Physical Education/Fitness (PEFT)
PEFT 131, AEROBIC SPINNING 1 (2)
This course is designed to teach a safe and effective aerobic workout by using a stationary bicycle. The group exercise cycling approach will be used to help strengthen the cardiovascular system while developing the major muscles used in cycling. Students will learn how to maintain proper form used throughout the different phases of the cycling workout. This workout can be modified to meet all fitness levels.
General Education: GEO5
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters
PEFT 132, ZUMBA 1 (2)
Zumba is an aerobic workout that blends Latin and International music, using dance moves that create a dynamic and energetic fitness class. This course utilizes cardiovascular interval training to maximize caloric output. The easy to follow routines combine fast and slow rhythms that help to tone and sculpt the entire body.
General Education: GEO5
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters
PEFT 134, ZUMBA TONING FITNESS 1 (2)
Zumba toning combines body-sculpting movements and high-energy Latin-infused Zumba dance moves. Students learn how to use lightweight, maraca-like toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone the trunk, upper body and lower body.
General Education: GEO5
Typically Offered: Spring Semester
PEFT 151, LIFETIME FITNESS 1 (2)
Lifetime fitness is a self-paced aerobic and weight training program designed to improve one's cardiovascular system and muscular endurance utilizing circuit training. Individual exercise programs are designed for special needs. Aerobic and resistance training equipment are available. Can be audited once. A student must be 13 years of age or older to enroll. (A special fee will be assessed.)
General Education: GEO5
Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters
PEFT 152, LIFETIME FITNESS II 1 (2)
This course is a continuation of Lifetime Fitness (PEFT 151), which is a self-paced aerobic and resistance training program designed to improve one's cardiovascular system and muscular endurance, utilizing circuit training. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times for credit, but can satisfy only one (1) credit for physical education requirement. Can be audited once. Non-credit options are available. (A special fee will be assessed.)
General Education: GEO5
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: PEFT 151
Typically Offered: Offer as required
PEFT 153, STRENGTH AND RESISTANCE TRAINING 1 (2)
Designed to provide the fundamentals of correct resistance training techniques variety of tools i.e. weight lifting equipment, dumbbells, tubing, resista-balls, to improve one's muscular fitness. Healthy living topics will be addressed. (A special fee will be assessed.)
General Education: GEO5
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters
PEFT 155, PERSONAL CONDITIONING 1 (2)
This course is designed to provide instruction in the fundamentals of aerobic and strength conditioning exercises. During self paced workouts, the students will utilize the Fitness Center's resistance training equipment, variety of resistance tools, cardiovascular equipment, and the fieldhouse track. Healthy living topics will be addressed. (A special fee will be assessed.)(CTAG)
General Education: GEO5
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters
PEFT 161, BODY TONING 1 (2)
This course combines muscle conditioning workout sessions to music consisting of warm-up, body toning exercises, and cool down activities. A variety of resistance tools will be utilized in class (dumbbells, resista ball, body bars, tubing, ankle weights, hand weights, step platforms, etc.). The body toning exercises will improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, and promote muscular endurance. Healthy living topics will be addressed. (A special fee will be assessed).
General Education: GEO5
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters
PEFT 165, CARDIO-KICKBOXING 1 (2)
This course is designed to teach safe kickboxing techniques. Exercise sessions consist of kicking and punching exercises. The goals of this class are met by combining low impact, high intensity cardio routines, muscle conditioning exercises and kickboxing techniques. (A special fee will be assessed).
General Education: GEO5
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters
PEFT 167, PILATES 1 (2)
The pilates course incorporates a non-impact exercise routine that is designed to stretch and strengthen the trunk muscles, improve posture and align the body through proper biomechanics. Pilates workouts will be modified according to individual physical capabilities throughout the term. (A special fee will be assessed.)
General Education: GEO5
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters
PEFT 168, ABDOMINAL WORKOUT 1 (2)
An introduction to abdominal exercises which utilize resistance training tools to help strengthen and shape the core muscles of the body's midsection. (A special fee will be assessed.)
General Education: GEO5
Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters
PEFT 175, WALK, JOG OR RUN 1 (2)
A self paced course designed to improve cardiovascular health and skill development of the following exercises: walking, jogging or running. Student's aerobic goals are assessed to create a cardiovascular program designed to assist individual goals. Healthy living topics will be addressed. (A special fee will be assessed.)(CTAG)
General Education: GEO2, GEO5
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters
PEFT 185, ROPES COURSE 1 (2)
This indoor and outdoor ropes course engages students in problem solving, decision making, setting goals, developing communication and leadership skills in an atmosphere that is dynamic, challenging, safe and supportive. Application of technical climbing skills will be practiced in a challenge by choice environment. (A special fee will be assessed.)
General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO4, GEO5
Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters
PEFT 299, INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION - FITNESS 1-3 (1)
An in-depth study of areas in physical education presented by discussion and/or individual research and reading. Topics will vary. Repeatable up to six (6) times for a total of six (6) credit hours.
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: Second year standing and division approval.
Typically Offered: Offer as required