Phys Education and Recreation (PED) at Virginia Western Community College
- PED 100 - Pilates
- Provides a method of mind-body exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, balance the body, and improve posture and core stabilization while increasing body awareness.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits
- PED 101 - Fundamentals of Physical Activity I
- Presents principles underlying the components of physical fitness. Utilizes conditioning activities involving cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. May include fitness assessment, nutrition and weight control information, and concepts of wellness. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits
- PED 102 - Fundamentals of Physical Activity II
- Presents principles underlying the components of physical fitness. Utilizes conditioning activities involving cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. May include fitness assessment, nutrition and weight control information, and concepts of wellness. Part II of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits
- PED 103 - Aerobic Fitness I
- Develops cardiovascular fitness though activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits
- PED 104 - Aerobic Fitness II
- Develops cardiovascular fitness though activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition. Part II of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits
- PED 105 - Aerobic Dance I
- Focuses on physical fitness through dance exercises. Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits
- PED 106 - Aerobic Dance II
- Focuses on physical fitness through dance exercises. Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Part II of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits
- PED 107 - Exercise and Nutrition I
- Provides for the study and application of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healty lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student's level of fitness and wellness. Students will incorporate physical fitness and wellness into the course and daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is required for the 2 credit course. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits
- PED 108 - Exercise and Nutrition II
- Provides for the study and application of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healty lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student's level of fitness and wellness. Students will incorporate physical fitness and wellness into the course and daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is required for the 2 credit course. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits
- PED 109 - Yoga
Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 111 - Weight Training I
Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 112 - Weight Training II
Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Part II of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 113 - Lifetime Activities I
Presents lifetime sports and activities. Teaches skills and methods of lifetime sports and activities appropriate to the local season and facilities available. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 114 - Lifetime Activities II
Presents lifetime sports and activities. Teaches skills and methods of lifetime sports and activities appropriate to the local season and facilities available. Part II of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 115 - Recreational Activities
Teaches card games, board games, and recreational lawn games appropriate for adults of all ages, including history application, and importance of games in society.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 116 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
Provides a study of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student's level of fitness and wellness, and motivates the student to incorporate physical fitness and wellness into daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is required for the 2-credit course.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 117 - Fitness Walking
Teaches content and skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate an individualized program of walking, based upon fitness level.Laboratory 2 hours per week.1 credits- PED 120 - Yoga II
Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Prerequisite: PED 109.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2-3 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 121 - Racketball I
Teaches racketball skills and strategies for team and individual play. Includes terminology, scoring, etiquette, equipment selection, and safety. Part I of II.Lecture0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 123 - Tennis I
Teaches tennis skills with emphasis on stroke development and strategies for individual and team play. Includes rules, scoring, terminology, and etiquette. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 124 - Tennis II
Teaches tennis skills with emphasis on stroke development and strategies for individual and team play. Includes rules, scoring, terminology, and etiquette. Part II of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 125 - Badminton
Introduces skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 126 - Archery
Teaches skills and techniques of target archery. Focuses on use and maintenance of equipment, terminology, and safety.Lecture1-2 credits- PED 127 - Cycling
Introduces cycling techniques, equipment selection, care and maintenance, safety, and physical conditioning.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 128 - Horseback Riding
Presents riding seats and preparation for riding, care and grooming of a horse, selection, use and care of equipment, and safety. Prerequisite appropriate riding skills or instructor's permission for advanced course.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 129 - Self-Defense
Examines history, techniques, and movements associated with self-defense. Introduces the skills and methods of self- defense emphasizing mental and physical discipline.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 130 - Beginning Motorcycle Riding
Studies and demonstrates principles and basic skills of motorcycle ridging with an emphasis on safety. Includes bsic riding skills, street strategies, protective gear, selection and care/maintenance of motorcycles, and superviced classroom and riding practice. Motorcycles provided.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.2 credits- PED 131 - Fencing
Presents the skills and techniques of foil fencing emphasizing footwork, terminology, rules, strategies of offensive and defensive movements.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 133 - Golf I
Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use, and strategy. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 134 - Golf II
Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use, and strategy. Part II of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 135 - Bowling I
Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 136 - Bowling II
Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Part II of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 137 - Martial Arts I
Emphasizes forms, styles, and techniques of body control, physical and mental discipline, and physical fitness. Presents a brief history of development of martial arts theory and practice. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 138 - Martial Arts II
Emphasizes forms, styles, and techniques of body control, physical and mental discipline, and physical fitness. Presents a brief history of development of martial arts theory and practice. Part II of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 139 - Ice Skating
Introduces the skills of figure skating with emphasis on form. Includes equipment selection and safety.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 140 - Water Aerobics
Focuses on cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility using water resistance. Includes the principles and techniques of aerobic exercise.Lecture 0-1hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 141 - Swimming I
Introduces skills and methods of swimming strokes. Focuses on safety and physical conditioning. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 142 - Swimming II
Introduces skills and methods of swimming strokes. Focuses on safety and physical conditioning. Part II of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 144 - Skin and Scuba Diving
Emphasizes skills and methods of skin and scuba diving. Includes training with underwater breathing apparatus and focuses on safety procedures, selection and use of equipment. Prerequisite strong swimming skills.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.2-3 credits- PED 147 - Hiking
Introduces physical and mental benefits of walking or hiking as a form of physical exercise. Skills developed include how to plan for a hike, what to take, and how to select a trial relative to individual abilities. Provides hiking opportunities to explore local regions. Develops awareness of safety, weather, and ecological considerations.Laboratory 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 149 - Cardio Sculpt I
Combines strength training and cardiovascular workouts that strengthen the major muscle groups as well as developihng endurance. Utilizes1-2 credits- PED 150 - Soccer
Emphasizes soccer skills and techniques, strategies, rules, equipment, and physical conditioning.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 152 - Basketball
Introduces basketball skills, techniques, rules, and strategies.Lecture 0-1hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 154 - Volleyball
Introduces skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring.Lecture 0-1hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 156 - Softball
Emphasizes skills, techniques, strategies, rules.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 160 - Modern Dance
Teaches the basic techniques of creative dance. Skills include self-expression, contemporary routines, dance forms, and basic choreography.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 161 - Dance Production I
Focuses on creating a dance performance. Teaches the basic skills in creating and producing a dance. Includes lighting, costumes, music, and choreography. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 162 - Dance Production II
Focuses on creating a dance performance. Teaches the basic skills in creating and producing a dance. Includes lighting, costumes, music, and choreography. Part II of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 163 - Jazz I
Introduces dance through contemporary jazz movements. Includes floor stretches, isolations, dance patterns and locomotor movements. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 166 - Ballet
Teaches ballet as a discipline with correct alignment and ballet form. Expresses movement through traditional dance form with choreographic emphasis.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 170 - Tai Chi I
Develops an understanding of the Theories and practices of Tai Chi. Explores the energy of exercise that will tone muscles, improve circulation and increase flexibility and balance. Discusses history and philosophy of exercise and relaxation techniques for stress reduction.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 171 - Ballroom Dance I
Presents the basic step patterns, rhythmic patterns, and positions in ballroom dance. Includes techniques based upon traditional steps with basic choreographic patterns. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 173 - Rock Climbing and Rappelling
Presents techniques and skills of climbing and rappelling with emphasis on safety, equipment, skills in knot typing, terminology and physical conditioning.Lecture 0-1hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 174 - Shooting and Firearm Safety
Teaches the basic techniques of shooting and firearm safety for both hunting and sport shooting. Emphasizes the selection and care of equipment, proper shooting forms, personal safety.Lecture 0-1rs. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 176 - Camping
Introduces camping techniques; equipment, site selection and use; safety procedures; and camping ecology.Lecture 0-1hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 177 - Basic Canoeing
Introduces basic canoeing techniques, selection and care of equipment, terminology, safety procedures, and navigating currents.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 178 - Whitewater Canoeing
Introduces whitewater canoeing techniques, selection and care of equipment, terminology, safety procedures and rescues, and reading and navigating whitewater.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 179 - Wilderness Survival
Teaches techniques for outdoor survival including construction of snares, finding edible plants and animals, recognition and prevention of hypothermia, and how to build shelters and fires. Emphasizes man's relationship to the outdoor environment.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 181 - Downhill Skiing I
Teaches basic skills of downhill skiing; selection and use of equipment; terminology and safety rules. Includes field experience. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 182 - Downhill Skiing II
Teaches basic skills of downhill skiing; selection and use of equipment; terminology and safety rules. Includes field experience. Part II of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 183 - Outdoor Adventures I
Introduces outdoor adventure activities with emphasis on basic skills, preparation, personal and group safety, equipment selection and use, ecology, and field experience. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 187 - Backpacking
Focuses on the preparation for backpacking trip, equipment and clothing selection, personal and group safety, ecology, and physical conditioning. Includes field experience.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 188 - Freshwater Fishing
Teaches freshwater fishing techniques including spinning, bait casting and fly casting. Presents selection and care of equipment, fish habits, conservation, and safety.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits- PED 195 - Topics In
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits- PED 198 - Seminar and Project
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits- PED 199 - Supervised Study
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits- PED 206 - Sports Appreciation
Focuses on the history, trends, rules, methods, strategy, and terminology of selected sports activities. Provides student awareness as a spectator and/or participant.Lecture 2 hours per week.2 credits- PED 245 - Lifequard Training
Introduces basic swimming and non-swimming rescues, swimming approaches and carries, water survival, first aid and safety. Focuses on preparation for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate. Prerequisite: Ability to swim continuously for 500 yards for a minimum of 100 yeards each of crawl/freestyle, breaststroke, and sidestroke; submerge to a minimum of 7 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object and return it to the surface; tread water for 2 minutes using legs only; and be 15 years of age by the first class.Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.2 credits- PED 246 - Water Safety Instructor
Presents skill in water safety and teaching techniques. Focuses on American Red Cross Certification to teach swimming, lifesaving, rescue and water safety. Prerequisite PED 245.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.2 credits- PED 249 - Cardio Sculpt II
Combines strength training and cardiovascular workouts that strengthen the major muscle groups as well as developihng endurance. Utilizes1-2 credits- PED 270 - Tai Chi II
Develops an understanding of the Theories and practices of Tai Chi. Explores the energy of exercise that will tone muscles, improve circulation and increase flexibility and balance. Discusses history and philosophy of exercise and relaxation techniques for stress reduction.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.1 credits- PED 295 - Topics In
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits- PED 298 - Seminar and Project
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits- PED 299 - Supervised Study
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits