The Department of Physical Education & Athletics offers "Basic PE" courses and Professional Physical Education Courses for Majors & Minors. The variety of offerings help both majors and minors in physical education as well as those needing courses that meet fitness/activity requirements in the UW Colleges and transfer institutions.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Basic physical education open to all students; the courses develop skills, teach rules and prepare students for recreational enjoyment. One credit courses - All courses are AP.
  • 001 Archery
  • 002 Badminton
  • 005 Basketball
  • 006 Beginning Bowling
  • 007 Intermediate Bowling
  • 008 Canoeing
  • 009 Beginning Golf
  • 010 Intermediate Golf
  • 012 Racquetball & Handball
  • 014 Softball
  • 016 Beginning Tennis
  • 017 Intermediate Tennis
  • 018 Beginning Volleyball
  • 019 Weight Training
  • 022 Intermediate Volleyball
  • 024 Aerobic Dance
  • 026 Bicycling
  • 027 Introduction to Fitness
  • 028 Advanced Fitness
  • 029 Modern Dance
  • 030 Folk & Square Dance
  • 031 Ballroom Dance
  • 032 Beginning Fencing
  • 033 Intermediate Fencing
  • 037 Martial Arts
  • 038 In-Line/Roller Skating
  • 041 Beginning Downhill Skiing
  • 042 Intermediate Downhill Skiing
  • 043 Cross Country Skiing
  • 044 Tumbling and Trampoline
  • 046 Yoga-Relaxation
  • 047 Backpacking
  • 048 Orienteering
  • 055 Beginning Swimming
  • 056 Intermediate Swimming
  • 058 Life Guard Training
  • 061 SCUBA Diving

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Courses with emphasis on learning the skills, rules and teaching techniques.  Primarily for students planning to major in physical education or related fields, but open to other students. One credit courses. All courses are AP.
  • 101 Archery
  • 102 Basketball Fundamentals
  • 104 Badminton
  • 105 Canoeing
  • 106 Curling
  • 107 Folk & Square Dance
  • 108 Ballroom Dance
  • 109 Golf
  • 110 Racquetball & Handball
  • 113 Beginning Swimming
  • 114 Intermediate Swimming
  • 115 Volleyball
  • 116 Tennis
  • 117 Soccer
  • 118 Weight Training

  • PED 123 CPR - 1 cr
    Includes First Aid techniques for rescue breathing, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and care for an obstructed airway for adults, children and infants. Course objectives include early warning signs, proper response and prevention. AP

  • PED 124 Alcohol and Other Drugs: Awareness, Alternatives - 1 cr
    The course will present up-to-date information on drugs and their abuse. Alternative activities such as fitness, stress management, moderation training and smoking cessation will be discussed. Opportunities for implementation of alternatives will be provided. EL

  • PED 127 - 2 cr.
    A contemporary examination of the effects of lifestyle, wellness, and health promotion on the individual.  Instruction in procedures for self-evaluation as well as individualization of exercise prescription for the development of fitness.  Participation in a planned program of aerobic activity is required. AP

  • PED 130-135 - 1 cr each.
    Officiating courses present a theoretical and practical approach to officiating athletic contests at various levels of competition. The mechanics of officiating, knowledge, interpretation of rules and field experience are integral parts of the courses. All courses are AP.
    • 130 Officiating Baseball/Softball
    • 131 Officiating Volleyball
    • 132 Officiating Basketball
    • 133 Officiating Football
    • 134 Officiating Soccer
    • 135 Officiating Gymnastics
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Professional Physical Education Courses for Majors & Minors
  • PED 203 - Introduction to Play and Recreation - 2 cr
    Emphasized design, leadership, programs and the administration of parks and playgrounds. AP

  • PED 204 - Principles of and Introduction to Physical Education - 2 cr. An overview of health education, physical education, intramurals, athletics and recreation; specialized areas in the various fields and the vocational opportunities offered in each; personal and professional qualifications of a physical educator with an emphasis on establishing the role of physical education in society. EL

  • PED 205 - Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries - 2 cr.
    Procedures and techniques in the prevention and care of common athletic injuries. Assessment, rehabilitation and the relationship of an athletic trainer to athletes, coaches and administrators. AP

  • PED 206 - Personal Health & Wellness - 3 cr.
    Survey of the various aspects of health and wellness which affect both the individual and the community. EL

  • PED 207 - Basketball Theory and Coaching - 2 cr
    Theory and methods of teaching and coaching basketball. Skill analysis, practice schedules, rules and fundamentals of individual and team play are covered. AP

  • PED 208 - Developmental Activities for Children - 2 cr
    The theory, organization and teaching of developmental activities to elementary school children. Observation and practical teaching labs. AP

  • PED 211 - Physical Education for Elementary Schools - 2 cr
    Thorough examination of elementary school curricula through field observation, teaching and participation in activities. Bases for planning curriculum for primary elementary grades are developed through selective readings and discussions. AP

  • PED 212 - Tumbling, Trampoline and Floor Exercise - 2 cr
    Skill development, safety, spotting techniques and teaching progressions in tumbling, trampoline and floor exercise for students majoring in physical education and related fields. AP

  • PED 213 - First Aid and Emergency Medical Care - 2-3 cr
    Principles and procedures in emergency and home medical care designed to prepare the lay-person for emergencies likely to be encountered in daily living. CPR certification is not awarded in PED 213. AP

  • PED 216 - Outdoor Education - 2 cr
    An overview of the philosophy, resources, skills, methods and activities associated with the natural environment as a laboratory for the achievement of selected objectives of education. The emphasis is on participation and leadership situations in the outdoors. AP

  • PED 217 - Social Aspects of Sport - 3 cr
    A course focusing on sport institutions as social organizations and how they function within a culture. Emphasis is placed on group structure and membership and group pressure, socialization, stratification and deviance as they apply to the sport's setting. Selected topics include sport in educational institutions, minorities and women in sport, sport as work and play, and sport and the media. SS

  • PED 220 - Water Safety Instructor - 2 cr
    Designed to train instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross water safety courses (not Lifeguard Training). Use of program materials, planning and conducting effective courses, evaluation of student progress, and preparation and submission of accurate reports and records are included in the course. Students successfully completing the course will be ARC certified. AP

  • PED 291 - Special Topics in Physical Education - 1-3 cr
    Course content must be approved by the local campus and the department chair. EL

  • PED 299 - Independent Study in Physical Education - 1-3 cr
    Program must be approved by the department chair. EL
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