Physical Education (PED)

Focuses on providing information and guidelines for moving toward a more healthy lifestyle. Includes classroom instruction, an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program utilizing the equipment and exercise options available in the Fitness Center.

Offers basic instruction and practice in weight training. Students utilize weight training equipment in accordance to their abilities and goals. Emphasizes weight training equipment orientation, correct lifting techniques, and basic program design for men and women. 30 Contact Hours

Offers guided instruction and independent practice in weight training for men and women. Students practice various weight training techniques in accordance with their abilities. Emphasizes physiological considerations, equipment orientation, correct lifting techniques, program design, and nutrition.

Focuses on improving total fitness via an aerobic circuit training program. Includes an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program. Covers the basic components of fitness including flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition. Weight machines, stationary bicycles, and computerized cardiovascular equipment are incorporated to elicit improvements in fitness.

Serves as an advanced course for individuals interested in reaching a higher level of total fitness via an aerobic circuit training program. Includes an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program. Focuses on the basic components of fitness including flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition. Weight machines, stationary bicycles, and computerized cardiovascular equipment are used to elicit improvements in fitness.

Serves as an advanced exercise course designed for individuals interested in attaining a high level of total fitness. Includes an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program. Focuses on the basic components of fitness including flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition. The primary mode of training is Aerobic Circuit Training. The circuit training is supplemented with additional work on specialized weight machines, dumbbells, treadmills, rowers, stair climbers, cross trainers, Nordic track, versa climbers, and running track available in the Fitness Center.

Focuses on advanced instruction designed for individuals interested in attaining a high level of total fitness. Includes an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program. Focuses on the basic components of fitness including flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition. The primary mode of training is Aerobic Circuit Training. The circuit training is supplemented with additional work on the specialized weight machines, dummbells, treadmills, rowers, stair climbers, cross trainers, nordic track, versa climbers, and running track found in the Fitness Center.

Introduces basic step aerobics and exercise techniques to improve physical fitness. Emphasizes the basic principles of step aerobics including the effects upon the cardio-respiratory system and skeletal muscles, various step patterns and choreography.

Introduces aerobic kickboxing as an innovative new interval training aerobics workout that burns fat and increases cardio respiratory endurance. This high intensity course will focus on basic kickboxing moves and technique through hi-low aerobics choreography and target striking. The course will also include floor work to focus on toning and flexibility.

Zumba is a compilation of high energy, motivating music with unique moves and choreography combinations. Zumba fuses Latin and International music and dance themes to create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps.

Introduces exercise techniques to improve overall physical fitness. Emphasizes the interaction between cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and program design integrated into an aerobic format. Focuses on blending together different combinations and sequences of exercises while conditioning the entire body. Students exercise using various types of resistance equipment.

Focuses on Pilates mat work to increase core strength, overall muscles tone and flexibility with focused and precise floor work techniques. A physical education class built upon the philosophies and exercises of Josef Pilates.

Builds upon the philosophies and exercises of Joseph Pilates. Pilates Matwork is a prerequisite, as this course builds upon basic techniques learned therein. Core strength, flexibility, overall muscle tone and balance are the goals of the matwork.

Introduces the history and philosophy of yoga, fundamental principles of alignment, breath work, and meditation through guided practice. Course focuses on demonstrating safety and stability within each pose.

Builds on the concepts of basic yoga. This course emphasizes cultivating discernment, awareness, self-regulation, and higher consciousness in the individual.

Enables the student to understand the values in walking and jogging. Safety precautions and emphasis on personal programs are emphasized.

Introduces Tai Chi as an expression of understanding of self-control, exercise and self-defense. The primary emphasis is to gain an understanding of the history (origins and changes) of Tai Chi, the movements and their names, application of movements and terminology.

Introduces basic martial arts techniques and forms designed to improve the physical and mental capacity of an individual. Enables the student to gain an understanding of the basic philosophies and concepts around the martial arts and the approach to ethics. Provides a clear-cut guide for developing a powerful sense of character and will.

Introduces and improves student skill level in volleyball. The primary emphasis is on teaching the student the elements of volleyball including rules, offensive and defensive play, passing, serving, setting, attacking, team play and game strategies.

Introduces and improves student's advanced skills in volleyball. The primary emphasis is on teaching students quick offensives and advanced defensive systems in order to play volleyball at a competitive level.

Introduces the health and fitness skills critical for a career in law enforcement. This course covers stress management, chronic diseases, and physical fitness training relevant to the Law Enforcement Academy.

Continues the overall wellness and fitness skill critical for a career in law enforcement. This course covers nutrition, weight management, and physical fitness training specific to the Law Enforcement Academy.