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Course Description
Karate 1/GE*
PER-147

Focus is on basic skills associated with the discipline of Karate. Emphasis is on physical conditioning, mental discipline, and self-awareness.

Karate 2/GE*
PER-148

Continuation of PER 147 Karate 1. Includes intermediate level katas (combination of movements).

Hapkido
PER-150

Introduction to various strategies and self-defense techniques applied in Hapkido system.

Self-Defense/GE*
PER-155

Introduction to various strategies and self-defense skills used for physical conditioning and personal defense. This class is offered for credit/no credit.

Desert Hiking/GE*
PER-158

This course teaches students sufficient skills and knowledge to plan for and complete a variety of hikes in the desert.

Swimming/GE*
PER-160

Designed for individuals of all skill levels interested in acquiring the knowledge and techniques required for participation in recreational swimming.

Swimming: Beginning/GE*
PER-161

Instruction in the skills of swimming for the novice. Includes orientation to the aquatic environment, rhythmic

Scuba/GE*
PER-164

The PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Open Water Diver course builds on measurable competencies leading to the PADI Open Water Diver Scuba Certification.

Lifeguard Certification/GE*
PER-165

Prepares American Red Cross Lifeguard candidates with the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. This class is offered for credit/no credit.

Technical and Multi-Terrain Rescue/GE*
PER-166

Introduction to basic aspects and techniques of technical and multi-terrain rescue. CR/NC

Beginning Resistance Training/GE*
PER-170

Instruction and practice for the novice in the skills and understanding of resistance training.

Intermediate Resistance Training/GE*
PER-171

The student will apply the skills and understanding developed in Beginning Resistance Training in a more advanced program. Must have a sufficient period of time to develop a structural foundation before taking this course and a strong understanding of muscle groups.

Varsity Sport: Football/GE*
PER-180

Prepares individuals for competing in their first year at the collegiate level in football.

Varsity Sports: Soccer/GE*
PER-181

Prepares individuals for competing in their first year at the collegiate level in soccer.

Varsity Sports: Women's Volleyball/GE*
PER-182

Prepares individuals for competing in their first year at the collegiate level in volleyball.

Varsity: Men's Basketball/GE*
PER-183

Prepares individuals for competing in their first year at the collegiate level in basketball.

Varsity Sports: Women's Basketball/GE*
PER-184

Prepares individuals for competing in their first year at the collegiate level in basketball.

Varsity Sports: Baseball/GE*
PER-185

Prepares individuals for competing in their first year at the collegiate level in baseball.

Varsity Softball/GE*
PER-186

Prepares individuals for competing in their first year at the collegiate level in softball.

Varsity Sports: Cheerleading/GE*
PER-187

Prepares individuals for competing in their first year at the collegiate level in cheerleading.