Department of
Health Professions, Physical Education,
Recreation and Leisure Studies

Physical Education
Non-Major Course Descriptions

PEGN 200 BEGINNING SWIMMING: 1.0 s.h.
This course is designed for beginning swimmers and those who are not comfortable in the water. The scope of the course will cover a wide variety of swimming strokes and survival techniques. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 202 BADMINTON: 1.0 s.h.
The history, techniques, strategies, terminology and rules of badminton are discussed. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 230 PERSONALIZED FITNESS: 1.0 s.h.
An introductory course in personalized fitness covering theories and techniques of the physiological and psychological components of fitness. Designed for second careers students.
PEGN 242 RACQUETBALL: 1.0 s.h.
The origin, development, and present status in the sport of racquetball will be studied. Basic skills, game strategy, and rules will be taught and applied. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 251 AEROBIC ACTIVITIES: 1.0 s.h.
This course will provide the student with an opportunity to recognize and develop cardiovascular conditioning, endurance and lifetime fitness skills. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 252 ARCHERY: 1.0 s.h.
Fundamentals and use of archery as a leisure pursuit. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 257 WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING: 1.0 s.h.
A regimen of physical fitness (conditioning) exercises will be established for the individual student, and assistance will be rendered to help him or her in following this regimen in order to reach his or her maximum physical potential (muscle tone and endurance). Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 258 BEGINNING TENNIS: 1.0 s.h.
Fundamental skills of tennis, singles and doubles play. Appreciation of tennis as a leisure pursuit. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 260 BEGINNING RIDING: 1.0 s.h.
Techniques for the beginner. Taught at a riding academy. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 262 VOLLEYBALL: 1.0 s.h.
Basic skills, game strategy and rules of volleyball. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 264 SOCCER: 1.0 s.h.
The origin, development, and present status of soccer will be studied. Basic skills, game strategy, and rules will be taught and applied. As a service course to non-physical education majors, the principle aim is to introduce the student to the fundamentals of soccer. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 266 SKIING: 1.0 s.h.
The student is provided with information pertaining to basic techniques, safety, etiquette, and equipment relevant to his level of skiing. Instruction will be given on the slope for five weeks along with additional information to be given on campus. An additional fee is required for lift tickets and rental equipment. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 271 SOCIAL DANCE: 1.0 s.h.
The course covers the traditional ballroom dances as well as current popular styles and routines. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 272 BOWLING: 1.0 s.h.
Adequately prepare and develop the student with a background of the necessary skills essential to performing and understanding the art of bowling. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 274 SCUBA DIVING: 1.0 s.h.
Scuba diving techniques and safety. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 275 BEGINNING KARATE: 1.0 s.h.
Skills and development of personal ability in performance of the activity. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 278 YOGA: 1.0 s.h.
Instruction will be given in how to perform yoga postures, plus the techniques of breathing, relaxation, awareness, and concentration, with their proper progression. The historical and psychological factors involved in the development of yoga, and its increasingly widespread appeal physically and philosophically will be dealt with. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.
PEGN 279 CLIMBING AND RAPELLING: 1.0 s.h.
Based on Adventure Education principles of experiential learning. In learning to climb, students will acquire skills in: communication, problem solving, trust development, promoting self-esteem, decision making, and leadership. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education.

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