PHED (Physical Education)

PHED 1110 - Introduction to Tennis and Badminton - 1 Credit

This course covers the basic skills of tennis and badminton, including the rules, strategy and etiquette of these games.

PHED 1210 - Team Sports - 1 Credit

This course introduces students to the basic skills for team oriented sports, including the rules and strategy of the games. Special emphasis is placed on the enjoyment of these team sport activities in a recreational environment.

PHED 1400 - Swimming I–Primary Skills - 1 Credit

This course focuses on helping students feel comfortable in the water in order to enjoy the water safely. For students who have little or no experience.

PHED 1410 - Swimming II–Stroke Development - 1 Credit

This course is designed for those who have experience in the water and would like to work on development of the key strokes. Additional water safety skills are presented. (Prerequisite: Swimming I or permission of instructor)

PHED 1420 - Swimming III - Fitness Swimming - 1 Credit

This course will assist efficient swimmers (Passed Swimming II) in developing a swimming fitness program or in adapting the life skill of swimming into their current personal fitness program. (Prerequisite: Swimming II or permission)

PHED 1430 - Water Safety Instructor - 3 Credits

This course will teach American Red Cross candidates to teach the infant and preschool aquatics program and the seven levels of the Learn-to-Swim Program. (Prerequisite: permission of instructor)

PHED 1440 - Lifeguard Training - 2 Credits

This course is designed to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Lifesaving materials of the American Red Cross are included to meet requirements for the state of Rhode Island. (PHED 1410)

PHED 1450 - Lifeguard Training Review - 1 Credit

This course will allow currently certified lifeguards to renew their certifications without taking the entire course. (Prerequisite: Permission)

PHED 1460 - Introduction to Aquatics/Aquatic Sports - 1 Credit

The purpose of this course is to introduce individuals to the concepts and principles of aquatics/aquatic sports with special focus on rules and regulations of water sports and staffing considerations. Equipment and rules of water polo, water basketball and water volleyball are discussed.

PHED 1610 - Essentials of Physical Fitness - 3 Credits

This course instructs people in physical fitness. Lectures are concerned with the components of physical fitness, nutrition, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility. Students participate in exercises and are introduced to the various exercise programs.

PHED 1620 - Advanced Physical Fitness and Wellness - 3 Credits

A continuation of PHED 1610, this course provides more comprehensive and advanced techniques of fitness. Emphasis is placed upon personal responsibility for lifestyle changes to foster wellness.(Prerequisite: PHED 1610)

PHED 1630 - Weight Training and Sports Conditioning I - 2 Credits

This introductory course provides a foundation of knowledge, skills and techniques in resistance training as well as an opportunity for the creation of an individualized training program.

PHED 1640 - Weight Training and Sports Conditioning II - 1 Credit

A continuation of PHED 1630, this course focuses on advanced techniques of strengthening and building endurance. (Prerequisite: PHED 1630 Weight Training and Sports Conditioning I). Five week module.

PHED 1650 - Weight Training and Sports Conditioning III - 1 Credit

A continuation of PHED 1640, this course assists students in developing specific sport performance components. (Prerequisite: PHED 1640 Weight Training and Sports Conditioning II). Five week module.

PHED 1660 - Weight Training and Sports Conditioning IV - 1 Credit

This course provides an opportunity for the development of specific methods for maximizing sport performance. The theory of periodization and structuring short- and long-term training plans are emphasized. Students should have knowledge of Olympic lifts and power lifting techniques. Each student is responsible for creating and performing an individualized program as well as evaluating established programs. (Prerequisite: PHED 1630, 1640 and 1650). Five week module.

PHED 1670 - Athletic Performance Enhancement - 3 Credits

The purpose of this course is to introduce basic psychological concepts and principles with special reference to motor performance, learning motor skills, perception and emotion in sport situations. The study of numerous psychological parameters pertinent to the prospective athletic coach, teacher, parent and student-athlete are investigated.

PHED 1700 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries and First Aid - 3 Credits

This course will introduce techniques for conditioning, taping and bandaging as they relate to the prevention and care of athletic injuries. The latest Red Cross procedure is reviewed with the opportunity to receive standard Red Cross certification. Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 1 hour

PHED 1720 - Real Coaching* - 3 Credits

Designed for: teachers who coach, coaches who teach and others who lead sports, this courses provides an analysis of the operational, managerial, physiological, social, ethical and moral aspects of coaching. Those currently coaching or with aspirations of coaching at the secondary level or intercollegiate level will find this course particularly useful. Lecture: 3 hours * The Rhode Island Interscholastic League recognizes the content of this course satisfies the Rhode Island Interscholastic League requirement for coaching eligibility.

PHED 1730 - Sport and Recreation Operations - 3 Credits

This course is designed to introduce students to the broad range of administrative responsibilities involved in conducting sports and recreation programs. Those with aspirations of pursuing a career in sport administration should find this course particularly useful. Lecture: 3 hours