104ab Self-Defense (1-1) a: Analysis of basic techniques in self-defense. b: Intermediate technique based on basic defense methods with greater emphasis on spontaneous defense.
106ab Physical Conditioning (1-1) a: Neuromuscular training and development; resistance exercises; weight training and weight lifting; individual adaptations of exercise. b: Circuit training, emphasis on neuromuscular and cardiovascular endurance; survey of exercises and physical activities for physical fitness testing. Prerequisite: PHED 106 a.
108 High Stress Physical Conditioning (1) Rigorous physical conditioning with emphasis on distance running and development of cardiovascular and upper body strength. A challenging regimen to enhance stamina and endurance. Prerequisite: PHED 106 b or permission of instructor.
110ab Swimming (1-1) a: Basic strokes; essentials of water safety. b: Refinement of basic strokes; advanced strokes; development of endurance; standing and running dives. Prerequisite: PHED 110 a.
114 Lifesaving (1) American Red Cross Senior Lifesaving. Prerequisite: PHED 110 ab or ability to pass Skills Test II.
129ab Aerobics (1-1, FaSp) Aerobic exercise to music. a: Flexibility, strength, and short cardiovascular workout to start, progressing rapidly to a forty-minute training. No emphasis on dance technique. b: Flexibility, strength, and intermediate cardiovascular workout at the start, progressing rapidly to a forty-minute advanced training session.
130ab Golf (1-1) a: Elements of stance, grip, swing; use of irons and wood clubs; history, rules, etiquette; tee, fairway, and green play. Additional fee charged at off-campus facility. b: Techniques for improving individual play; gold competitions and tournament play. Prerequisite: PHED 130 a. Additional fee charged at off-campus facility.
131 Step Aerobics (1, FaSp) Step aerobic exercise to music: flexibility, strength, and a short cardiovascular workout to start, progressing rapidly to a forty-five minute training session.
137 Gymnastics (1, FaSp) Basic techniques of tumbling and apparatus work; rope climbing, stunts, pyramids; history, rules, scoring, and etiquette of gymnastic competition.
139ab Volleyball (1-1) a: Analysis and development of techniques and game tactics for volleyball. b: Advanced techniques for individual and team play and strategy; receiving, defense, serving, blocking, and attacking. Prerequisite: PHED 139 a.
140abc Tennis (1-1-1) a: Basic strokes; techniques of forehand, backhand, volley, and service; rules, scoring, etiquette, history. Singles and doubles court play. Students provide own equipment. b: Lob, smash, chop, slice, half volley, drop shot, and volleyed strokes; strategy in singles and doubles play; tournament play. Prerequisite: 140a. Students provide own equipment. c: Advanced techniques in tennis for students with superior skills. Prerequisite: PHED 140 b. Students provide own equipment.
142ab Badminton (1-1) a: Basic strokes and service; rules, scoring, etiquette, history; singles and doubles court play. b: Advanced types of strokes and services; offensive and defensive strategy; tournament and club play. Prerequisite: PHED 142 a.
143ab Racquetball (1-1) a: Analysis of techniques and development of personal skills combined with tactical game appreciation for mixed classes in racquetball. b: Builds upon basic skills; more advanced strategy introduced; singles and doubles competition emphasized; for experienced players only. Prerequisite: PHED 143 a.
146ab Handball (1-1) a: Strokes, service, and ball placement; rules, scoring, etiquette, history; individual and team strategy in court play. b: Advanced types of strokes and service; offensive and defensive strategy; tournament and club play. Prerequisite: PHED 146 a.
154ab Soccer (1-1) a: Individual conditioning; fundamental skill training; basic and advanced team tactics; rules and officiating. b: Advanced individual conditioning; fundamental skill training; basic team play and strategy. Prerequisite: PHED 154 a.
156ab Basketball (1-1) a: Basic skill development in dribbling, passing, shooting, defenses; rules, history, and etiquette. b: Team strategy, full court press, zone offensive, and defensive competition. Prerequisite: PHED 156 a before b.
165 Varsity Athletics (1, max 4) Participation in the university's inter-collegiate programs as sanctioned and governed by the PAC-10 Conference and/or the NCAA. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
169 Low-Impact Aerobics (1) Development of cardiovascular conditioning, muscular endurance, and flexibility; fundamental aspects of conditioning with minimal exposure to impact.
171 First Aid (1) American Red Cross Standard and Advanced First Aid.
195 Healthful Living and First Aid (2) Basic principles of personal and community health; techniques and concepts of first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. (Duplicates credit in PHED 171)
207 Coaching Individual and Team Sports (2, Fa) Use of basic principles, analyses, theories, and methods of physical education to coach individual and team sports.
401 Organization and Administration of Athletics (4, Sp) Principles and policies of athletics; intramural, interscholastic, varsity, national, international, and professional competition; coaching as applied to football, basketball, baseball, and track and field events. Lecture, 3 hours; performance laboratory, 3 hours.
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