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Physical Education (PHED) |
A course teaching the basic skills of tennis and badminton, including the rules, strategy and etiquette of these games.
A course to help students feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water safely. For students who have little or no experience.
A course for those students who have experience in the water and would like to work on stroke development of the key strokes. Additional water safety skills will be presented. (Prerequisite: Swimming I or permission of instructor)
This course will allow an efficient swimmer (Passed Swimming II) to adapt the life skill of swimming into their current personal fitness program or assist in developing a swimming fitness program. (Prerequisite: Swimming II or permission)
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)
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)
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 reference to rules and regulations of water sports, staffing considerations, equipment and rules to the aquatic sports of water polo, water basketball and water volleyball will be discussed.
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. Those enrolled partake in exercises and are introduced to the various exercise programs.
This course is a continuation of Essentials of Physical Fitness which provides more comprehensive and advanced techniques of fitness with an emphasis on personal responsibility for lifestyle changes for wellness.(Prerequisite: PHED 1610)
This course will provide a foundation of knowledge, skills and techniques in resistance training. This introductory course will provide an opportunity for the creation of an individualized training program.
This course is a continuation of Weight Training and Sports Conditioning I to enhance and include advanced techniques of strengthening and building endurance. (Prerequisite: PHED 1630 Weight Training and Sports Conditioning I). Five week module.
This course is a continuation of Weight Training and Sports Conditioning II to develop specific sport performance components. (Prerequisite: PHED 1640 Weight Training and Sports Conditioning II). Five week module.
This course will provide an opportunity for the development of specific methodologies to maximize sport performance. The theory of periodization and structuring short- and long-term training plans will be emphasized. The student should have knowledge of Olympic lifts and power lifting techniques. Each student will be responsible for creating and performing an individualized program as well as evaluating established programs. (Prerequisite: PHED 1630, 1640 & 1650). Five week module.
PHED 1670 –
Athletic Performance Enhancement - 3
Credits The purpose of this course is to introduce an analysis of 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.
This course will introduce techniques for conditioning, taping and bandaging as it relates to the prevention and care of athletic injuries. The latest Red Cross procedure will be reviewed with the opportunity to receive standard Red Cross certification. Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 1 hour
This course is designed for teachers who coach and
coaches who teach and those who lead sports. 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
as that which satisfies the Rhode Island Interscholastic League requirement for
coaching eligibility.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the broad range of administrative responsibilities in the conduct of the programs in Sport and Recreation. Those with aspirations of pursuing a career in Sport Administration should find this course particularly useful. Lecture: 3 hours
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