Phys Ed-Individual Activities PEIA 101 – 1 Credit Fitness Walking/Conditioning Introduces the principles of exercise and conditioning through the techniques of walking; presents correct exercise and walking techniques to improve muscle tone and endurance, posture, self-image, flexibility and weight control; develops a healthy attitude and positive commitment toward physical wellness. PEIA 110 – 1 Credit Basic Bicycling Introduces the student to basic maintenance, riding technique, and safety while riding on and off campus. Helmets are required. PEIA 120 – 1 Credit Self-Defense Focuses on physical self-defense techniques including blocks, strikes, kicks, throws, as well as common sense safety precautions. Develops the awareness and self-confidence to diffuse potentially violent situations without resorting to physical techniques; however, should physical self-defense be required, students will be taught how as well as the implications for both parties. PEIA 123 – 2 Credits Self-Defense for Women Offers a practical guide to self-defense. Sessions will improve fitness, defense techniques, and provide information about topics related to violence against women and safety. NOTE: Same as WMST 123. Credit can be earned for one course only. PEIA 124 – 2 Credits Self-Defense I Focuses on principles and practical aspects of personal safety; covers methods and tactics of practical self-defense including alternatives for situational defense strategies; provides rigorous conditioning exercises; develops skills in perception, analysis, escape, compromise, avoidance, blocking, throwing, and striking. A college level course. PEIA 125 – 2 Credits Self Defense II Focuses on principles and practical aspects of personal safety. Covers methods and tactics of practical self defense, including alternatives for situational defense strategies; gives rigorous conditioning exercises; develops skills in perception, analysis, escape, compromise, avoidance, blocking, throwing, and striking. A college level course. PEIA 131 – 2 Credits Introduction to Golf Introduces the novice to the fundamental skills of golf, the care and selection of equipment, and playing rules and etiquette; provides opportunity for practice at local golf courses; covers putting, pitching, and the use of all iron and wood clubs. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Lab fee: $20.00 PEIA 132 – 1 Credit Introduction to Golf Introduces the fundamental principles of the basic golf swing; emphasizes development of swing technique concepts followed by practice in developing a coordinated swing; discusses basic golf rules and course etiquette and orientation. Lab fee: $20.00 PEIA 137 – 1 Credit Badminton Introduces the fundamental principles of badminton including the serve, clear, drop, drive and smash shots; covers the rules, scoring and singles and doubles strategies. PEIA 138 – 1 Credit Racquetball Presents the skills, strategies, and rules of racquet ball in order to develop competencies in a lifetime sport; provides basic background in racquetball, including the rules, safety, and skills necessary for playing. Lab fee: $20.00 PEIA 139 – 2 Credits Racquet Sports Designed for the student interested in learning a lifetime racquet sport. Basic techniques of tennis, badminton, paddleball, or squash are introduced at the beginning level. PEIA 140 – 1 Credit Beginning Tennis Introduces the fundamental principles of the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, serve plus net play; emphasizes development of serving technique concepts followed by practice in developing coordinated swings; also covers rules, etiquette, and strategy as well as terminology, singles, and doubles play. PEIA 141 – 1 Credit Intermediate Tennis Designed for experienced players who want to improve their skills. The course includes a challenge beyond basic, including spin serves and drop shots. PEIA 142 – 1 Credit Tennis Doubles Emphasizes basic strokes and principles in the doubles setting, including court positioning, communication, and strategy. PEIA 143 – 2 Credits Tennis I Introduces tennis and develops basic skill proficiencies in singles and doubles game situations; gives basic instruction in the forehand, backhand serve, and volley; teaches the sports values, equipment, rules, terminology, and etiquette necessary to play singles and doubles. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. PEIA 144 – 2 Credits Tennis II Refines the skills taught in PEIA 143; provides basic instruction in the forehand, backhand serve, and volley; teaches the sports values, equipment, rules, terminology, and etiquette necessary to play singles and doubles; enables the beginner to improve skill proficiencies and gain skill consistency in game situations. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. PEIA 145 – 2 Credits Intermediate Tennis Provides further instruction for those who have achieved the skill objectives for PEIA 143-144. Teaches the supplemental strokes: slice serve, lob, overhand smash, drop shot, half-volley, and the approach shot; shows how to begin hitting top spin and under spin on ground strokes; covers advanced singles and doubles strategy. Prerequisite: Students should be able to demonstrate the skills for PEIA 143-144. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits PEIA 146 – 2 Credits Advanced Tennis Designed for advanced tennis players. Students learn how to use sidespin, heavy topspin, the use of angles, passing shots, and various tactical situations for advanced play. PEIA 147 – 2 Credits Doubles Tennis Designed for students who desire doubles playing skills. Play position, tactics, and strategy are included. PEIA 156 – 2 Credits Firearms and Shooting Safety PEIA 160 – 2 Credits Fencing Gives instruction in the fundamental and advanced skills of fencing, its rules and etiquette; emphasizes methods of gripping the foil, on-guard position, advancing and retreating, simple attacks and compound attacks, and methods of parrying the foil, sabre, and epee. This course may be used to fulfill two elective credits. PEIA 292 – 2 Credits Independent study