Course Catalogs

Physical Education (PED)

PED 100  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
PED 152  Aerobic Conditioning  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Focuses on aerobic workout.
PED 153  Anerobic Conditioning  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Focuses on anaerobic workout.
PED 180  PED  (1-3 Credits)  
School of Education  
Repeatable  
PED 193  Dance Fitness I  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Develop total fitness through cardiovascular training, muscle toning, strengthening and stretching, using dance and fitness-specific movements. Appropriate for all fitness levels. 
PED 200  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
PED 201  Beginning Yoga  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Knowledge and skill application of beginning lyengar Yoga. Introduction to postures, breathing techniques, and simple meditation. Body awareness, incorporating strength, flexibility, and balance.
PED 204  Pilates  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Knowledge and skill application of Pilates. Focus on increase core strength, stability and flexibility, improved functional fitness, posture, balance, and enhanced performance in many sports-based activities.
PED 209  Adventure Activities I  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Adventure activities including: group games, initiatives and ropes course elements. Principles of trust, communication, cooperation, respect, and responsibility.
PED 224  Sailboarding  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Basic skills. All students must have at least an intermediate level of swimming. Course fee.
PED 226  Bootcamp Fitness  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Boot camp is a challenging work out for your entire body increasing strength, muscle endurance, balance, and flexibility. It is a combination of cardio and strength training using only your body.
PED 240  Individual/Dual Sports  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
This course covers most individual/dual sports. Emphasis is on how to teach them. Physical Education majors only. May not be repeated for credit.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
PED 249  Body Works  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Exercises designed for the general population that stretch, strengthen, and condition the body. Provides information on minimizing injury.
PED 250  Team Sports  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Sections develop skill and knowledge in basketball, field hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball, etc.
PED 251  Softball  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Develops and improves skills and knowledge related to slow- and fast-pitch softball.
PED 254  Volleyball  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Introduces skills, techniques, and knowledge.
PED 255  Intermediate Volleyball  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Improves previously developed team skills and strategies.
Prereq: PED 254  
PED 256  Advanced Volleyball  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Game strategies and advanced skills development for individuals playing competitive volleyball.
Prereq: PED 255  
PED 259  Varsity Athletics  (0-1 Credits)  
School of Education  
Varsity team members only. Sanctioned fall, winter, and spring intercollegiate sports.
Repeatable 8 times for 4 credits maximum  
PED 270  Experience Credit  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable  
PED 271  Badminton  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Develops and improves basic skills and knowledge.
PED 272  Beginning Racquetball  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Basic skills and knowledge.
PED 273  Intermediate Racquetball  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Improves previously developed individual and team skills and strategies.
PED 274  Advanced Racquetball  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Gamestrategies and advanced skill development for those who wish to participate in high-level competition.
PED 280  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
School of Education  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
PED 290  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
PED 297  Basic Conditioning  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
For ROTC
PED 298  Intermediate Conditioning  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
For ROTC
PED 300  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
PED 301  Intermediate Yoga  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Knowledge and skill application of intermediate Yoga. Introduction to postures, breathing techniques, and simple meditation. Body awareness, incorporating strength, flexibility, and balance.
PED 380  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
School of Education  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
PED 470  Experience Credit  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable  
PED 480  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
School of Education  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
PED 490  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable