COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

PHYSICAL EDUCATION(PE)PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)173Physical Education is about activity that serves as amedium through which a total learning experiencetakes place. Physical activity not only improves ourphysical health, but it enhances our emotional outlook,and even stimulates our intellectual activity and ability.It improves wellness while focusing on teaching skills,the acquisition of knowledge, and the development ofattitudes through movement.Why “study” Physical Education? It provides eachperson various opportunities from assessment of fitnesslevels and the appropriate activities that will helpovercome personal weaknesses to the acquisition oflifetime fitness type activities.What can you do with Physical Education? Variousfour-year universities offer degree and certificationopportunities in the field of physical education. Manyemployment opportunities are available throughphysical education i.e., fitness trainer, health educator,classroom instructor, conditioning coach, athletic coach,sports medicine, officiating, and other meaningfulemployment opportunities.At College of Alameda the physical educationinstructors utilize interval training methods thatare characterized by alternating periods of vigorousexercise (work interval) with periods of relief (lowintensity exercise) or rest intervals.