Course title numbers indicate the level of skill at which instruction is directed: The number one (1) indicates beginner or novice who needs no prior experience or knowledge; emphasis is on basic skills. The number two (2) indicates intermediate level where prior instruction or experience is necessary; emphasis is on refining techniques.
Credits: 2.
Designed to teach knowledge and skills in traditional ballroom, Latin-American and current pop dancing.
Credits: 3.
This advanced course trains people to respond to wilderness accidents, injuries and emergencies. Course emphasis is on patient assessment in remote locations. The course is designed for anyone working in or planning to pursue a career in wilderness recreation and outdoor leisure activities. Payment of required additional course fees and successful course completion results in national certifications from the American Safety and Health Institute and the American Heart Association.
HLP 2940 Practicum in Health and Human Performance
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with a change in content.
A unique opportunity for students who are in the decision-making phase of their studies to test a career choice through practicum experience before completing professional courses.
Credits: 1 to 6; can be repeated with a change in content.
Provides students an opportunity to study in a wide range of cultural settings.
Credits: 2.
The etiquette, rules and strategies of the sport of bowling, from the fundamentals of bowling to incorporating strategies on how to execute proper bowling form.
Credits: 2.
Introduces students to the rules, etiquette and basic techniques required to enjoy and to improve one's skills in the game of golf, with primary focus on proper swing mechanics for the four basic golf shots.
Credits: 2.
Aerodynamic theory, practice, evaluation and application of flying disc. Includes disc golf, ultimate disc golf and various physical activities using flying discs in recreational and competitive situations.
Credits: 2.
The basic skills and rules of softball.
Credits: 2.
The basic concepts in team strategy and the skills involved in serving, passing, setting and defense and offense, and focuses on the proper conditioning principles necessary for successful play. The course also covers the history, rules and terminology of volleyball.
Credits: 2.
Advanced concepts in team strategy through offense and defense with varying defense and setter systems. Volleyball 2 will cover skills involved in serving, passing, setting, attacking and defense. The skills and game situations are designed to be more complex and require a proficient skill base as well as proper conditioning principles necessary for successful play. The course also covers the history, rules, terminology of volleyball.
Credits: 2.
An introductory course designed to facilitate skill development necessary to participating successfully in tennis. The course also covers the history, basic strategy, rules, scoring, etiquette and terminology of tennis.
Credits: 2.
This course will teach skills necessary for safe and enjoyable game play. The course also focuses on the history, fundamentals, rules, scorekeeping and drills pertinent to improvement of badminton skills.
Credits: 2.
An introductory course designed to facilitate skill development necessary to participate successfully in racquetball. The course also focuses on the history, basic strategy, rules, scoring, etiquette and terminology of racquetball.
Credits: 2.
This course will teach skills necessary for safe and enjoyable game play, including offensive and defensive strategy . The course also focuses on the history, fundamentals, rules and drills needed to improving basic soccer skills.
Credits: 2.
A basic course to learn the fundamentals of ball handling, passing, shooting and learning offensive and defensive basketball strategies. The student will participate in a structured basketball program and team.
Credits: 2.
For the intermediate to advanced player with previous basketball experience. Theory and practice of intermediate/advanced individual and team offense and defense in game situations. Course also develops officiating skill and knowledge of basketball rules.
Credits: 2.
Designed to learn and demonstrate competent knowledge of the skills, techniques and rules of flag football. Students will participate in organized intramural flag football team play.
Credits: 2.
The etiquette, rules, strategies and advanced terminology of bowling, including proper mechanics and advanced systems of bowling.
Credits: 2.
Teaches advanced concepts in serving, forehand, backhand, net play and strategy used in singles and doubles tennis play. The skills and game situations are more complex and require a proficient skill base, including proper conditioning principles needed for successful play. The course also covers the history, rules and terminology of tennis.
Credits: 2.
This class is designed for intermediate to advanced players with previous soccer experience. The skills and game situations are more competitive and require previous skill acquisition. The course also discusses advanced theory and skill development.
Credits: 1 to 3.
This course trains people to respond to wilderness accidents, injuries and emergencies. It is designed for anyone working in or planning to pursue a career in wilderness recreation and outdoor leisure activities. Payment of required additional course fees and successful course completion results in Wilderness First Responder certification.
Credits: 3.
Fundamental skills and methods of exercise science leading to safe and effective group exercise. Provides sound background in basic anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, music phrasing, liability issues, building combinations and other expressive elements.
Credits: 2.
This course has an academic as well as a physical component. The academic portion focuses on healthy beginning, maintaining and advancing exercise programs through application of basic concepts from exercise physiology and exercise psychology. Students participate in the class to increase strength and aerobic capacity through a variety of activities. This class is applicable to people of all fitness levels.
Credits: 2.
This course has a pysical and an demic component. Students participate in basic weight lifting exercises to increase strength. The academic portion discusses the basic concepts and theories of safe and effective weight training. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to safely design, implement and perform weight training programs that will help them reach their weight training goals. This course is designed to promote healthy living and is applicable to people of all fitness levels.
Credits: 2.
This course has an academic as well as a physical component. The academic portion focuses on healthfully beginning, maintaining and advancing running programs through application of basic concepts from exercise physiology and exercise psychology. Students participate in the class to increase aerobic running capacity. This class is applicable to people of all fitness levels.
Credits: 2.
A course designed for beginner group exercise and fitness students. Emphasis will be placed on individual lifetime fitness, flexibility, group exercise, nutrition, basic strength and conditioning information, lifestyle habits, technique and safety issues for stretching, various aerobic activities and muscle strengthening exercises.
Credits: 2.
Beginning level skills taught on vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise, as well as an introduction to competition through basic rules, scoring procedures and routine composition.
Credits: 2; Prereq: First-aid and CPR required.
Overview of and experience in backpacking while spending time in the backcountry. Through lecture, activities and overnight outings, students gain an understanding of how to efficiently and safely experience backcountry travel. They learn how to camp comfortably, deal with injuries, protect themselves from wildlife, cook in the outdoors and appreciate and protect the environment. Nutrition, personal hygiene, Leave no Trace ethics and emergency procedures will be discussed. Course includes a weekend field laboratory.
Credits: 2.
Fundamental and intermediate knowledge and skills in taekwondo. Students will improve their general physical fitness and skill performance related to taekwondo. Principles, techniques, safe practices and strategies of taekwondo will be taught.
Credits: 2.
Introduces health benefits of practicing Tai Chi and the meditation by learning a Tai Chi form, its proper breathing techniques, and various Qi Gong and meditation positions.
Credits: 2.
An introduction to foil fencing-protocol, techniques and rules of competitive fencing.
Credits: 2.
An advanced weight-training course relating to basic muscle anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology, strength and endurance training and nutrition. This course expands the student's knowledge of weight training and builds on the principles learned in Weight Training 1.
Credits: 2.
This lecture-laboratory course teaches the principles and application of self-defense for women. Topics include avoidance of contact, disabling opponents, defending against multiple attackers and post-conflict procedures. Techniques include a variety of blocks, kicks, punches and grab releases. No prior martial art experience is required.
Credits: 2.
Instruction for non-swimmers/beginning swimmers to become comfortable and confident in the water and to learn the basic swimming strokes and skills.
Credits: 2.
Intermediate level swimming. Course teaches stroke principles, form and skills, and personal safety.
Credits: 2.
Skin diving/snorkeling in Florida waters, including snorkeling techniques, surface dives, equipment features, diver rescue, compass navigation and open-water dive preparation. Openwater dives are provided. Payment of required additional course fees and successful completion results in national certification.
Credits: 2. Prereq: swim test.
Beginning scuba diving including compass navigation, openwater diving environment, dive preparation and five openwater dives. Payment of required additional course. fees and successful completion results in national certification as Open-water Scuba Diver.
Credits: 2; Prereq: swim test.
Lifeguard skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course prepares candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and to prevent injury or drowning. Payment of additional course fees and successful course completion results in two American Red Cross certificates: Lifeguard Training and First Aid (valid for three years) and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (valid one year).
Credits: 2; Prereq: PEN 1136 or equivalent.
Underwater navigation for night, low visibility, current, river and deep diving. Includes site evaluation, dive planning, equipment, medical aspects and search and recovery. Payment of required additional course fees and successful completion results in certification as advanced scuba diver. Six open water field trip dives are required.
Credits: 2; Prereq: swim test.
Instructional activities to improve swimming technique, physical conditioning and knowledge about the sport and fitness aspects of swimming. The skills for this class are more complex and require a proficient skill base.
Credits: 2; Prereq: swim test.
A comprehensive introduction to small boat sailing, covering techniques, types of sailboats, weather and water conditions, safety, navigation and rules of the road.
Credits: 2; Prereq: PEN 2138 or the equivalent with entrance exams (written and water skills) and medical exam with physician's approval for diving. Students must provide complete personal scuba equipment.
Provides supervised divemaster leadership experiences, including dive control techniques and testing procedures. Payment of required additionalcourse fees and successful completion results in certification as divemaster. Included are open water dives, evaluation, testing, equipment control procedures and dive site planning and control.
Credits: 2; Prereq: junior standing or above, majors only.
The basics of infield play, outfield play, catching, pitching, offensive and defensive strategy, practice development, design of pre/during/post season conditioning programs, game control protocol, conducting tryouts, the national coaching standards, field maintenance techniques, rules of the game and pertinent legal precautions necessary in coaching baseball.
Credits: 2; Prereq: junior standing or above, majors only.
The basics of dribbling, passing, heading, goal-keeping play, offensive and defensive strategy, practice development, design of pre/during/post season conditioning programs, game control protocol, conducting tryouts, the national coaching standards, history and laws of the game and pertinent legal precautions necessary in coaching soccer.
Credits: 2; Prereq: junior standing or above, majors only.
The basics of offensive and defensive fronts, concepts of defense, offensive and defensive coverages, the running game, the passing game, special team play, practice planning, skill demonstrations, tryouts, pre/during/post season conditioning programs, game control protocol, the national coaching standards, dealing with parents, rules of the game and pertinent legal precautions necessary in coaching football.
Credits: 2; Prereq: junior standing or above, majors only.
Components of successfull coaching of competitive swimming from the beginner to elite levels of competition. Students learn how to perform biomechanical analysis of all four competitive strokes, starts and turns, and developing the skills to effectively communicate corrective feedback. Students learn principles of exercise physiology and how to apply them in proven training strategies. Students also learn how to design and implement training regimens tailored to any swimming ability. Students will also learn principles of sport psychology as applied to enhanced swimming performance, the rules of competitive swimming, administrative considerations for running a swim team, management strategies for hosting a swim meet, the legal aspects of safe practices and standards.
PEQ 3126 Instructors of Adapted Aquatics
Credits: 2.
The art and science of effectively teaching aquatics to individuals with physical, mental, emotional, sensory and medical/health disabilities. Program organization and administration, special teaching techniques, aqua-therapy, adapted games and innovative equipment ideas will be presented. Opportunities to earn multiple national certifications and credentials will be provided.
PEQ 4139 Scuba Instructor Training Course
Credits: 3; Prereq: NAUI Dive Master for NAUI Assistant Instructor (or equivalent) with entrance exams including written and water skills and medical exam with physician's approval for diving. All instructor candidates must provide their own complete set of skin and scuba diving gear.
Provides safe, supervised teaching, instruction and experience in diving, advanced leadership experiences, testing, equipment administration, grading procedures, counseling techniques, equipment maintenance and repair techniques. Payment of required additional course fees and successful completion results in national certification as a scuba instructor.