Physical Education Division

Physical Education
 

 

      Physical Education is an essential part of the general education process at Glendale College. Its mission is to provide opportunities for students to gain experience in and knowledge of physical fitness concepts; to develop healthful living practices that promote lifelong wellness; to acquire skills in sport activities; to gain exposure to competitive and performance activities; and to implement appropriate stress-reduction techniques. Research continues to demonstrate the relationship between exercise and such areas as: longevity, health and wellness, fitness, stress management and academic success. Most physical education courses offered by the division carry transferable credit to the CSU system and most other four-year colleges and all meet AA. and A.S. degree requirements. The division offers 60 different courses in physical education in the college catalog, 48 of which are scheduled on a continuing basis. The division offers a certificate in Recreational Leadership and Personal Trainer Certificate.      

Physical Education Disciplines and Course offerings:

Theory Courses: Sports Activity Courses: Fitness Courses: Adaptive PE Courses:
PE 111 - Exercise Psychology

PE 112 - Applied Exercise Physiology

PE 113 - Exercise Testing

PE 114 - Instructional Techniques for Fitness Leaders

PE 115 - Instructional Techniques for Fitness Leaders as Applied to Special Populations

PE 116 - Careers for Fitness Leaders

PE 120 - Intro. to PE

PE 124 -Sports Officiating

PE 128 - Nutrition and Fitness

PE 146 - Adv. Baseball Theory

PE 149 - Baseball Theory

PE 195 - Football Theory

PE 196 - Adv. Football Theory

PE 228 - Soccer Theory

PE 236 - Softball Theory

PE 140 - Badminton

PE 145 - Adv. Baseball

PE 150 - Basketball

PE 155 - Adv. Basketball - Men

PE 156 - Adv. Basketball - Women

PE 200 - Touch Football

PE 202 - Beg. Golf

PE 229 - Soccer

PE 231 - Softball

PE 234 - Adv. Softball

PE 241 - Women's Soccer

PE 261 - Beg. Tennis

PE 262 - Int. Tennis

PE 263 - Adv. Tennis

PE 268 - Adv. Track & Field - Men

PE 268 - Adv. Track & Field - Women

PE 274 - Beg. Volleyball

PE 275 - Int. Volleyball

PE 101 - Fitness Lab

PE 102 - Cardio Fitness

PE 105 - Step Aerobics

PE 106 - Adv. Step

PE 110 - Indoor Cycling
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PE 164 - Rhythmic Aerobics

PE 166 - Wght. Trn. - Women

PE 167 - Wght. Trn. & Cond.

PE 168 - Int. Wght. Trn.

PE 169 - Body Mech.- Women

PE 226 - Running Aerobics

PE 227 - Self Defense - Wmn.

PE 294 - Stress Reduction

PE 295 - Walk for Fitness

PE 130 - Adaptive Activities

PE 131 - Self-Def.-Disabled

PE 132 - Adapted Aquatics

PE 133 - Fitness for Disabled

Intercollegiate Course offerings

Division Faculty