UACCM | Course Description | Physical Education

UACCM courses are identified by a code containing letters which indicate the department and numbers which indicate sequencing within the department. The last number indicates credit hours received for the course. Developmental classes, while providing credit and being included in the computation of the semester grade point average, do not count toward graduation for either a certificate or degree.

“ACTS” Arkansas Course Transfer System.
“GE” designates the course is acceptable as a General Education Elective.

PED 1001 | Racquetball
1 Cr. (2 Lab.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall semester. The fundamentals and theory of racquetball will be taught in this class. Students will develop basic skills and learn the rules and regulations of the game. Students must furnish protective eyewear as prescribed by the instructor. (GE)

PED 1003 | Personal Health
3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Personal Health is a study designed to assist students in understanding and developing attitudes and behaviors necessary to establish healthful living practices. (ACTS, GE)

PED 1011 | Volleyball
1 Cr. (2 Lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered on demand. This course is designed for the beginning volleyball player. The fundamentals and theory of volleyball will be taught in this course. Students will develop basic skills, as well as learn the rules, regulations, and terminology associated with volleyball. Students will be expected to participate in moderate to vigorous activities when in class. (GE)

PED 1021 | Swimming
1 Cr. (2 Lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall semester. Students will learn basic swimming techniques such as treading water, breaststroke, backstroke, and basic water safety. Students must pass an examination which requires demonstration of basic swimming survival skills. (GE)

PED 1031 | Recreational Activities
1 Cr. (2 Lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered on demand. This course is designed to provide learning experiences that will lead to the development of basic skills, knowledge, and techniques for a variety of recreational activities. Students will be expected to participate in moderate to vigorous activities when in class. (GE)

PED 1031 | Country/Western Dance
1 Cr. (2 Lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered on demand. Students will learn basic steps in both couple and line dance. (GE)

PED 1041 | Badminton
1 Cr. (2 Lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the spring semester. Students will learn the rules and theory of badminton and develop basic skills and strategies needed to play the sport. (GE)

PED 1051 | Principles of Lifetime Fitness
1 Cr. (2 Lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the spring semester. Students will learn basic fitness techniques such as flexibility, strength training, aerobic conditioning, anaerobic conditioning, and the importance of a safe, life-long fitness program. (GE)

PED 1061 | Aerobics
1 Cr. (2 Lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall semester. Aerobics is a conditioning course designed to acquaint students with basic fitness principles, while at the same time, offering students a variety of exercise forms to improve their level and understanding of fitness. Students are taught proper exercise form and fundamentals in aerobic dancing. (GE)

PED 1071 | Bowling
1 Cr. (2 Lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered on demand. Students will learn fundamental skills and general bowling knowledge and etiquette. Skills are practiced, developed, and evaluated in the bowling alley setting. This course is structured for the beginning bowler. (GE)

PED 1081 | Tennis
1 Cr. (2 Lab)
Prerequisite: None. Offered on demand. This course is designed for the beginning tennis player. The fundamentals and theory of tennis will be taught in the class. Students will develop basic skills, as well as gain a knowledge of the rules and strategy in tennis. Students will be expected to participate in moderate to vigorous activity when in class. (GE)