Catalog - Physical Education

Department Information

Wade L. Anderson, Department Chair
Joann Reeve, Administrative Assistant, Claire Blakeley, Robert Christensen, Rick Dixon, Gary Gardner, Preston Haley, Cindy Lindsay, Clyde Nelson, Ronald E. Haun, Marie Parkinson, Donald D. Rydalch, Donald J. Schiess, Jerry Schlegelmilch, Ferron Sonderegger, Trent Shippen, Terry Vance, David R. Walker, John R. Zirker, Lori Woodland
Departmental Office (208) 356-2118

The Department of Physical Education is committed to serving a wide range of special interests for the general student-body as well as faculty and staff. The well equipped Hart Physical Education Building includes several gymnasiums, a weight room with the very latest in weight training and fitness equipment, an Olympic size pool, dance studio, and a regulation basketball arena seating approximately 4,500.

Course work has been designed to assist the undergraduate planning to transfer to a university to major in Physical Education, students who need to fill General Education requirements and all who desire to participate in physical activities leading to fitness. The health and fitness portion of the General Education program is offered jointly with the Health Science Department.

The Associate in Arts and Sciences major is designed primarily for those who will become Coaches or Physical Education instructors.

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Men's Physical Education (095) Women's Physical Education (096)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
PE*C 104 Intro to PE 1
PE*C 205 Intramurals 2
Major Electives 2-4
Total Credits 16-18

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
PE*C 177 Fitness for Life 1
PE*C 230 Hist/Phil PE 2
Major Electives 2-4
Total Credits 16-18

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 4
BS 264 Anat Phys I 4
HS 131 Per Health and Well 2
Major Electives 2-4
Electives 3
Total Credits 16-17

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 4
BS 265 Anat & Phys II 4
HS 122 First Aid 3
Major Electives 2-4
Electives 3
Total Credits 18-20

General Education Requirements

Students may complete the Health and Fitness Option of the GE requirement by taking PE 177 AND one other of the following PE lifetime sports classes:PE C 117, 123, 126, 128, 131, 133 or 195.

Required courses for PE majors include: PE*C 104, PE*C 177; PE*C 205; PE*C 230; HS 122, 130, BS 264, 265.

Note: Some of your required courses (BS 264, 265, HS 131 and PE 177) also fill GE requirements.

Courses for Majors

Major Electives: You must complete minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
Dance 170 Folk Dance Beg 1
Dance 172 Sq Dance Beg 1
Dance 180 Social Dance 1
PE-C 100 Aerobics 1
PE-C 101 Water Aerobics 1
PE-C 110 Fencing 1
PE-C 117 Racquet Beg 1
PE-C 118 Wallyball 1
PE-C 119 Racquetball Int 1
PE-C 121 Softball 1
PE-C 123 Badminton, Beg 1
PE-C 126 Archery Beg 1
PE-C 127 Archery Int 1
PE-C 128 Bowling Beg 1
PE-C 129 Bowling Int 1
PE-C 131 Golf 1
PE-C 133 Tennis Beg 1
PE-C 134 Tennis Int 1
PE-C 135 Swim/AII Level 1
PE-C 140 Basketball Beg
PE-C 141 Basketball Int 1
PE-C 144 Volleyball Beg 1
PE-C 145 Volleyball Int 1
PE-C 147 Soccer Beg 1
PE-C 160 Swimming Beg 1
PE-C 161 Swimming Int 1
PE-C 173 Gymnastics 1
PE-C 174 Gymnastics Int 1
PE-C 178 Wt Training 1

A maximum of 2 hours may be chosen from the following:
PE*C 222 Var Track-Fld 1
PE*W 200 Var Volleyball 1
PE*W 202 Var Basketball 1
PE*W 204 Var Softball 1
PE*M 214 Var Wrestling 1
PE*M 242 Var Basketball 1
PE*M 255 Var Football 1
PE*M 257 Var Baseball 1

Chemistry: During the second semester of your sophomore year you may want to consider including a Chem 111 Prin of Chem, course. It is optional but would strengthen your science background.

Electives: Your choice of courses.

Course Descriptions

Physical Education-Coed

PE-C 100 Aerobic Fitness 1
Two hours per week; a doctors physical is recommended
Hooked on Aerobics by Dr. Phyllis Jacobson is the required book
May be repeated for credit
PE Clothing Fee: $4
Combines exercise and dance to fit 3 individual fitness levels beginning, intermediate, advanced.

PE-C 101 Water Aerobics 1
Two hours per week
Exercise in water for all ability levels
May be repeated for credit
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 103 Skill Analysis and Application 1
Prerequisite: Elementary Education or Physical Education majors (only)
Three hours per week (Fall only)
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 104 Introduction to Physical Education 1
One hour per week
An introduction to Physical Education as a major, including information to help improve your educational experience at Ricks College, other universities and also as you enter the job force professionally.

PE-C 110 Fencing, Beginning 1
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 117* Racquetball, Beginning 1
Two hours per week

PE-C 118 Walleyball 1
Two hours per week
May be repeated for credit
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 119 Racquetball, Intermediate 1
Two hours per week
Prerequisite: PE-C 117 or instructor's permission
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 121 Softball 1
Four hours per week (Fall Semester, First Block)
May be repeated for credit
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 123* Badminton, Beginning 1
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 126* Archery, Beginning 1
Two hours per week
(Students must furnish arrows and arm and hand guards; approximate cost is $25)

PE-C 127 Archery, Intermediate 1
Two hours per week
Prerequisite: PE-C 126 or instructor's permission.
(Students must furnish arrows and arm and hand guard: Approximate cost is $25)

PE-C 128* Bowling, Beginning 1
Two hours per week
Bowling Fee: $24

PE-C 129 Bowling, Intermediate 1
Two hours per week
Bowling Fee: $24

PE-C 131* Golf, Beginning 1
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 133* Tennis, Beginning 1
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 134 Tennis, Intermediate 1
Prerequisite: P.E. 133 or equivalent
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 135 Swim/All Levels 1
Two hours per week
Student may challenge for beginning, intermediate, advanced credit
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 140 Basketball, Beginning 1
Two hours per week PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 141 Basketball, Intermediate 1
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 144 Volleyball, Beginning 1
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 145 Volleyball, Intermediate 1
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 147 Soccer, Beginning 1
Four hours per week (Fall semester, First Block)
May be repeated for credit
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 160 Swimming, Beginning 1
Prerequisite: Non-swimmers only
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 161 Swimming, Intermediate 1
Prerequisite: PE 160 or equivalent
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 170 Athletic Sports Conditioning 1
Four hours per week (Varsity Athletes only)
May be repeated for credit

PE-C 173 Gymnastics, Beginning 1
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 174 Gymnastics, Intermediate 1
Prerequisite: PE 173 or instructors permission
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 175* Adaptive Physical Education 1
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or referral by Health Center, can replace 177 for General Education requirement
Two hours per week
May be repeated for credit

PE-C 176 Recreational Sports for the Physically Impaired 1
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 177* Fitness for Living 1
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4
This class involves strenuous activity and it is recommended the student have a physical exam within the past year.

PE-C 178 Weight Training, Beginning 1
Two hours per week
May be repeated for credit
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 195* Telemark Skiing 1
Five hours per week
May be repeated for credit
Travel and Ski Fee: $200 (Fee varies according to transportation and lift pass)
Skiing for participants of varying abilities. Sections formed on the basis of ability, with instruction suited to varying skill levels in fundamentals of skiing. Instruction will be provided in three areas: alpine skiing, snowboarding, and mountaineering. The students furnish their ski equipment. (Permission to withdraw with refund restricted).

PE-C 205 Intramural Sports - Administration and Organizations 2
Three hours per week
A study of the objectives, organization, and supervision of Intramural Sports. Students will assist in handling the Intramural Athletic program.

PE-C 206 Sports Officiating 1-2
Two hours per week
Rules, techniques, problems, and procedures in officiating football, basketball and other team and individual sports. (Fall only)

PE-C 207 Sports Officiating 1- 2
Two hours per week
Rules, techniques, problems, and procedures- in officiating basketball, volleyball and softball. (Winter only)

PE-C 209 Spirit Team 1
Prerequisite: Must try out
See Student Life Office
Six hours per week
6 men, 12 women
May be repeated for credit

PE-C 222 Track and Field, Varsity 1
Ten hours per week
May be repeated for credit

PE-C 224 Cross Country 1
Ten hours per week
May be repeated for credit

PE-C 230 History and Philosophy of Physical Education 2
Two hours per week

PE-C 264 Lifeguarding 3
Prerequisite: 161 or equivalent
Four hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 268 Water Safety Instruction and Health Services Education 3
Prerequisite: PE 264 or Red Cross Lifesaving Certification
Five hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-C 299 Physical Education Professional Experience Seminar 1-3(Not for general enrollment)
Prerequisite: Consent of supervising faculty members
May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits
Hours per week to be arranged
A professional class designed to offer credit in specialty area where teaching, coaching, managing, training, and administrative or organizational experiences are provided for individual students in the area of physical education.

Physical Education-Men

PE-M 157 Baseball, Varsity 1
Candidates only
Ten hours per week (Fall only - 1st Block)
Pass-Fail credit
May be repeated for credit

PE-M 170 Athletic Sports Conditioning 1
Four hours per week
(Men Varsity Athletes only)
May be repeated for credit

PE-M 214 Varsity Wrestling 1
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Ten hours per week
May be repeated for credit

PE-M 242 Basketball, Varsity 1
Varsity basketball players only
Ten hours per week
May be repeated for credit

PE-M 255 Football, Varsity 1
Ten hours per week
May be repeated for credit (Fall only)

PE-M 257 Baseball, Varsity 1
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Ten hours per week
May be repeated for credit (Winter only)

Physical Education-Women

PE-W 141 Womens Baskettball 1
Two hours per week
PE Clothing Fee: $4

PE-W 170 Athletic Sports Conditioning 1
Four hours per week (Women Varsity Athletes only)
May be repeated for credit

PE-W 200 Women’s Varsity -Volleyball 1
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Ten hours per week
May be repeated for credit

PE-W 202 Women’s Varsity -Basketball 1
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Ten hours per week
May be repeated for credit

PE-W 204 Women’s Varsity -Softball 1
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Ten hours per week
May be repeated for credit

*Gives GE credit in Health and Fitness Area

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