Physical Education
Activity and Fitness Courses
These courses are open to all students. Those who select an intermediate course must be proficient in the sport and pass a skills test the first day of class. Except for the noted courses (*), one credit is granted on the basis of two one-hour classes per week. In addition to sport skill and fitness, each course has an academic component measured by quizzes and examinations over rules and techniques. (See PE Aquatics Courses for additional courses.)
When two numbers are listed, the first is a men’s course, and the second is a women’s course.
PE 105 Beginning Soccer Fall sem.
PE 106 Intermediate Soccer Fall sem.
PE 107/117 Volleyball
PE 108/118 Intermediate Volleyball
PE 109/119 Track and Field Fall sem.
PE 121/131 Beginning Basketball Spring sem.
PE 122/136 Intermediate Basketball Spring sem.
PE 124/134 Softball Spring sem.
PE 125/135 Racquetball
PE 127/137 Broom Hockey
PE 132 Badminton
PE 175 Soccer/Speedball Fall sem.
PE 193 Ice Skating
PE 201/211 Beginning Tennis
PE 202/212 Intermediate Tennis
PE 226/236 Minor Sports* (2)
PE 243/293 Weight Training
PE 244/254 Indoor Rock Climbing
PE 263 Flag Football
PE 273/283 Physical Fitness
PE 292 Intermediate Ice Skating
PE 295 Intermediate Bowling
Aquatics Courses
The following courses may also be taken as PE Activity electives. The Red Cross dictates various fees for their courses.
PE 161 Swimming/Bowling I (1) This certified American Red Cross course is designed to introduce men nonswimmers to the aquatic world. Students learn floating, self-rescues, nonswimming rescues, and the five basic swimming strokes and earn a Red Cross Card. In bowling, students apply basic bowling techniques of approach, ball grip, and delivery as well as scorekeeping. Student may take PE 261 to further improve skills in swimming and bowling. Meets 2 hours a week.
PE 168/178 Sailing (1) This course introduces the student to the world of sailing through hands-on training on Hobie catamarans. In addition to the essentials of sailing, such as tacking, jibing, and basic seamanship, the student learns rules and techniques that allow him to enjoy the thrill of catamaran racing. Meets once a week for 3 hours.
PE 169/179 Kayaking (1) This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of sea kayaking using both one-man and two-man kayaks. After the fundamentals are learned, the students will then progress to more advanced techniques of kayaking by participating in races, going through obstacle courses, and taking two-hour treks along Perdido Bay. Meets once a week for 3 hours.
PE 171 Beginning Swimming/Bowling (1) This certified American Red Cross course is designed to introduce women nonswimmers to the aquatics world. Students learn floating, self-rescues, nonswimming rescues, and the five basic swimming strokes and earn a Red Cross Card. In bowling, students apply basic bowling techniques of approach, ball grip, and delivery, as well as scorekeeping. Students may take PE 271 to further improve skills in swimming and bowling. Meets 2 hours a week.
PE 261 Swimming/Bowling II (1) Prereq.: PE 161. This certified American Red Cross course is for intermediate-level men swimmers who desire improvement in swimming strokes, turns, and other water safety-related skills. In bowling, students apply the basic bowling techniques of approach, ball grip, and delivery, as well as scorekeeping. Meets 2 hours a week.
PE 271 Intermediate Swimming/Bowling (1) Prereq.: PE 171 or minimum Red Cross level four swimming ability. This certified American Red Cross course is for intermediate-level women swimmers who desire improvement in swimming strokes, turns, and other water safety-related skills. In bowling, students apply basic bowling techniques of approach, ball grip, and delivery, as well as scorekeeping. Meets 2 hours a week.
PE 364/374 Lifeguarding (1) Prereq.: Red Cross level five swimming ability. This updated course from the Red Cross instructs students in skills needed to recognize someone in an emergency situation in or around water and effectively assist or rescue that person. Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid certification can be earned. Course time requirement: 27 hours.
PE 366/376 Lifeguarding Instructor (1) Prereq.: Red Cross level five swimming ability. This Red Cross updated course will train and certify instructor candidates to teach Lifeguarding (including first aid), CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Waterpark Lifeguarding Shallow Water Attendant, and Lifeguard Management courses. Students will learn methods for using the course materials, and will apply those methods while conducting training sessions, and evaluating participants’ progress. Spring sem.
PE 461/471 Water Safety Instructor (2) Prereq.: Red Cross level five swimming ability. This Red Cross course will certify a student to teach swim classes in any pool or lake. Spring sem.
General Courses
PE 191 Sports Physiology (2) In this course, students study the immediate and long-term effects of exercise to enable them to develop sound training programs for athletes in various sports.
PE 195 Elementary PE Activities (1) Prereq.: Prereq.: Elementary education major. This class acquaints the elementary education majors with the fundamental rules and skills in basketball, softball, volleyball, and soccer in preparation for the work with elementary PE classes in EE 308. Meets 2 hours a week.
PE 207 Coaching Track and Field (2) Prereq.: PE 191 (or BY 105 and sport management concentration) and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PE 299. This is a course in track and field theory and practice for the future coach and teacher. Each individual event will be analyzed and studied. Spring even.
PE 210 History, Principles, and Philosophy of Physical Education (2) In this foundational course, the student will learn historical background and nature of physical education and sport, the evolution of physical education and athletics, and principles for the development of a personal philosophy of physical education. Spring sem.
PE 225 First Aid (2) This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist in emergency situations. Students learn rescue breathing, CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, and safety, besides learning how to handle burns, poisoning, and sudden illness. Many students also obtain Red Cross cards in CPR and First Aid. The Red Cross dictates a fee for this course.
PE 301 Organization and Administration of Physical Education (2) This course covers the aspects involved in organizing and administering a physical education program in the Christian school. The student will learn how to schedule competition and tournaments and how to design practices, fundraisers, and budgets. Spring sem.
PE 303 Coaching Soccer (2) Prereq.: PE 191 (or BY 105 and sport management concentration) and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PE 299. This is a theory and practice course in soccer for the future coach and teacher. Students will learn positions, defense, offense, team play, within a Christian philosophy. Fall even.
PE 309 Coaching Volleyball (2) Prereq.: PE 191 (or BY 105 and sport management concentration) and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PE 299. This course is a theory and practice course designed for the future coach and teacher. The skills, techniques, and strategy involved in volleyball competition are covered. The student is required to teach drills and complete a drill book. Fall sem.
PE 316 Rules and Officiating Sports (1) Prereq.: Knowledge of basketball and softball fundamentals; credit for or concurrent enrollment in MA 111 or satisfactory performance on math placement exam. Students will learn fundamentals of officiating basketball and softball. Opportunities for officiating intramural games will be given. Spring sem.
PE 317 Rules and Officiating Sports (1) Prereq.: Knowledge of soccer and volleyball fundamentals; credit for or concurrent enrollment in MA 111 or satisfactory performance on math placement exam. Students learn the fundamentals of officiating soccer and volleyball with emphasis on mastery of skills. Students are given the opportunity for officiating. Fall sem.
PE 321 Kinesiology (2) Prereq.: MA 111 or higher. In this course, students learn the anatomy and bio-mechanics of the foot, ankle, knee, leg, shoulder, and spine. Students also learn to name and identify main muscles and bones.
PE 323 Coaching Baseball (2) Prereq.: PE 191 (or BY 105 and sport management concentration) and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PE 299. This is a theory and practice course in baseball for the future coach and teacher. The students will learn positions, strategy, scoring, and a Christian philosophy. Spring odd.
PE 324 Care of Athletic Injuries (1) Students learn how to treat many athletic injuries. Prevention and rehabilitation of injuries will also be taught.
PE 328 Coaching Football (2) Prereq.: PE 191 (or BY 105 and sport management concentration) and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PE 299. This course, designed for the future coach or teacher, includes a study of football theory and practice in building a high school football program. Students learn leadership, off-season training programs, how to prepare a game plan, offenses and defenses, and special team plays. Practical experience is gained through observation of local high school football teams. Spring even.
PE 333 Coaching Softball (2) Prereq.: PE 191 (or BY 105 and sport management concentration) and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PE 299. This is a course of softball theory and practice for the future coach and teacher. Students will learn skills, position plays, strategy, scoring, and recording of player statistics. Spring odd.
PE 392 Coaching Basketball (2) Prereq.: PE 191 (or BY 105 and sport management concentration) and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PE 299. This is a course of basketball theory and practice for the future coach and teacher. Students will learn strategy, offense, defense, individual and team play, and coaching philosophy. Fall sem.
