Physical Education

Introductory course that teaches the fundamentals of general and sports specific conditioning. All aspects of physical and psychological development are incorporated into this class. Strength, power, speed, acceleration, muscular hypertrophy and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, motor skills, and agility drills are taught and practiced. The class will include general physical preparation sports fitness, plyometrics, agility drills, and sports specific conditioning. The students will learn about the principle of year-round conditioning, including conditioning appropriate to the off-season, preparatory period, pre-competition period and competition period.

Novice lifters who have limited knowledge of strength training principles and fundamentals will increase knowledge about weight room safety, muscle groups, strength training routines, spotting techniques, nutrition, modes of resistance training and proper workout structure.

Individuals pursuing a certificate in Personal Training or those with an interest in overall health and wellness will learn about the body systems and functions as related to physical activity. Components of health related fitness and principles of physical fitness, nutrition, weight management, stress management techniques and special populations will be explored.

Yoga is a way of balancing life by uniting body, mind and spirit through the use of postures, movement, breath and breath meditation. Yoga exercises and breathing techniques performed correctly and consistently will promote firm muscles, healthy skin, good posture, flexibility, and coordination. Discover the practice and philosophy of yoga as you develop strength, flexibility and inner awareness through yoga postures and styles, breathing exercises, history, terminology, meditation, relaxation and stress reduction techniques.

Yoga is a way of balancing life by uniting body, mind and spirit through the use of postures, movement, breath and breath meditation. Yoga exercises and breathing techniques performed correctly and consistently will promote firm muscles, healthy skin, good posture, flexibility, and coordination. Discover the practice and philosophy of yoga as you develop strength, flexibility and inner awareness through yoga postures and styles, breathing exercises, history, terminology, meditation, relaxation and stress reduction techniques.

Discover the sport and art of foil fencing as you learn the fundamental skills of the sport to include offensive, defensive and counteroffensive techniques along with the international rules governing fencing.

Practice the basic techniques and drills of boxing including punches, footwork, speed, balance and agility. Boxing is an exhilarating cardiovascular workout that will promote physical fitness and injury avoidance.

Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects in physical education. The course will be variable credit of one to two depending on the course content and number of hours required. This course may be repeated for up to six credits.

Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects in physical education. The course will be variable credit of one to two depending on the course content and number of hours required. This course may be repeated for up to six credits.

An advanced course designed to give students knowledge of advanced lifting techniques on weight machines and free weights. Students will learn how skeletal and muscle anatomy are affected by different lifting practices and develop constructive nutrition plans.