GEP 2009

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTHY LIVING

Requirement: (2 credit hours)

A total of two credit hours/two courses including one Fitness and Wellness course from the University approved GEP Physical Education/Healthy Living course list. (Fitness and Wellness courses are those found in the PE 100-level series).

Students have the option of taking PE courses on an S/U basis.

Rationale:

The development of attitudes and skills for a healthy life is essential to a university student's education. In addition to developing and gaining an appreciation of health-related fitness and wellness concepts and fundamental motor skills, student participation in physical activities and sport significantly decreases major health risks, reduces stress from the pressures of academic life, and improves general social and mental well-being.

Objectives for courses in the category of Physical Education/Healthy Living:

Each course in the Physical Education/Healthy Living category of the General Education Program will provide instruction and guidance that help students to:

acquire the fundamentals of health-related fitness, encompassing cardio-respiratory and cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, muscular flexibility and body composition; and
apply knowledge of the fundamentals of health-related fitness toward developing, maintaining, and sustaining an active and healthy lifestyle; and
acquire or enhance the basic motor skills and skill-related competencies, concepts, and strategies used in physical activities and sport; and
gain a thorough working knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the spirit and rules, history, safety, and etiquette of physical activities and sport.

GEP Physical Education/Healthy Living Course List


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OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AND CURRICULA

GEP 2009

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTHY LIVING