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2014 - 2015 Catalog
Course Descriptions for PHED
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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.
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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This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 9, 2014. (Original) | (Changes)
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PHED 1114 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC
Beginning Swimming
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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
* Note:
This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 9, 2014. (Original) | (Changes)
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PHED 1119 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Beginning Weight Training
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
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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This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 9, 2014. (Original) | (Changes)
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PHED 1121 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Beginning Jogging
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
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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This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 9, 2014. (Original) | (Changes)
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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.
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
* Note:
This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 9, 2014. (Original) | (Changes)
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PHED 1124 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Beginning Aerobics
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
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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This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 9, 2014. (Original) | (Changes)
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PHED 1140 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC
Intermediate Swimming
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, 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 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 1145 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Intermediate Aerobics
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (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 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
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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 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
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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 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
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PHED 2100 (1 Credit Hours) New course added June 3, 2014
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Zumba Fitness
Course Description: This course is designed to promote fitness thru Zumba dance activities. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board 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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