2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
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Course Descriptions<br />
246 ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />
PHED 1390—Fitness for Living II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
A continuation of PED 138 (Prerequisite: PED 138).<br />
PHED 1400—Fitness for Living III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
An individual fitness program which encompasses these health related components for physical<br />
activity: cardio respiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility<br />
and body composition. There will be additional emphasis on the development of programs focusing<br />
on healthy backs and becoming a smart health consumer.<br />
PHED 1410—Fitness for Living IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
An individual fitness program which encompasses cardio respiratory endurance, muscular endurance,<br />
muscular strength, flexibility and body composition.<br />
PHED 1450—Beginning Scuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
This course instructs the novice in the skills of SCUBA diving. Emphasis is placed on safety<br />
and a pattern of survival in all phases of underwater instruction. Some time will be spent in<br />
classroom theory and lecture. A greater part will be spent in pool/lab work and open water dive<br />
trips. Field trips are required for certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the<br />
student will become a certified SCUBA diver, receiving an Open Water Diver certification<br />
from PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). Fee required.<br />
PHED 1560—Skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
Instruction and practice for the development of skiing skills. Class will be held at Ober-<br />
Gatlinburg on four sessions. A fee for facility use, ski rental, lift tickets, and insurance will be<br />
charged for this activity.<br />
PHED 1750—Concepts of Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
A course that emphasizes a six-dimensional model of wellness (physical, emotional, occupation,<br />
social, spiritual, and intellectual). This course will stress the importance of creating a balance<br />
of these dimensions that make up our daily lives. This course will fulfill requirements of<br />
one physical education activity course.<br />
PHED 2050—Recreational Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
Instruction and experience in hiking for exercise and recreational enjoyment: Fundamentals of<br />
hiking, safety concerns, preparation and planning, and use of trail maps. Prerequisite: P.E.<br />
Fitness Walking or permission of instructor.<br />
PHED 2310—Wilderness Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
A course designed to inform the novice through the experienced outdoors-person on the latest<br />
equipment, techniques, and clothing for safe hiking and camping. Students may apply this<br />
course toward one of the required physical education activity courses.<br />
PHED 2510—Swimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
Training for beginners in swimming, emphasizing recreational swimming. A special fee will be<br />
charged for this course based on facility rental charges.<br />
PHED 2550—Rowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
Fundamentals of rowing, including proper technique, safety, physical fitness, terminology, and<br />
recreational aspects of rowing.<br />
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT<br />
ALL PTA COURSES MUST BE TAKEN IN APPROPRIATE SEQUENCE, AS<br />
LISTED IN THE DEGREE CHECKLIST. ADMISSION TO THE PTA PROGRAM IS<br />
REQUIRED PRIOR TO TAKING ANY PTA COURSES.<br />
PTA 121—Kinesiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
This course presents the basic concept of kinesiology. The perspective taken in studying this<br />
subject is from that of a physical therapist assistant. A good understanding of musculoskeletal<br />
anatomy will be reinforced and the neurological connection addressed. Emphasis is placed on<br />
normal motion and movement patterns, especially as they apply to physical rehabilitation.