2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

SoccerPE 1045 1 CreditThis is a course intended to introduce studentsto soccer. The course will examine the rulesand regulations of soccer, as well as thefundamental skills necessary to participate.Cooperative skills along with a willingness toparticipate are an integral part of the course.BikingPE 1055 1 CreditThis course introduces students to biking asa fitness activity for all skill levels. Emphasiswill be placed on conditioning, maintenance,techniques, etiquette, and regulations for biking.Prerequisite: Students must have bike andhelmet.Personal FitnessPE 1060 2 CreditsThis course is for students interested indeveloping a personal exercise program basedon their own fitness level as part of a healthylifestyle. The personal fitness program willincorporate the health- related componentsof physical fitness. Emphasis is placed on thepersonal development of fitness, based onindividualized goals. Offered F,S,SS.Aerobic ExercisePE 1063 2 CreditsThis course is for students interested inparticipating in group fitness activities asa means of improving their cardiovascularfitness. A variety of instructor-led aerobicactivities will be offered including high/low-impact aerobic exercise, step, and cardiokickboxing. Offered F,S.YogaPE 1064 1 CreditThis course introduces students to thefundamental philosophies, skills, techniquesand terms of yoga. Emphasis is placed onthe performance of yoga postures, breathingexercises, meditation, and relaxationtechniques. Offered F, S.Note: Students should furnish their own yogamats.Step AerobicsPE 1065 2 CreditsDesigned for students interested in developingcardiovascular fitness through step aerobics.Emphasis also placed on muscle strength andendurance, and development of flexibility.Fitness WalkingPE 1067 2 CreditsThis course focuses on individual improvementin cardiovascular fitness through fitnesswalking, while emphasizing exercise as a partof a healthy lifestyle. Students will developa personal walking program based on currentfitness levels and fitness principles. Flexibilityand muscular strength and enduranceexercises are also incorporated into exerciseprograms. Offered F, S, SS.Fitness for LifePE 1070 2 CreditsThis course is designed for students interestedin participating in group fitness activitiesas a means of improving their fitness level.Emphasis is placed on using exercise as partof a healthy lifestyle. Students will participatein a variety of circuit, cardiovascular, andresistance training activities within a groupsetting.Weight TrainingPE 1075 2 CreditsThis course is for students interested indeveloping a resistance training programbased on their own fitness level and skill aspart of a healthy lifestyle. Emphasis is placedon the development of muscle strength andendurance, based on personal goals. OfferedF, S, SS.Foundations of Physical EducationPE 1080 3 CreditsThis course is a critical examination of thehistory, events, programs and philosophicalpositions that have led to the current statusof physical education, fitness, and the sportsentertainment industry in the United States.Students will be provided with up-to-dateinformation about physical education and itsdiverse subfields as well as introduction tocareer roles in preparation for professionalservice in all areas of physical education,exercise science, sports management andsports facility management. Students willdevelop a professional philosophy of physicaleducation.Internship: Sports Facility/OperationsManagementPE 1780 1 - 6 CreditsThis course provides students an opportunityto apply knowledge and skills learned in the7 Course DescriptionsSports Management program. Students willwork in operational roles at facilities whileapplying a variety of communication, technical,and time management skills. Internshippositions must be held in some facet of thesports facility management industry, andapproved by the program coordinator. May berepeated with program coordinator’s consent.Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.Introduction to Sports ManagementPE 2080 3 CreditsThis course introduces students to the fieldof sports management and the numerouscareer opportunities available over the widespectrum of the sports management industry.Emphasis will be placed on examining the jobresponsibilities and competencies required ofthe various areas of sports management.Intercollegiate GolfPE 2090 1 CreditThis course is designed for men or womenwho participate on the intercollegiate golfteam. Skill instruction and techniques formental preparation are covered. This coursemay be taken two times for credit.Prerequisite: Must be a member ofintercollegiate golf team and have consentof instructor or athletic director. Restriction:Student must be eligible based on theMinnesota College Athletic Conference(MCAC) and National Junior College AthleticAssociation (NJCAA) rules.Intercollegiate Men’s SoccerPE 2091 1 CreditThis course is for students who participate onthe intercollegiate men’s soccer team. Thiscourse offers advanced skill instruction as wellas intercollegiate experience. This course maybe taken two times for credit.Prerequisite: Must be a member ofintercollegiate men’s soccer team and haveconsent of instructor or athletic director.Restriction: Student must be eligible basedon the Minnesota College Athletic Conference(MCAC) and National Junior College AthleticAssociation (NJCAA) rules.Intercollegiate Women’s SoccerPE 2092 1 CreditThis course is for students who participate onthe intercollegiate women’s soccer team. Thiscourse offers advanced skill instruction as well651.779.3300 181