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NUTR 451 - Nutrition and Metabolism
Cellular metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, including energy transformation, digestion, absorption, transport, and malnutrition.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: , , , , NUTR Major Only.
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NUTR 452 - Nutrition and Metabolism II
Cellular metabolism of macronutrients and micronutrients at an advanced level. Course will emphasize food sources, current research, and translating research into clinical practice.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: NUTR 426 , NUTR 451 , NUTR majors only.
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NUTR 466 - Nutritional Anthropology
(Same as ANTH 466 ) Provides anthropological perspective on the multifaceted nature of human relationships to food, especially regarding health, disease, and malnutrition in the contemporary world. Variety of theoretical and methodological approaches explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: NUTR 223.
Notes: Same As ANTH 466 .
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NUTR 470 - Community Nutrition
Provides background and skill development on the organization, implementation and evaluation of community-based nutrition programs for individuals and communities. A field experience providing an opportunity to observe or assist with screenings, education programs or community events will be required out of class.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: , , , NUTR Major Only.
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NUTR 475 - Undergraduate Research in Nutrition
Participation in a research project in nutrition selected by faculty and students to demonstrate potential in the field. Project may be conducted as an integrated project or an independent activity.
Credits: 1-3
Prerequisites: NUTR 311/311L and consent of instructor.
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
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NUTR 490 - Special Topics in Nutrition
Focuses on specific nutrition-related issue not covered in depth in other NUTR courses.
Credits: 1-3
Prerequisites: NUTR 311/311L.
Notes: Offered for students who have a common interest in a nutrition topic.
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
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NUTR 491 - Independent Study in Clinical Nutrition
Independent study of selected nutrition topics. Assignments/projects designed by instructor to meet the needs of the student.
Credits: 1-3
Prerequisites: / and consent of instructor.
May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
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NUTR 495 - Practicum in Nutrition Education
Practical experiences for students to share information with populations of various ages and nutritional needs. Guidance provided for planning and implementing nutrition education sessions, program evaluation, and use of multimedia technologies.
Credits: 1-3
Prerequisites: NUTR 311/311L and consent of instructor.
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PBH 165 - Personal Health Across the Lifespan
Study of health principles as they apply to college and adult life, including mental health, sexuality, substance abuse, nutrition, health care, and environmental health. Increases understanding of underlying causes of, and cultural, social, and personal influences on these principles, and helps move students toward optimal physical, emotional, social and mental health.
Credits: 3
Notes: Satisfies UNLV general education social science requirement.
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PBH 170 - Advanced First Aid
Various emergency health problems and their management by the application of emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). No previous First-aid training is needed to enroll.
Credits: 1-3
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PBH 200 - Multicultural Health
Equips students with a working knowledge of the influence of socio-cultural factors upon health status and health-related behaviors. Health-related cultural components and myths related to a variety of ethnic and cultural groups explored.
Credits: 3
Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural Requirement
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PBH 202 - Introduction to Epidemiology
(Same as HCA 202.) Provides an introduction to epidemiological techniques and strategies. The investigation of infectious disease outbreaks will be discussed and contemporary epidemics will be highlighted. Other foci will be uses, strengths and weaknesses of epidemiological study designs and the appropriate interpretation of results.
Credits: 3
Notes: (Same as HCA 202).
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PBH 205 - Introduction to Public Health
Epidemics, chronic disease, workplace hazards, bioterrorism, pollution, second hand smoke, violence – are all public health problems. This course will introduce students to the growing field of public health with a focused look at the core areas of environmental health, epidemiology, population health, and health promotion.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: and or equivalent and first year seminar.
Notes: Fulfills Second Year Seminar requirement.
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PBH 210 - Principles of Health Promotion
Introduces students to the concepts of health promotion and the tools of health education. Topics will include social and behavioral determinants of health, goals of Healthy People 2020, levels of prevention, philosophies of health education, the relationship between health behavior, health education, and health promotion, and behavioral models in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs.
Credits: 3
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PBH 225 - History of Public Health
Surveys the history of public health from early societies through today. An emphasis will be placed on major diseases and public health issues that drove public health policy and the design of our current system. The course will introduce some of the pioneers of public health and development of the different sub-disciplines in the field.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: .
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PBH 275 - Injury Prevention and Control
This course considers the causes and consequences of injury and challenges in injury research and prevention from a public health perspective. Injuries associated with transportation, violence, and the home and occupational environments are included.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: , .
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PBH 280 - Experiential Learning in Public Health
Introduction to public schools and community health agencies through field visits, volunteering, and in-class activities.
Credits: 3
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PBH 305 - Consumer Health
Analysis of factors which influence the selection of health products and services and of agencies concerned with the control of these products and services, and the evaluation of quackery and health misconceptions.
Credits: 2
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PBH 320 - Public and Community Health
Community health programs and theories: the need for them, problems and issues involved, and possible theoretical solutions. Emphasis on comprehensive and comparative health theories, and their use in governmental, voluntary, and public health environments.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: .
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PBH 330 - Global Health
Introduces the principal health problems of the world’s populations, and the major challenges to improving health at a global level. It is an inter-disciplinary exploration of the factors that account for these health patterns, ranging from their physiological basis to their economic, social and political context. Topics include: infectious diseases, injuries, risk factors, health system performance, and the role of international agencies in shaping the landscape of global health policy. Throughout the course, a heavy emphasis is placed on what we know and how we know about global health problems.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: .
Notes: Satisfies International Requirement.
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PBH 340 - Built Environment and Health
Examines the built environment and its impact on health and discuss sustainable solutions with an emphasis on public health. The US and other nations are facing increasingly lethal and costly epidemics of acute and chronic diseases related to land use and built environment decisions. While the hazards presented by air and water pollution are well recognized there is only now increasing recognition of the hazards presented by building and community designs that fail to recognize human health. Built environment and health issues range from motor vehicle trauma to obesity, cancer, heart disease and are based on economic, financial, insurance, housing and other factors. This class will focus on environmental health, health threats of the built environment and creating healthy built environments.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: , .
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PBH 360 - Research Methods for Public Health
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: , .
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PBH 365 - Applied Biostatistics for Public Health
This course provides an introduction to biostatistical concepts and reasoning and provides a survey of data and data types. While there are some formulae and computational elements to the course, the emphasis is on interpretation and concepts.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 124 OR MATH 126 , and .
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PBH 407 - Stress Management
(Same as PED 407.) Explores such things as the meaning of stress, its effects, how it manifests itself physically, mistakes made in handling stress, and strategies for self-care in managing stress. Particular emphasis on the role of physical activity in controlling stress and the development of a controlled lifestyle that provides a balance between work and play and rest and exercise.
Credits: 3
Notes: This course is crosslisted with HED 607. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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PBH 422 - AIDS: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
(Same as NURS 422 and SWK 422.) Interdisciplinary survey of various issues surrounding AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) as viewed from several conceptual, professional, and experimental disciplines. Designed to offer the most cognitive information about AIDS and provide an effective awareness of major issues related to the disease.
Credits: 3
Notes: This course is crosslisted with HED 622. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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PBH 424 - Teaching Elementary School Health
Prepares elementary school teachers in the selection and instruction of health topics relevant to elementary school children. Emphasis on curriculum planning, innovative teaching methods, and the screening of common health problems of elementary school students.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of the last 30 credits in uninterrupted residence at UNLV, passing scores on PRAXIS I series (Pre-Professional Skills Test).
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PBH 427 - Methods in Health Education
Gives the prospective health educator a foundation in health education, including curriculum planning, teaching methods, and materials.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: PPST scores RP 174, WP 172, MP 172 or PPST scores RC 321, WC 318 and HEDSCH major.
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PBH 429 - Education for Sexuality
Physical, mental-emotional, and social aspects of sexuality including sexual communication, relationships, gender, decision making and sexual pleasure and function. Structured to prepare individuals to conduct meaningful learning experiences in personal and family life sex education.
Credits: 3
Notes: (Satisfies UNLV general education social science requirement.)
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PBH 430 - Nutrition
Practical application of nutrition principles to diet, exercise, and weight control, food selection, and the overall health of the individual. Nutritional needs throughout the life cycle emphasized.
Credits: 3
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PBH 435 - Health Studies on Dangerous Drugs
Analysis and evaluation of scientific data on effects of tobacco, alcohol, narcotics, and other dangerous drugs. Current problems relating to control of use and abuse of these drugs and the role of education in preventing substance abuse.
Credits: 3
Notes: (Satisfies UNLV general education social science requirement.)
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PBH 440 - Program Planning and Evaluation
Assists health educators in developing, implementing, and evaluating effective health promotion and wellness programs in the school, community, and work-site setting. Emphasis placed on establishing and marketing model lifestyle programs related to nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, and health/safety awareness.
Credits: 3
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PBH 445 - Food access and health
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand and navigate the built environment and industrial food complex with regard to the availability of healthy food and clean water. Topics will include the concept of food deserts, access to safe and healthy foods, obesity, malnutrition, and critical public health problems associated with food and water consumption. Sustainable solutions and strategies for working with community partners from city planners to health educators will be an important focus of the class content.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: , .
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PBH 455 - Active Transport, Physical Activity and Health
Examines the public health benefits of active transport and physical activity and concepts relevant to the built environment that facilitate or hinder participation in active transport and physical activity. Class topics will include: land use and travel behavior; the built environment and public health; transportation demand management; bicycle and pedestrian planning; design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; retrofitting existing urban areas; safety issues for pedestrians and bicyclists; the transportation needs of special populations (elderly, children, disabled and immigrants); and innovative solutions.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: , .
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PBH 460 - Health Ecology and Sustainability
Examines ways human populations are using land, energy, food and water resources and the related impacts on global climates, ecosystem degradation and biodiversity. Provides students with an understanding of how human consumption and standards of living are exceeding the carrying capacity of the planet and how human and ecosystem health are affected locally and globally.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: , , .
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PBH 490 - Pre-Capstone for Public Health
Designed to expose public health students to the breadth of public health organizations and research projects. Students will learn about career opportunities in public health and how to best position themselves to enter the public health job market.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: A minimum C+ grade in PBH 202 , PBH 205 , PBH 210 , PBH 360 , and PBH 365 , or permission of instructor.
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PBH 495 - Public Health Capstone
This course is the culminating experience for Public Health majors. Students will have the choice of completing a community project with a local partner agency or conducting an independent research project.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C+ in PBH 490 , senior status, and permission from instructor.
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PBH 498 - Special Topics in Public Health
Current topics in public health research, policy and practice.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: PBH 205 ; PBH 210 ; PBH 225
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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PED 307 - Evaluation of Physical Education
Methods in evaluation of the product and process; special emphasis on physical fitness, motor ability, posture, and specific sport skills; applicable to elementary, secondary, and adult populations.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum B grade in EDU 202 .
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PED 340 - Teaching Rhythmic Activities
Provides prospective physical educators with content knowledge and pedagogical skills needed to teach rhythmic activities in the K-12 physical education program. Emphasis on supporting development of motor skills through rhythmic activities.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum B grade in EDU 202 .
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PED 350 - Psychology of Coaching
Provide students an overview of the psychology of coaching sport and participating in sport and exercise. Basic tenets of psychology of the individual as well as group behavior will be reviewed.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of B in EDU 202
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PED 428 - Methods of Teaching Sports and Physical Activity
Students will learn aspects of teaching high school physical education including: characteristics of high school students, testing, grading, teaching lifetime activities, and effective teaching techniques.
Credits: 3
Corequisites: EDSC 313 Secondary Methods Practicum II
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PEX 101 - Backpacking and Camping
This experientially based backpacking/camping course focuses on basic skills necessary to safely plan, prepare for, and embark on short-stay overnight backcountry trips where emergency medical care can be delayed. Safe travel, camping skills, equipment selection/operation, Leave No Trace, and sound decision-making are all introduced as foundational skills in the course.
Credits: 2
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
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PEX 102 - Badminton
Badminton is a fundamental active course teaching students basic strokes, strategies, and foot work. In addition, students will also learn singles and doubles strategies, forehand and backhand clear, defense mechanisms, badminton etiquette, terminology, and history. Students will demonstrate different serves and game strategies.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 103 - Canoeing
This introductory experientially based course focuses on learning the basic techniques for canoeing. Within the classroom and on day-trips students will learn terminology, history, etiquette on and off the water, paddle and boat handling, stroke techniques, flatwater safety and rescues, appropriate attire and equipment, knots, launching and landing.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 105 - Scuba
This class focuses on beginning techniques of SCUBA diving. Students will demonstrate the fundamental skills of SCUBA by completing the Open Water Diver certification in both pool and open water. Students will also understand SCUBA diving theory, physics and physiology, equipment, dive planning, emergency procedures, aquatic life and environment.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of four credits.
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PEX 106 - Swim Instructor Training (WSI)
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course will train and certify students to be a swimming and water safety instructor. The course helps you learn skills to teach individuals to swim, refine stroke or diving skills, and safety techniques. Students will complete both online and classroom components (in and out of pool).
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Demonstrate swimming skills by swimming 25 yards of Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, Elementary backstroke, and Sidestroke and 15 yards of Butterfly. Float/scull on back and tread water for 1 minute in deep water.
May be repeated for a maximum of four credits.
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PEX 106B - Lifeguard Training
The purpose of this course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Students will receive a lifeguard certification upon completion.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Swim 300 yards continuously. Demonstrate freestyle and breast stroke. Tread water 2 minutes with legs. Recover 10 pound object from the bottom of a 7-10 foot pool and swim back 20 yards while holding object with both hands and feet not touching the pool floor and exit water (timed: 1:40).
May be repeated for a maximum of four credits.
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PEX 107B - Swimming (Beginning)
Students will learn or develop their skills in the five basic swim strokes (front, back, side, elementary & breast), float in the supine and/or face down position, understand the selection of flotation devices and equipment. Students will also develop their cardiovascular endurance while swimming.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 107C - Swimming (Intermediate)
Students will enhance the skills learned in beginning swimming, understand intermediate strokes, and tread water for 10 minutes. Students will be able to perform breast, side, and butterfly strokes commensurate with their individual abilities. Students will also develop their cardiovascular endurance while swimming.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 108 - Line Dancing
This course provides students with active non-partner synchronized dance routines to various styles of music. Students will practice basic footwork while learning movements and understanding how to keep time when executing choreography. Students will also learn terminology and understand the cardiovascular benefits of dance.
Credits: 1
May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 110 - Fitness Walking
This course will focus on the instruction and practice in the fundamentals of non-competitive walking for cardiovascular fitness. Incorporating walking into one’s personal lifestyle and understanding the health benefits of this activity will be emphasized throughout the semester.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 111 - Jogging
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the essential building blocks to achieve their running specific goals. Jogging elements covered in class include proper running technique, basic jogging principles and specific workouts designed to enhance your endurance, speed and assist in reaching individual running and fitness goals.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 113 - Basketball
This course will teach students the rudiments of passing, dribbling and shooting. Students will also learn offensive and defensive sets. Students will have the opportunity to develop these skills through in-class competition.
Credits: 1
May be repeated up to a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 115 - Aikido (Beginning)
This introductory course is designed for students to engage in the traditional Japanese martial art of Aikido. They will be taught the history of Aikido, terminology, basic movements, techniques and breakfalls. Students will learn how to progress through practice, develop cardiovascular endurance, and increase flexibility, timing, and control.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 117 - Golf
The class provides an academic opportunity where you can learn the fundamentals of golf as a beginner or heighten your current skills as an intermediate player
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 124 - Soccer
This course will introduce students to the basic skills and rules of indoor soccer. Soccer skills will be developed through completing various drills, games, and game play.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 127 - Tennis
Tennis will focuses on proper technique and stroke-development (forehand, backhand, serve, and volley). A basic understanding of the rules, etiquette, scoring, and tactics of match play will be learned.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 127A - Tennis Intermediate
Build on skills taught in Tennis Beginner. Tennis Intermediate teaches you to rally with more consistent depth and placement and helps you develop a first and second serve. Students will build on fundamental strokes and techniques with lessons on topspin, slicing and utilizing them in interactive play and match situations.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 129 - Volleyball
Volleyball is a class designed to teach an individual the basic terminology, movement and fundamentals to play an organized game of volleyball.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 129A - Volleyball Int/Adv
Volleyball Int/Adv is a class designed to build on the Volleyball Beginner class by teaching the individual specific formations, offensive and defensive positions, play calling, more in-depth studies of the rules and organizing individuals into specific player positions on the court.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: PEX 129 or have previous experience in Volleyball.
May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 134 - Rock Climbing
In this class students will actively participate in learning and applying the basic skills of rock climbing. Students will learn safety guidelines, proper use of climbing gear, principles of climbing techniques, knots, belaying, basic lead climbing, anchor systems and conquering fear to be able to perform in stressful situations.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 139 - Wilderness Skills
This experientially based course will cover the basics of hiking and camping within a desert environment. Students will learn survival skills, water filtration, appropriate hydration, packing for varying desert temperatures, shelter set-up, meal preparation, emergency protocols, understanding flora and fauna of the area they are exploring and Leave-No Trace principals.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 141 - Martial Arts Cross Training
Students will explore various martial arts and apply kicking and punching techniques in a series of drills and exercises while improving cardiovascular endurance. This course also incorporates circuit training involving body weight, weight training cardio exercises.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 145 - Boot Camp
Boot Camp is designed to develop and promote aerobic and anaerobic fitness through a military style workout regimen. The total-fitness workout will teach students motivation through intense cardiovascular training, calisthenics and upper and lower body workouts. Students will improve cardiovascular endurance, agility, muscular strength, and flexibility.
Credits: 1
May be repeated to a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 146 - Self-Defense
This class focuses on the practical application of self-defense. Students will be introduced to punches and kicks along with learning instinctive movements to rise awareness of defending themselves and to function clearly in a potentially threatening situation. Students will work on coordination, balance, agility, strength and endurance throughout the semester.
Credits: 1
May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 147 - Tae Kwon Do (Beginning)
.This class is designed to teach basic Taekwondo skills, including kicking, punching, footwork, training routines, and philosophy. This curriculum fulfills promotion requirements standardized by USA Taekwondo and the World Taekwondo Federation, both Olympic affiliations, for the rank of 7th gup yellow belt.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 148 - Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a series of gentle exercises for harmonizing the body, mind and spirit. Increases level of relaxation, flexibility, balance, and overall well-being. The slow flowing, deliberate movements increase awareness, focus, and concentration. Tai Chi’s an internal martial art that can be used in combat as well as self-defense.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 149 - Zumba
Zumba is a Latin-inspired, fitness class that blends international music and movements with the Latin culture to create an exciting and energetic fitness modality. Students will learn the four basic Zumba movements, which include, but not limited to, Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia and Reggaeton
Credits: 1
May be repeated to a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 152 - Total Body Conditioning for Women
This course is designed to teach women exercise methods that will help them improve their cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and agility. The class will incorporate a variety of workout environments including weights, body weight exercises and other cardiovascular exercises including running.
Credits: 1
May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 152B - Weight Training for Women
Students taking this course will participate in exercise using dumbbells, selectorized equipment and free weight exercises. Other subjects that could be address are toning muscles, building muscles, program design, exercises for different muscle groups, flexibility, and proper nutrition. The class instruction will be specific to women.
Credits: 1
May be repeated up to a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 153 - Bowling
Bowling is designed to teach students the beginning techniques along with improving on current skills. Students will learn rules of the game, etiquette, keeping score, 3 or 5 step approach, lining up for shots, technique of hooks, splits, spares, and calculating pin handicaps. Students will participate in league play.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 154 - Indoor Cycling
Students taking this course will participate in exercise using a stationary bicycle. They will learn basic cycling techniques, and breathing and heart rate awareness. This exercise is aimed at improving cardiovascular health and burning calories. Student will also learn about the benefits of exercise and fitness.
Credits: 1
May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 156 - Body Weight Bootcamp
This course is designed to demonstrate to students efficient ways to burn fat at high rates in short amounts of time through exercises that rely upon the body weight of the student. The workouts will be aimed at improving strength and endurance.
Credits: 1
May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 157 - Dance Conditioning
Credits: 1
May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 160 - Latin Nightclub Dance
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of Latin Dance techniques such as Salsa, Rumba, Cha Cha, Merengue and East Coast Swing. The class will help students to develop their rhythm, timing, movements and lead-follow connection.
Credits: 1
May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 161 - Pilates
To introduce students to a mind-body form of exercise that will help to increase body awareness and mindfulness, as well as build strength and flexibility through classic Pilates mat training.
Credits: 1
May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 162 - Sports Officiating
This course will teach the basic concepts of sports officiating. This course has been developed for students with the intent to pursue sports officiating at the High School level and will be taught using information from the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) and National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).
Credits: 1
May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 163 - Triathlon Training
This course will teach the necessary elements of training for a triathlon. The course will cover appropriate methods of training in long distance running, swimming and cycling. With the goal of developing a personal training triathlon program for each student, the class will prepare the student for a metric triathlon.
Credits: 1
May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 164 - Cardio-Kickboxing
Cardio Kickboxing is a high intensity cardiovascular workout influenced by boxing and various martial arts. During the course, you will perform combinations of punches and kicks while learning proper form and technique.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 165 - Outdoor Boot Camp
Outdoor Boot Camp is a running based program with accessory bodyweight movements to develop cardiovascular endurance and strength. Throughout the semester students will also utilize various types of equipment from resistance bands to tires or obstacle courses in the out of doors.
Credits: 1
May be repeated to a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 166 - Boxing Aerobic Conditioning
This course will focus on techniques utilized by boxing professionals to achieve a high level of aerobic conditioning. Students will participate in and learn a variety of techniques that develop cardiovascular endurance, agility, power, speed, timing and footwork.
Credits: 1
May be repeated up to a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 169 - Hatha Yoga
Yoga is appropriate for students at all levels. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of a beginning yoga practice. This class will focus on understanding and guiding the body, breath, and mind through postures, breathing techniques and meditation training. Yoga increases flexibility, improves strength, balance, endurance and concentration.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 169B - Yoga Intermediate
This course provides an environment for continued practice for students who have progressed beyond introductory yoga and want to learn more breathing techniques, new postures and series with increasing challenges. Enhance your ability to concentrate while focusing on breath to go deeper into the processes of your mind and spirit.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 169C - Low Back Care Through Gentle Yoga
Introduces simple yoga routines using an appropriate mix of moves to increase flexibility, strength, balance and endurance to ease back discomfort and stress. Combining breathing techniques with gentle postures will help eliminate knots, lengthen and release tight muscles. Throughout the semester you will enhance your ability to concentrate and relax.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 173 - Circuit Training
Cross training workout through the use of timed intervals at stations with varying exercises. Students will engage in either full body or individual muscle group exercises to improve strength and cardiovascular conditioning. The objective of this class is for beginning through advanced students to enhance agility, speed, power and strength.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 175A - CrossFit Beginning
CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program based on the combination of weightlifting, cardiovascular endurance, and gymnastics. It is defined as constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movements. Crossfit Beginning will provide students with the basic development needed to continue in a more advanced CrossFit class.
Credits: 1
May be repeated to a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 175B - CrossFit Intermediate
In CrossFit Intermediate, students will work on strength and conditioning with weightlifting, sprinting, gymnastics, powerlifting, kettlebell training, and medicine ball training. This course is intended to improve cardiovascular fitness, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, agility, balance, coordination, and accuracy.
Credits: 1
May be repeated to a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 177 - Canoeing the Black Canyon
Introductory canoeing course that’s experientially based focusing on basic skills necessary to safely plan, prepare for, and embark on overnight trips where emergency medical care can be delayed. Safe travel, water safety, paddling basics, camping skills, equipment selection and operation, and sound decision-making are all foundational skills learned in this course.
Credits: 2
Notes: May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.
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PEX 178 - Kali Martial Arts
A martial art that originated in the Philippines. Kali develops reaction and timing training, through Kali stick coordination drills, developing your martial skill to a higher level. This course will also provide cardiovascular and agility training.
Credits: 1
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PEX 181 - Winter Camping and Travel
This experientially based course will cover the basics of living and adventuring in winter terrain, while backpacking/camping in winter conditions. Students will learn about calorie needs in winter climates, staying warm and layering for the cold, snowshoeing, winter shelters, basic map and compass, making a winter camp and safety protocols.
Credits: 2
May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits.
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PEX 182 - Obstacle Course Training (Beginner)
This class will develop student’s skills to compete in obstacle course races and general physical awareness. Obstacle Course Training offers a progressive format to help you learn how to safely move up, over, around or through obstacles while focusing on cardiovascular and strength training.
Credits: 1
May be repeated to a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 182A - Obstacle Course Training (Intermediate)
Students’ progress through more challenging obstacles like cliffhanger, traverse, and warped wall. This high intensity sport places focus on parkour, gymnastics, and climbing as it applies to the obstacle world. Intermediate Obstacle Training is intended to teach control over your body to prepare for more advanced races. Participant waiver required.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: PEX 182
May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 183 - Weight Training
This course teaches the principles of weight training. The course will cover proper lifting technique, weight lifting safety, gym etiquette, goal setting, and various training methods to improve muscular strength, hypertrophy, endurance and overall physical and mental wellness.
Credits: 1
May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
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PEX 187 - Hip Hop
This course focuses on learning various styles of Hip Hop while incorporating dance movement and cardiovascular exercise. Throughout the semester students will learn the history of Hip Hop based movement, develop form & technique, learn choreographic combinations and appropriate conditioning exercises.
Credits: 1
May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 189 - Ballroom Dancing
Ballroom Dancing will provide students an introduction in beginner or bronze level patterns which include the Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Cha Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing and Mambo. The class also provides students with instruction in proper competitive technique of ballroom dance.
Credits: 1
May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits.
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PEX 199 - Specific Topics
Introduction to a variety of individual and team sports, fitness, and recreational activities. Emphasis on PE and sports skill knowledge and time devoted to skill practice. Specific sports, fitness, and recreational activities are designated in parentheses by section number to specify each course section’s content.
Credits: 1
May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits.
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PEX 201 - Fundamentals of Coaching
This course provides students a foundational understanding of athlete-centered coaching. The class will focus on building a coaching philosophy, administrative duties, teaching strategies, motivational techniques, and organizational skills needed to be an effective coach. Upon completion of course students will meet NFHS level 1 coaching education requirements.
Credits: 3
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PGM 101 - Golf for Business and Life
Geared toward novice golfers with little or no golf experience. Focuses on fundamentals of the game with special attention to the benefits of its use in the corporate environment.
Credits: 1
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PGM 102 - Introduction to Player Development
Students work intensely on the development of skills necessary to successfully complete the PGA playing ability test. Students learn the cause and effect relationships between swing mechanics and ball flight laws.
Credits: 0
Prerequisites: Admission into the PGA Golf Management concentration.
Notes: S/F grading only.
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