PED 031 Intramural Activities 1 s.h.
Students are required to participate satisfactorily in supervised sport activities to complete course requirements. The schedule of activities is available from the Physical Education faculty. This course may not be used to satisfy Physical Education activity course requirements but may be repeated for additional elective credit. Hours of class per week: 1.
PED 111 Jogging 1 s.h.
A course designed to instruct individuals in developing cardio-vascular fitness through jogging. Emphasis on monitoring fitness indicators such as heart rates and active use of a variety of aerobic and anaerobic running activities. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 115 Hiking 1 s.h.
A course designed to instruct individuals in developing strength and cardiovascular fitness through hiking. This course will include five day-long hikes. Course will meet at sites other than the main campus. Transportation will be provided. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 116 Body Shaping 1 s.h.
This course is designed to instruct individuals to improve cardiorespiratory function, muscle tone, strength, and flexibility through basic movement exercises. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 118 Weight Training & Conditioning 2 s.h.
This course includes instruction in technique and safe use of a variety of strength training equipment. Individual programs are designed to improve fitness levels. Emphasis on familiarizing students with various systems of training and the benefits of each. This course satisfies one physical education activity course requirement. Hours of class per week: 3.
PED 123 Bowling 1 s.h.
Instruction in fundamental bowling skills rules etiquette and selection of equipment. Course meets at sites other than main campus. Students make their own transportation arrangements and pay an additional fee at off-campus site. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 124 Golf 1 s.h.
Beginning-level instruction in fundamental golf skills, rules etiquette, and selection and care of equipment. Course meets at sites other than main campus. Students make their own transportation arrangements and pay an additional fee at off-campus site. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 126 Aerobic Walking 1 s.h.
This course is designed to instruct individuals in developing cardio-vascular fitness through walking. Emphasis will be placed on monitoring fitness indicators such as heart rate. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 127 Cross-Country Skiing 1 s.h.
A beginning-level course designed to instruct the individual in traditional techniques of cross-country skiing. Emphasis on selection of equipment, technique, safety and fundamentals of travel on a variety of terrain. Planning and safety on trips are discussed and implemented on trails within the Adirondack Park. Course meets at sites other than main campus. Students make their own transportation arrangements and pay an additional fee at off-campus site. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 128 Aerobic Dance 1 s.h.
A fitness course designed to improve cardio-respiratory function, muscle tone, strength and flexibility. It emphasizes low-impact activities. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 130 Step Aerobics 1 s.h.
A high-intensity activity course to promote cardio-respiratory fitness using low-impact steps techniques. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 131 Volleyball 1 s.h.
An introduction to the skills, rules and strategies involved in the game of volleyball. A progression begins with basic drills and continues through intermediate play. Special emphasis on volleyball as a recreational activity. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 133 Soccer 1 s.h.
An introduction to the skills, rules and strategies of soccer. A progression begins with basic drills and continues through intermediate play. Play includes both full field and the indoor game. The course is designed for all levels of ability. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 134 Athletic Performance Training 1 s.h.
This course is designed to improve individual’s speed, agility, quickness, muscle strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility through a variety of anaerobic training activities. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 136 Basketball 1 s.h.
An introduction to the skills, rules and strategies of basketball. Both individual and team skills are emphasized through a variety of drills and game situations. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 137 Introduction to Cardiovascular Fitness/Weight Management 1 s.h.
A survey of cardiovascular fitness, weight management and wellness. It has both lecture and lab components. Laboratory sessions present a variety of cardiovascular fitness activities. Course lectures cover the physiological and emotional effects of nutrition, cardiovascular, exercise, weight management techniques and a variety of wellness issues. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 138 Introduction to Stress Management, Flexibility and Strength Training 1 s.h.
A survey of stress management, flexibility, strength training. It has both lecture and lab components. Laboratory sessions present a variety of stress management, flexibility, and strength training activities. Course lectures cover the physiological and emotional effects of stress management techniques, flexibility, strength training exercise and a variety of wellness issues. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 148 Core Stability Training 1 s.h.
Core stability training is a physical education course which will enable students to develop core strength, balance and coordination. Stability balls are the training tools used to execute this course. Students who take this course will be able to utilize the skills they develop into everyday functional activities. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 150 Yoga 1 s.h.
Hatha Yoga is the physical aspect of yoga consisting of postures that help increase flexibility and overall physical fitness. The fundamentals of proper alignment and body mechanics while practicing the postures will be covered in this course. Proper breathing and relaxation techniques will be also explored. Hours of class per week: 2. Students must provide their own Yoga mat.
PED 151 Racquet Activities 1 s.h.
An introduction to basic skills, rules and strategies in racquetball, tennis and badminton. Emphasis on improving skill level and progression to game play. Hours of class per week: 2.
PED 171 Ice Fishing WI 3 s.h.
The course takes advantage of the College’s location near Adirondack lakes. Some time spent in classroom discussing development and theory of ice fishing and use of equipment. Talks by local conservation officials. Visit to local hatchery. Much time spent ice fishing on Sacandaga and other lakes of the region. Course meets at sites other than main campus. Students make their own transportation arrangements. NYS Fishing License required. This course satisfies one physical education activity course requirement. Hours of class per week: 3.
PED 201 Introduction to Health, Physical Education, & Recreation FA 3 s.h.
The course provides an historical background and understanding of health, physical education, and recreation. Experiences in classroom observations, athletics, supervised teaching and administration is interspersed with lectures. Individual objectives and qualifications are reviewed, as are opportunities in the profession. Not credited toward Physical Education activity course requirements. Course meets at sites other than main campus. Students make their own transportation arrangements. Hours of class per week: 3.
PED 236 Introduction to Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries SP 3 s.h.
The course emphasizes the scientific and clinical foundations of athletic training and sports medicine. It focuses on athletic injury prevention, recognition and initial care, along with laboratory time for practice of taping and wrapping techniques. Not credited toward Physical Education activity course requirements. Prerequisite: HE 136. Hours of class per week: 3.
PED 254 Lifetime Sports: Soccer 2 s.h.
Philosophy and instructional techniques in Soccer for Physical Education Majors. Not credited toward Physical Education activity course requirements. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 1.
PED 256 Lifetime Sports: Basketball 2 s.h.
Philosophy and instructional techniques in Basketball for Physical Education Majors. Not credited toward Physical Education activity course requirements. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 1.
PED 257 Lifetime Sports: Racquet Activities 2 s.h.
Philosophy and instructional techniques for Physical Education majors in one of the lifetime sports areas: Racquet Activities (Tennis & Racquetball). Not credited toward Physical Education activity course requirements. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 1.
