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Fitness
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PE13 PED113 Weight Training |
| Develops and maintains physical fitness through proper
technique and progressions of weight training with use of supplementary
apparatus. |
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| PE19 PED119 Fitness Walking |
| Develops aerobic fitness in students through analysis
and practice of three levels of walking intensity. Preand post-fitness
levels assessed. Self-monitoring of appropriate individualized
intensity, frequency and duration of walking stressed utilizing a
training journal in conjunction with class participation. |
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| PE21 PED121
Jogging And Fitness |
| Promotes full body fitness through jogging and other
related exercises. Techniques of running style stressed along with
discussion of physiological aspects of total body fitness. Students
encouraged to design a sound individualized jogging program based on
proper training techniques. |
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| PE24 PED124
Sports Conditioning |
| Special topics course in which each athletes session
consists of a cardiovascular, muscle and flexibility workout program
designed according to his/her assessment results and sport interest.
Enhancement of ones fitness for athletic participation in either a
selected team or individual sport is focus of program. |
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| PE26 PED126 PILATES |
| This course will introduce the fundamentals of Pilates
mat work. Class will be composed of Pilates exercises designed to
achieve optimal strength and flexibility. The class characteristics
consist of developing and conditioning the muscular body, promoting
correct breathing and good posture, while enhancing mental concentration
and focus. |
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PE 30
PED 130 Lifetime Fitness
This course will provide
students of any level of fitness or ability instruction about the roles
that physical activity and lifestyle behaviors play in the well-being of the
human body. The class will be interactive and include individualized active
participation and instruction on topics such as cardiovascular and muscle
fitness, flexibility, back health, exercise related injuries, body
composition, nutrition, and weight management.
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PE 31 PED 131
Personal Lifetime Fitness
Prerequisite, PE30. In this course, students will apply to
themselves the principles they learned in PE97. Students will assess their
current levels of fitness, set goals and design and implement a plan for
personal improvement. Students will establish a baseline of fitness levels
at the beginning of the course and in collaboration with the professor, will
devise and implement a fitness improvement or maintenance plan and determine
the measurable outcomes by the courses completion.
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| PE34 PED134
SPINNING |
| This course introduces basics of spinning (indoor
stationary cycling). Provides individually paced, non-impact
cardiovascular workout set to inspirational music in non-competitive
environment good for all fitness levels. |
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| PE44 PED144
Body Toning |
| Improves overall fitness through use of exercises,
resistance work and movement techniques which provide emphasis on
toning, muscular endurance and flexibility. Nutrition and weight control
activities included. |
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| PE47 PED147
Yoga |
| Develops total physical awareness through Hatha Yoga.
Lectures and demonstrations on nutrition, meditation and relaxation
included. |
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| PE60 PED160
Aerobics |
| Emphasizes improvement in cardiovascular endurance
combining low- and high-impact moves and intensities through use of
dance/locomotive patterns and a variety of other techniques. |
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| PE62 PED162
Step Aerobics |
| Improves cardiovascular endurance combining low-impact
work with moderate- to high-intensity conditioning response through use
of creative step patterns, multidirectional variations and
transitions,and interval training. |
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| PE63 PED163
Cardio-Kickboxing |
| Improves cardiovascular endurance by combining
low-impact workout with moderate- to high-intensity conditioning through
use of basic boxing skills such as jabs, punches, upper cuts and tae
kwon do kicks. Some high-impact, high-intensity interval segments
included. |
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| PE72 PED172
TOTAL FITNESS |
| Special topics course providing total fitness
experience through use of muscle training exercises, a variety of
aerobic conditioning activities and stretching techniques. Training
varies from day to day. Offered only during winter and summer day
sessions. |
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
| PE15
PED115 Long Island Hiking |
| This course is designed to cover basic skills
needed for trail hiking at local parks. Emphasis on improving
cardiovascular endurance and learning orienteering skills such as map
reading, compass use, safety, etiquette and environmental awareness.
Transportation to local parks and applicable fees provided by students
as needed. |
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| PE 25 PED125
Indoor Rock Climbing |
| Special topics course covering fundamentals of indoor
rock climbing. Students of all skill levels can challenge themselves on
selection of climbing walls simulating rock formations of various
degrees of difficulty. Requires development of strength, mobility,
flexibility, coordination and agility. A fee is paid directly to the
facility per session. Transportation required. |
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| PE51 PED51
Backpacking |
| Techniques and fundamentals of backpack camping.
Included are one-day field trip and weekend campout. Transportation
required.. |
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DANCE
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PE33
PED33 Social Dance |
| Instruction in basic steps of modern
ballroom dancing. Dances taught might include cha cha, swing, foxtrot,
meringue, etc. |
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| PE49 PED149
Modern Dance And Composition |
| Techniques and principles of modern dance composition
applying spatial, temporal, dynamic and dramatic elements of
choreography. |
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| PE59 PED159
Modern Jazz Dance |
| Techniques of jazz dancing from its origins to
contemporary stage dancing.. |
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SPORTS
| PE12 PED112
Golf |
| Places heavy emphasis on basic fundamentals of grip,
stance and swing as well as providing thorough understanding of the
game, which is necessary for enjoyable participation. |
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| PE14 PED114
Beginning Tennis |
| Basic instruction includes forehand stroke, backhand
stroke and serve. Provides basic understanding of game and rules. |
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| PE16 PED116
Soccer |
| Covers basic fundamentals of soccer as well as provides
opportunity to develop high level of aerobic fitness through vigorous
participation. |
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| PE17 PED117
Racquetball |
| Covers basic fundamentals of lifetime sport of
racquetball essential for full participation and enjoyment. Fee paid
directly to racquetball court for all games played. Transportation
required. |
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| PE18 PED118
Basketball/Softball |
| Team sports in which students receive instruction in
basic fundamentals as well as principles of team work essential for
enjoyable competition |
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| PE27 PED127
Bowling/Badminton |
| Fundamentals of bowling, history of courtesies,
scoring, approach and delivery. Fee paid directly to bowling lanes for
all games bowled. Badminton introduces racquet skills and strategy to
play and enjoy both singles and doubles competition. Transportation
required. |
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| PE28 PED128
Bowling |
| Fundamentals of bowling; history of courtesies,
scoring, approach and delivery. Also covers advanced techniques
including reading lanes, types of balls, drill patterns, advanced
releases and bowling drills. Fee paid directly to bowling lanes for all
games bowled. Transportation required. |
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| PE29 PED129
Volleyball |
| Develops basic skills of volleyball. Students learn
correct method of passing, spiking and serving as well as rules, scoring
and teamwork. |
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| PE45 PED145
Team Sports And Conditioning |
| For students who wish to improve their physical stamina
through exercises, physical fitness testing, and participation in
variety of team sports such as speedball, flag football, basketball,
team handball and more. |
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