HHP Activity Courses

PEHD 100 Introduction to Physical Fitness (2)
This course presents the principles and methods for developing and maintaining physical fitness. Major emphasis is on developing a personal exercise and nutrition program.

PEHD 102 Beginning Yoga (2)
A course designed to present the basic philosophy, physical positions, and breathing techniques of yoga. Emphasis is also placed on meditation and positive thinking as a means to reduce stress and increase concentration.

PEHD 103 Martial Arts (2)
An introduction to the theory and application of Asian martial arts in modern, everyday life. An activity course in which the basics of a martial art will be learned through lecture demonstration and laboratory experience.

PEHD 104 Beginning Figure (Ice) Skating (2)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic fundamentals of ice-skating and will progress to more advanced skills. This will be accomplished through classroom lectures, off-ice and on-ice demonstrations, and class participation. Class time will primarily focus with on-ice instruction.
Note: lab fee required; students will need to provide their own transportation to the facility.

PEHD 105 Basketball and Volleyball (2)
The history, techniques, practice of skills, and rules of basketball and volleyball.

PEHD 107 Beginning Swimming (2)
A course designed to teach the non-swimmer how to swim. Emphasis on drown proofing and elementary forms of water safety.

PEHD 108 Advanced Swimming (2)
A course designed to improve swimming skills with emphasis on water safety, stroke mastery, elementary forms of lifesaving, and life guarding.

PEHD 109 Aerobics (2)
The main emphasis of this course is the understanding of the basic physiological principles associated with physical activity and human movement as applied in a cardiovascular aerobic dance workout. The course also includes exercise programs for muscular endurance, strength, and toning.

PEHD 110 Step Aerobics (2)
Students will be introduced to the basic physiological principles associated with aerobic step training and interval training. Exercise, as well as cognitive material from the required text, will be essential requirements in this course.

PEHD 112 Gymnastics Class (2)
An introductory course in gymnastics. The course is designed to provide instruction in the beginning skills on the following apparatus: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and tumbling. Instruction in hand spotting various skills is also taught in this course. No prior gymnastics experience is required.
Note: students will need to provide their own transportation to the facility.

PEHD 113 Beginning Horseback Riding (2)
The course is designed to provide instruction in the beginning skills of horseback riding and to provide the student with lifetime sports skills which will contribute to his/her physical, mental, and social growth. Attention will be given to the development of skills in grooming, horse handling, saddling and bridling, mounting and dismounting, walking and posting.
Note: lab fee required; students will need to provide their own transportation to the facility.

PEHD 115 Physical Conditioning and Weight Training (2)
A course designed to teach the accepted methods of developing and maintaining physical fitness. Consideration will be given to diet, nutrition, posture, physical form, and the role of resistance exercise in the improvement of physical fitness.

PEHD 116 Beginning Golf (2)
The history, techniques, practice of skills, and rules of golf.
Note: lab fee required; students will need to provide their own transportation to the facility.

PEHD 117 Badminton and Racquetball (2)
The history, techniques, practice of skills, and rules of badminton and racquetball.

PEHD 118 Sailing (2)
The course will provide the student with instruction in the basic fundamentals of sailing. Attention will also be given to the safe, reasonable operation of sailing craft, as well as instruction in the proper care and maintenance of sailboats.
Note: lab fee required.

PEHD 119 Beginning Tennis (2)
The history, techniques, practice of skills, and rules of tennis.

PEHD 120 Special Topics (2 repeatable up to 6)
A course designed to cover a variety of topics not otherwise offered in the basic physical education activity program. Popular activities representing both traditional and non-traditional activities will be offered on a random basis according to interest shown in the activity.
Note: a lab fee may be required in some special topics courses. Students may need to provide their own transportation to the facility.

PEHD 130 Intermediate Sailing (2)
The course is designed to provide instruction in the intermediate skills of sailing and to provide the student with lifetime sports skills which will contribute to his/her physical, mental and social growth. Attention will be given to the development of intermediate skills for the safe and responsible operation of sailboats.
Note: lab fee required.

PEHD 133 Intermediate Horseback Riding (2)
An introduction to the basics of dressage and jumping for students who have completed beginning horseback riding or have basic skills from previous riding experience. Students will learn an introductory level dressage test and a simple stadium course.
Note: lab fee required.

PEHD 135 Elementary Jazz Dance (2)
An introduction to the linear, percussive style of jazz dance, the uniquely American combination of multi-cultural dance styles to the world of dance. An activity course in which the basics of jazz dance will be learned. Cross listed with THTR 135.

PEHD 137 Elementary Modern Dance (2)
Introduction to the technique of modern dance. Emphasis on basic movement forms of modern dance and elementary improvisational techniques. Cross listed with THTR 137.

PEHD 138 Intermediate Modern Dance (2)
Instruction at the intermediate level in technique of modern dance. Emphasis upon building the basic movement forms as taught in elementary modern dance into pattern, repetitions, and variations used in the structuring of dance pieces. Review of the choreography work of the founders of modern dance. Cross listed with THTR 138.

PEHD 139 African Dance (2)
The course focuses on the history, techniques, practice of dance movements and meaning of several African dances. Students will also recognize drum rhythms for each dance, learn names of instruments used for the dance, and perform each dance.

PEHD 185 Elementary Ballet (2)
An introductory course involving modern dance, jazz, ballet, and other popular dance forms and techniques. Cross listed with THTR 185.

PEHD 186 Intermediate Ballet (2)
The course will focus on more advanced techniques in the dance forms involved, particularly modern and ballet, and will also include interpretation, improvisation, choreography, and elementary performance. Cross listed with THTR 186.