Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Courses Offered
PED 120 – 129 Intercollegiate Athletics Participation
1 credit per activity
These courses are limited to students who have successfully
completed a full season of participation on a varsity team and have
met the pre-established criteria in an activity within the
intercollegiate athletic or sport club program at John Jay College.
PED 131 Air Pistol Shooting
2 hours, 1 credit
This course is an introduction to the basic handling of the air pistol
(which uses pellets and not live ammunition), in order to develop the
proper attitude for using a pistol safely and to develop skills in
shooting at a bull’s-eye target. This course is also an introduction to
the historical, legal and political issues associated with the pistol.
This is an activity course. Students may apply no more than 4 credits
of activity courses toward their degree requirements. There is no
restriction on the number of 3-credit physical education courses that
can be used to fulfill elective requirements.
restriction on the number of 3-credit physical education courses that
can be used to fulfill elective requirements.
PED 144 Karate II
2 hours, 1 credit
Introduction leading to the acquisition of advanced skills in stances,
punches, kicks, formal exercise, prearranged sparring and freesparring.
History and philosophy of karate will be explored through
assigned readings, lectures, discussions and a field trip. Practice in
directing and judging competitors and familiarization with
Metropolitan Intercollegiate Karate League rules. Voluntary
participation in intramural and intercollegiate competitions. Prepares
students for promotion. This is an activity course. Students may
apply no more than 4 credits of activity courses toward their degree
requirements. There is no restriction on the number of 3-credit
physical education courses that can be used to fulfill elective
requirements.
PED 133 Introduction to Boxing
2 hours, 1 credit
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of the sport of
boxing. Topics include; the examination of safety practices, balance
and stance in movement, basic boxing techniques, the use of training
equipment, and health and physical fitness benefits. Please note:
Students will not spar in this course.
PED 143 Karate I
2 hours, 1 credit
A basic course in fundamentals, including stances, punches, kicks,
formal exercise, prearranged sparring and free-sparring. History and
philosophy discussed.
This is an activity course. Students may apply no more than 4 credits
of activity courses toward their degree requirements. There is no
PED 145 Self Defense
2 hours, 1 credit
An introduction to the skills useful in defending against attacks from
the side, rear and front. Various safety preventions and hazards in the
home and street will be explored.
This is an activity course. Students may apply no more than 4 credits
of activity courses toward their degree requirements. There is no
restriction on the number of 3-credit physical education courses that
can be used to fulfill elective requirements.
PED 150 Tennis I
2 hours, 1 credit
Introduction to the basic tennis skills. Emphasis will be placed upon
the forehand and backhand groundstrokes, footwork, volley and the
serve. Basic singles and doubles strategies will be discussed. This is
an activity course. Students may apply no more than 4 credits of
activity courses toward their degree requirements. There is no
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