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Comprehensive presentation of scientific fundamentals in developing a healthy lifestyle, including epidemiology of disease and mortality in the United States, effects of physical activity and fitness on healthy, proper nutrition, addictive behaviors, prevention and treatment of obesity, mental health related to healthy lifestyles, and musculoskeletal health and disease.  Instructional modalities include lecture, physical activity experiences, and assessment of health risks and fitness.

Basic instruction in basketball with presentation of skills and rules designed to give the student a laboratory experience in team play.  Lab fee.

Basic instruction in softball with presentation of skills and rules designed to give the student a laboratory experience in team play. Lab fee.

Games and teaching strategies for teaching elementary physical education. Involves the philosophy of "New PE" and Developmentally Appropriate Activities. Designed for elementary education majors. Lab fee.

Basic instruction in volleyball with presentation of skills and rules designed to give the student a laboratory experience in team play.  Lab fee.

Basic instruction in soccer with presentation of skills and rules designed to give the student a laboratory experience in team play.  Lab fee.

Basic instruction in and skills of in-line skating.  Special emphasis on cardiovascular conditioning, motor skills, and game transference through selected laboratory experiences. Students must provide their own helmets and rollerblades (in-line skates).  Lab fee.

This course introduces students to basic concepts of walking for health and fitness. This course covers proper technique for fitness walking, power walking, race walking and basics of cardio respiratory exercise prescription, flexibility, hydration and nutrition.

Knowledge of tennis rules and officiating with instruction and practice in the skills of the game including the service, forehand and backhand ground strokes, and volleys. Lab fee.

A continuation of EXSS 1110 with additional tennis skills such as the lob, overhead smash, drop shots, and experience in competitive play. Prerequisite: Adequate skill. Lab fee.

Students will learn fundamentals of freestyle and backstroke. Emphasis will be placed on kicking, pulling, and breathing techniques. No prior swimming experience required.

Students will review technique for freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. Emphasis will be placed on stroke refinement and cardiovascular conditioning. Proficiency in freestyle, including rhythmic breathing and swimming with your face in the water is required. Prior team experience, private lessons, or successful completion of Basic Swimming (EXSS 1120) suggested.