Course Descriptions for PHED
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PHED 1100 Beginning Lifetime Sports Activities (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 100. Prerequisite: None. Beginning level skills in various lifetime sports are presented as well as rules, etiquette, safety, strategy, offensive and defensive elements, conditioning activities and physical assessments where appropriate. Physical Education 1100 may be repeated for credit when students select different activities. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1102 Beginning Soccer (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 104. Prerequisite: None. Course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of both indoor and outdoor soccer at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1104 Beginning Softball (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 112. Prerequisite: None. Course content includes the basic playing skills of softball at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive elements, and competitive activities. These common elements will be applied to fast pitch, slow pitch, and coed softball. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1106 Beginning Badminton (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 114. Prerequisite: None. Course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of badminton at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive elements, and competitive activities. Each of the above elements will be applied to the singles, doubles, and mixed-double games. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1107 Intramural Athletics (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 116. Prerequisite: None. Intramural competition in a variety of activities is offered for men and women. Individual and team competition are offered. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1109 Beginning Golf (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 118. Prerequisite: None. Course content emphasizes the basic skills involved in club selection, golf course analysis, shot selection and execution of the golf swing. Rules, scoring, handicapping, and etiquette are included. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1110 Beginning Tennis (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 119. Prerequisite: None. This course emphasizes the acquisition of beginning level skills in the execution of forehand strokes, backhand strokes, the serve, and the volley. Rules, strategies of the singles and doubles games, etiquette, safety, and competitive activities are included. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1111 Beginning Bowling (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 120. Prerequisite: None. Basic bowling skills at the beginner level as well as rules, strategies, safety, scoring and competitive activities are emphasized. All classes are conducted at an off-campus bowling lane. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1114 Beginning Swimming (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 123. Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to teach a non-swimmer or a shallow water swimmer to become a safe and efficient deep water swimmer. After the development of sufficient skills to perform a modified crawl stroke, the elementary back stroke, survival floating, jumping into deep water, leveling off and changing directions, swimmers will be able to swim in deep water. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1116 Conditioning Exercise (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 125. Prerequisite: None. This course focuses on understanding exercise and its effect on the body. Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility are improved through a variety of conditioning activities. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1117 Beginning Basketball And Volleyball (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 127. Prerequisite: None. Basic basketball and volleyball skills are taught. Rules, game strategies and competitive activities are included. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1119 Beginning Weight Training (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 131. Prerequisite: None. Instruction in weight training and conditioning techniques are stressed. Emphasis is placed on muscular strength and endurance. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1120 Beginning Self-Defense (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 132. Prerequisite: None. Various forms of self-defense are introduced. The history and philosophy of the martial arts are explored. The student should progress from no previous experience in self-defense to an adequate skill level covering basic self-defense situations. Both mental and physical aspects of the arts are stressed. Uniform required. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1122 Outdoor Education (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 134. Prerequisite: None. Knowledge and skills in outdoor education and camping are presented. Planned and incidental experiences take place, including a week-end camp-out. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1123 Beginning Walking for Fitness (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 135. Prerequisite: None. This course is designed for the student who desires cardiovascular fitness by means of a low impact method. Maximum physical fitness is achieved by vigorous walking. The heart rate is elevated to the appropriate target zone for peak conditioning. An extensive warm-up and cool down increases joint and muscle flexibility. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1124 Beginning Aerobics (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 137. Prerequisite: None. This course emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance by utilizing choreographed routines which may combine basic dance patterns with walking, jogging, jumping, etc. Individual fitness levels are accommodated by the intensity of the workout. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1125 Aquatic Fitness (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 143. Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to promote fitness through the use of water-related activities compatible with a pool environment. Emphasis is placed on water resistant exercises, lap swimming utilizing various kicks and strokes, relays, and a variety of aquatic games. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1130 Intermediate Lifetime Sports Activities (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 200. Prerequisite: None. Intermediate and intermediate/advanced skills in a variety of lifetime sports are presented. Students participate in a selected sport. Physical Education 1130 may be repeated for credit when students select different activities. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1131 Intermediate Soccer (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 204. Prerequisite: None. Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play and competitive activities are covered. Course emphasis is placed on the development and preparation for participation on an intercollegiate team. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1132 Intermediate Softball (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 212. Prerequisite: None. Emphasis is placed on game strategy, base coaching, preparing a lineup, conducting drills, and performance on hitting, catching, and throwing. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1134 Intermediate Physical Fitness (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 215. Prerequisite: None. Basic skills and techniques of fitness-related activities are developed beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1136 Intermediate Golf (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 218. Prerequisite: None. Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of the golf swing, swing theory and methods, strategy, and actual golf course playing are emphasized. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1137 Intermediate Tennis (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 219. Prerequisite: None. Emphasis is placed on refinement of basic skills and specialty shots. Competitive activities in singles, doubles and mixed doubles will be included. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1140 Intermediate Swimming (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 223. Prerequisite: None. The correct performance of the crawl, elementary back stroke, side and breast strokes will be emphasized. Some speed and endurance swimming will be required. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1141 Intermediate Weight Training (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 231. Prerequisite: None. Skills and instruction in weight training techniques are developed beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1142 Intermediate Self-Defense (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 232. Prerequisite: None. Students will be introduced to intermediate forms of defense and combinations of self defense methods. Emphasis is on practical application of self defense movements. Uniform required. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1144 Intermediate Walking for Fitness (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 235. Prerequisite: None. Students participate in a low impact exercise walking program beyond the beginning level. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1145 Intermediate Aerobics (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 237. Prerequisite: None. This course emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance through a combination of walking, jogging, jumping, etc. Individual fitness levels are developed beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1146 Intermediate Basketball (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 239. Prerequisite: None. Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of shooting, passing, dribbling, team play, strategies, and competitive play covered. Course emphasis is placed on the development and preparation for participation on an intercollegiate team. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1147 Intermediate Volleyball (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 240. Prerequisite: None. Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of the forearm pass, setting, spiking, serving, team play, strategies, and competitive play are covered. Course emphasis is placed on the development and preparation for participation on an intercollegiate team. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1148 Intermediate Baseball (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 241. Prerequisite: None. Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of hitting, fielding, pitching, team play, and competitive play are emphasized. Baseball history and interpretation of the rules are also covered. Course emphasis is placed on the development and preparation for participation on an intercollegiate team. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1150 Intermediate Bowling (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 220. Prerequisite: None. This course is designed for students seeking improvement in the lifetime sport of bowling. The course covers a review of history, etiquette, care and selection of equipment, rules and scoring. Additional information will be provided on handicapping, league play, variation of grips, spot bowling and alley textures. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1164 Beginning Physical Fitness (1) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 115. Prerequisite: None. Students are introduced to wellness related concepts and activities for the purpose of gaining knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate personal fitness level and to develop a personal lifelong fitness program. Activities include, but are not limited to: aerobics, circuit training, muscular development, flexibility, agility exercises, weight training and body composition. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3105015128 |
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PHED 1251 Scuba Diving (2) Former course prefix/number PEH 225/PHED 2270 Prerequisite: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor This course includes instruction in the proper use of equipment, safety, physiology and open water diving. Students completing course requirements receive certification through one of several major accredited associations. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085323 |
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PHED 1252 Advanced Open Water Scuba (2) Former course prefix/number PEH 228/PHED 2271 Prerequisite: Physical Education 2270 or appropriate certifying agency entry level certificate or 10 log book hours. Instruction will include the introductory knowledge and skill development in the open water environment for the student to participate in underwater investigation, deep diving, search and light salvage, and limited visibility/night diving. Safety, special equipment, dive planning and dive buddy procedures will be covered. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive advanced open water certification through a qualified certifying agency. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085323 |
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PHED 1304 Health For Today (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 101. Prerequisite: None. Emphasis is placed on relating course content to lifestyle to foster a better understanding of the major health issues of today. Current issues include, but are not limited to: emotional health, chemical use and abuse, human sexuality, major diseases, physical fitness, nutrition, aging, death and dying. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity course requirement. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5103015128 |
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PHED 1306 Advanced First Aid And Emergency Care (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 257. Prerequisite: None. This course covers the theory and practice in advanced first aid and emergency care. Various aspects of safety education also are included. The course content has been selected from nationally recognized organizations in safety education and first aid. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity course requirement. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5103015328 |
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PHED 1308 Sports Officiating I (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 147. Prerequisite: None. This course is for students who choose officiating for an avocation and who want to increase their knowledge and appreciation of sports. Sports covered in this course are football, basketball, and other sports as appropriate. Students are expected to officiate intramural games. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity course requirement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1202045128 |
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PHED 1309 Sports Officiating II (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 148. Prerequisite: None. This course is for students who choose officiating for an avocation and who want to increase their knowledge and appreciation of sports. Sports covered in this course are softball, track and field, baseball, and other sports as appropriate. Students are expected to officiate intramural games. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity course requirement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1202045128 |
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PHED 1321 The Coaching Of Football And Basketball (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PEH 236. Prerequisite: None. The skills and techniques of coaching football and basketball are presented. Included are the history, theories, philosophies, rules, terminology, and finer points of the sports. Emphasis is on coaching techniques. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity course requirement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3105065128 |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.