Individual Sport Courses

Individual Sport 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 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 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 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 theoryies 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 1400 TRACK AND FIELD
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of the various track and filed 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. Prereuiste: 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. Prerequiste: PHED 1474 or consent of instructor.
 
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. Technique and skill development in traversing, turning, speed countrol 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 skils 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 Eduation Category 11.
 
PHED 1555 INTERMEDIATE CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
(1 Credit)
An activity course with intermediate cross country skiing skills in traditional techniques such as kick-double pole, christ and parallel turns, or in the skate techniue such as V-2, V-2 alternate, uphill skate and transitions between techniques will be taught. The emphasis will be on trail skiing. Prerequiste: 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 1840 SKILLS FOR LIFE: RACQUETBALL
(1 Credit)
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of racquetball. Coumponents such as safety, serving and volleyiing will be emphasized. Singles, cutthroat, and doubles play will be introduced. Liberal Education Category 11.
 

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