All Activity Courses

All Activity Courses
For a description of the courses listed, check the course descriptions in the online catalog

*Note: Only classes colored in orange are liberal education classes.
 
PHED 1114 SKILLS FOR LIFE: BEGINNING SWIMMING
(1 Credit)
An activity course for non-swimmers. Emphasis will be on personal adjustment to the water, basic strokes, and fundamentals of water safety. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1115 INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING
(1 Credit)
An activity course for swimmers who have the ability to jump into deep water, swim a front stroke 25 yards, and swim on the back 25 yards. Emphasis will be on five basic strokes, elementary diving, and related aquatic skills. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1116 SWIMMERS
(1 Credit)
An activity course for swimmers who can swim in satisfactory form 25 yards each of the six basic strokes. Emphasis will be on developing and refining thirteen strokes, diving and other advanced aquatic skills. This course is preparatory for the Water Safety Instructor course.
 
PHED 1120 INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING
(1 Credit)
An activity course that introduces the basics of kayak history, design, skills, and equipment. Taught through lecture, demonstration, and both on- and off-the-water skills practice.
 
PHED 1130 WATER SKIING
(1 Credit)
An activity course that is an introduction and practice of the fundamental skills of water skiing. The emphasis and progression is contingent upon individual ability levels. Some swimming ability is required. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1150 SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING
(1 Credit)
An activity course for students of intermediate or advanced swimming skill interested in the technical and compositional aspects of synchronized swimming as an art form. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1159 ACTIVITIES IN THE WATER
(1 Credit)
An activity course for swimmers with intermediate or advanced swimming skills. Focuses on the fundamentals and skills of springboard diving, synchronized swimming, and the development of games in the water. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1160 CAMPING TRENDS AND TECHNIQUES
(1 Credit)
Exploration of camping trends, ethics, equipment, conservation, and behavior. Practical application of principles related to outdoor camping skills and backpacking techniques. Overnight trips not required. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1170 ANGLING
(1 Credit)
An activity course that introduces the fundamental skills of bait casting, spin casting, and basic elementary angling techniques. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1180 CANOEING
(1 Credit)
An activity course that introduces the fundamental skills of canoeing. Emphasis is on safety and on tandem and solo paddling techniques. Prerequisite: Swimming Test or Consent of Instructor. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1190 SAILING
(1 Credit)
An activity course that introduces the fundamental skills of sailing. Development of skills and knowledge of safety, nomenclature, designs, rigging, handling, maintaining, and racing for sailboats. Prerequisite: swimming test or consent of instructor.
 
PHED 1200 INTRODUCTION TO ROCK CLIMBING
(1 Credit)
Introduction to the basics of Top Rope Rock Climbing and Rappelling through practice at the BSU Climbing Wall and/or other sites. Also includes climbing communication, "leave no trace" climbing techniques, techniques for setting anchors, and discussion of environmental values. Liberal Education Category 11
 
PHED 1240 SKILLS FOR LIFE: TECHNIQUES OF NEUROMUSCULAR RELAXATION
(1 Credit)
An introduction to skill development in Jacobson's techniques to improve awareness of muscular tension and procedures for enhanced neuromuscular relaxation. Origins of stress and the body's responses to stress and stress management techniques will be included. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1260 SKILLS FOR LIFE: CYCLING
(1 Credit)
Introduction to and practice in bicycling either off-road or road riding. Basic maintenance skills such as adjusting derailleurs, brakes and changing tires will be presented. Information on cycling for fitness, racing and bicycle touring will be presented. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1290 AQUATIC AEROBICS
(1 Credit)
An activity course that consists of an individualized or group fitness program centered in the pool. Aspects include cardiovascular and muscular endurance and flexibility. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1300 SKILLS FOR LIFE: WEIGHT TRAINING
(1 Credit)
An activity course that consists of an individualized or group weight program dealing with the fundamentals and practice of resistance exercise techniques for the development of the human body. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1310 TUMBLING AND STUNTS
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamental theories of tumbling and balance. The emphasis will be on proper mechanics, appropriate skill progression, spotting and safety. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1380 SKILLS FOR LIFE: SELF DEFENSE
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies preventative and precautionary measures, assault awareness information, and most commonly needed personal self-defense skills and techniques. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1390 INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE
(1 Credit)
An individual activity course in that a specific exercise program is recommended due to medical or physiological limitations. Permission and exercise prescription from a physician is necessary to register for this course. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1400 TRACK AND FIELD
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of the various track and field events performed today.
 
PHED 1430 SKILLS FOR LIEF: ARCHERY
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of archery. Selection and care of equipment, instruction and practice of shooting skills and scoring in target archery will be included. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1454 SKILLS FOR LIFE: GOLF
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamental and skills of golf. Selection and care of equipment, history and rules of the game, safety, etiquette, instruction and practice will be included. Liberal Education Category 11
 
PHED 1455 INTERMEDIATE GOLF
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of golf at an intermediate level. Emphasis will be on skill development of entire game including specialty shots. Prerequisite: PHED 1454 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1474 SKILLS FOR LIFE: BOWLING
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of bowling. Students will demonstrate a knowledge of bowling history, scoring, handicapping and skills in bowling and etiquette. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1475 INTERMEDIATE BOWLING
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of bowling at an intermediate level. Emphasis will be on skill development with hooks, curves utilizing different grips for release. Prerequisite: PHED 1474 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1490 SKILLS FOR LIFE: BADMINTON
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of badminton. Students will demonstrate a knowledge of badminton history, scoring, and rules and regulation in singles and doubles play. Racket grips, strokes, footwork and tactics will be discussed and practiced. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1500 SKILLS FOR LIFE: ICE SKATING
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of ice skating. Forward and backward stroking, crossovers and stops will be part of the evaluation. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1520 DOWNHILL SKIING
(1 Credit)
An activity course that introduces the basic skills of beginning downhill skiing. Techniques and skill development in traversing, turning, speed control and stopping will be included,. The language of ski safety will also be discussed. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1540 SKILLS FOR LIFE: CURLING
(1 Credit)
An activity course that introduces the skills of curling, including techniques of throwing rocks and sweeping as well as strategies, rules, and scoring. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1554 SKILLS FOR LIFE: CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
(1 Credit)
AN activity course that introduces the basic skills of cross country skiing including downhill turns and stopping. The student may choose to learn either skate skiing skills or the traditional skills of diagonal stride skiing. Some trail skiing will be included. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1555 INTERMEDIATE CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
(1 Credit)
An activity course with intermediate cross country skiing skills in traditional technique such as kick-double pole, christy and parallel turns, or in the skate technique such as V-2, V-2 alternate, uphill skate and transitions between techniques will be taught. The emphasis will be on trail skiing. Prerequisite: PHED 1554 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1574 SKILLS FOR LIFE: TENNIS
(1 Credit)
An activity course that introduces the basic skills of tennis including techniques of basic grips, strokes and footwork. Entry level strategies for singles and doubles, history and rules of the game, etiquette, and scoring be taught. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1575 INTERMEDIATE TENNIS
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of tennis at an intermediate level. Extended drills, strategies and tournament play will be included. Prerequisite: PHED 1574 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1604 SKILLS FOR LIFE: SOCIAL DANCE
(1 Credit)
AN activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of popular and traditional ballroom dance. Components include dance posture, basic step variations, leading and following and appropriate music. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1605 SOCIAL DANCE II
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of popular and traditional ballroom dancing at an advanced level. Prerequisite: PHED 1604 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1624 MODERN DANCE I
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of contemporary modern dance. Basic techniques, theory, composition of modern dance will be incorporated. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1625 MODERN DANCE II
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of contemporary modern dance at advanced level. Emphasis will be on individual and group creative dance composition. Prerequisite: PHED 1624 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1640 JAZZ DANCE
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of jazz dance. Emphasis will be on rhythm, style, music and composition. Historical perspectives will be addressed. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1650 SQUARE DANCE
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of square dancing. Emphasis will be on study and practice of traditional North American dance performed by four couples in a square formation. (Might not be offered every year.)
 
PHED 1660 SKILLS FOR LIFE: COUNTRY LINE DANCE
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of country line dancing. Historical and contemporary line dances especially with country music with various dance styles and hall etiquette will be stressed. (Might not be offered every year). Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1670 FOLK DANCE
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of folk dancing, including historical, cultural, and societal perspective, as well as the national and character dances of the world. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1690 BALLET
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of ballet. Components included are historical forms and techniques such as alignment, foot positioning, the barre as well as center work (adagio and allegro). (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1710 AEROBICS
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of aerobic dance. A variety of aerobic exercises with an emphasis on appropriate work levels, target heart rate, and stretching considerations will be examined and performed.
 
PHED 1764 SKILLS FOR LIFE: BASKETBALL
(1 Credit)
AN activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of basketball. History and rules of the game, safety, drills, entry level strategies, conditioning, individual and group instruction and practice will be included. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1765 INTERMEDIATE BASKETBALL
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of basketball at an intermediate level. Emphasis will be on individual and group skill development via drills and game simulations. Prerequisite: PHED 1764 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1784 SKILLS FOR LIFE: VOLLEYBALL
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of volleyball. History and development, basic team systems, rules and strategies of the games will be included. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1785 INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of volleyball at an intermediate level. Emphasis will be on intermediate individual skills and team systems. Basic officiating techniques will be introduced. Prerequisite: PHED 1784 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1814 SKILLS FOR LIFE: SOFTBALL
(1 Credit)
AN activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of slow and fast pitch softball. History and rules of the game, terminology, score keeping, safety, field playing areas, drills, and entry level game strategies will be included. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1815 INTERMEDIATE SOFTBALL
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of slow and fast pitch softball at an intermediate level. Entry level team organization will also be included. Prerequisite: PHED 1814 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1840 SKILLS FOR LIFE: RACQUETBALL
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of racquetball. Components such as safety, serving and volleying will be emphasized. Singles, cutthroat, and doubles play will be introduced. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 1854 SOCCER
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of soccer. The history of the game, rules and regulations and entry level drill and game strategies will be examined.
 
PHED 1855 INTERMEDIATE SOCCER
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of soccer at an intermediate level. Team organization and management will also be included. Prerequisite: PHED 1854 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year).
 
PHED 1890 LIFETIME FITNESS
(2 Credits)
This personal fitness class will allow students to develop their own aerobic and possibly strengthening program. They will receive some instruction in the development of fitness, use of equipment, etc., but the focus will be active participation in walking, jogging, rowing, stepping, etc. Liberal Education Category 11.
 
PHED 2630 LIFEGUARD TRAINING
(3 Credit)
A lecture course with laboratory activity that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of supervising swimming pool and water front activities. American Red Cross Certification may be earned for: Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Community First Aid, Waterfront Lifeguard and Head Lifeguard.
PHED 2640 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
(3 Credit)
A lecture course with laboratory activity that constitutes all the aspects for the training of American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification may be earned. Contact professor for further details. (Might not be offered every year.)
 

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