Class Descriptions
P E 101 Aerobic ExerciseP E 102 Soccer Aerobics
P E 103 Step Aerobics
P E 104 Fitness Running
P E 105 Aerobic Walking
P E 106 Stretching
P E 107 Women's Body Sculpting
P E 108 Introductory Cycling
P E 109 Aerobic Kickboxing
P E 110 Body Conditioning
P E 111 Weight Training
P E 112 Basketball
P E 113 Volleyball
P E 114 Intermediate Co-Ed volleyball
P E 115 Flag Football
P E 116 Co-Ed College Softball
P E 117 Beginning Soccer
P E 118 Beginning Modern Dance
P E 119 Modern Dance II
P E 120 Beginning Jazz Dance
P E 121 Jazz Dance II
P E 122 Beginning East Coast Swing
P E 123 Theater Movement and Dance
P E 124 Intermediate Swing Dance and Lindy Hop
P E 125 Introduction to Yoga
P E 126 Continuing Yoga
P E 127 Aerobic Yoga
P E 130 Athletic Performance Conditioning
P E 131 Awakening Health/Stress Tools
P E 132 Moving Meditation/Taijutsu
P E 133 Self Defense and Safety Awareness
P E 135 Introduction to Martial Arts
P E 136 Martial Arts II
P E 137 Point Sparring for Martial Arts Competition
P E 138 Tradition and Theory in the Martial Arts
P E 140 Theory of Basketball
P E 145 Beginning Swimming
P E 146 Water Aerobics
P E 150 Contemporary Popular Dance-history and Technique
P E 151 Ballroom Essentials
P E 152 Salsa-Beginning
P E 153 Swing Dance Team
P E 154 Salsa Beginning
P E 155 Salsa Intermediate
P E 156 Salsa Advanced
P E 157 Salsa - Casino de Rueda - Beginning
P E 158 Salsa - Casino de Rueda - Intermediate
P E 159 Salsa - Casino de Rueda - Advanced
P E 160 Beginning Golf
P E 180 Lifetime Wellness
P E 181 Understanding Weight Management
P E 182 Principles of Fitness
P E 185 Stress Management
P E 186 Introduction to Sports Medicine
P E 189 Student-Athlete Seminar
P E 201 Intermediate Aerobic Exercise
P E 203 Step Aerobics II
P E 206 Intermediate Stretching
P E 210 Intermediate Body Conditioning
P E 211 Intermediate Weight Training
P E 212 Advanced Basketball
P E 261 Advanced Aerobic Exercise
P E 270 Advanced Body Conditioning
P E 271 Advanced Weight Training
P E 101 Aerobic Exercise 1 Credits
Designed to improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance and flexibility and control body weight. A variety of exercises including aerobic dance, step aerobics, and aerobic kickboxing, aerobic walking, and the use of dumbbells will be incorporated into daily classes. Anatomy and components of physical fitness are discussed.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 102 Soccer Aerobics 1 Credits
Emphasis on the development of technical and creative skills, body coordination, footwork, and conditioning. Ball control is the foundation to this program and introduces students of all abilities to mastering the ball with music.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 103 Step Aerobics 1 Credits
Designed to improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance and flexibility. Basic footwork is emphasized for the first 2 weeks of the quarter and then gradually progresses into more advanced moved and routines. Anatomy and components of physical fitness are discussed.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 104 Fitness Running 1 Credits
Beginning level running class designed to improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance. Fitness testing and instruction on running equipment, running form and warm up/cool down.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 105 Aerobic Walking 1 Credits
The safest and most convenient form of exercise for most people. Designed to improve the general fitness level of each participant utilizing aerobic walking as the exercise mode.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 106 Stretching 1 Credits
A multi-level stretching class designed to increase muscular flexibility to improve physical performance.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 107 Women's Body Sculpting 2 Credits
Designed for women to increase muscular strength and endurance and includes stretching for flexibility. Anatomy and components of physical fitness are discussed.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 108 Introductory Cycling 1 Credits
Exposure to local road and mountain biking opportunities while teaching the basics of bicycle selection, maintenance, safety and fitness. Introduces group riding skills and exposure to the local bicycling community.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 109 Aerobic Kickboxing 1 Credits
Introduction to aerobic kickboxing training. High intensity, low impact and/or high impact aerobic exercise designed to improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance, ability, flexibility, and coordination.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 110 Body Conditioning 1 Credits
Physical training designed to improve cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition. Discussion of principles of fitness to enhance and promote a lifetime of fitness.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 111 Weight Training 2 Credits
Proper weight training techniques. Instruction and practice in exercises that will develop a level of muscular strength and endurance. Circuit training will be utilized.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 112 Basketball 1 Credits
Fundamental skills and basic rules of basketball. Instruction in individual and team concepts. Emphasis on basketball as an activity that promotes lifetime fitness.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 113 Volleyball 1 Credits
Fundamental skills and techniques of beginning volleyball. Includes basic rules, scoring and strategy.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 114 Intermediate Co-Ed volleyball 1 Credits
"Up" tempo skill development while playing four on four volleyball.
Prerequisite: PE 113 or some experience.
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P E 115 Flag Football 1 Credits
Fundamentals of flag football. Instruction and practice in exercises, rules, strategies, and skill development designed to promote fitness while engaging friendly competition.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 116 Co-Ed College Softball 1 Credits
Teaches men and women basic rules of softball and hitting and defensive skills and strategies. Promotes teamwork and emphasizes enjoyment of the game.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 117 Beginning Soccer 1 Credits
Basic skills, rules, strategies and conditioning for soccer. Emphasis is placed on development of fundamental skills, strategies of team play, and sportsmanship.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 118 Beginning Modern Dance 1 Credits
Basic modern dance techniques to develop strength, coordination, balance, flexibility and grace. Dance steps will be combined to practice simple choreography.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 119 Modern Dance II 1 Credits
Intermediate modern dance techniques to develop strength, coordination, balance, flexibility and grace. Dance steps will be combined to practice choreography created by both instructor and students.
Prerequisite: Modern Dance I, or equivalent.
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P E 120 Beginning Jazz Dance 1 Credits
Basic jazz dance techniques with emphasis on individual development of correct body alignment, coordination, rhythm, strength, flexibility, and technical improvement. Practice of steps and positions will be put together into simple dance combinations.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 121 Jazz Dance II 1 Credits
Continues basic jazz dance techniques with emphasis on building greater flexibility, strength, coordination, versatility and dance vocabulary. Emphasis on refining technical skills and exploring different jazz dance styles.
Prerequisite: PE 120 or equivalent.
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P E 122 Beginning East Coast Swing 1 Credits
A partner dance class designed to teach basic east coast swing steps and combinations, swing styling, coordination and balance. You do not need a partner to register, but you must sign up as either a "lead" or as a "follow". Either gender may lead or follow.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 123 Theater Movement and Dance 3 Credits
Build basic skills, strength, coordination and reason necessary for an actor performing in a musical stage productions. Fundamentals of theater dance styles, tumbling, stage combat, whole body characterization and awareness.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 124 Intermediate Swing Dance and Lindy Hop 1 Credits
Intermediate East Coast Swing dance and basic Lindy Hop, and eight count swing style. You don't need a partner sign up for this class but you must register as either a "lead" or a "follow". Beginning course in swing or foxtrot, or proficiency on a musical instrument strongly recommended. Either gender may lead or follow.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 125 Introduction to Yoga 1 Credits
Hatha Yoga is an ancient system of physical postures, breathing exercises, and mental awareness that can lead the practioner to a deep sense of well being. Exercises will increase strength, flexibility, stamina, and balance throughout the body as well as stress reduction and revitalization of spirit. Emphasis on developing a personal discipline.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 126 Continuing Yoga 1 Credits
For all students who have had some instruction in yoga. Students at all levels will continue to explore movement patterning as well as further develop muscular strength and flexibility. We will continue to bring awareness to the breath and the anatomy of respiration while focusing the mind with our intentions.
Prerequisite: Previous instruction in Yoga.
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P E 127 Aerobic Yoga 1 Credits
Hatha Yoga postures moved continuously with the breath results in a vigorous workout demanding increased strength, flexibility and stamina. Great cardiovascular workout as well as increased balance and ability to control the breath and focus the mind. Previous experience with yoga helpful, not required. Not recommended for students with active injury.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 130 Athletic Performance Conditioning 2 Credits
Designed to enhance the participant's knowledge and practical skills of physical conditioning as they relate to specific athletic pursuits.
Prerequisite: Current collegiate athlete or instructor's permission.
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P E 131 Awakening Health/Stress Tools 1 Credits
Focus on the practical and immediately applicable tools such as massage, breathing, stillness and awareness to reduce and rechannel stress.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 132 Moving Meditation/Taijutsu 1 Credits
Five simple, quick to learn forms of movement that correspond to the five elements. Emphasis on harmony and balance of the body, mind and spirit.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 133 Self Defense and Safety Awareness 1 Credits
Includes hands on practice of simple yet effective principles and techniques for self defense and discussions of awareness and avoidance of potentially dangerous situations. Size or physical condition of the student does not matter. Classes taught emphasizing the highest level of student safety. Prerequisite: None.
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P E 135 Introduction to Martial Arts 1 Credits
Includes physical fitness, personal self defense, and traditional Karate. Classes are taught with an emphasis on mental awareness and philosophy of Karate Do. Classes are geared for individuals to train within their own capabilities, with a strong emphasis on individual safety.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 136 Martial Arts II 2 Credits
Continues the study of concepts and principles of conditioning the body for lifetime fitness via the study of the ancient art of self-defense, known as Tang-soo-do. Focus will be on increasing strength, flexibility, and self-defense skills.
Prerequisite: PE 135 or instructor's permission.
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P E 137 Point Sparring for Martial Arts Competition 2 Credits
An introduction to an in depth study of point sparring for local and national level competition. This class requires the appropriate sparring gear and uniform.
Prerequisite: PE 135 or instructor's permission.
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P E 138 Tradition and Theory in the Martial Arts 3 Credits
Lecture and theory of the importance of the martial arts through history, culture, symbolism, religion and myth.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 140 Theory of Basketball 2 Credits
Strategy and tactics of basketball. Examination and analysis of advanced competitive concepts in basketball. Classroom instruction with an emphasis on basketball as an activity that promotes lifetime fitness.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 145 Beginning Swimming 1 Credits
Basic swimming techniques and competitive strokes, water safety skills and conditioning for swimming. Emphasis on developing confidence in the water, acquiring proper form and technique, and improving cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 146 Water Aerobics 1 Credits
Designed to improve the general fitness level, utilizing deep-water aerobics as the exercise mode. Especially beneficial to individuals with a history of joint problems, pregnant women, and individuals recovering from injuries.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 150 Contemporary Popular Dance-history and Technique 3 Credits
History of popular dance styles during the 20th century in America from the Charleston through the Hip Hop and more. Includes lecture and instruction in various popular dance styles from this century.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 151 Ballroom Essentials 1 Credits
A partner dance class designed to teach basic ballroom dance steps: waltz, foxtrot, rumba, and cha-cha. No experience or partner needed to register, but you must sign up as either a lead or a follow.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 152 Salsa-Beginning 1 Credits
A partner dance class designed to teach basic salsa dance steps, style, coordination and balance. You do not need a partner to sign up, but you must sign up as either a lead or a follow (Though men commonly lead and women follow, it is acceptable for men to follow and women lead.)
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 153 Swing Dance Team 3 Credits
Designed specifically to create a team of dancers who will work together on original swing style choreography. Practiced routines will be performed in class and in other presentation situations. No partner necessary to register.
Prerequisite: Beginning and Intermediate East Coast Swing, and Beginning Lindy Hop, or permission of instructor.
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P E 154 Salsa Beginning 1 Credits
A partner dance class designed to teach the foundation of Salsa with exploring the basic movements, Cuban styling, musical concepts, coordination and balance. You do not need a partner to sign up, and it is acceptable for men to follow and women to lead. Prerequisite: None.
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P E 155 Salsa Intermediate 1 Credits
A partner dance class designed to teach the second level of Salsa by exploring intermediate Cuban styling, musical concepts, coordination and putting it all together. You do not need a partner to sign up and it is acceptable for men to follow and women to lead.
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P E 156 Salsa Advanced 1 Credits
A partner dance class designed to teach the third level of Salsa by exploring advanced Cuban styling, musical concepts, coordination and putting it all together. You do not need a partner to sign up and it is acceptable for men to follow and women to lead. Prerequisite: Salsa Intermediate.
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P E 157 Salsa -Casino de Rueda - Beginning 1 Credits
A partner dance class designed to teach beginning steps of the Casino de Rueda, a thrilling Cuban dance where the Salsa couples move into a circle and follow the calls of the main lead. There is much excitement with rapid switching of partners, shouts and laughter. You do not need a partner to sign up and it is acceptable for men to follow and women to lead. Prerequisite: None.
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P E 158 Salsa -Casino de Rueda - Intermediate 1 Credits
A partner dance class designed to teach intermediate steps of the Casino de Rueda, a thrilling Cuban dance where the Salsa couples move into a circle and follow the calls of the main lead. There is much excitement with rapid switching of partners, shouts and laughter. You do not need a partner to sign up and it is acceptable for men to follow and women to lead. Prerequisite: Salsa Casino de Rueda Beginning.
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P E 159 Salsa -Casino de Rueda - Advanced 1 Credits
A partner dance class designed to teach advanced steps of the Casino de Rueda, a thrilling Cuban dance where the Salsa couples move into a circle and follow the calls of the main lead. There is much excitement with rapid switching of partners, shouts and laughter. You do not need a partner to sign up and it is acceptable for men to follow and women to lead. Prerequisite: Salsa - Casino de Rueda - Beginning.
P E 160 Beginning Golf 1 Credits
Basic techniques, rules of play, and golf etiquette.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 180 Lifetime Wellness 5 Credits
Promotes personal health and well-being from a holistic perspective. Special emphasis on lifestyle management, components of fitness, nutrition, weight management, stress, cardiovascular health, cancer, substance use and abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, and other relevant wellness issues.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 181 Understanding Weight Management 3 Credits
Teaches the principles of weight management so students can safely and effectively help others make appropriate lifestyle changes as well as assess and modify their own lifestyles.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 182 Principles of Fitness 3 Credits
A step by step approach for creating and maintaining a well rounded exercise program incorporating cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Emphasis will be placed on factors that result in permanent lifestyle changes and encourage a lifetime of physical activity.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 185 Stress Management 3 Credits
Understanding stress management strategies, specific applications to life situations, physiological effects of stress and relaxation techniques.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 186 Introduction to Sports Medicine 3 Credits
Overview of the sports medicine profession including topics such as evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, how tissue responds to injury, and professional opportunities.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 189 Student-Athlete Seminar 1 Credits
Issues related to being a student athlete: such as time management, nutrition, drugs and alcohol, and relationships.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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P E 201 Intermediate Aerobic Exercise 1 Credits
Designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, control body weight, muscle strength and flexibility by combining exercises and relaxation techniques.
Prerequisite: PE 101.
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P E 203 Step Aerobics II 1 Credits
Improved cardiovascular and muscular endurance. Intermediate to advanced level combinations.
Prerequisite: PE 103 or equivalent.
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P E 206 Intermediate Stretching 1 Credits
Designed to increase muscular flexibility to improve physical performance.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 210 Intermediate Body Conditioning 1 Credits
Concepts and principles of conditioning the body for lifetime fitness. Instruction and practice in exercises that will develop a level of strength, flexibility, and endurance which will provide a base of fitness.
Prerequisite: PE 110.
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P E 211 Intermediate Weight Training 2 Credits
Proper weight training techniques. Instruction and practice in exercises that will develop a level of muscular strength and endurance as a means of achieving cardiovascular fitness. Circuit training will be utilized.
Prerequisite: PE 111.
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P E 212 Advanced Basketball 1 Credits
Designed to improve the level of fundamental skills, styles, techniques, and team play for the highly skilled athlete in as advanced setting.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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PE 256 Advanced Stretching 1 Credits
Designed to increase flexibility to improve physical performance.
Prerequisite: None.
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P E 261 Advanced Aerobic Exercise 1 Credits
Designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, control body weight, muscle strength and flexibility by combining exercises and relaxation techniques.
Prerequisite: PE 201.
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P E 270 Advanced Body Conditioning 1 Credits
Concepts and principles of conditioning the body for lifetime fitness. Instruction and practice in exercises that will develop a level of strength, flexibility, and endurance which will provide a base of fitness.
Prerequisite: PE 210.
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P E 271 Advanced Weight Training 2 Credits
Proper weight training techniques. Instruction and practice in exercises that will develop a level of muscular strength and endurance. Circuit training will be utilized.
Prerequisite: PE 211.
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