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2010 - 2011 Catalog (Archived)
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PHED 1100 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Beginning Lifetime Sports Activities
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Beginning Soccer
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, RLC.
Beginning Softball
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, RLC.
Beginning Archery
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Beginning Golf
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Beginning Tennis
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Beginning Bowling
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 1115 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, RLC.
Social Dance
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: This course is for students who have limited experience in dance. Ballroom and social dancing are offered. Included are fundamental steps and rhythms of the fox-trot, waltz, tango, and recent dances. "Country" dancing includes the two-step, cotton-eyed Joe, square dance, and other dances. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128
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PHED 1116 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Conditioning Exercise
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Beginning Weight Training
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Beginning Self-Defense
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Beginning Jogging
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Beginning Walking for Fitness
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Beginning Aerobics
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC.
Beginning Cycling
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Lifetime Sports Activities
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Soccer
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 1134 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Basic skills and techniques of fitness-related activities are developed beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123
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PHED 1135 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC.
Intermediate Archery
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Golf
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Tennis
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Weight Training
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Self-Defense
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Jogging
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Walking for Fitness
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 1146 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Basketball
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 1148 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Baseball
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 1164 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading.
Course Description: 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 1165 (1 Credit Hours) New course added September 12, 2010
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Drug Use and Abuse
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: Study of the use and abuse of drugs in today's society. Emphasizes the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5115045216
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PHED 1304 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Health for Today
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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
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PHED 1306 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: 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 5115045316
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PHED 1346 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Drug Use & Abuse
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: Study of the use and abuse of drugs in today's society. Emphasizes the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors. This course is cross-listed as SOCI 2340. The student may register for either PHED 1346 or SOCI 2340, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5115045216
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PHED 2101 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Beginning Yoga
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The yoga course offers beginning yoga postures, exercises and positions. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123
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PHED 2104 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Beginning Tai Chi
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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
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PHED 2105 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Beginning Sr. Fitness Mat
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This class utilizes mat exercises for the improvement of core strength, flexibility, and muscle tone. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123
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PHED 2126 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Yoga
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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
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PHED 2129 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Tai Chi
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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
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PHED 2130 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Sr. Fitness Mat
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This class utilizes intermediate mat exercises for the improvement of core strength, flexibility, and muscle tone. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123
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PHED 2133 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Sr. Balance and Coordination
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Intermediate course designed to improve balance and coordination in the improvement of daily ambulatory movements. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123
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PHED 2134 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Sr. Rehabilitation of Injury
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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
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PHED 2135 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Sr. Cross Training Concepts
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Intermediate cross-training ideas, techniques, and applications to a total exercise program are discovered. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123
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PHED 2136 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Sr. Coordination Skills and Recognition
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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
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PHED 2137 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Sr. Movement Activities and Skills
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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
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PHED 2138 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Intermediate Sr. Cardiovascular Fitness
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This class addresses intermediate cardiovascular exercise, its varied activities, and applications to improving cardiovascular health. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123
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PHED 2139 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Sr. Flexibility Assessment Inter
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This class emphasizes the intermediate topic of personal flexibility and addresses the improvement of daily life. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123
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PHED 2146 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC.
Beg Basketball
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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
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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.
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