Current C-GCC Catalog - Columbia-Greene Community College
Current C-GCC Catalog - Columbia-Greene Community College
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COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2012-2013 CATALOG<br />
the skill necessary to establish ftness goals<br />
for themselves as well as the knowledge<br />
of how to achieve and maintain standards<br />
of physical ftness. (1 semester hour) Fall/<br />
Spring<br />
Pe 151—indoor soccer<br />
This course will focus on the unique game<br />
of indoor soccer. The emphasis will be on<br />
play area, offense, defense strategies, rules<br />
and playing skills. The course will also<br />
cover history of soccer and game etiquette.<br />
(1 semester hour) Spring<br />
Pe 162—Aerobic fitness<br />
A course of light-impact aerobic activities.<br />
This class will be an integration of a variety of<br />
exercises that increase cardiovascular strength<br />
and stamina. The course will also promote an<br />
awareness of the benefts of regular aerobic<br />
exercise. (1 semester hour) Fall/Spring<br />
PE 182—Cross-country Skiing<br />
This course is designed to give the student<br />
an opportunity to acquire skills and<br />
knowledge in beginning classic crosscountry<br />
skiing, as well as experience the<br />
physical and environmental challenges<br />
that the sport offers. Students will be<br />
taught ski techniques, equipment selection,<br />
and outdoor safety information. Students<br />
need to have the physical stamina to be<br />
able to exert the physical effort necessary<br />
in this sport. NOTE: Minimum additional<br />
fee of $150. (1 semester hour) Spring<br />
PE 184—recreational Climbing<br />
A beginning course in rock climbing.<br />
Basic techniques will be taught concerning<br />
knots, belaying, rappelling, climbing,<br />
anchoring, safety and equipment. The<br />
focus will be on top-rope climbing only. (1<br />
semester hour) Summer<br />
PE 185—Weight Training<br />
Educates students in the principles<br />
of weight training plus offers them a<br />
supervised personal weight training<br />
program. Students will be instructed in<br />
proper weight-training techniques, safety<br />
210<br />
measures, and specifc exercises for<br />
each major muscle group. Universal and<br />
free-weight equipment will be used. (1<br />
semester hour) Fall/Spring<br />
PE 190—Advanced Weight Training<br />
Designed to enable students to continue<br />
to learn about the physiology of strength<br />
training as well as participate in a regular<br />
weight training program. Prerequisite: PE<br />
185. (1 semester hour) Fall/Spring<br />
PE 192—Frontcountry hiking and<br />
Camping<br />
This practical and experiential course<br />
is designed for students with little or<br />
no knowledge of camping and hiking.<br />
The course will involve discussions,<br />
demonstrations, and activities to teach<br />
students the basics of frontcountry<br />
hiking and camping. Topics covered will<br />
include: equipment selection and use,<br />
map and compass skills, GPS, cooking,<br />
staying healthy in the outdoors, safety and<br />
emergency procedures, and frontcountry<br />
ethics (“Leave No Trace”). Application<br />
of these skills will be utilized over the<br />
duration of a required overnight camping<br />
trip. Not only will students have the<br />
opportunity to practice these skills, but<br />
they will also develop their leadership<br />
abilities by working in a collaborative<br />
team environment. (1 semester hour) Fall/<br />
Spring<br />
PE 218—Criminal Justice Fitness<br />
Leadership<br />
This course is designed to allow<br />
students to continue their own physical<br />
preparation for potential employment in<br />
law enforcement and to begin developing<br />
leadership skills in the training and<br />
motivating of others who are beginning<br />
ftness training. Students will be trained<br />
within the guideline of FitForce, a national<br />
comprehensive ftness program for law<br />
enforcement personnel. Prerequisite: PE<br />
118. (1 semester hour) Fall/Spring