PEDS - Physical Education Service Programs

Fitness Related Courses

PEDS 1305. Aerobic Dance (0-2-1) Fundamentals of aerobics combined with dance and music.

PEDS 1306. Aqua Aerobics (0-2-1) A progressive aquatics exercise program as a form of cardiovascular conditioning.

PEDS 1307. Jogging for Fitness (0-2-1) Basic skills and concepts necessary to utilize jogging as a primary activity for improving cardiovascular fitness.

PEDS 1308. Swimming for Fitness (0-2-1) Basic skills and concepts necessary to utilize swimming as a primary activity for improving cardiovascular fitness.

PEDS 1309. Walking for Fitness (0-2-1) Basic skills and concepts necessary to utilize walking as a primary activity for improving cardiovascular fitness.

PEDS 1315. Weight Training (0-2-1) Basic skills and concepts necessary to utilize weight training as a primary and/or secondary activity for improving health-related fitness.

PEDS 1316. Tae Kwon Do (0-2-1) Introduction to the basic skills, concepts, and tactics for Tae Kwon Do.

PEDS 1317. Tae Kwon Do 2 (0-2-1) Prerequisite: PEDS 1316. Avanced Tae Kwon Do skills and concepts.

Sport Related Courses

PEDS 1321. Beginning Jazz Dance (0-2-1) Fundamentals of the basic skills and concepts of jazz dance.

PEDS 1322. Intermediate Jazz Dance (0-2-1)Prerequisite: PEDS 1321 and approval of instructor. Intermediate skills and concepts of Jazz Dance.

PEDS 1335. Badminton (0-2-1) Introduction to basic skills and concepts of badminton.

PEDS 1336. Beginning Swimming (0-2-1) Designed to teach non-swimmers how to be safe in, on and around water.

PEDS 1337. Bowling (0-2-1) Introduction to basic skills and concepts of bowling. Additional fee required.

PEDS 1338. Basketball (0-2-1) Introduction to basic skills and concepts of basketball.

PEDS 1339. Canoeing (0-2-1) Introduction to basic aquatic and canoeing skills necessary to safely participate in related activities. Additional fee and field trip required.

PEDS 1341. Gymnastics 1(0-2-1) Introduction to basic tumbling and related gymnastic skills. Additional fee required.

PEDS 1342. Gymnastics 2 (0-2-1)Prerequisite: PEDS 1341. Advanced gymnastic skills and use of apparatus. Additional fee required.

PEDS 1345. Golf (0-2-1) Introduction to basic skills and concepts of golf. Students must provide their own equipment. Additional fee required.

PEDS 1348. Intermediate Swimming (0-2-1) Introduction to basic swimming strokes, elementary forms of water rescue, and related aquatic activities.

PEDS 1349. Pickleball (0-2-1) Introduction to basic skills and concepts of Pickleball.

PEDS 1351. Scuba 1 (0-2-1) Introduction to skills and concepts necessary for safe participation in SCUBA related activities. Additional fee and field trip required.

PEDS 1352. Scuba 2 (0-2-1)Prerequisite: PEDS 1351. Advanced scuba skills and concepts. Additional fee required.

PEDS 1357. Soccer (0-2-1) Introduction to basic skills and concepts of soccer.

PEDS 1358. Softball (0-2-1) Introduction to basic skills and concepts of softball. Students must provide their own equipment.

PEDS 1359. Tennis (0-2-1) Introduction to basic skills and concepts of tennis. Students must provide their own equipment.

PEDS 1365. Volleyball (0-2-1) Introduction to basic skills and concepts of volleyball.

PEDS 1555. Selected Topics in Sport Related Courses (0-2-1) Selected courses which meet the dynamic needs and/or desires of the student population. Additional fee may be required.

Restricted Courses
(H/PE, EXSC majors or departmental approval)

PEDS 2371. Skills and Concepts of Physical Activity 1 (0-6-3)Prerequisite: Health and Physical Education major, Exercise Science major or department approval. Instruction, individual practice, and skill analysis leading to proficiency in activities such as water safety, golf, self defense, bowling, badminton, lacrosse, softball, floor hockey and Ultimate. Additional fee required.

PEDS 2372. Skills and Concepts of Physical Activity 2 (0-6-3)Prerequisite: Health and Physical Education major, Exercise Science major or department approval. Instruction, individual practice, and skill analysis leading to proficiency in activities such as tennis, Pickleball, volleyball, basketball, soccer, team handball, and track and field. Additional fee required.

PEDS 2375. Lifeguard Training (0-2-1)Prerequisite: PEDS 1348 or equivalent skills. Aquatic skills and concepts leading to related certifications by the American Red Cross.

PEDS 2376. Water Safety Instructor Training (0-4-2)Prerequisite: PELM 2375 or equivalent certifications. Development of skills and teaching abilities leading to related American Red Cross certifications.

​PEDS 2379. Skills and Concepts of Gymnastics (0-2-1)Prerequisite: Health and Physical Education major. Skills, concepts, and progression in educational and Olympic gymnastics; spotting techniques and other safety considerations. Additional fee required.

Varsity Sports

PEDS 2385. Varsity Baseball (0-2-1) For varsity athletes only. Must be on team roster.

PEDS 2386. Varsity Basketball (0-2-1) For varsity athletes only. Must be on team roster.

PEDS 2387. Varsity Cross Country (0-2-1) For varsity athletes only. Must be on team roster.

PEDS 2388. Varsity Golf (0-2-1) For varsity athletes only. Must be on team roster.

PEDS 2389. Varsity Softball (0-2-1) For varsity athletes only. Must be on team roster.

PEDS 2390. Varsity Tennis (0-2-1) For varsity athletes only. Must be on team roster.

PEDS 2395. Varsity Cheerleading (0-2-1) For varsity athletes only. Must be on team roster.

PEDS 2396. Varsity Soccer (0-2-1) For varsity athletes only. Must be on team roster.