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PHED 1100 Beginning Lifetime Sports Activities (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1102 Beginning Soccer (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. 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 1108 Beginning Archery (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: None. The beginning level skills of target and field shooting and bow hunting are emphasized. History, rules of competition, preparation and care of equipment and safety are included. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1109 Beginning Golf (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. 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 1116 Conditioning Exercise (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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 1119 Beginning Weight Training (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. 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 1121 Beginning Jogging (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Development and improvement of physical fitness through jogging is emphasized. Fitness concepts and jogging skills will be introduced. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1123 Beginning Walking for Fitness (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. 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 1126 Beginning Cycling (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Development of cycling skills and improvement of physical fitness through cycling are emphasized. Fitness concepts, riding technique, safety, routine maintenance and repair of the cycle are fundamental topics of this course. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1130 Intermediate Lifetime Sports Activities (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Intermediate and intermediate/advanced skills in a variety of lifetime sports are presented. Students participate in a selected sport. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1131 Intermediate Soccer (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. 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 1135 Intermediate Archery (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Course content includes refinement for basic archery skills and competitive target shooting and field archery. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1136 Intermediate Golf (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. 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 1141 Intermediate Weight Training (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. 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 1143 Intermediate Jogging (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Improvement of physical fitness through jogging is developed beyond the beginner stage. A higher level of fitness is expected. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1144 Intermediate Walking for Fitness (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. 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 1149 Intermediate Cycling (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Improvement of physical fitness through cycling is developed beyond the beginner stage. A higher level of fitness is expected. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
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PHED 1150 Intermediate Bowling (1) This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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 Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading. 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 3105015223 |
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PHED 1304 Health For Today (3) This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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 5115045116 |
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.