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2006-2008 CATALOGPE 163GOLFPrerequisite: None2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr creditExamine rules and various skills associated with the game ofgolf.Techniques and skills such as proper grip, stance, swing,pitch, chip, sand shots, putting and a variety of golf exercises willbe demonstrated.PE 164TENNISPrerequisite: None2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr creditThis course teaches students basic rules of play and scoringprocedures in tennis. Students are taught appropriate grip andtechniques for a variety of tennis strokes.PE 165SOFTBALLPrerequisite: None2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr creditThis course teaches students the basic rules of play and thebasic skills associated with softball. Hitting, catching, throwingand running bases will be explored.PE 200OFFICIATING SPORTSPrerequisite: None3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditInstruction is provided in the fundamental techniques, rules,procedures and professional attitude required of officials in flagfootball, softball, volleyball and basketball.PE 215GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR TRAININGPrerequisite: FRESP 101 or current CPR and First Aid Certificate2 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditThis course will provide the methods, techniques and skillsthat will enable students to provide safe aerobic activities asinstructors.PE 220FITNESS ASSESSMENT/EXERCISE PROGRAM DESIGN IPrerequisite: PE 110 or Current Red Cross CPR and First AidCertification2 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditThis course introduces students to the skills, organization andmethods of fitness testing. Students also learn exercise programdesign.PE 225WEIGHT TRAINING:THEORY & APPLICATIONPrerequisite: FRESP 101 or current CPR and First Aid Certificate2 lectures per hr: 2 hrs creditThis course emphasizes the instructional techniques and skilldevelopment in progressive resistance strength training.Anatomical, physiological and biomechanical principles are studiedand applied to design effective programs for individuals andgroups.DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCOURSE DESCRIPTIONSPE 230NUTRITION FOR SPORTS AND EXERCISEPrerequisite: None3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course provides an overview of the basic principles ofnutrition and weight management with particular application toexercise and sport.PE 235ATHLETIC TRAINING TECHNIQUESPrerequisite: FRESP 101 or current CPR and First Aid Certificate3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course is a study of the basic concepts and techniques inprevention, recognition and management of common sport andexercise injuries, including methods in conditioning for injuryprevention, evaluation, taping and reconditioning.PE 250INTRODUCTION TO BIOMECHANICSPrerequisite: None3 lecture hrs per week: 3 hrs creditThis course introduces the concepts of identifying and analyzingthe neuromuscular and skeletal systems from a mechanical perspective.PE 255SPECIAL POPULATIONSPrerequisite: BIOL 108 and consent of coordinator3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course emphasizes safe and effective fitness programmingby addressing physiological difference, and techniques and toolsfor motivating special populations.PE 260FITNESS/EXERCISE FACILITY MANAGEMENTPrerequisite: None3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course introduces students to fitness/exercise/recreationfacilities and their operational procedures. Conventional businessmanagement principles and operational guidelines are applied tothe fitness industry. Management processes, facility design, personnelmanagement, marketing, and insurance issues are emphasized.PE 265PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISEPrerequisite: None3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course is designed to teach the basic physiological principlesof exercise.PE 298INTERNSHIP SEMINARPrerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PE 2991 lecture per week: 1 hr creditThis seminar is designed to provide direction on building a successfulpersonal training business.PE 299INTERNSHIP FOR PERSONAL TRAINERSPrerequisite: Completion of all the core courses offered and concurrentenrollment in PE 29815 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditThis course is designed to provide real-world experience.Students will be supervised in Fitness Center arranged by theprogram coordinator.DEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSES161