General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

pHed 1104 tennis
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
The student will learn the basic fundamental skills of
tennis (e .g . forehand and backhand strokes, serve,
return of serve and volley) and become familiar with
the basic strategies, rules, tournament play and
terminology involved with singles and doubles in
beginning tennis . (formerly PHED 1157)
pHed 1105 tAi CHi
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Emphasis is placed on mastering several styles of Tai
Chi . Student will perform such skills as stances, kicks,
punches and arm movement .The student will develop
greater flexibility, endurance, balance and coordination .
(formerly PHED 1159)
pHed 1106 Country And
Western dAnCe
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
The class will consist of Two Step, Polka, Waltz, East Coast
Swing, etc . The student will also gain knowledge in dance
floor etiquette, history, rules and specific techniques .
(formerly PHED 1160)
pHed 1111 AeroBiCs
Conditioning
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Aerobics for beginners . Introduction and practice in
fundamental techniques of aerobics .Achievement
and maintenance of physical fitness through aerobic
exercise . Types of exercise will vary from semester
to semester .
pHed 1113 pHysiCAl Fitness
trAining
prerequisite: basic swimming skills
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Varied class activities designed to increase strength,
endurance and flexibility .
pHed 1114 WAter exerCise
prerequisite: basic swimming skills
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Students are introduced to a variety of water exercises
including hydrotone, aerobics, and deep water .
pHed 1115 AeroBiCs ii
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Maintenance of physical fitness through aerobic
exercises . Continuation of Aerobics I .
pHed 1118 yogA
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
This class will acquaint the student with history,
development, branches and practices of yoga with
emphasis on physical practice of individual postures,
sets of postures, breathing techniques, meditation and
relaxation techniques .
pHed 1131 BAsKetBAll
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Instruction in the rules and techniques of basketball .
Students will learn game specific techniques (dribbling,
shooting, defense, offense) and become familiar
with the basic strategies, rules, tournament play and
terminology .
pHed 1132 VolleyBAll
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Instruction in the rules and techniques of volleyball .
Students will learn game specificmntechniques
(spiking, blocking, digging) and become familiar
with the basic strategies, rules, tournament play and
terminology .
pHed 1133 soCCer
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Instruction in the rules and techniques of soccer .
Students will learn game specific techniques (dribbling,
shooting, defense, offense) and become familiar
with the basic strategies, rules, tournament play and
terminology . Off campus site
pHed 1141 teAM sports
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Instruction in the rules and techniques of team sports .
Specific sports will vary from semester to semester .
pHed 1143 indiViduAl sports
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Instruction in the rules and techniques of individual
sports . Specific sports will vary from semester to
semester .
pHed 1145 AdVAnCed
individual sports
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Continuation of advanced terminology, rules, etc . of
an individual sport .
pHed 1146 Beginning
BoWling
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
This course includes everything the beginning bowler
needs to know about the game of bowling: rules,
regulations, and techniques . In addition to the basics
of bowling, this course attempts to give each student
a better understanding of the elements involved in
the game and enhance his or her enjoyment and
performance of the number one indoor participant
lifetime sport in the United States . Off-campus site .
pHed 1147 soFtBAll
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Instruction in the rules and techniques of softball .
Students will learn game specific techniques (batting,
bunting, running bases, fielding, etc .) and become
familiar with the basic strategies, rules, tournament
play and terminology .
pHed 1150 Beginning
sWiMMing
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Basic water safety, breath control, arm/leg movements,
treading water, beginning surface strokes . Nonswimmers
only .
pHed 1253 liFeguArd
trAining
prerequisite: must pass skills test to
remain in class
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Provides the necessary training for qualification s a
non-surf lifeguard . Includes training in community CPR
and first aid . Strong swimming skills are required . Red
Cross certification . (formerly PHED 2253)
Course desCriptions
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pHed 1304 personAl And
CoMMunity HeAltH
prerequisites: Must be placed into
gust 0342 (or higher) in reading
and engl 0310/0349 (or higher) in
writing.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
This cross-cultural health course offers an opportunity
to explore personal health issues on a cultural basis .
The focus of this course will address major health
issues that impact the health of all individuals and
cultures . This course fulfills the cross/multicultural
core requirement .
pHed 1306 First Aid
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Completion of course leads toward First Aid and
Community CPR Certification . This course teaches
the standard First Aid and CPR skills a person needs
to act as the first link in the emergency medical
services system .
pHed 2100 jogging ii
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Continuation of Jogging I .
pHed 2101 MArAtHon
prerequisite: jogging experience
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Successful completion of this course will lead to the
ability to complete a full 26 .2 mile marathon . In addition
to learning the proper and safe techniques of marathon
training, the student will develop the ability to complete
the GAAC 30k(18 .6 miles) at the end of the semester .
(formerly PHED 2153)
pHed 2102 MArtiAl Arts ii
prerequisite: basic martial arts skills
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
The student will become familiar with advanced
self-defense and martial arts skills . (formerly PHED
2154)
pHed 2103 golF ii
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
The student will learn advanced golf skills and become
familiar with the rules, tournament play and terminology
involved in advanced golf . (formerly PHED 2156)
pHed 2104 tennis ii
prerequisite: basic tennis skills
Credit: 1 (lecture, 2 activity)
The course will teach forehand, backhand, serve,
volley and lob for advanced players . In addition the
more specific tennis strokes, dropshot, spin and slice
serves, topspin and slice ground strokes will be taught .
The student will become familiar with the specific
rules, match and tournament regulations . (formerly
PHED 2151)
pHed 2111 Beginning
WeigHt trAining And
Conditioning
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 activity)
Basic fundamental skills and techniques of a strength
and conditioning program . Emphasis is placed on
correct procedures and use of equipment .