Course Descriptions
PED 154
Swimming for Fitness 0 3 1 This course introduces lap swimming, aquatics, water activities, and games. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular efficiency through aquatic exercise. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an individualized aquatic fitness program. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course requirement. Prerequisites:
PED 152 or proficiency
PED 155
Water Aerobics 0 3 1 This course introduces rhythmic aerobic activities performed in water. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular fitness levels, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an individually-paced exercise program. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
PED 156
Scuba Diving 0 2 1 This course provides basic instruction in fundamental skills and safety procedures for scuba diving. Emphasis is placed on the history, theory, and principles of diving; development of diving skills; safety; and care and maintenance of equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills, knowledge, and techniques of scuba diving in preparation for diver certification. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. Prerequisites:
PED 181
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PED 153 or proficiency at the intermediate level
Snow Skiing–Beginning 0 2 1 This course introduces the fundamentals of snow skiing. Topics include basic techniques, safety, and equipment involved in snow skiing. Upon completion, students should be able to ski a down slope, enter and exit a ski lift, and perform basic maneuvers in skis. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course requirement.
BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014
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