2021 - 2022 Catalog
Course Descriptions for PHED
Course Number: PHED 1100 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 1116 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, RLC
Course Title: Conditioning Exercise
This is a Texas Common Course Number.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
Course Number: PHED 1117 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Beginning Basketball and Volleyball
This is a Texas Common Course Number.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
Course Number: PHED 1119 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 1121 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 1123 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 1130 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 1131 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 1134 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: Basic skills and techniques of fitness-related activities are developed beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 1141 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: Skills and instruction in weight training techniques are developed beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 1142 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 1143 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 1144 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: Students participate in a low impact exercise walking program beyond the beginning level. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 1146 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 1148 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 1164 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
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 3605015223
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Dallas College Core Curriculum course.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 3605015223
Course Number: PHED 1304 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Personal/Community Health
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Dallas College 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
Course Number: PHED 2102 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 2110 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 2131 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, RLC
Course Title: 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
Course Number: PHED 2146 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC
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
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: 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
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) 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.