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Activity Courses
These courses are open to all students. 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.
When two numbers are listed, the first is a men’s course, and the second is a women’s course.
PE 105/115 Beginning Soccer Offered Fall.
PE 107 Beginning Volleyball Offered Fall.
PE 121/131 Beginning Basketball Offered Spring.
PE 124/134 Softball Offered Spring.
PE 125 Racquetball Offered Fall.
PE 127/137 Broom Hockey Offered Fall.
PE 160/170 Swimming/Physical Fitness (1) Offered Fall, Spring. This Red Cross certified course is for swimmers and nonswimmers to learn or improve swimming skills. Swimming certification is earned, and a Red Cross course fee will be assessed. Students are also taught how to attain and measure physical fitness. Meets 2 hours a week.
PE 165 Sailing/Kayaking (1) Offered Fall, Spring. This course is designed to introduce the student to catamaran sailing as well as to provide opportunities for practicing the basic fundamentals of seamanship. Students will also learn the basics of sea kayaking using both one- and two-person kayaks. Meets once a week for 3 hours.
PE 182 Badminton Offered Spring.
PE 201 Beginning Tennis Offered Fall, Spring.
PE 226 Minor Sports (2) Offered Fall, Spring. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic rules and regulations, attributes, and benefits of various lifetime sports such as golf, racquetball, and pickleball that students can enjoy throughout their adult lives.
PE 243/293 Weight Training (1) Offered Fall, Spring. This course is designed to teach the student the techniques, fundamentals, and different philosophies of weight training. Physical conditioning is stressed as well as aerobics. Each student has the opportunity to establish his own fitness program. Meets 2 hours a week.
PE 244 Indoor Rock Climbing Offered Fall, Spring.
PE 283/273 Physical Fitness (1) Offered Fall, Spring. This course is designed to teach students the total realm of physical fitness. The methods of measuring an individual’s own degree of physical fitness and the different methods of attaining it will also be taught. At the completion of the course, the student will be able to set up his own individual program for gaining and then maintaining physical fitness. Meets 2 hours a week.
PE 364/374 Lifeguarding (1) Offered Fall, Spring. 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 Lifeguard, and First Aid certification can be earned. Course time requirement: 25 hours. A Red Cross course fee will be assessed.
PE 366/376 Lifeguarding Instructor (1) Offered Spring. Prereq.: Currently certified lifeguard and ability to swim 300 yards continuously. This Red Cross updated course will train 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 which can lead to certification. Students will learn methods for using the course materials and will apply those methods while conducting training sessions and evaluating participants’ progress. A Red Cross course fee will be assessed.
PE 461/471 Water Safety Instructor (2) Offered Spring. Prereq.: Red Cross level five swimming ability. This Red Cross course can certify a student to teach swim classes in any pool or lake. A Red Cross course fee will be assessed.
Intercollegiate Sports Courses
Students participate in multiple practices and
competitions during respective seasons. All courses
are 1 credit each.
PE 142, 242, 342, 442 Intercollegiate Basketball—Men Offered Spring.
PE 147, 247, 347, 447 Blue Crew Spirit Squad Offered Spring.
PE 151, 251, 351, 451 Intercollegiate Soccer—Men Offered Fall.
PE 152, 252, 352, 452 Intercollegiate Basketball—Women Offered Spring.
PE 153, 253, 353, 453 Intercollegiate Volleyball—Women Offered Fall.
General Courses
PE 184 Fall Team Sports (2) Offered Fall. Prereq.: PE teaching field, minor, emphasis, or sport management concentration. Students learn the fundamental rules, skills, terminology, and strategy in cross country, football, soccer, and volleyball. Meets 3 hours a week. Required for PE 303, 309; SE 317.
PE 187 Spring Team Sports (2) Offered Spring. Prereq.: PE teaching field, minor, emphasis, or sport management concentration. Students learn the fundamental rules, skills, terminology, and strategy in baseball, basketball, softball, and track and field. Meets 3 hours a week. Required for PE 323, 333, 392; SE 317.
PE 191 Sport Physiology (2) Offered Fall, Spring. Students study the cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular systems to understand the immediate and long-term effects of exercise on these systems and to enable them to develop sound training principles for healthy or injured athletes in various sports. Required for BY 441; PE 196, 368.
PE 195 Elementary PE Activities (1) Offered Fall, Spring. 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. Required for EE 308.
PE 196 Introduction to Coaching (1) Offered Fall, Spring. Prereq.: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in PE 191. This course prompts students to begin developing or to refine a personal coaching philosophy emphasizing sportsmanship, ethics in coaching, and proven effective coaching styles in working with various player personalities. The student will also learn how to communicate with athletes and motivate and manage athletic behavior. Students will also develop coaching plans for various sports. Required for PE 207, 303, 309, 323, 328, 333, 392.
PE 207–392 Coaching Classes These are theory and practice courses for coaching various sports. The student will learn skills, techniques, and coaching strategies involved in the sport.
PE 207 Coaching Track and Field (2) Offered Spring odd. Prereq.: PE 187 (or youth ministries broad field) and PE 196.
PE 303 Coaching Soccer (2) Offered Fall even. Prereq.: PE 184 (or youth ministries broad field) and PE 196.
PE 309 Coaching Volleyball (2) Offered Fall. Prereq.: PE 184 (or youth ministries broad field) and PE 196.
PE 323 Coaching Baseball—Men (2) Offered Spring even. Prereq.: PE 187 (or youth ministries broad field) and PE 196.
PE 333 Coaching Softball (2) Offered Spring even. Prereq.: PE 187 (or youth ministries broad field) and PE 196.
PE 392 Coaching Basketball (2) Offered Fall, Spring. Prereq.: PE 187 (or youth ministries broad field) and PE 196.
PE 210 History, Principles, and Philosophy of Physical Education (2) Offered Spring. 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.
PE 225 First Aid (2) Offered Fall, Spring. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care in emergency situations. American Red Cross CPR/PR and First Aid cards may be earned. A Red Cross course fee will be assessed. Required for PM 310.
PE 301 Organization and Administration of Physical Education (2) Offered Spring. 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.
PE 321 Kinesiology (2) Offered Fall, Spring. Prereq.: MA 121 or higher, or placement into MA 130 or higher. Students learn the anatomy and biomechanics of the foot, ankle, knee, hips, shoulder, and spine. Students also learn to name and identify main muscles and bones. Required for BY 441, SE 317.
PE 324 Care of Athletic Injuries (1) Offered Fall, Spring. Students learn how to treat many athletic injuries. Prevention and rehabilitation of injuries will also be taught.
PE 368 Developing Fitness Programs (2) Offered Spring. Prereq.: PE 191. Students will learn principles and techniques of testing and training athletes in fitness. The student will be able to develop various strength and conditioning programs designed to enhance athletic performance and improve physical fitness.