Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

★PHED 2450 Intermediate Tennis 1 Credit
Development of intermediate skills and strategy related to the game of tennis with, particular
emphasis on control and auxiliary strokes. May not be taken with PHED 2440 to satisfy PE
activity requirements. Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): PHED 2440 or consent of instructor
★PHED 2510 Volleyball 1 Credit
The introduction of skills, general rules and strategy related to the game of volleyball, with
particular emphasis on acquisition of skills. Spring and Fall
★PHED 2520 Weight Training 1 Credit
The introduction of flexibility, cardiovascular and strength conditioning related to the sport
of weight training. Safety and proper use of equipment are emphasized. Spring and Fall
PHED 2660 Wilderness Orienteering 1 Credit
The introduction of skills, strategy and instruction on using a topographical map and compass
to navigate in wilderness terrain. Spring and Fall
★PHED 2900 Human Motor Behavior 3 Credits
Theories and principles explaining motor behavior; psychological factors related to and/or
affecting motor skill acquisition and performance. On Demand
★PHED 2910 Sport in American Society 3 Credits
An examination of the institutional organization of contemporary American society and its
social values through the medium of sport. Spring and Fall
PHYSICS
◆PHYS 1300 Concepts of Physics 3 Credits
A survey of physics concepts and content as applicable to the Tennessee K-8 curriculum
standards and the National Science Education Standards. Instructional topics include mechanics,
heat, electricity, magnetism, sound and light. This course will only count toward the education
program at Tennessee Technological University and Lincoln Memorial University. On
Demand
★PHYS 1310 Mechanics & Heat I W/Lab 4 Credits
A calculus-based introduction to mechanics and heat. This course covers vectors, Newton’s
laws of motion, static and dynamic equilibrium of particles, work and energy, impulse and
momentum, torque and rotational equilibrium, and elasticity. Course includes three hours of
lecture and three hours of laboratory applications. On Demand Prerequisite(s): MATH 1910
★PHYS 1320 Mechanics & Heat II W/Lab 4 Credits
A calculus-based introduction to mechanics and heat. This course is a continuation of
Mechanics & Heat I. It covers rigid body equilibrium, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, heat
and thermodynamics, ideal gas behavior, oscillatory motion, and acoustics. Course includes
three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications. On Demand
P re re q u i s i t e ( s ) : PHYS 1310 C o re q u i s i t e ( s ) : M ATH 1920
◆★PHYS 2010 Noncalculus Based Physics I 4 Credits
This course includes the basic principles of physics with their applications in pre-medical, -
dental, -pharmacy, and -veterinary programs and covers mechanics, heat, and wave motion
including sound. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications.
Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): MATH 1730, or MATH 1130 and 1720
◆★PHYS 2020 Noncalculus Based Physics II 4 Credits
This course is a continuation of Elements of Physics I. It covers electricity and magnetism,
optics, and modern physics. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory
applications. Spring Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2010
◆★PHYS 2110 Calculus Based Physics I 4 Credits
For students majoring in engineering, mathematics and physics. This is a calculus-based
approach to topics in electricity and magnetism. Course includes three hours of lecture and
three hours of laboratory applications. Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): ENS 1210 and 1310
and MATH 1920
◆ Meets Pellissippi State and Tennessse Board of Regents minimum degree requirements. ★ Transfers as equivalent course to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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