGAL 283 - Special Topics in Law

    3 Credits
    Topics such as alternative dispute resolution, business associations, administrative law, environmental law, medical/legal litigation, bankruptcy,to be offered on an as-need basis, approximately one class per quarter.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Paralegal students & Practicing Paralegal.
    Active Date 2011-04-20

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 35
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    To be determined by topic chosen.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    To be determined by topic chosen from L.A. 118, 220, 260, 261, 270, 271, 281.

  
  • LEGAL 284 - Special Topics in Law

    4 Credits
    Topics such as alternative dispute resolution, business associations, administrative law, environmental law, medical/legal litigation, bankruptcy,to be offered on an as-need basis, approximately one class per quarter.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Paralegal students & Practicing Paralegal.
    Active Date 2011-04-20

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 35
    Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    To be determined by topic chosen.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    To be determined by topic chosen from L.A. 118, 220, 260, 261, 270, 271, 281.

  
  • LEGAL 285 - Special Topics in Law

    5 Credits
    Topics such as alternative dispute resolution, business associations, administrative law, environmental law, medical/legal litigation, bankruptcy,to be offered on an as-needed basis, approximately one class per quarter.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Evening
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Paralegal students & Practicing Paralegal.
    Active Date 2011-04-20

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 35
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    To be determined by topic chosen.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    To be determined by topic chosen from L.A. 118, 220, 260, 261, 270, 271, 281.

  
  • LEGAL 291 - Special Studies

    1 Credits
    An individual or group study project developed by the student(s) and the instructor in the legal area approved by the instructor.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve Legal Studies Students.
    Active Date 20201105T14:51:18

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Independent Study Yes
    Continuous Enrollment Yes
    Class Limit 19
    Contact Hours: Other 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    The organization of special studies will be made at the time the student and instructor define the special studies project, or the instructor defines the group project.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively complete an independent project in Legal Studies that conforms to program requirements.

  
  • LEGAL 292 - Special Studies

    2 Credits
    An individual or group study project developed by the student(s) and the instructor in the legal area approved by the instructor.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve Legal Studies Students.
    Active Date 20201105T14:51:19

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Independent Study Yes
    Continuous Enrollment Yes
    Class Limit 19
    Contact Hours: Other 66
    Total Contact Hours 66
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    The organization of special studies will be made at the time the student and instructor define the special studies project, or the instructor defines the group project.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively complete an independent project in Legal Studies that conforms to given requirements.

  
  • LEGAL 293 - Special Studies

    3 Credits
    An individual or group study project developed by the student(s) and the instructor in the legal area approved by the instructor.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve Legal Studies Students.
    Active Date 20201208T18:00:40

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Independent Study Yes
    Continuous Enrollment Yes
    Class Limit 19
    Contact Hours: Other 99
    Total Contact Hours 99
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    The organization of special studies will be made at the time the student and instructor define the special studies project, or the instructor defines the group project.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively complete an independent project in Legal Studies that conforms to program requirements.

  
  • LEGAL 294 - Special Studies

    4 Credits
    An individual or group study project developed by the student(s) and the instructor in the legal area approved by the instructor.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve Legal Studies Students.
    Active Date 20201208T18:00:41

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Independent Study Yes
    Continuous Enrollment Yes
    Class Limit 19
    Contact Hours: Other 132
    Total Contact Hours 132
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    The organization of special studies will be made at the time the student and instructor define the special studies project, or the instructor defines the group project.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively complete an independent project in Legal Studies that conforms to program requirements.

  
  • LEGAL 295 - Special Studies

    5 Credits
    An individual or group study project developed by the student(s) and the instructor in the legal area approved by the instructor.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve Legal Studies Students.
    Active Date 20201208T18:00:41

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Independent Study Yes
    Continuous Enrollment Yes
    Class Limit 19
    Contact Hours: Other 165
    Total Contact Hours 165
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    The organization of special studies will be made at the time the student and instructor define the special studies project, or the instructor defines the group project.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively complete an independent project in Legal Studies that conforms to program requirements.


Personal Fitness Trainer

  
  • PFT 100 - Personal Fitness Trainer Orientation

    1 Credits
    An introduction to the Personal Fitness Trainer program. Students will learn about and prepare to meet program expectations and outcomes. Students will participate in a variety of activities which will introduce them to the fitness industry. 

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Intended for 1st year PFT students.
    Active Date 2010-01-01

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 11
    Total Contact Hours 11
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Path to Graduation
    • Evaluating Information
    • Foundational Fitness Principles


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Demonstrate familiarity with the online course management system.

    Describe the various campus resources that are available to assist students academically and personally.

    Describe the educational and professional background necessary to become a personal trainer.

    Evaluate the reliability and validity of health-related information sources.

    Describe the differences between the PFT A.A.S. degree and the A.A. transfer degree.

    Describe foundational fitness concepts, including the components of fitness, the F.I.T.T.principle,  the S.A.I.D. prinicple, and the overload principle.

  
  • PFT 105 - Program Design

    4 Credits
    Students will learn how to design and implement appropriate exercise programs for clients.

    Course Note Intended for 1st year PFT students.
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve 1st year PFT students.
    Active Date 2015-04-29

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
     

    • Appropriate workout routines
    • Designing workouts
    • Setting and Meeting Goals
    • Case Studies


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Evaluate client assessment information to determine appropriate training goals.

    Apply the principles of overload, progression, periodization, and adaptation in designing individualized exercise programs based on client's needs and abilities.

    Implement various programming strategies that addresss each of the major components of fitness.

  
  • PFT 110 - Exercise Science

    5 Credits
    Study of the physiological adaptations of the human body to physical activity. Examines the short- and long-term responses of the cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular systems to regular physical activity. Topics include aerobic and anaerobic metabolism; muscle contraction; specificity of training; individual responses to exercise; environmental stress; exercise nutrition; fatigue; and overtraining.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve 2nd year students in the Personal Fitness Trainer program
    Active Date 2012-04-19

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Physiological Adaptations (Cardio, Flexibility, Strength) Aerobic/Anaerobic Metabolism Muscle Contraction Environmental Response Exercise Nutrition (Proper Protein Intake, Carb Loading, Hydration, Supplements) Fatigue/Overtraining Lactate Threshold

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Describe the short and long term physiological responses to exercise

    Recognize facts and fallacies relative to sports nutrition

    Recognize the signs of overtraining

    Communicate to clients scientific knowledge in understandable terms

    Evaluate the validity of various health and fitness information sources

  
  • PFT 115 - Client Consultation and Assessment

    4 Credits
    Introduction to client consultation and assessment procedures for personal trainers.  Includes engaging in initial interview techniques, reviewing client history and goals, and conducting fitness testing.

    Course Note Intended for 1st year PFT students.
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve 1st year PFT students.
    Active Date 2015-04-29

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • The Initial Client Consultation
    • Common Assessments
    • Health History
    • Risk Factors
    • Waivers


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Demonstrate professional conduct and effective communication skills appropriate to the workplace.

    Conduct interviews to determine client compatibility, training goals, and training agreement.

    Evaluate health status of clients and recognize need for referrals to health professionals.

    Apply interview information and assessments to exercise programming in a way that is responsive to the client's individual and cultural needs.

    Identify and practice appropriate fitness testing techniques based on the client's needs.

  
  • PFT 120 - Components of Exercise

    5 Credits
    Students will learn established training recommendations for the five major components of fitness; cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day



    Designed to Serve Intended for 1st year PFT students.
    Active Date 2010-01-01

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Flexibility
    • Resistance Training
    • Cardio
    • FITT Principle
    • Overload
    • Specificity


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply frequency, intensity, time and type in designing basic exercise routines; including resistance, stretching and aerobic/anaerobic conditioning.

    Demonstrate and teach correct exercise technique for resistance, stretching, and aerobic/anaerobic conditioning.

    Evaluate and recommend appropriate exercise progression and regression based on client's needs and abilities.

    Apply the concepts of appropriate overload and specificity in designing exercise programs.

    Demonstrate and teach appropriate warm-up and cool-down routines.

  
  • PFT 130 - Exercise Fundamentals

    3 Credits
    Study of the underlying principles of human movement and exercise including functional anatomy, biomechanics, motor learning, exercise psychology, and weight management.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve Intended for 1st year PFT students.
    Active Date 2010-01-01

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Kinesiology
    • Planes of Motion
    • Lever Systems
    • Behavior Change
    • Motivation
    • Body Weight Management
    • Weight Loss Strategies
    • Motor Learning


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Identify and describe common anatomical orientation terms.

    Describe basic biomechanical principles related to human movement.

    Apply motor learning principles to human movement patterns.

    Identify and apply principles of exercise psychology, including strategies for enhancing exercise adherance and motivation.

    Identify and evaluate effective body weight management strategies.

  
  • PFT 140 - Fitness Center Internship I

    4 Credits
    Students will apply their personal training skills and knowledge in a practical setting by serving an internship in the Highline College Fitness Center. 

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Course Note Intended for 1st year PFT students.
    FeesFC HD

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Intended for 1st year PFT students.
    Active Date 20210403T10:09:40

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-4
    Internship Yes
    Class Limit 25
    Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Worksite 66
    Total Contact Hours 88
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Course Outline

    • Developing Cllent Goals and Expectations
    • Time Management
    • Exercise Program Planning
    • Documentation of Experience


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Design and implement individualized, appropriate, and progressive exercise plans based on client needs and goals.

    Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication and motivational skills.

    Determine needs, goals, and contraindiations through client consultation.

    Assess client fitness level using evaluation techniques for flexibility, movement, strength, and aerobic fitness.

    Document client progress through proper record keeping and regular assessment.

  
  • PFT 145 - Safety, Emerg. Procedures and Legal Issues

    2 Credits
    Students will learn how to plan and maintain a safe exercise environment. Topics include safety and emergency procedures, and recognizing legal and ethical responsibilities.

    Course Note Intended for 1st year PFT students.
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered



    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Intended for 1st year PFT students.
    Active Date 2015-10-15

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
     

    • Room Organization
    • Emergency Procedures
    • Legal Concerns
    • Ethics


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Identify and limit risk in fitness settings based on industry standards.

    Apply industry standards to the design and management of fitness facilities.

    Describe appropriate response to emergency situations.

    Describe professional and ethical interactions with coworkers and clients.

  
  • PFT 155 - Business of Personal Training

    4 Credits
    Students will learn how to establish and operate a personal training business.   

    Course Note Intended for 1st year Personal Fitness Trainer students.
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered



    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Intended for 1st year Personal Fitness Trainer students.
    Active Date 20190227T14:53:16

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Current Fitness Trends and Structure
    • Resume
    • Interviewing
    • Salesmanship
    • Customer Service
    • Business Planning


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and customer service skills in personal training settings.

    Develop an effective personal training resume.

    Demonstrate effective interview skills relevant to a personal training position.

    Describe various business structures within the fitness industry.

    Develop an effective and complete personal training  business plan.

  
  • PFT 205 - Program Design

    4 Credits
    Students will apply their skills and knowledge of exercise to design workouts. Students will learn hands on while exploring case studies.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve 2nd year students in the PFT program.
    Active Date 2012-04-19

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Appropriate workout routines Writing workouts Meeting Goals Case Studies

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Design programs that reflect specificity of training

    Utilize fitness assessment information to set goals and design exercise programs

    Apply overload, progression, periodization, and adaptation in designing exercise programs

    Create programs that are appropriate to the clients needs and abilities

  
  • PFT 210 - Client Consultation and Assessment

    4 Credits
    Students will learn the steps leading up to and including the first training session. Topics include: initial interview, health appraisal/medical history review, and fitness evaluation.

    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Students in the PFT program
    Active Date 2012-10-22

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Setting up the First Visit Common Assessments -strength, flexibility, body composition, cardio Health History Risk Factors Waivers

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Conduct interviews to determine compatibility, goals, and training agreement

    Evaluate health status of clients and recognize need for referrals to health professionals

    Safely use appropriate fitness testing for clients

    Conduct first training session; risk assessment, limit risk, assessment, sales, etc

    Make appropriate adaptations for various limitations and cultural differences

  
  • PFT 211 - Exercise Science

    5 Credits
    Study of the physiological adaptations of the human body to physical activity. Examines the short- and long-term responses of the cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular systems to regular physical activity. 

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Course Note Intended for 2nd year PFT students.
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day



    Designed to Serve 2nd year PFT students.
    Active Date 2015-11-18

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Physiological Adaptations (Cardio, Flexibility, Strength)
    • Aerobic/Anaerobic Metabolism
    • Muscle Contraction
    • Environmental Response
    • Exercise Nutrition (Proper Protein Intake, Carb Loading, Hydration, Supplements)
    • Fatigue/Overtraining
    • Lactate Threshold


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Describe the processes of aerobic and anaerobic metabolism and how these processes support physical activity.

    Describe muscle anatomy and physiology as it relates to muscle contraction and function.

    Describe the body’s acute responses and long-term adaptations to cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training in varying environmental conditions.

    Distinguish between fatigue, soreness, and overtraining and identify their effect on physical performance.

    Describe cardiovascular and respiratory system anatomy and physiology as it relates to cardiorespiratory fitness.

    Evaluate the effectiveness and safety of various nutritional strategies and ergogenic aids as they relate to fitness and physical performance.

  
  • PFT 215 - Functional Movement

    4 Credits
    This course utilizes the concepts of the Functional Movement Screen(TM) to establish evaluation tools, corrective strategies, and programming using non traditional methods of fitness training.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve 2nd year students in the PFT program.
    Active Date 2012-04-19

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Physiology and Kinematics of Functional Movement
    • Functional Movement Screen
    • Corrective Exercise
    • Functional Movement Exercise Protocols


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Describe basic human movement patterns of squatting, stepping, reaching, rotating and locomtion.

    Demonstrate the seven FMS tests.

    Evaluate movement faults by utilizing the FMS.

    Design corrective exercise protocols based on FMS results.

    Design and implement exercise protocols utilizing a variety of functional movement exercises.

  
  • PFT 225 - Athletic Performance

    2 Credits
    Students will learn to enhance performance for the specific needs of athletes through appropriate strength and conditioning.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve 2nd year PFT students.
    Active Date 2010-01-01

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 22
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Career Options
    • Nutrition- Nutrient timing, pre/during/post competition eating, ergogenic aids
    • Writing Strength Programs for Power Athletes
    • Writing Strength Programs for Endurance Athletes
    • Periodization
    • Conditioning
    • Speed Training


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Describe the special needs of the athletic population in the areas of power, agility, speed, and balance.

    Demonstrate appropriate evaluation techniques for various performance factors.

    Describe, demonstrate, and teach appropriate power lifting techniques.

    Develop appropriate exercise programs using the role of specificity as it relates to endurance and power athletes.

  
  • PFT 230 - Group Exercise

    2 Credits
    Students will learn to effectively lead exercise in a group setting.  

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Course Note Intended for 2nd year PFT students.
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered



    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve 2nd year PFT students.
    Active Date 2010-01-01

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Introduction
    • Observation
    • Writing Routines
    • Motivation
    • Certifications


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Design and implement group exercise routines using a variety of exercise techniques.

    Apply various motivational strategies in a group exercise setting.

    Evaluate various group exercise certifications.

  
  • PFT 235 - Training Special Populations

    3 Credits
    This course will address the exercise needs of special populations. Contraindications and modifications to exercise will be addressed.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Course Note Intended for 2nd year PFT students.
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve 2nd year students in the Personal Fitness Trainer program
    Active Date 2012-04-19

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Elderly
    • Asthmatic
    • Pregnant
    • Diabetics
    • Back Pain
    • Overweight/Obese
    • Metabolic Diseases
    • Common Medications


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Describe the basic pathology of common medical conditions and the implications for exercise.

    Develop appropriate exercise programs for common medical conditions.

    Identify when medical referrals may be necessary.

    Develop age appropriate exercise programs based on developmental processes.

  
  • PFT 240 - Fitness Center Internship II

    2 Credits
    In this capstone course, students will apply their personal training skills and knowledge in a practical setting by serving an internship at an approved work site.   

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Course Note Intended for 2nd year PFT students.
    FeesHD

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve 2nd year PFT students.
    Active Date 20210403T10:09:41

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Internship Yes
    Class Limit 25
    Contact Hours: Worksite 66
    Total Contact Hours 66
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Course Outline

    • Internship Expectations
    • Goals
    • Identifying an Internship Site
    • Internship Documentation


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Design and implement appropriate and progressive exercise plans at an approved work site.

    Demonstrate effective personal time management skills.

    Demonstrate exceptional personal communication and motivational skills.

    Identify and secure an an appopriate and approved practicum work site.

  
  • PFT 245 - Safety, Emergency Procedures and Le

    2 Credits
    Teaches how to safely plan and maintain an exercise environment. Topics include safety and emergency procedures, and recognizing the legal and ethical responsibilities.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Students in the Personal Fitness Trainer program
    Active Date 2010-01-01

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Maintenance Cleaning Room Organization Emergency Procedures Legal Concerns Ethics

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively limit risk in fitness setting

    Use good cleaning and maintenance practices

    Know professional standards in relation to room organization

    Exemplify good ethics

    Respond appropriately to emergencies

    Interact appropriately with coworkers and clients

  
  • PFT 250 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

    2 Credits
    Students will learn concepts and skills for the prevention, care, and recovery from injuries related to physical activity.  

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Course Note Intended for 2nd year PFT students.
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered



    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Intended for 2nd year PFT students.
    Active Date 2012-10-22

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Identifying Risks
    • Prehab
    • Identifying Common Injuries
    • Treating Injuries
    • Rehab


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Identify contraindications to exercise.

    Design appropriate and progressive exercise plans for clients recovering from injury.

    Describe and demonstrate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative exercise techniques for a variety of injuries.

    Describe appropriate excercises for the various stages of tissue healing and injuries.

  
  • PFT 291 - Special Projects

    1 Credits
    An independent study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Online
    Fall Online
    Winter Online
    Spring Online

    Designed to Serve PFT students
    Active Date 20210311T08:50:59

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Independent Study Yes
    Continuous Enrollment Yes
    Class Limit 99
    Contact Hours: Other 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Determined by instructor and student

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent personal fitness training project that conforms to given requirements and industry standards, where applicable.

  
  • PFT 292 - Special Projects II

    2 Credits
    An independent study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Online
    Fall Online
    Winter Online
    Spring Online

    Designed to Serve PFT students
    Active Date 20210311T08:51:01

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Independent Study Yes
    Continuous Enrollment Yes
    Class Limit 99
    Contact Hours: Other 66
    Total Contact Hours 66
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Determined by instructor and students

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent personal fitness training project that conforms to given requirements and industry standards, where applicable.

  
  • PFT 293 - Special Projects III

    3 Credits
    An independent study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve PFT students
    Active Date 20210311T08:51:02

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Independent Study Yes
    Continuous Enrollment Yes
    Class Limit 99
    Contact Hours: Other 99
    Total Contact Hours 99
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Determined by instructor and student

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent personal fitness training project that conforms to given requirements and industry standards, where applicable.


Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 110 - Introduction to Ethics

    5 Credits
    Guides the student through an examination of personal and social moral issues of contemporary interest with an emphasis on refining moral decision-making skills and on examining and developing one’s personal ethical viewpoint.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Online
    Fall Day
    Winter Online
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Philosophy majors, students interested in the ethical process, students whose careers will involve contact with the public, students needing Humanities distribution credit.
    Active Date 20201105T14:51:33

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    • Introduction to the nature and importance of morality and ethics.
    • Introduction to basic ethical theories such as utilitarianism, Kantian ethical theory, virtue ethics.
    • Exploration of ethical topics such as sexual ethics, personal honesty, abortion, euthanasia, suicide, pornography, racism, human rights, justice, environmental ethics, etc. (The particular ethical topics and the order of discussion will depend on the text chosen, the preference of the instructor, and the preferences of the students.)


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Students will demonstrate an ability to critically examine their own ethical thinking and decision making skills.

    Students will demonstrate an ability to apply various ethical models.

    Students will demonstrate an ability to identify multiple ethical perspectives.

    Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively about ethical issues.

  
  • PHIL 115 - Critical Thinking

    5 Credits
    Analysis of the logic of arguments in a variety of media and the rhetorical use of language and image in argument. Development of the skills and habits of critical discourse: listening, reading, writing and speaking with precision, clarity and creativity.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day
    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve Students seeking to improve their critical thinking sills. Students seeking Humanities Distribution credit, Philosophy majors.
    Active Date 2011-07-25

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    1. Introduction to thinking, reasoning, and decision-making processes. 2. Problem Analysis and Evaluation Skills: a. Breaking down and prioritizing critical issues (problem finding) b. Maximizing options and solutions c. Clarifying life goals and values d. Defining underlying assumptions and basic concepts 3. Arguments Analysis, Evaluation and Construction Skills: a. Identifying reasons, conclusions and patterns in single and multiple level arguments b. Evaluating arguments for truth and logic (validity) c. Identifying common fallacies of reasoning d. Identifying different uses of language in argumentation e. Constructing sound and logical arguments on both sides of an issue (dialogical thinking) from many different perspectives (multi-logical thinking) 4. Other topics often covered: authority and expertise, dealing with feelings and emotions, creativity and imagination, persuasion and negotiation, dialectical and dialogical thinking, openness and fair-mindedness, obstacles to clear thinking, strategies for developing thinking skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Students will demonstrate analytical, critical, and creative reasoning skills.

    Students will demonstrate an ability to apply reasoning skills and techniques in both oral and written modes.

    Students will demonstrate an ability to identify and respond to a variety of logical fallacies.

    Students will demonstrate an ability to apply practical reasoning skills to personal and professional decisions.

  
  • PHIL 131 - Evolution and Philosophy

    5 Credits
    This course will explore the history and philosophical implications of one of the most interesting, explosive, world-changing ideas that has ever been proposed: that human beings and all other life forms on earth are the result of a unique, complex, unrepeatable process of natural selection and evolution. We will learn about other theories of biological change and diversity which preceded the modern theory of evolution. We will learn about Charles Darwin and investigate the observations and arguments which led him to conclude that all living things must be related in a great tree of common descent. We will explore the resistance to the idea of evolution which Darwin encountered and which still exists in some communities. And we will look at the ways evolutionary theory has been used to understand aspects of human experience including psychology, religion, and morality.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered



    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Students needing AA degree HUM distribution credit; students needing AA degree credit; students with an interest in biology, science, or evolution; students with an interest in philosophy; students with an interest in the history of ideas; general students.
    Active Date 2015-12-04

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    Natural Theology
    Early 19th c. Science
    Charles Darwin and Natural Selection
    Mechanisms of evolution
    Creationism and Intelligent Design Theory
    Social Darwinism
    Evolution and the Mind
    Evolution and Morality
    Evolution and Religion

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Communicate effectively about the history of the theory of evolution

    Demonstrate critical thinking about the history of the theory of evolution.

    Describe and critically evaluate basic elements of modern evolutionary theory.

    Describe and critically evaluate critiques of evolutionary theory

    Describe and critically evaluate ways evolutionary theory has been applied in a variety of modern disciplines

  
  • PHIL 145 - Introduction to Eastern Philosophy

    5 Credits


    Introduction to Confucian, Taoist, Hindu and Buddhist philosophy. Students read original texts from these traditions considering different answers to fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, personal identity and morality.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve Humanities students, philosophy majors, students needing Humanities or D/G credit for AA degree, students with an interest in Asian cultures and history.
    Active Date 20190626T13:17:49

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Diversity & Globalism
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    1. Confucian Philosophy: Confucian ethics, the socially-constituted self, role of ritual and social performance in the development of the person, the ideal ruler.

    2. Taoist Philosophy: Taoist critiques of the Confucian models, metaphysics, epistemology, cosmology; critiques of rationalism and traditionalism.

    3. Indian Philosophy: Themes of the Samkhya, Yoga, and Vedanta traditions represented in the Bhagavad-gita.

    4. Buddhist Philosophy: Basic philosophy of the Sutra tradition, 4 Noble truths, 8-fold path, anatman, karma, etc.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Explain  and critically evaluate key concepts from the Analects of Confucius (for example filial piety, harmony,  ren, junzi, li).

    Explain and critically evaluate key concepts from the  Laozi/Daodejing (for example dao, de, wu wei, ziran).

    Explain  and critically evaluate key concepts from the Upanishads and Bhagavadgita  (for example maya, moksha, atman, Brahman).

    Explain  and critically evaluate key concepts from selections from Buddhists texts (for example dukkha, samsara, 4 noble truths, anatman, emptiness).

  
  • PHIL 146 - Environmental Ethics

    5 Credits
    Environmental Ethics introduces students to the moral relations between human beings and their natural environment. Topics for Environmental Ethics may include animal rights, population and consumption, pollution, climate change, economics and the environment, and sustainability.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered



    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Students needing AA degree credit; students needing AA HUM distribution credit; students with an interest in ethics, ecology, or current affairs; students with an interest in environmental issues; general students.
    Active Date 2014-09-02

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Diversity & Globalism
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    1. Environmental Ethics in traditional religions such as Indigenous Religions, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism 2. Perspectives on the Environment and Animals found in Traditional Western Philosophical Traditions such as Descartes, Kant, and Bentham 3. Biocentric perspectives and Ecocentric perspectives 4. Lifeboat ethics 5. Population issues 6. Food and Water 7. Trash and Waste 8. Sustainability 9. Climate Change 10. Environmental Racism

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Critically examine issues and arguments in environmental ethics

    Communicate effectively about issues and arguments in environmental ethics

    Identify and explain central concepts relevant to environmental ethics

  
  • PHIL 147 - Gender and Philosophy

    5 Credits
    This course examines how issues of gender have entered into discussions within the major fields of philosophy, including ethics, theory of knowledge, philosophy of science, philosophy of religion, and social and political philosophy. This course will also explore gender construction and globalization.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve Students needing AA credits, students needing AA HUM distribution credits, students with an interest in gender issues and women’s issues, students interested in philosophy, students interested in the history of ideas, general students.
    Active Date 2014-09-02

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Diversity & Globalism
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    1.Feminist Ethics of Care 2. Eco-feminism 3.Androcentrism 4. Myths and Stereotypes of Masculinity and Femininity 5. Essentialist view of Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation 6. Social Constructionist view of Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation 7. LGBT rights in a Hetero-normative Society 8. Issues Related to Intersex, Transgender, and Transsexuality 9. The Intersection of Race, Class, Ethnicity, and Gender in Personal Identity 10. The Unequal Ontological Status of Women and Minorities in Western Tradition 11. Epistemic Privilege and the Myth of Dispassionate Investigation 12. Nonwestern Perspectives on Epistemic Privilege 13. The Globalization of Gender 14. The Genderization of Social Categories in Nonwestern Traditions

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Critically examine gender issues involving philosophy, especially in the areas of epistemology, ethics, and social philosophy.

    Identify, explain and critically examine central issues and concepts of gender analysis.

    Demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly about relevant issues and arguments in writing

  
  • PHIL 148 - Women and World Religions

    5 Credits
    This course explores feminine perspectives of religion and spirituality in classical and indigenous religions today and throughout history. Students will examine images of the divine in classical religions and in mythological works and analyze the role of women in these presentations. The roles and practices of women in many traditions will be studied through traditional writings, feminist theologies, and personal spiritual journeys written by women. It also addresses questions such as: What do sacred sources in traditional religions say about women and issues of gender? The course examines sources from both oral and written traditions.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Students needing AA degree credits, students needing AA HUM distribution credits, students with an interest in religion, students with an interest in women’s studies or women’s issues, students with a interest in gender issues, general students.
    Active Date 2014-09-02

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Diversity & Globalism
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    1. Women and Hinduism 2. Women and Buddhism 3. Women and Sikhism 4. Women and Confucianism 5. Women and Shintoism 6.Women and Indigenous Traditions 7. Women and Judaism 8. Women and Islam 9.Women and Christianity 10. Goddess Worship 11. Women in myth, spiritual narrative, and theology

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Critically examine historical and contemporary issues of gender and religion.

    Communicate effectively about issues and arguments relevant to understanding gender and religion.

    Define and apply central terms and concepts relevant to the study of women and world religions.

  
  • PHIL 160 - World Religions

    5 Credits
    Introduction to the varieties of religion. Students will study the central ideas and practices of major religious traditions and develop a fundamental understanding of these traditions, sufficient to support future research and learning. Addresses many universal issues, including religious pluralism and conflict.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Transfer students needing HUM Area 1 distribution credit; students needing Diversity and Globalism credit; students curious about religion; students pursuing a career in ministry; students interested in culture, history, psychology, music and art.
    Active Date 2011-07-25

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Diversity & Globalism
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    1. Nature and components of religion; theories on the origin and function of religion; common elements of religious tradition; 2. Myth, symbol, ritual, mysticism. 3. Indigenous traditions, shamanism. 4. Hinduism. 5. Jainism; Buddhism; Sikhism. 6. Confucianism; Shinto. 7. Taoism and Zen. 8. Judaism. 9. Christianity. 10. Islam.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Students will be able to identify and define central terms, ideas, and practices of major world religious systems.

    Students will consider their own religious assumptions, beliefs and inclinations in light of their new knowledge.

    Think critically about the content and meaning of religious traditions.

  
  • PHIL 291 - Directed Study in Philosophy

    1 Credits
    An individual or group project developed by the student and instructor in the area of philosophy.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Students interested in studying independently with the guidance of an instructor.
    Active Date 2011-07-25

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
    Class Limit 9
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    Students earn credit from independent study in Philosophy with guidance as necessary from an instructor. Students may take this opportunity to study a subject of personal interest not available in a regularly scheduled classroom course. Students will establish a contract with an instructor that specifies the objectives, the activities, the estimated work hours, the product and the method of evaluations for the proposed study.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Outcomes will be determined by the instructor as part of developing the contract with the student

  
  • PHIL 292 - Directed Study in Philosophy

    2 Credits
    An individual or group project developed by the student and instructor in the area of philosophy.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Students interested in studying philosophy independently with the guidance of an instructor.
    Active Date 2011-07-25

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-2
    Class Limit 9
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 110
    Total Contact Hours 110
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    Students earn credit from independent study in Philosophy with guidance as necessary from an instructor. Students may take this opportunity to study a subject of personal interest not available in a regularly scheduled classroom course. Students will establish a contract with an instructor that specifies the objectives, the activities, the estimated work hours, the product and the method of evaluations for the proposed study.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Outcomes will be determined by the instructor as part of developing the contract with the student.

  
  • PHIL 293 - Directed Study in Philosophy

    3 Credits
    An individual or group project developed by the student and instructor in the area of philosophy.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Students interested in studying philosophy independently with the guidance of an instructor.
    Active Date 2011-07-25

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3
    Class Limit 9
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 165
    Total Contact Hours 165
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    Students earn credit from independent study in Philosophy with guidance as necessary from an instructor. Students may take this opportunity to study a subject of personal interest not available in a regularly scheduled classroom course. Students will establish a contract with an instructor that specifies the objectives, the activities, the estimated work hours, the product and the method of evaluations for the proposed study.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Outcomes will be determined by the instructor as part of developing hte contract with the student.

  
  • PHIL 294 - Directed Study in Philosophy

    4 Credits
    An individual or group project developed by the student and instructor in the area of philosophy.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Students interested in studying philosophy independently with the guidance of an instructor.
    Active Date 2011-07-25

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-4
    Class Limit 9
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 220
    Total Contact Hours 220
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    Students earn credit from independent study in Philosophy with guidance as necessary from an instructor. Students may take this opportunity to study a subject of personal interest not available in a regularly scheduled classroom course. Students will establish a contract with an instructor that specifies the objectives, the activities, the estimated work hours, the product and the method of evaluations for the proposed study.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Outcomes will be determined by the instructor as part of developing the contract with the student.

  
  • PHIL 295 - Directed Study in Philosophy

    5 Credits
    An individual or group project developed by the student and instructor in the area of philosophy.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Students interested in studying philosophy independently wiht the guidance of an instructor.
    Active Date 2011-07-25

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
    Class Limit 9
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 275
    Total Contact Hours 275
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    Students earn credit from independent study in Philosophy with guidance as necessary from an instructor. Students may take this opportunity to study a subject of personal interest not available in a regularly scheduled classroom course. Students will establish a contract with an instructor that specifies the objectives, the activities, the estimated work hours, the product and the method of evaluations for the proposed study.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Outcomes will be determined by the instructor as part of developing the contract with the student.

  
  • PHIL 346 - Professional Ethics

    5 Credits


    Professionals have expertise that directly affects the lives of other people and the future of their communities. Therefore, professionals wish to be thoughtful and reflective about the role of ethics in their work. Students will learn knowledge and skills for responding to ethical issues in professional life. Students will learn to identify situations requiring ethical decision making. They will learn to weigh relevant principles of moral theory with the expectations of ethics and responsibility within a profession.

    Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Fall Online
    Spring Evening

    Designed to Serve Students in BAS programs; students entering professional life.
    Active Date 20201105T14:51:33

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 32
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    Restricted Elective Yes
    BAS
    • Humanities



    Course Outline
    SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

    • What is a Profession?

    SECTION 2: ETHICAL TOOLBOX

    • Theory and Principles
    • Elements of Case Analysis

    SECTION 3: APPLICATION

    • Case Analys
    • Student Case Analysis Project


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Identify and articulate ethical issues that arise in a variety of professional settings and contexts.

    Identify personal and professional values relevant to ethical decision making.

    Apply moral theories and frameworks to ethical problem solving in professional contexts.

    Locate, analyze, and apply professional codes of ethics to ethical problem solving.

    Apply critical thinking skills to ethical analysis and decision making in the professions.

    Recognize situations requiring professional ethical judgment.

    Write comprehensive analyses of ethical case studies.

  
  • PHIL& 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

    5 Credits
    Develop the practical skills of philosophy: reading critically, recognizing and responding to lines of reasoning and communicating effectively about ideas. Examine philosophical issues with an emphasis on doing philosophy.

    Course Note Previously PHIL 100.
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Online
    Fall Day, Online
    Winter Day, Online
    Spring Day, Online

    Designed to Serve Students seeking Humanities Area 1 distribution credit; students interested ideas, history, politics, literature.  
    Active Date 20201105T14:51:34

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    • What is philosophy? How does one do philosophy?
    • Critical thinking - transferable skills for interpretation, analysis and communication.
    • Topics in epistemology - thinking about the foundations of knowledge.
    • Topics in metaphysics - thinking about what is real.
    • Topics may include ethics, political philosophy, or aesthetics - thinking about the right and good, just, or beautiful.


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Interpret philosophical problems and lines of reasoning.

    Evaluate philosophical arguments.

    Generate one’s own arguments and conclusions with respect to philosophical questions.

  
  • PHIL& 115 - Critical Thinking

    5 Credits


    Learn to analyze arguments in a variety of media with the goal of determining what to believe.  Develop the skills of critical reading and listening,  and writing with precision and clarity.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Designed to Serve Students seeking to improve critical thinking skills. Students seeking Humanities Distribution credit, Philosophy majors.
    Active Date 20210403T10:09:41

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Humanities Area I

    Course Outline
    1. Introduction to thinking, reasoning, and decision-making processes.

    2. Problem Analysis and Evaluation Skills: a. Breaking down and prioritizing critical issues (problem finding) b. Maximizing options and solutions c. Clarifying goals and values d. Defining underlying assumptions and basic concepts

    3. Arguments Analysis, Evaluation and Construction Skills: a. Identifying reasons, conclusions and patterns in single and multiple level arguments b. Evaluating arguments for logic (validity) c. Identifying common fallacies of reasoning d. Identifying different uses of language in argumentation e. Constructing sound and logical arguments on both sides of an issue (dialogical thinking) from many different perspectives (multi-logical thinking)

    4. Other topics often covered: authority and expertise, dealing with feelings and emotions, creativity and imagination, persuasion and negotiation, dialectical and dialogical thinking, openness and fair-mindedness, obstacles to clear thinking, strategies for developing thinking skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Identify inductive and deductive arguments.

    Evaluate inductive and deductive arguments.

    Identify informal fallacies.

    Construct sound deductive and strong inductive arguments in writing.

  
  • PHIL& 120 - Symbolic Logic

    5 Credits


    Introduction to modern symbolic logic including syllogistic logic, propositional logic with translation and proofs, and predicate logic with translation and proofs.

    Pre-requisite(s) MATH 098 or higher min 2.0
    Placement Eligibility Math 107, 111, 146, 180, 098
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day, Online
    Winter Day, Online
    Spring Day, Online

    Designed to Serve Students seeking quantitative skills credit; students seeking Humaniteis Area 1 distribution credit; students with an interest in logic, mathematics, programming, systems analysis; philosophy students; students in programs requiring logic.
    Active Date 20170622T08:41:41

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 32
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Humanities Area I
    • Quantitative Skills

    Course Outline
     

    Module 1: Basic Concepts

                1.1 Define and use appropriately the following terms:

    1.argument

    2.statement

    3.premises

    4.conclusion

    5.inference

    6.proposition

     

    1.2   Identifying arguments

    1.Determine if a group of sentences is an argument.

    2.Identify non-inferential passages as examples of

    a.Warning

    b.Advice

    c.Statement of opinion

    d.Report

    e.Loosely associated statements

    f.Expository passage

    g.Illustrations

    h.Explanation

    3.Identify conditional statements.

    4.Explain the concepts of necessary condition and sufficient condition.

                1.3   Deduction and Induction

    1.Define and use appropriately the following key terms:

    a.Deductive argument

    b.Inductive argument

    c.Argument from definition

    d.Categorical syllogism

    e.Hypothetical syllogism

    f.Disjunctive syllogism

    2.Identify inductive argument forms:

    a.Prediction

    b.Argument from analogy

    c.Generalization

    d.Argument from authority

    e.Argument based on signs

    f.Causal inference

     

    1.4  Assessing arguments

    1.Define key terms for analyzing deductive arguments:

    a.Valid deductive argument

    b.Invalid deductive argument

    c.Sound argument

    d.Unsound argument

    2.Define key terms for analyzing inductive arguments:

    a.Strong inductive arguments

    b.Weak inductive arguments

    c.Cogent argument

     

    1.5  Prove the invalidity of arguments using the counterexample method

    1.Define  “argument form”

    2.Define  “substitution instance”

    3.Prove invalidity of an argument using the counterexample method.

     

    Module 2: Categorical Propositions 1

    2.1  Components of categorical propositions

    1.Identify the quantifier, subject, copula and predicate in a categorical proposition

     

    2.2  Quality, Quantity, Distribution

    1.Identify the quality of categorical propositions as affirmative or negative

    2.Identify the quantity of categorical propositions as universal or particular

    3.Identify categorical propositions using the A,E,I,O system of designation.

    4.Identify a term in a categorical proposition as either distributed or non-distributed.

     

    2.3  Venn Diagrams and the Modern Square of Opposition

    1.Identify the existential import of  A,E,I, and O statements from the Aristotelian and the Boolean perspectives.

    2.Represent  A,E,I, and O statements using Venn diagrams.

    3.Interpret Venn diagrams as representing A,E,I and O statements.

    4.Use the modern square of opposition to test immediate inferences.

     

    4.4   Conversion, Obversion, Contraposition

    1.Construct the converse of any A, E,I. or O statement.

    2.Use Venn diagram to test converse statement for logical equivalency with original.

    3.Identify the term complement of any term.

    4.Construct the obverse of any A,E,I or O statement.

    5.Construct the contrapositive of any A,E,I, or O statement.

    6.Test statement and it’s contrapositive for logical equivalency using Venn diagrams.

    4.5 Traditional Square of Opposition

    1.Use the traditional square of opposition to test immediate inferences from a categorical statement.

    2.Identify cases of the existential fallacy.

     

     4.6 Venn Diagrams and the Traditional Standpoint

    1.Construct modified Venn diagrams to represent categorical propositions from the traditional standpoint.

    2.Use modified Venn diagrams to prove the traditional square of opposition.

    3.Use Venn diagrams to test immediate inferences of categorical propositions from the traditional standpoint.

     

    Module 3: Categorical Syllogisms

               

                3.1 Standard Mood and Figure

    1.Define  standard form categorical syllogism.

    2.Identify the major, minor, and middle terms of a standard form categorical syllogism.

    3.Identify the figure of a standard form categorical syllogism.

    4.Identify the mood of a standard form categorical syllogism.

    5.Identify standard form categorical syllogisms as valid or invalid from the Boolean and the Aristotelian standpoint.

     

                3.2 Venn Diagrams

    1.Use Venn diagrams to determine validity of categorical syllogisms from the Boolean and Aristotelian standpoint.

     

               

     

    Module 4: Propositional Logic 1

    4.1  Symbols and Translation

    1.Define operator, connective, propositional logic, simple statement, compound statement.

    2.Identify statements as examples of conditional statements, negation, conjunction, or disjunction.

    3.Identify the operator used to represent negation, conjunction, disjunction, implication, and equivalence.

    4.Identify the main operator in a compound statement.

    5.Use operators to translate propositional statements.

    6.Define sufficient condition, and necessary condition.

    7.Use correct placement of parentheses in the translation of propositional statements.

    8.Determine if symbolic formulas are well-formed formulas.

     

                4.2 Truth Functions

    1.Use truth tables to define the logical operators: negation, conjunction, disjunction, implication, and equivalence

    2.Compute the truth value of compound statement.

     

                4.3 Truth Tables for Propositions

    1.Construct truth tables for simple and compound statement.

    2.Use truth tables to determine if a statement is tautologous, contingent, or self-contradictory.

    3.Use truth tables to determine if two statements are logically equivalent or contradictory.

    4.Use truth tables to determine if two statements are consistent or inconsistent.

     

     

    Module5: Propositional Logic 2

               

     

                5.4 Truth tables for Arguments

    1.Construct a truth table for an argument.

    2.Use truth table to test the validity of an argument.

     

    1. Indirect Truth Tables

     

     

    Module 6:  Natural Deduction in Propositional Logic 1

                6.1 Rules of Implication

    1.Identify examples of eight rules of implication:

    • modus ponens
    • modus tollens
    • disjunctive syllogism
    • pure hypothetical syllogism
    • constructive dilemma, simplification
    • conjunction
    • addition

     

    2.Construct examples of each.

    3.Use the eight rules of implication to derive conclusions in symbolized arguments.

     

    Module 7:  Natural Deduction in Propositional Logic 2

                7 .2 Rules of Replacement

    1.Identify examples of 10 rules of replacement:

    • De Morgan’s Rule
    • Commutativity
    • Associativity
    • Distribution
    • Double Negation
    • Transposition
    • Material Implication
    • Material Equivalence
    • Exportation
    • Tautology

    2.Use the 10 rules of replacement to derive the conclusions of symbolized arguments.

     

    Module 8: Natural Deduction in Propositional Logic 2

                8.1 Conditional Proof

    1.Use the method of conditional proof (in conjunction with the other rules of inference) to derive the conclusion of a symbolized argument.

     

                8.2 Indirect Proof

    1.Use method of indirect proof to derive the conclusion of symbolized arguments.

     

                8.3  Proving Logical Truths

    1.Use the method of indirect proof to derive tautologies.

     

    Module 9:  Predicate Logic 1

                9.1 Symbols and Translation

    1. Translate ordinary language statements using the symbols and conventions of predicate logic.

                9.2 Using the Rules of Inference

    1. Apply the rules of universal instantiation and existential instantiation.
    2. Use the 18 rules of inference to derive the conclusion of arguments stated in predicate logic.
    3. Apply the rules of universal generalization and existential generalization.

        9.3 Change of Quantifier Rule

    1. Correctly apply the change of quantifier rule as part of completing proofs in predicate logic.

     

    Module 10: Predicate Logic 2

                10.1 Conditional and Indirect Proof

    1. Apply the techniques of conditional proof on arguments in predicate logic.
    2. Apply the technique of indirect proof on arguments in predicate logic.


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Distinguish arguments from non-arguments from examples in natural language.

    Distinguish inductive from deductive arguments.

    Use substitution method to demonstrate the invalidity of an argument.

    Assess the validity or invalidity of categorical arguments using Venn diagrams.

    Use truth tables to test statement and arguments.

    Use the Rules of Implication and the Rules of Replacement to construct proofs in Propositional Logic

    Use the Rules of Implication and the Rules of Replacement to construct proofs in Predicate Logic

    Apply techniques of Conditional Proof and Indirect Proof to proofs in propositional and predicate logic.


Physical Education

  
  • P E 100 - Personal Health Science

    3 Credits
    Learn a multidimensional approach to health that emphasizes the importance of lifestyle choices in preventing disease and improving quality of life. The knowledge and skills developed in this class will empower students to make informed personal health decisions and encourage them to take responsibility for their own personal health.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day, Online
    Fall Day, Evening, Online
    Winter Day, Evening, Online
    Spring Day, Evening, Online

    Designed to Serve All Students
    Active Date 20170306T12:29:57

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 36
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Theory Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Dimensions of Health
    • Behavior Change
    • Psychological Health
    • Stress
    • Addiction and Substance Abuse
    • Nutrition
    • Weight Management
    • Personal Fitness
    • Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, and Diabetes
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Health Information Literacy


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Evaluate the reliability and validity of health-related information sources.

    Explain the role of heredity, environment, culture, and socio-economic status on personal and community health.

    Explain the factors that influence health behaviors and strategies that can lead to successful behavior change.

    Analyze the influence of modifiable health behaviors and non-modifiable traits in preventing disease and improving quality of life in all dimensions of health.

    Develop and implement a health behavior modification plan based on an assessment of modifiable and non-modifiable health risk factors.

  
  • P E 101 - Global Health Issues

    5 Credits
    Introduction to current world health issues.  Students will explore the relationships between socioeconomic, political, cultural and demographic conditions of world regions as they relate to health and nutrition. There will be an emphasis on human rights, epidemiology, gender health issues, conflict/refugee issues, sustainability and nutrition/food security concerns.  Students will investigate and implement  strategies for improving global health.

    Course Note Fulfills the three-credit Physical Education and Diversity and Globalism requirements.
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students
    Active Date 2011-07-25

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 36
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Diversity & Globalism
    • Physical Education

    PE Theory Course Yes

    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • INTRO TO WORLD ISSUES, POLITICS AND GEOGRAPHY
    • DYNAMICS OF SOCIO-CULTURAL CHANGE AND POPULATION
    • COMPARISON OF HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
    • HUMAN RIGHTS
      • INTRODUCTION TO UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
      • THE RIGHTS OF THE WOMAN; THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD
      • MODERN DAY SLAVERY
    • WOMENS’ HEALTH ISSUES
      • REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
      • MATERNAL AND CHILD-REARING HEALTH
    • EPIDEMIOLOGY
      • HIV/AIDS
      • CURRENT STUDIES IN EPIDEMIOLOGY
    • NUTRITION/HUNGER/FAMINE ISSUES
      • INTRODUCTION TO BASIC NUTRITION
      • TYPES OF FARMING (FACTORY FARMING VS ORGANIC FARMING)
      • FOOD SECURITY
    • GENOCIDE
    • REFUGEE HEALTH
    • SUSTAINABILITY/ ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
      • OVERPOPULATION AND CONSUMPTION ISSUES
    • LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL INTEGRATION
      • INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR EFFECT ON LOCAL CULTURES AND TRADITIONS
      • COMPARISON OF EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES ON THE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS
    • OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING WORLD HEALTH AND NUTRITION
      • NATURAL DISASTERS
      • POLITICAL INSTABILITY AND WAR
    • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Describe basic political, geographic, demographic, socioeconomic and cultural issues throughout the world and how they relate to health outcomes.

    Explain basic human rights, women's health issues and family planning issues.

    Explain epidemiologic (ie - HIV/AIDS,) conflict and refugee issues throughout the world.

    Investigate improvement strategies for global food concerns, food security, and malnutrition.

    Evaluate local and international initiatives and action alternatives as they relate to health and nutrition.

    Develop, implement, and participate in service learning activites related to global health.

  
  • P E 103 - Basketball

    1 Credits


    Beginning and intermediate basketball skills, including passing, catching, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, scrimmages, tactics and strategy.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 203
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All Students.
    Active Date 20170306T12:29:58

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Passing
    • Catching
    • Dribbling
    • Shooting
    • Pivoting
    • Defensive/Offensive Strategies
    • Court Positions
    • Rebounding
    • Tactics and Strategy
    • Game Situations

     

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 105 - Cardio Kickboxing

    1 Credits
    A cardiovascular workout using different styles of kickboxing, boxing and martial arts techniques. A variety of intensity levels will be provided allowing students to work at their own pace.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 205
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day

    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All Students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:02

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Principles of cardiovascular training
    • Warm-up and cool-down procedures
    • Flexibility
    • Cardiovascular exercise
    • Basic kick-boxing and martial arts technniques
    • Injury prevention


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

  
  • P E 107 - Step Aerobics

    1 Credits
    A cardiovascular workout using adjustable step platforms and simple choreography.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 207
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All Students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:04

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Principles of cardiovascular training
    • Warm-up and cool-down procedures
    • Step platform exercises
    • Flexibility
    • Cardiovascular exercise
    • Abdominal strengthening


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

  
  • P E 113 - Golf

    1 Credits
    Beginning to intermediate golf skills and techniques, including grip, stance, pivot and follow-through, chipping, putting and rules.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 213
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered



    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All Students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:10

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 20
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Grip
    • Stance
    • Pivot and follow through
    • Club selection
    • Chipping
    • Putting
    • Reading greens
    • Rules and regulations


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 114 - Badminton and Pickleball

    1 Credits
    Two net games combined in a single class. Development of beginning to intermediate badminton/pickleball skills and techniques.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 214
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day
    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:12

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Forehand
    • Backhand
    • Lob
    • Cut shots
    • Serve
    • Scoring
    • Equipment
    • Rules and regulations


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 115 - Jogging

    1 Credits
    Students will learn and apply basic cardiovascular conditioning principles through participation in a structured jogging program.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 130 or PE 215
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day
    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:14

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Cardiovascular conditioning principles
    • Warm-up and cood-down procedures
    • Stretching
    • Injury prevention
    • Cardiovascular conditioning
    • Muscular endurance


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

  
  • P E 116 - Karate

    1 Credits
    Introduction to karate as an art form, sport and conditioning exercise. Students will learn basic defensive and offensive techniques, including blocks, kicks and punches. Self-confidence and awareness will also be emphasized.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 216
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:29

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Basic techniques; blocks, kicks, punches
    • Stances
    • Forms (Kata)
    • Take downs
    • Introduction to free sparring
    • Karate history


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

    Practice physical skills that promote the mind-body connection.

  
  • P E 118 - Yoga

    1 Credits
    Learn basic yoga techniques that will allow students to release physical and emotional tension from the body, mind and spirit.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 218
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day, Evening
    Winter Day, Evening
    Spring Day, Evening

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:31

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Basic yoga breathing
    • Spine strengthening exercises
    • Physical balance and focusing techniques
    • Hatha, Qigong, and Kundalini exercises
    • Meditation techniques


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

    Practice physical skills that promote the mind-body connection.

  
  • P E 119 - Softball

    1 Credits
    Beginning and intermediate softball skills, including, throwing, catching, hitting, bunting, base running, rules, strategy and tactics.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 219
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day



    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:33

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Throwing
    • Catching
    • Hitting
    • Bunting
    • Base running
    • Rules and regulations
    • Strategy and tactics


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 120 - Soccer

    1 Credits
    Beginning and intermediate soccer skills, including passing, trapping, dribbling, heading, shooting, strategy, rules and small-sided games.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 220
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day

    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:35

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline

    • Passing
    • Trapping
    • Dribbling
    • Heading
    • Shooting
    • Strategy
    • Rules and regulations
    • Small-sided games


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 123 - Weight Training

    1 Credits
    Apply weight training principles with an individualized approach and a flexible schedule. Students will design and implement a weight-training program tailored to their own fitness goals. Progress will be monitored through training logs and fitness assessments.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 223, PE 186, or PE 286
    FeesFC

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day, Evening
    Winter Day, Evening
    Spring Day, Evening

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:37

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Basic strength training principles
    • Warm-up and cool-down procedures
    • Stretching
    • Injury prevention
    • Proper form and technique
    • Muscular strength
    • Muscular endurance


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

  
  • P E 125 - Wrestling

    1 Credits
    Beginning and intermediate wrestling skills; including takedowns, breakdowns, rides, escapes, reversals, pinning holds and physical conditioning.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 225
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Evening

    Spring Evening

    Designed to Serve All Students
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:39

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Takedowns
    • Breakdowns
    • Rides
    • Escapes
    • Reversals
    • Pinning holds
    • Competitive match situations
    • Physical conditioning


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 130 - Aerobic Walking

    1 Credits
    Students will learn and apply basic cardiovascular conditioning principles through participation in a structured walking program.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 115 or PE 215
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day
    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve All Students
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:41

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Cardiovascular conditioning principles
    • Warm-up and cood-down procedures
    • Stretching
    • Injury prevention
    • Cardiovascular conditioning
    • Muscular endurance


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

  
  • P E 135 - Zumba

    1 Credits
    Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music with easy to follow dance moves that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness routine for fat burning and cardiovascular endurance.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 235
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:43

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Principles of cardiovascular training
    • Warm-up and cool-down procedures
    • Basic zumba principles and dance modes
    • Cardiovascular exercise and dance


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

  
  • P E 138 - Volleyball

    1 Credits
    Beginning and intermediate volleyball skills, including serving, bumping, hitting, volleying, rules, strategy and team play.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 238
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:45

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Serving
    • Bumping
    • Hitting
    • Volleying
    • Rules
    • Strategy
    • Team play
    • Court awareness
    • Competition


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 143 - Advanced Basketball

    2 Credits
    Advanced basketball skills, including individual skill development, team concepts, physical conditioning, and preparation for competitive play.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 243
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve Students interested in competitive basketball
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:46

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Passing
    • Catching
    • Dribbling
    • Pivoting
    • Defense/offense
    • Court positions
    • Shooting
    • Rebounding
    • Physical conditioning
    • Team concepts


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 145 - Advanced Wrestling

    2 Credits
    Intermediate to advanced wrestling skills, including takedowns, breakdowns, rides, escapes, reversals, pinning holds, competitive match situations, physical conditioning, and preparation for competitive play.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 245
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Evening


    Designed to Serve Students interested in competitive wrestling
    Active Date 20170622T08:39:59

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Takedowns
    • Breakdowns
    • Rides
    • Escapes
    • Reversals
    • Pinning holds
    • Competitive match situations
    • Physical conditioning


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 146 - Pilates

    1 Credits
    Pilates is a body-conditioning technique designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body and is appropriate for students of all fitness levels. Students will build muscle strength and flexibility through a series of exercises that target the deep postural muscles within the body.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 246
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Evening
    Winter Day
    Spring Day, Evening

    Designed to Serve All students
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:00

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Basic pilates principles
    • Basic stretching techniques
    • Core strengthening exercises
    • Spinal alignment exercises
    • Functional fitness techniques


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

  
  • P E 148 - Advanced Volleyball

    2 Credits
    Advanced volleyball skills, including serving, bumping, hitting, volleying, rules, team concepts, physical conditioning, game situations, and preparation for competitive play.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 248
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day



    Designed to Serve Students interested in competitive volleyball
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:02

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Serving
    • Bumping
    • Hitting
    • Volleying
    • Rules
    • Team concepts
    • Physical conditioning
    • Game situations


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 149 - Advanced Fastpitch

    2 Credits
    Advanced fastpitch skills, including throwing, catching, hitting, bunting and base running, tactics and strategy, team concepts, and preparation for competitive play.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 249
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered



    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Students interested in competitive fastpitch.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:04

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Throwing
    • Catching
    • Hitting
    • Bunting
    • Base running
    • Rules
    • Tactics and strategy
    • Team concepts
    • Competition


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 150 - Advanced Soccer

    2 Credits
    Advanced soccer skills, including passing, trapping, dribbling, shooting, free kicks, corner kicks and throw-ins, team concepts, physical conditioning, and preparation for competitive play.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 250
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day



    Designed to Serve Students interested in competitive soccer.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:05

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Passing
    • Trapping
    • Dribbling
    • Shooting
    • Free kicks
    • Corner kicks
    • Throw ins
    • Team concepts
    • Physical conditioning
    • Competitive game situations


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 159 - Sports Conditioning

    1 Credits
    Students will learn sports conditioning principles through participation in a structured, advanced fitness program including pre-season, post-season, and off-season conditioning considerations. Topics will include program design, injury prevention, dynamic warm-up, flexibility, muscle activation, power, strength, and metabolic conditioning.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 259
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Students interested in advanced, sports conditioning program.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:07

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Weeks 1 and 2: Testing to establish baseline numbers. Testing will include The Functional Movement Screen, Power testing, flexibility testing, and cardio respiratory testing. Instruction in proper warm up techniques, drills, and exercises.
    • Weeks 3-6: Working on a specifically programmed conditioning routine that includes warm up and activation, power, strength, and metabolic conditioning.
    • Weeks 7-9: Continuing the work as above with specific progressions based on progress and proficiency of weeks. The separation of athletes going into a season vs. in off season will occur.
    • Week 10: Performance testing for progress measurement. All tests performed at the beginning of each quarter will be repeated.


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

  
  • P E 160 - First Aid, CPR and AED

    3 Credits
    Learn how to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies.  Students successfully completing all course requirements will receive American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

    FeesPC

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day, Evening
    Winter Day, Evening
    Spring Day, Evening

    Designed to Serve All students
    Active Date 2012-11-06

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 26
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Theory Course Yes

    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Taking Action
    • Before Giving Care
    • The Human Body
    • Checking an Unconscious Person
    • Checking a Conscious Person
    • Cardiac Emergencies
    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
    • Breathing Emergencies
    • Conscious Choking
    • Unconscious Choking
    • Bleeding
    • Internal Bleeding/Shock
    • Soft Tissue Injuries
    • Musculoskeletal Injuries
    • Injuries to the Head, Neck, and Spine
    • Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis
    • Sudden Illnesses
    • Poisoning
    • Bites and Stings
    • Substance Abuse and Misuse
    • Heat and Cold-Related Illnesses
    • Water-Related Emergencies
    • Pediatric, Older Adult and Special Situations
    • Emergency Childbirth
    • Disaster, Remote and Wilderness Emergencies


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Recognize when an emergency has occurred.

    Explain and demonstrate the emergency action steps: CHECK-CALL-CARE.

    Explain and demonstrate appropriate care for injury or sudden illness until advanced medical personnel arrives.

  
  • P E 171 - Fitness and Nutrition Concepts

    2 Credits
    Introduction to fitness and wellness; including cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, special considerations in exercise, exercise psychology, basic nutrition, body composition and weight control.  

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:09

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Theory Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • INTRODUCTION TO FITNESS AND WELLNESS
    • CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE
    • MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE
    • FLEXIBILITY
    • SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN EXERCISE
    • BASIC NUTRITION
    • BODY COMPOSITION AND WEIGHT CONTROL
    • CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND EXERCISE 


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Define the five components of fitness and identify the benefits associated with each.

    Demonstrate safe and effective techniques for improving fitness levels in each of the components of fitness.

    Identify the effects of injury, environmental conditions, and ergogenic aids on physical performance and health.

    Apply the basic principles of exercise psychology including goal setting and motivational techniques to increase adherence to exercise.

    Identify the six main nutrients, analyze personal intake of each nutrient, and recognize healthy dietary choices that will improve health and fitness.

    Evaluate weight loss techniques and recognize their effectiveness for maintaining a healthy body composition.

  
  • P E 172 - Self Defense

    1 Credits
    An introduction to basic self-defense techniques and principles including prevention and awareness, strikes, kicks, blocks, and escapes.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 272
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:10

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Basics of prevention and awareness.
    • Effective targets to strike
    • Weapons (voice, makeshift weapons, personal protective devices, body)
    • Hand/arm techniques
    • Kicks
    • Defenses and escapes from holds, grabs and chokes
    • Ground fighting basics
    • Multiple attackers and weapon defenses


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

    Practice physical skills that promote the mind-body connection.

  
  • P E 173 - Interval Training

    1 Credits
    A challenging workout consisting of a series of exercises including calisthenics, resistance training, cardio, functional movements, and stretching that can be adapted to any fitness level.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 273
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20200325T17:30:53

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Contact Hours: Lab 22
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline

    • Warm-up and cool-down procedures
    • Flexibility: Dynamic and static stretching techniques
    • Calisthenics/body weight exercises
    • Resistance Training
    • Cardiovascular exercise


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

  
  • P E 177 - Unified Sports

    2 Credits
    Unified sports gives students the experience of learning and competing in an inclusive team environment with other students of all skill levels; with and without disabilities.  The class will combine direct sport instruction and practice with general health and nutrition theory.  Students will also have the opportunity to participate in team competitions outside of class against other area colleges.

    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20190227T14:53:31

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 22
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    1. Introduction to the “Play Unified” movement
    2. Disability and self-advocacy in sports
    3. Rules and strategy
    4. Healthy eating
    5. Nutritional needs (pre, during, post competition)
    6. Sport-specific skill development
    7. Sport-specific conditioning


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply accurate terminology, rules, and strategies to the performance specifications of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the movement patterns of the activity.

    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that promotes teamwork and fair play.

    Describe the characteristics of a healthy diet.

    Describe appropriate nutrition for various stages of competition.

  
  • P E 179 - Combined Dance

    1 Credits
    An introduction to jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and modern dance styles. Includes basic dance technique with an emphasis on choreography and physical fitness.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 279.
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:13

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Introduction to class
    • Proper warm-up and cool-down procedures.
    • Proper execution of dance moves.
    • Introduction to new dance progressions and transitions.
    • Strengthening, posture, and balance activities.
    • Choreographed jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and modern dance routines.


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 184 - Table Tennis

    1 Credits
    Development of beginning to intermediate table tennis skills and techniques including different types of serves, strokes, racquet grips, and proper stance and footwork.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 284
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:25

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Grips
    • Forehand
    • Backhand
    • Serves
    • Drop shot
    • Smash shot
    • Footwork and stance
    • Terminology
    • Rules
    • Strategy (singles and doubles)


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 186 - Total Fitness

    2 Credits
    Students will learn to design and implement an individualized conditioning program focusing on one or more of the major fitness components: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Students will learn basic conditioning principles relating to each of the fitness components. Workouts will focus on individualized goals. Progress will be monitored through training logs and fitness assessments.

    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 286, PE 123, or PE 223
    FeesFC

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day, Evening
    Winter Day, Evening
    Spring Day, Evening

    Designed to Serve All students
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:27

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Establishing training goals
    • Basic strength training principles
    • Basic cardorespiratory training principles
    • Warm-up and cool-down procedures
    • Stretching
    • Injury prevention
    • Fitness assessment
    • Monitoring training progression


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 189 - Introduction to Fitness and Nutrition

    1 Credits
    Introduction to fitness and wellness, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, basic nutrition, body composition and weight control.

    Course Note This class is only available to students in the Healthcare Exploration for Youth (HEY) program.
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day




    Designed to Serve Only students in the Healthcare Exploration for Youth (HEY) program.
    Active Date 20170509T10:06:31

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Contact Hours: Lecture 5.5 Lab 11 Worksite 0 Clinical 0
    Total Contact Hours 16.5
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
     

    • Introduction to Fitness and Wellness (Lecture)
    • ​Ultimate Frisbee (Activity class)
    • Cardiorespiratory Endurance/Fitness Center Visit (Lecture)
    • ​Cross Campus Run/Calisthenics (Activity class)
    • Muscular Strength and Endurance (Lecture)
    • Weight Training Stations  (Activity class)
    • Flexibility/Stretching exercises (Lecture)
    • Yoga/Tai Chi (Activity class)
    • Basic Nutrition (Lecture)
    • Tae Kwon Do (Activity class)
    • Obesity and Weight Control (Lecture)
    • Boot Camp/Body weight exercises (Activity class)


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Define the five components of fitness and identify the benefits associated with each.

    Demonstrate safe and effective techniques for improving fitness levels in each of the components of fitness.

    Identify the six main nutrients and recognize healthy dietary choices that will improve health and fitness.

    Evaluate weight loss techniques and recognize their effectiveness for maintaining a health body composition.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

  
  • P E 203 - Basketball

    1 Credits
    Beginning and intermediate basketball skills, including passing, catching, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, scrimmages, tactics and strategy.

    Pre-requisite(s) P E 103
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 103
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All Students.
    Active Date 20170306T12:30:00

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
     

    • Passing
    • Catching
    • Dribbling
    • Shooting
    • Pivoting
    • Defensive/Offensive Strategies
    • Court Positions
    • Rebonding
    • Tactics and Strategy
    • Game Situations


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 205 - Cardio Kickboxing

    1 Credits
    A cardiovascular workout using different styles of kickboxing, boxing and martial arts techniques. A variety of intensity levels will be provided allowing students to work at their own pace.

    Pre-requisite(s) P E 105
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 105
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day

    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All Students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:30

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Principles of cardiovascular training
    • Warm-up and cool-down procedures
    • Flexibility
    • Cardiovascular exercise
    • Basic kick-boxing and martial arts technniques
    • Injury prevention


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

  
  • P E 207 - Step Aerobics

    1 Credits
    A cardiovascular workout using adjustable step platforms and simple choreography.

    Pre-requisite(s) P E 107
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 107
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered


    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All Students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:32

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Principles of cardiovascular training
    • Warm-up and cool-down procedures
    • Step platform exercises
    • Flexibility
    • Cardiovascular exercise
    • Abdominal strengthening


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

  
  • P E 213 - Golf

    1 Credits
    Beginning to intermediate golf skills and techniques, including grip, stance, pivot and follow-through, chipping, putting and rules.

    Pre-requisite(s) P E 113
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 113
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered



    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:34

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 20
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Grip
    • Stance
    • Pivot and follow through
    • Club selection
    • Chipping
    • Putting
    • Reading greens
    • Rules and regulations


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 214 - Badminton/Pickleball

    1 Credits
    Two net games combined in a single class. Development of beginning to intermediate badminton/pickleball skills and techniques.

    Pre-requisite(s) P E 114
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 114
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day
    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:36

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Forehand
    • Backhand
    • Lob
    • Cut shots
    • Serve
    • Scoring
    • Equipment
    • Rules and regulations


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 215 - Jogging

    1 Credits
    Students will learn and apply basic cardiovascular conditioning principles through participation in a structured jogging program.

    Pre-requisite(s) P E 115
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 115 or PE 130
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day
    Winter Day


    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:38

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Cardiovascular conditioning principles
    • Warm-up and cood-down procedures
    • Stretching
    • Injury prevention
    • Cardiovascular conditioning
    • Muscular endurance


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

  
  • P E 216 - Karate

    1 Credits
    Introduction to karate as an art form, sport and conditioning exercise. Students will learn basic defensive and offensive techniques; including blocks, kicks and punches. Self-confidence and awareness will also be emphasized.

    Pre-requisite(s) P E 116
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 116
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:40

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Basic techniques; blocks, kicks, punches
    • Stances
    • Forms (Kata)
    • Take downs
    • Introduction to free sparring
    • Karate history


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

    Practice physical skills that promote the mind-body connection.

  
  • P E 218 - Yoga

    1 Credits
    Learn basic yoga techniques that will allow students to release physical and emotional tension from the body, mind and spirit.

    Pre-requisite(s) P E 118
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 118
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day, Evening
    Winter Day, Evening
    Spring Day, Evening

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:53

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Basic yoga breathing
    • Spine strengthening exercises
    • Physical balance and focusing techniques
    • Hatha, Qigong, and Kundalini exercises
    • Meditation techniques


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

    Practice physical skills that promote the mind-body connection.

  
  • P E 219 - Softball

    1 Credits
    Beginning and intermediate softball skills, including, throwing, catching, hitting, bunting, base running, rules, strategy and tactics.

    Pre-requisite(s) P E 119
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 119
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day



    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:55

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Throwing
    • Catching
    • Hitting
    • Bunting
    • Base running
    • Rules and regulations
    • Strategy and tactics


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 220 - Soccer

    1 Credits
    Beginning and intermediate soccer skills, including passing, trapping, dribbling, heading, shooting, strategy, rules and small-sided games.

    Pre-requisite(s) P E 120
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 120
    FeesPA

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day

    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:56

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline

    • Passing
    • Trapping
    • Dribbling
    • Heading
    • Shooting
    • Strategy
    • Rules and regulations
    • Small-sided games


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

    Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.

  
  • P E 223 - Weight Training

    1 Credits
    Apply weight training principles with an individualized approach and a flexible schedule. Students will design and implement a weight-training program tailored to their own fitness goals. Progress will be monitored through training logs and fitness assessments.

    Pre-requisite(s) P E 123
    Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 123, PE 186, or PE 286
    FeesFC

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day, Evening
    Winter Day, Evening
    Spring Day, Evening

    Designed to Serve All students.
    Active Date 20170622T08:40:58

    Grading System Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 25
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Physical Education

    PE Activity Course Yes

    Course Outline
    • Basic strength training principles
    • Warm-up and cool-down procedures
    • Stretching
    • Injury prevention
    • Proper form and technique
    • Muscular strength
    • Muscular endurance


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

    Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

    Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

    Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

 

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