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PHED 1100 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Beginning Lifetime Sports Activities
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

PHED 1102 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, RLC

Beginning Soccer
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

PHED 1107 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, RLC

Intramural Athletics
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: 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

PHED 1109 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, NLC, RLC

Beginning Golf
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

PHED 1110 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, NLC, RLC

Beginning Tennis
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

PHED 1111 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, NLC, RLC

Beginning Bowling
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

PHED 1115 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, RLC

Social Dance
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

PHED 1116 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC

Conditioning Exercise
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

PHED 1117 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, RLC

Beginning Basketball and Volleyball
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: Basic basketball and volleyball skills are taught. Rules, game strategies and competitive activities are included. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

PHED 1119 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Beginning Weight Training
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

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 Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

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 Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

PHED 1124 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Beginning Aerobics
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

PHED 1130 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, 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

PHED 1131 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, 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

PHED 1134 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, 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

PHED 1136 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, 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

PHED 1137 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, 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

PHED 1141 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, 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

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

PHED 1144 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at 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

PHED 1146 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, 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

PHED 1147 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC, RLC

Intermediate Volleyball
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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

PHED 1148 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, 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

PHED 1150 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Intermediate Bowling
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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

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 Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
Prerequisite: DREA 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

PHED 1165 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, RLC

Drug Use and Abuse
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

PHED 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Introduction to Physical Education
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is for students majoring in physical education and is designed for professional orientation in physical education, health, and recreation. The history, philosophy, and modern trends of physical education are surveyed. Topics include teacher qualifications, vocational opportunities, expected competencies, and skill testing. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity course requirement. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3105015223

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 Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

PHED 1306 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, RLC

Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

PHED 1308 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC

Sports Officiating I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 3101015123

PHED 1309 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC, RLC

Sports Officiating II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 3101015123

PHED 1346 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, RLC

Drug Use & Abuse
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
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

PHED 2102 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Beginning Indoor Soccer
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 2105 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at 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

PHED 2108 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Beginning Balance and Coordination
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Focus on elementary balance and coordination for the improvement of daily ambulatory movements (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

PHED 2109 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC, RLC

Beginning Rehabilitation of Injury
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Beginning Cross Training Concepts
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Beginning Coordination Skills and Recognition
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC, RLC

Beginning Movement Activity and Skills
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, RLC

Beginning Cardiovascular Fitness
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 2130 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at 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

PHED 2131 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Intermediate Indoor Soccer
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at 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

PHED 2134 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at 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

PHED 2135 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at 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

PHED 2137 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at 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

PHED 2146 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, 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

PHED 2147 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, RLC

Beginning Volleyball
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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


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.