HLTH 1125 First Aid: Responding to Emergencies
Is a first aid and CPR course which also covers understanding the human body, healthy lifestyle, emergency childbirth, what to do when help is delayed, and how to prepare for emergencies. Student may receive Red Cross certification in First Aid: Responding to Emergencies and in Community CPR.
HLTH 1126 Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Introduces the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO). The course is intended for participants who provide health care to patients in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. Successful completion of the course will lead to certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
HLTH 1127 Community First Aid and Safety
Presents basic first aid and CPR to provide the lay person with knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency until professional help arrives. Student may receive Red Cross certification in community First Aid and Safety and Community CPR.
Studies physical fitness, nutrition, and stress as they relate to health. Through testing and self-assessments, the student’s current status is analyzed. The student will then develop a plan for implementation in the areas of fitness, nutrition, and stress management. The course will include information on cardiovascular disease and cancer risk reduction, risks associated with performance enhancing substances, aging and health, and other risk factors related to wellness. This course may be used to fulfill both the health and the physical education requirement for the A.A. degree.
PHED 1157 Fitness for Emergency Services
Focuses on proper body mechanics, lifting techniques and cardiovascular fitness needs to successfully and safely complete every-day tasks in Emergency Health Services. Course utilizes functional EHS simulations that require physical work and stamina.
PHED 1106 Bowling
Introduces the basic rules, courtesies, and scoring of bowling. Correct bowling technique and aiming strategies will be presented. Students will experience league play and special tournament formats. This course may be taken for up to a maximum of three credits.
Emphasizes individual improvement of body strength and toning through conditioning routines, fitness testing, and individual weight programs. Lecture topics include fitness components, fitness principles, muscle identification, proper lifting technique, nutritional guidelines, and body composition. Students will develop a personal weight-training program based on their fitness pretests and goals. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of four credits.
PHED 1110 Conditioning
Promotes physical fitness, muscle tone, correct posture, efficient movement, and control of weight through proper diet, strength/toning exercises, and endurance activities. Lecture topics include fitness components, fitness principles, nutritional guidelines, body composition, muscle identification and personal wellness. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of four credits.
Introduces the basic strokes of golf, selection and care of equipment, etiquette, scoring, and rules. Students will be required to play at a golf course one or more times. Since there is limited equipment available, students may need to use their own clubs. This course may be taken up to three times for credit.
PHED 1123 Body Shaping/Toning
Provides students the opportunity to develop specific goals designed to body shaping and toning. Exercises that can be performed at home or in the office utilizing light weights, bands, and tubing will be emphasized. Students will also use machine and free weights during their work-outs. Students will also participate in some aerobic exercise, such as walking, jogging, biking, and stepping. Lecture topics include fitness components, fitness principles, muscle identification, nutritional guidelines, body composition, and personal wellness. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of four credits.
PHED 1124 Recreational Activities
Introduces numerous recreational activities, including: archery, cross-country skiing, horseshoes, table tennis, darts, shuffleboard, Frisbee golf, bocce, Pickle Ball, and others.
PHED 1127 Law Enforcement Physical Skills Training
Emphasizes physical skills necessary to meet the demands of the profession, and help the student develop an individual on-going conditioning program. This course is required for all students who apply for the Law Enforcement Program.
PHED 1130 Softball
Introduces fundamental skills, team play, strategies and rules of softball. This course may be taken up to three times for credit.
PHED 1135 Downhill Activities
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Allows a student to participate in the winter downhill activity of skiing or snowboarding at either a beginning or advanced level. The student will enroll in the section designating his/her desired activity and level. The course includes active participation and skill development, selection and care of equipment, safety rules and facts about conditioning. Students must have their own equipment or rent from the skiing facility. Students must provide their own transportation to the slopes. This course may be repeated for different activities or levels.
Introduces power volleyball skills, rules, and strategies. The 4-2, 5-1, and 6-2 offensive strategies and formations will be presented. This course may be taken up to three times for credit.
PHED 1145 Walking/Jogging
Provides students the opportunity to improve their cardiovascular fitness through walking and jogging. Students will develop and execute a personal walking or running program. Progress will be monitored throughout the semester. Students will learn the benefits of walking or running as a stress reduction activity. Lecture topics include fitness components, fitness principles, nutritional guidelines, body composition, stress management and personal wellness. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of four credits.
PHED 2200 Flatwater Canoeing Skills
Provides instruction and experience in paddling on lakes and rivers with minimal rapids. Course content includes equipment, clothing, safety, conditioning, basic paddling strokes and skills, and the various types of canoes. This course requires physical activity and will take place over one weekend with the first portion instructional and the final day spent in practice on a canoe trip on moving water. There is also one class period on-campus before the trip for orientation to the course. Most activities will take place outdoors. Special fee required. Pass/Fail grading option only.
PHED 2210 Winter Skills
Introduces the skills, techniques, equipment, and ethics of winter wilderness-oriented skills, such as winter camping, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing. The course provides a variety of exposure to skills so that students may pursue interests beyond this course. This course takes place over one weekend with one on-campus class period prior to the trip for orientation. Special fee required. Pass/Fail grading option only.
PHED 2214 Wilderness Navigation
Provides instruction and experience related to the use of map and compass for wilderness navigation and problem solving. This course will take place over one weekend with one on-campus class prior to the trip for orientation. Students will hike through a wilderness area in small groups with radio contact with the instructor. Special fee required. Pass/Fail grading option only.