• May be repeated three times
• Variable hours
• Recommended: prerequisites may vary with topic offered, depending upon depth of topic
• Formerly PETHE 240

A supplemental course in physical education theory to provide a study of topics not covered in other courses or to address current developments in the field. Specific topics to be announced. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours lecture per term

This introductory course surveys various sub-disciplines related to the study of human movement. Students will examine the areas of history, sociology, biomechanics, physiology, and psychology, as they relate to the sport and exercise environment. In addition, students will explore three career pathways involving the study of human movement, teaching, research, and professional practice. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122

This course addresses the scientific approach to the psychological component of sport and exercise performance. Topics such as personality, motivation, group dynamics, leadership, etc., will be covered. Specific psychological skills training methods for enhancing performance will be discussed. In addition, the connection between sport and exercise participation to health, wellness and psychological development, will be addressed. CSU

• May be repeated three times
• 12 hours lecture/4 hours laboratory per term

This course includes the legal aspects of coaching, adolescent psychology, sports medicine, regulations or secondary school sports, coaching theory and techniques, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CSU

• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: intermediate swimmer or better; or past competitor in aquatics

This course will provide the student with knowledge, skills and techniques to teach other advanced aquatic concepts. The following areas will be included: (1) Personal water and diving safety, health, strategies, emergency responses and rescues, and professional life guarding and first aid instruction and certification; (2) Instruction and certification for infant to advanced to competitive to customized (adaptive) to fitness and recreational aquatic activities. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours lecture per term

The course is designed to give the students an understanding of methods of instruction, skill analysis, practice progressions and theory of all facets of coaching basketball. The history, language, rules, strategies, fundamental skills, defensive play, offensive play, conditioning, mental aspects, methods of program building, and public relations will be covered. This course is appropriate for youth coaches and the player wanting to know more about the game. No previous coaching experience is necessary. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours lecture per term

This course will explore all the factors which play a role in the coaching of cross country runners and teams, the history and lore of the sport, philosophies, motivational style, running techniques and tactics, planning and training for the season and daily practice, race strategy, rules and organization of races, mental preparation, and methods of program building will be covered. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours lecture per term

This course will explore all the factors that play a role in the instruction and preparation of an individual football player and a football team. The history, philosophy, strategies, fundamentals, defensive play, offensive play, special teams, conditioning, training, the mental aspects, team cohesion, rules, methods of program building, and public relations will be covered. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours lecture per term

This course will explore all the factors that play a role in the instruction and preparation of soccer players and teams. The history and lore of the sport, philosophy, strategies, general fundamentals, techniques, defensive play, offensive play, shooting, goal tending, conditioning, team training, team cohesion, play rules, etiquette, methods of program building, and public relations will be covered. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours lecture per term

This course will explore the factors that play a role in the instruction and preparation of the sport of tennis. The history, philosophy, strategies, and its coaching fundamentals will be covered. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours lecture per term

This course will explore the factors that play a role in the instruction and preparation of the sport of track and field. The history, philosophy, strategies, and its coaching fundamentals will be covered. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours lecture per term

This course will explore all the factors that play a role in the instruction, conditioning and mental preparation for the swimmer and swimming team. The history and lore of the sport, the philosophy of coaching, the scientific principles involved in training and teaching of the competitive strokes, starts, and turns. The planning of a season's training program as well as the daily organization of practice, the mental preparation for competition, the methods of program building and public relations will be covered. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours lecture per term

This course will explore the factors that play a role in the instruction and preparation of the sport of water polo. The history, philosophy, strategies, and its coaching fundamentals will be covered. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours lecture per term

The student will explore various aspects of baseball including history, game strategies, rulebook interpretations, scientific principles applied to fundamental skills, and motivational stories of the game of baseball. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours lecture per term

This course will explore all the factors which play a role in the instruction and preparation of the softball player and team. The history of the game, philosophy and strategy, general fundamentals, defensive play, offensive play, hitting, pitching, conditioning, team training and mental aspects of the game will be studied. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours lecture per term

This course will explore aspects of volleyball, including history, fundamental skills and techniques, offensive and defensive patterns of play, game strategies, rulebook interpretations, language and lore of the game, the physical and mental conditioning needed to compete, and the methods of program building and public relations. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 18 hours lecture / 54 hours laboratory per term

The primary focus of this course is to educate athletes, former athletes, coaches and current track and field officials on the aspects of track and field officiating. A secondary focus is to keep students current on rule changes, processes and procedures. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 36 hours lecture per term

This course will acquaint students with various sports medicine, fitness and health care professions. Information to be presented includes job descriptions, educational and certification requirements, work environment and potential salary range. CSU

• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent

This course explores the body's adaptions to exercise and teaches students how to develop fitness programs to maximize these strength and conditioning adaptions. The information presented is valuable for students interested in professions such as personal training, physical therapy, athletic training / sports medicine, teaching and coaching, as well as for people who just want to improve their own fitness level or athletic performance. This knowledge will also prepare students intending to sit for national personal training exams. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 54 hours laboratory per term
• Recommended: PETHE 281 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently)

This course is a companion lab course to PETHE 281. It will teach students how to instruct others in the proper techniques of strength training and conditioning exercises. It will also teach students how to assemble and conduct testing programs to determine fitness levels and evaluate progress in exercise programs. This knowledge will assist students who plan to sit for a national personal training examination. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 18 hours lecture / 27 hours laboratory per term

This course will present the theory of massage and its role in treating athletic injuries. It will also give the students experience in the application of a variety of massage, stretching and relaxation techniques. CSU

• 36 hours lecture / 54 hours laboratory per term
• Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent

This course will provide the future coach, athletic trainer and other health care providers with the basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for the proper and effective management of common injuries. The students will also develop the ability to recognize these injuries, manage emergency situations and apply preventative taping. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)

• 36 hours lecture / 54 hours laboratory per term
• Prerequisite: PETHE 284 or equivalent

This course builds on concepts from PETHE 284. It will provide the student with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills the student with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to evaluate and rehabilitate injuries. The medical and surgical management of injuries will be discussed in presentations by orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists. CSU

• 108 hours laboratory per term
• Prerequisite: PETHE 284 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently)

This course will expose students to basic injury prevention and care. The student will observe and assist athletic trainers in administering health care to the DVC athletes. Skills to be learned and performed include prophylactic taping, wrapping, immediate injury management, and modality application. CSU

• 108 hours laboratory by arrangement per term
• Prerequisite: PETHE 285 (may be taken concurrently) and PETHE 286 or equivalent

This course will expose students to athletic injury evaluation and career exploration. The student will observe and assist athletic trainers in evaluating and treating DVC athletes. Thsi will be augmented by off-campus observations of physicians and therapists. CSU

• May be repeated once
• 108 hours laboratory by arrangement per term
• Prerequisite: PETHE 287 or equivalent

This course will expose students to advanced athletic injury evaluation and rehabilitation. The emphasis in this course will be problem solving and professional development. The student will observe and assist athletic trainers in evaluating and rehabilitating DVC athletes. This will be augmented by off-campus observations of surgery. CSU

• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: PETHE 281 or equivalent
• Formerly PETHE 280

This course is for students who are, or aspire to be, personal trainers. It will provide practical information on how to become certified as a personal trainer, effectively work with clients, including those within special populations, as well as start and manage a personal training business. CSU

• 36 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: PETHE 291 or equivalent

This course is designed to provide students with the information necessary to sit for a National Personal Training Exam. It will expand upon information presented in other personal training courses to emphasize knowledge required for these exams.

• 18 hours lecture / 54 hours laboratory per term
• Recommended: PETHE 281 or equivalent

This course prepares potential fitness instructors for the practical aspects of teaching and performing as a group fitness professional within the fitness industry. The areas to be covered include, but are not limited to, step aerobics, Hi/Lo aerobics, spinning, water aerobics and kickboxing. Principles of group exercise instruction guidelines for group exercise class segments, music use and verbal cues, as well as practical teaching skills, equipment usage and safety will be included. Preparation for national examination will also be incorporated.

• May be repeated three times
• Variable hours
• Prerequisite: submission of acceptable educational contract to department and Instruction Office; topics must extend study beyond courses offered.

An opportunity for students to study special interests under the direction of the faculty. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)