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PHED 1124   Beginning Aerobics (1)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
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

PHED 1164   Lifetime Fitness and Wellness I (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

PHED 1331   Physical Education for Elementary Education Majors (3) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
An overview of the program of activities in elementary school physical education. Includes the study and practice of activities and principles that promote physical fitness with an emphasis on historical development, philosophical implications, physical fitness, and kinesiology. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3105015223

PHED 1332   Game Skills (3) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Fundamental theory concepts of foundational physical and mental skills necessary to achieve success in a vast array of sports and recreational activities. Will include but not limited to teaching game tactics, skills and off-the-ball movements using modified or conditional games in order to increase the transfer of skills across a broad spectrum of games. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3101015123

PHED 1333   Rhythm Skills (3) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Fundamental theory and concepts of the importance of rhythm and balance practice in developing motor skills transfer to sports and recreational activities. To include but no limited to rhythm and movement skills involving apparatus assisted rhythm and balance, partner assisted rhythm and balance, and tactical rhythm and balance. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3101015123

PHED 1338   Concepts of Physical Fitness (3) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Concepts and use of selected physiological variables of fitness, individual testing and consultation, and the organization of sports and fitness programs. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3105015123

PHED 1346   Drug Use & Abuse (3) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Study of the use and abuse of drugs in today's society. Emphasizes the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5115045216

PHED 2101   Beginning Yoga (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
The yoga course offers beginning yoga postures, exercises and positions. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2102   Beginning Indoor Soccer (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course content emphasizes the basic skills of indoor 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 3601085123

PHED 2103   Beginning Pilates (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, pilates course exercises will teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2104   Beginning Tai Chi (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Beginning course focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form helping to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2105   Beginning Sr. Fitness Mat (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
This class utilizes mat exercises for the improvement of core strength, flexibility, and muscle tone. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2108   Beginning Sr. Balance and Coordination (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Focus on elementary balance and coordination for the improvement of daily ambulatory movements (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2109   Beginning Sr. Rehabilitation of Injury (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
This class addresses basic rehabilitation and correction of injury problems. Strength and flexibility exercises designed for specific return to activity are utilized. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2110   Beginning Sr. Cross Training Concepts (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Beginning cross-training ideas, techniques, and application to a total exercise program are discovered. Application of varied activities included. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2111   Beginning Sr. Coordination Skills and Recognition (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Introductory activities involving hand-eye coordination are utilized to develop and improve skills for driving, peripheral recognition, and play. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2112   Beginning Sr. Movement Activities and Skills (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
A variety of activities, skills for physical movement and application to daily activities are taught. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2113   Beginning Sr. Cardiovascular Fitness (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
The class focuses on beginning cardiovascular exercises, its varied activities, and applications to improving cardiovascular health. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2114   Beginning Sr. Flexibility Assessment (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
This class emphasizes increased personal flexibility for the improvement of daily life. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2125   Intermediate Aqua Fitness (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Fitness level is improved through intermediate water exercises. A non-impact style of exercises that utilizes water resistance for increasing muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. Swimming skills are not required. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2126   Intermediate Yoga (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
The yoga course offers intermediate yoga postures, exercises and positions, also covering essential facts and information about yoga. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2128   Intermediate Pilates (1) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
This class emphasizes the intermediate topic of Pilates focusing on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. Pilates course exercises will teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2129   Intermediate Tai Chi (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Intermediate course focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form helping to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2130   Intermediate Sr. Fitness Mat (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
This class utilizes intermediate mat exercises for the improvement of core strength, flexibility, and muscle tone. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2131   Intermediate Indoor Soccer (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course content emphasizes intermediate playing skills of indoor soccer, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2133   Intermediate Sr. Balance and Coordination (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Intermediate course designed to improve balance and coordination in the improvement of daily ambulatory movements. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2134   Intermediate Sr. Rehabilitation of Injury (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
This class involves intermediate rehabilitation and correctional procedures for injury problems including strength, flexibility, and exercises designed for the specific return to activity. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2135   Intermediate Sr. Cross Training Concepts (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Intermediate cross-training ideas, techniques, and applications to a total exercise program are discovered. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2136   Intermediate Sr. Coordination Skills and Recognition (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Intermediate activities which involve hand-eye coordination are utilized to develop improve skills for driving, peripheral recognition, and play. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2137   Intermediate Sr. Movement Activities and Skills (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Intermediate activities which involve hand-eye coordination are utilized to develop improve skills for driving, peripheral recognition, and play. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2138   Intermediate Sr. Cardiovascular Fitness (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
This class addresses intermediate cardiovascular exercise, its varied activities, and applications to improving cardiovascular health. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2139   Sr. Flexibility Assessment Inter (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
This class emphasizes the intermediate topic of personal flexibility and addresses the improvement of daily life. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2140   Racquet Sports (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Introduction to the rules, scoring and fundamental techniques in the following sports: tennis, badminton and racquetball. Participation will help develop muscular and cardiovascular fitness and hand-eye coordination. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2141   Water Sports (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course offers opportunity to engage in multiple water sports and activities. Sports may include water volleyball, basketball, frisbee, polo and others. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2142   Disc Sports (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course content emphasizes the skills of disc sports at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, patterns of play and competition activities. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2144   Beach Volleyball (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of beach volleyball 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 3601085123

PHED 2145   Beach Soccer (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of beach 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 3601085123

PHED 2146   Beg Basketball (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of basketball 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 3601085123

PHED 2147   Beginning Volleyball (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course content emphasizes the basic skills of volleyball 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 3601085123

PHED 2148   Aerobic Power Bar (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course emphasizes achieving cardiovascular fitness using bar bell to achieve optimal aerobic training and muscular endurance. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2156   Taping and Bandaging (1) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
This course provides the fundamental taping and bandaging techniques used in the prevention and care of athletic related injuries. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5109135116

PHED 2356   Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3) New course added June 3, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prevention and care of athletic injuries with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5109135216


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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.