Physical Education

• PE184 1 credit

  Adaptive Physical Education

  This course focuses on knowledge, comprehension, and application of human movement principles related to individuals with disabilities. Prepares students with a foundation of special needs applications through a combination of research and practical classroom experience within the professional arena of persons with disabilities. Because student participation is both a vital part of the learning process and an important way to enrich the course experience, student to student interaction is required. Students are encouraged to raise issues, provide information from their own experience, and ask questions.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115 or designated placement test scores.

• PE185 1 credit

  Physical Education

  Offers fitness and recreational activities in areas such as martial arts, physical fitness and conditioning, weight training, dance, aquatics, outdoor recreation sports, and individual, dual, and team sports.

• PE185BA 1 credit

  Backpacking

  Teaches the skills to travel and camp with quality and style, while exploring and respecting the wilderness. The skills necessary to plan equipment and food for group trips as well as the skills to make informed choices in a wilderness environment will be covered.

• PE185CC 1 credit

  Snow Skiing/Snowboarding

  Teaches the complete range of alpine skiing or snowboarding skills, from basic to advanced techniques, in small group settings of students based on ability levels. It is designed to help students achieve personal fitness goals, while having fun and interacting with others. Upon completion of this course students will show improvement in downhill techniques, develop an understanding of rules and etiquette of the sport and be able to view the sport with greater appreciation of the techniques and skills required.
  Prerequisite: Students must be able to minimally perform the requisite physical activities defined by the course.

• PE185D 1 credit

  Physical Conditioning/Weight Training

  Encompasses body composition evaluation, fitness assessments, a variety of the newest fitness industry weight training programs/activities such as EMOMs and supersets that involve muscle endurance and strength, aerobic activities for improved cardiovascular endurance and circulation, and stretching for flexibility. Students meet with the instructor and create an individual workout schedule based on components of best practices in the fitness industry. Incorporates fitness and weight lifting activities to accommodate each student’s ability and need by designing a workout schedule to “flex” around individual performance level and student goals.
  Prerequisite: Students must be able to minimally perform the requisite physical activities defined by the course.

• PE185E 1 credit

  Yoga

  Yoga offers an effective method for reducing stress and creating a relaxation response within the body and mind. Through a series of controlled exercises, stretching, and breathing techniques, this course will give students firsthand experience with the concepts and applications of being responsible for and improving health. Students of all ability levels are welcome.

• PE185F 1 credit

  Karate

  Teaches the fundamentals of Okinawan/Japanese karate (Ukinju-Ryu Karate-Do) that has an emphasis on balance, coordination, physical fitness, and personal wellbeing as a primary goal, with the acquisition of self-defense skills and a sport competition component as practical byproducts. Covers postures, fundamental techniques, interactive drills, and self-defense applications. In addition, international sport competition rules and regulations and the basic combative skills will be introduced.
  Prerequisite: Students must be able to minimally perform the requisite physical activities defined by the course.

• PE185HA 1 credit

  Hiking Oregon

  Teaches the necessary skills for hiking like pre-trip planning, orienteering, traveling as a group, wilderness ethics and safety. Course topics include plants, animals, animal track identification, map and compass lessons, geocaching GPS activities, and basic preventative first aid such as hydration and foot care.
  Prerequisite: Students must be able to minimally perform the requisite physical activity throughout the class.

• PE185J 1 credit

  Pilates

  Designed to enhance flexibility, core strength, coordination, improved breathing and lung capacity, muscle control and balance through a system of controlled movements, Pilates is an "all corners" exercise course. Pilates is an effective method for reducing stress, increasing abdominal tone, improving posture and flexibility by combining smoothly controlled movements with concentration and breathing. Students of all ability levels are welcome.

• PE185K 1 credit

  Core and Cardio

  Offers a variety of methods to achieve a stronger core and greater cardiac performance. Step aerobics, weighted workout, kick boxing, circuit training, and interval training -- all set to music -- are used to strengthen and increase metabolism, heart circulation, and lung capacity. Stretching; mat work; use of balls, weights and exercise bands to tone, strengthen, and develop the core; will also be used. Short discussions will cover the benefits of exercise, proper breathing and execution of exercises, the prevention and care of exercise-related injuries, diet, physiology, major muscles groups and body terms, and information on related health issues.

• PE185L 1 credit

  Lap Swimming

  Fosters the development of cardiovascular health and increased strength and flexibility through aquatic and strength exercises. Emphasizes overall fitness and encourages students to swim and train at their own pace. Students set individual goals for swimming and strength training and strive to reach those goals over the course of the term. Students meet with the instructor before the class to discuss class procedures and goals.
  Prerequisite: Sufficient physical ability to swim and/or move in a pool environment.

• PE185M 1 credit

  Multi-level Aerobics

  Consists of a high-energy, cardiovascular workout for men and women of all ages, sizes, and physical conditions using dance aerobics, step aerobics, kickboxing, and Latin craze as a foundation in the class. Geared to meet each student’s ability, needs and goals while strengthening the entire body to a music workout. Activities include muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, body composition, and flexibility while keeping one foot on the floor at all times during aerobic segments. Benefits of exercise, proper execution of exercises, the prevention and care of exercise-related injuries, and major muscle groups and body terms are included.

• PE185N 1 credit

  Circuit Fitness Training

  Provides students the opportunity to develop individual cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance through a range of group exercise activities. Circuit activities will rotate on a regular schedule. Short lecture sections will cover the benefits of exercise, proper breathing and execution of exercises, prevention and care of exercise-related injuries, diet, physiology, major muscles groups and body terms, and information on related health issues.

• PE185Q 1 credit

  Aquatics for Personal Trainers

  Provides students with a solid foundation for working as personal trainers in the medium of water. The course provides a comprehensive approach to the fundamentals of physical fitness, weight loss, and functional movements that promote flexibility, movement, and a life of health and wellness in a pool setting. The course is designed to support students who would like to pursue a personal trainer certification, specifically the American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer.
  Prerequisites: PE185D and PE194.

• PE185R 1 credit

  Beginning Rock Climbing

  Covers the basic skills needed to explore and respect the wilderness while perfecting the ability to climb rock faces safely. The skills necessary to plan equipment and make informed choices in a wilderness environment will be covered and include: equipment, knots, safety, training, stretching, skills and techniques, belaying, top rope anchors, rappelling and team work. The course will include several venues and a field trip for successful completion of the course.

• PE185RC 1 credit

  Rock Climbing Adventure

  Provides extended learning opportunities for students to challenge themselves while focusing on safety and teamwork. Focus is on both top rope and sport climbing on a wide variety of rock types and route difficulty levels. Introduction to traditional clean lead climbing methods will also be covered. Students will have extended opportunities to practice anchor evaluation, safety equipment usage, topographical reading, route finding, climbing skills, and teamwork. There will be a three-day, two-night climbing expedition.
  Prerequisite: PE185R or climbing experience.

• PE185RR 1 credit

  River Rafting Adventure

  Provides a unique outdoor adventure rafting various parts of the Rogue River based on the ACA’s Essentials of Rafting Curriculum Levels 1-3. The course is designed to heighten enjoyment of the river and its beauty, both as a spectator and as a participant of the rafting adventure in still waters up to mild rapids. Includes the skills required to efficiently row and paddle a raft on the river by using good judgment and organization, river reading, considering safety considerations, and many paddling and rowing techniques.

• PE185S 1 credit

  Surfing

  Provides training and practical application in the skills associated with longboard surfing. Surfing combines physical exercise, balance, and constant observation of one’s environment. Students will enjoy the waves, wind, beach, and interacting with other surfers. Includes safety considerations in the ocean environment, communication, equipment usage and care, reading waves, wind, and tides, paddling, standing, balancing, turning, the “art of wiping out," and surfing etiquette. Class includes a three-day, two-night surfing expedition. Students will be responsible for their own food, camping equipment, clothing, and transportation to and from the site, as well as travel to and from camping location. Participation in all aspects of the orientation and trip are necessary to successfully complete the course.

• PE185SC 1 credit

  Open Water SCUBA Diving

  Designed to foster the development of proper and safe techniques in obtaining an Open Water Diver certificate issued by Scuba Schools International (SSI.) The course offers students classroom instruction, pool practice, and a minimum of 4 open water dives of 20 minutes each, in rivers, lakes or ocean. This certificate allows certificate holders to dive to a maximum depth of 60’ in open water with another certified diver. The 2 part water skills are: Confined Water sessions at the YMCA and open water, 2-day weekend at a local river or lake. Additional fees are required.

• PE185SD 1 credit

  Self Defense for Women

  Offers instruction in the basic self defense awareness and practical physical techniques geared to specifically serve the needs and concerns of the female community. The physical core of the training is the Daimon-Ryu Kenpo Karate system, a traditional form of karate which has an emphasis on self development and awareness as a primary goal, with the acquisition of self defense skills as a practical by product. The course will cover situational awareness, critical distance, movement and postures, physical weapons awakening, self defense applications, stress inoculation and assault scenario practice. Men and women alike are welcome in this practical, demonstration-based course.

• PE185SK 1 credit

  Sea Kayaking the Oregon Coast

  Offers kayakers a unique outdoor adventure. Students will learn to maneuver sea kayaks in different environments in the ocean based on the ACA’s Essentials of Kayaking Curriculum, Levels 1-3. The course is designed to heighten enjoyment of padding in the ocean to appreciate the beauty, both as a spectator and as a participant of the kayaking adventure. Students will learn the fundamental kayaking skills that provide lifelong recreational learning and fitness enjoyment. Includes the basic elements of ocean navigation, safety considerations, and paddling and stability techniques.

• PE185SS 1 credit

  Step and Stuff

  Develops individual cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and stability through group exercise activities utilizing the step platforms and various other exercise equipment. Learn about basic step moves, starting out easy and working up to more advanced moves, as well as mat work, stability balls, free weights, step/platforms and exercise bands to strengthen muscle, increase endurance, stretch bodies, and abdominal/core work.

• PE185T 1 credit

  Functional Fitness and TRX

  Provides students the opportunity to develop individual cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance through a range of individual and group exercise activities. Each class will begin with a warm-up including toning and dynamic stretching of all major muscle groups, followed by 40 to 55 minutes of activities that support functional movement and strength gains. The TRX band system, weights, steps, medicine ball, resistance bands, and stability balls are among the activities and equipment included.

• PE185TC 1 credit

  Tai Chi

  For beginners as well as more advanced students of Tai Chi, students will learn techniques for relaxation and stress reduction using the Yang style of Tai Chi and various breathing exercises. The relationship of Tai Chi to martial arts and the applications of the various postures will be explained.
  Prerequisite: Ability to engage in specific movement patterns.

• PE185W 1 credit

  Winter Survival and Snow Camping

  Provides training and practical application of learning to deal with the extremes of winter and camping in the snow. Covers the many inherent challenges posed by the winter environment.

• PE185WK 1 credit

  Whitewater Kayaking

  Offers river runners a unique outdoor adventure. Students will learn to kayak various parts of the Rogue River based on the ACA’s Essentials of Kayaking Curriculum Levels 1-3. The course is designed to heighten enjoyment of the river and its beauty, both as a spectator of the river and as a participant in the kayaking adventure in still waters up to Class I-II rapids. Includes the basic elements of river reading, safety considerations, paddling techniques, and learning the skills required to efficiently maneuver a kayak on rivers with Class I-II rapids.

• PE185WW 1 credit

  Women and Weights

  Focuses on empowering women and men with the basics of weight training and various modes of fitness, with a special focus on the physiology of the woman’s body. The benefits of safe, effective, and progressive strength training will be emphasized. Topics in the course will include enhanced strength, muscle tone, increased metabolism, enhanced energy levels and reduction of depression symptoms.

• PE185Z 1 credit

  Zumba®

  Zumba® is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music with dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness workout. This class combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fitness fashion to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning movements through easy-to-follow steps. Movements target areas such as the legs, arms, core, abdominal, and the most important muscle in the body, the heart. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace.

• PE185ZL 1 credit

  Zip Line Guide Technical Skills

  Provides training and practical application in the skills associated with zip line challenge course facilitation. Students will learn the technical skills and safety procedures for safe zip line facilitation expectations. Combines physical demands, balance, and constant observation of one’s environment. Includes all safety considerations and procedures, communication, equipment usage and care, and etiquette. Course is offered over two weekends. Participation in all aspects of the orientation and trip are necessary to successfully complete the course.

• PE194 2 credits

  Principles of Exercise Training and Conditioning

  Provides students with a solid foundation in the essentials of exercise science that apply to exercise programs of conditioning and resistance training. The core topics covered will be basic exercise physiology, biomechanics and applied kinesiology, nutrition and exercise performance, human anatomy, flexibility, functional assessments, client screening and injury prevention. Much of the course will be in the weight room setting. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) text will be used to prepare students for pursuing a career in fitness training, coaching, personal training or continuing on to a four-year college. Students will receive both content knowledge through lecture and dialogue, and practical experience to prepare them to understand the principles of exercise training and fitness conditioning.
  Prerequisites: RD90 and WR90 (WR91 substitutes for both RD90 and WR90) or designated placement test scores. BI121 or BI231 are also recommended.
  Corequisite: PE185D

• PE199 Variable credit

  Special Studies: Physical Education

  Offers selected topics of study in physical education through workshop and field study format.

• PE264 2 credits

  Fundamentals of Personal Training

  Provides students with a solid foundation in the basic principles and techniques for becoming a personal trainer. Covers physical fitness assessments including cardiovascular endurance, weight conditioning and strength training program design, joint flexibility, body composition, and other systems of conditioning. The core topics covered will be client screening, testing and evaluation, informed consent, data interpretation, exercise prescription, load training, flexibility, and advanced training for the apparently healthy population. Special populations of physically challenged, pregnant and postpartum women, and mature adults will also be topics of discussion. The American College of Sports Medicine texts will be used to prepare students for pursuing a nationally recognized personal trainer certification. Students will receive both content knowledge through lecture and dialogue, and practical experience in the weight room and health assessment settings to understand the fundamentals of fitness assessment and exercise prescription.
  Prerequisites: RD90 and WR90 (WR91 substitutes for both RD90 and WR90) or designated placement test scores, and PE185D and PE194.

• PE280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/Physical Education

  Cooperative Work Experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.
  Prerequisite: PE194; student must be a Health/Physical Education and Recreation major, and make arrangements with the department prior to enrolling in this course.
  Corequisites: PE264 or HE259.

• PE290 2 credits

  Fitness Instructor

  Trains students in the skills needed to conduct a variety of group exercise classes. Course content includes the practical application of cardiovascular and neuromuscular exercise science, leadership and teaching skills, behavior modification and motivation, choreography and pattern development, class structure and components, and practical sessions. Course prepares students for the option of pursuing an American Council on Exercise, Group Fitness Instructor certification. RCC is a national testing center for the American Council on Exercise allowing students to easy access to the comprehensive exam.
  Prerequisites: RD90 and WR90 (WR91 substitutes for both RD90 and WR90) or designated placement test scores.

• PE291 2 credits

  Red Cross Lifeguard Training

  Provides training for potential lifeguards in lifesaving skills in the event of an emergency. Includes a three-year Red Cross lifeguard training certification and a two-year CPR/AED professional rescuer certification with successful completion of the course. Through videos, group discussion, and both hands-on and pool practice, students will learn surveillance skills, patron rescue, first aid and CPR/AED. Prerequisites: Must be at least 16 years old and meet strong swimmer requirements.
  Prerequisites: Minimum 16 years of age and ability to pass swimming tests (freestyle, side stroke, and breast stroke).