Physical Education Courses

PED211 Beginning Swimming

[0–2, 1 cr.]

This course is an introduction to the basic strokes in swimming, hence the freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. It covers the basic safety skills, and the elementary forms of rescue, and artificial respiration.

PED218 Beginning Table Tennis

[0–2, 1 cr.]

This course covers the theory, practice, rules knowledge, and basic stroke techniques and skills including the forehand, backhand, serve, etc.

PED220 Beginning Tennis

[0–2, 1 cr.]

This course covers the theory, practice, rules knowledge, and basic stroke techniques and skills including the forehand, backhand, serve, etc.

PED231 Modern Dance

[0–2, 1 cr.]

Modern dance technique utilizes the mind and body to communicate expressively through movement. Structured technical exercises condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility. Classroom activities focus on aspects of space, time, shape and movement dynamics. All concepts are explored individually and in groups.

PED232 Folk Dance

[0–2, 1 cr.]

This course involves the development of coordination and grace, rhythmic awareness, and emphasis on international understanding.

PED233 Dabke

[1 cr.]

Dabke is a communal style of dance found mainly in the Middle East. This course covers the basic steps and rhythms utilized in the various Dabke Styles. The material is focused mainly on Levantine Dabke.

PED251 Basketball

[0–2, 1 cr.]

This course covers the theory, practice, rules knowledge, and development of the different skills in basketball which include passing, shooting, dribbling, teamwork, and game strategies.

PED261 Volleyball

[0–2, 1 cr.]

This course covers the theory, practice, rules knowledge, and development of the different skills in volleyball which include overhead and underarm passing, spiking, serving, digging, blocking, etc.

PED271 Taekwondo

[0–2, 1 cr.]

This course introduces students to the modern martial art, originating in Korea, which is characterized by its fast, high, and spinning kicks. It teaches discipline, self-control, and most importantly, self-defense. It is the “art of unarmed combat.”

PED291 Physical Fitness

[0–2, 1 cr.]

This course is a basic introduction to fitness, including anatomical and physiological considerations, and the latest research relating to fitness. This course aims at encouraging students to adopt healthy lifestyles, and to engage in stretching, flexibility, and light weights training programs.