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Course Number: KINE 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Foundations of Kinesiology

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This is a survey course in human movement that includes historical, philosophical, psychological and physiological components essential to the study of kinesiology. Students are introduced to the skills and knowledge required to become successful in the field of kinesiology. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3105015223

Course Number: KINE 1306 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: First Aid

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course covers the theory and practice in advanced first aid and emergency care. Various aspects of safety education also are included. The course content has been selected from nationally recognized organizations in safety education and first aid. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity course requirement. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5115045316

Course Number: KINE 1308 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Sports Officiating

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is for students who choose officiating for an avocation and who want to increase their knowledge and appreciation of sports. Sports covered in this course are football, basketball, and other sports as appropriate. Students are expected to officiate intramural games. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity course requirement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3101015123

Course Number: KINE 1321 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Coaching/Sports/Athletics I

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The skills and techniques of coaching are presented. Included are the history, theories, philosophies, rules, terminology, and finer points of the sport. Topics may include: coaching methods, motivational techniques, marketing, sport psychology, budgeting and fundraising. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3105015223

Course Number: KINE 1338 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Concepts of Physical Fitness

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Introduces the concepts of physical fitness, nutrition, health promotion, disease prevention and stress management. This course is designed to present information which will assist the student in making intelligent choices that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Concepts and use of selected physiological variables of fitness, individual testing and consultation, and the organization of sports and fitness programs. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3105015123

Course Number: KINE 1346 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Drug Use and Abuse

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Study of the use and abuse of drugs in today's society. Emphasizes the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors. This course is cross-listed as SOCI 2340. The student may register for either PHED 1346 or SOCI 2340 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5115045216

Course Number: KINE 2356 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Prevention and care of athletic injuries with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5109135216

Course Number: PHED 1100 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Lifetime Sports Activities

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Beginning level skills in various lifetime sports are presented as well as rules, etiquette, safety, strategy, offensive and defensive elements, conditioning activities and physical assessments where appropriate. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1101 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Beginning Casting and Angling

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course will include the fundamentals of bait casting, spinning and spin casting. This course covers basic knowledge and understanding of angling techniques and concepts, and will include several tackle crafts. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1102 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Soccer

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of both indoor and outdoor soccer at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1103 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Shooting and Firearm Safety

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course content includes fundamentals of shooting, gun safety and principles of reloading. This course includes personal safety associated with hunting and sport shooting. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1104 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Beginning Softball

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course content includes the basic playing skills of softball at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive elements, and competitive activities. These common elements will be applied to fast pitch, slow pitch, and coed softball. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1105 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Beginning Racquetball

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Basic racquetball skills, rules and strategies are taught and class tournaments are conducted. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1106 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC

Course Title: Beginning Badminton

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of badminton at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive elements, and competitive activities. Each of the above elements will be applied to the singles, doubles, and mixed-double games. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1107 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, RLC

Course Title: Intramural Athletics

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Intramural competition in a variety of activities is offered for men and women. Individual and team competition are offered. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1108 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC

Course Title: Beginning Archery

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The beginning level skills of target and field shooting and bow hunting are emphasized. History, rules of competition, preparation and care of equipment and safety are included. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1109 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Golf

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course content emphasizes the basic skills involved in club selection, golf course analysis, shot selection and execution of the golf swing. Rules, scoring, handicapping, and etiquette are included. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1110 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, EFC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Tennis

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course emphasizes the acquisition of beginning level skills in the execution of forehand strokes, backhand strokes, the serve, and the volley. Rules, strategies of the singles and doubles games, etiquette, safety, and competitive activities are included. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1111 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Bowling

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Basic bowling skills at the beginner level as well as rules, strategies, safety, scoring and competitive activities are emphasized. All classes are conducted at an off-campus bowling lane. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1112 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Folk Dance

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Participation is provided in a variety of folk dances from other lands. The study of cultural backgrounds and costumes is included. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1113 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Beginning Gymnastics

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Beginning level skills in both men's and women's all-around gymnastic events are emphasized. Men's events include horizontal bar, pommel horse, rings, vaulting, floor exercise, and parallel bars. Women's events include floor exercise, vaulting, balance beam, and uneven parallel bars. Basic tumbling skills are also included. All appropriate events will be incorporated into a beginner's level routine. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1114 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Beginning Swimming

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is designed to teach a non-swimmer or a shallow water swimmer to become a safe and efficient deep water swimmer. After the development of sufficient skills to perform a modified crawl stroke, the elementary back stroke, survival floating, jumping into deep water, leveling off and changing directions, swimmers will be able to swim in deep water. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1115 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC

Course Title: Social Dance

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is for students who have limited experience in dance. Ballroom and social dancing are offered. Included are fundamental steps and rhythms of the fox-trot, waltz, tango, and recent dances. "Country" dancing includes the two-step, cotton-eyed Joe, square dance, and other dances. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1116 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, RLC

Course Title: Conditioning Exercise

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course focuses on understanding exercise and its effect on the body. Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility are improved through a variety of conditioning activities. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1117 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Basketball and Volleyball

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Basic basketball and volleyball skills are taught. Rules, game strategies and competitive activities are included. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1118 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Modern Dance

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This beginning course is designed to emphasize basic dance technique, body alignment and placement, floor work, locomotor patterns, and creative movement. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1119 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Weight Training

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Instruction in weight training and conditioning techniques are stressed. Emphasis is placed on muscular strength and endurance. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1120 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Self-Defense

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Various forms of self-defense are introduced. The history and philosophy of the martial arts are explored. The student should progress from no previous experience in self-defense to an adequate skill level covering basic self-defense situations. Both mental and physical aspects of the arts are stressed. Uniform required. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1121 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Jogging

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Development and improvement of physical fitness through jogging is emphasized. Fitness concepts and jogging skills will be introduced. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1122 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Outdoor Education

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Knowledge and skills in outdoor education and camping are presented. Planned and incidental experiences take place, including a week-end camp-out. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1123 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Walking for Fitness

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is designed for the student who desires cardiovascular fitness by means of a low impact method. Maximum physical fitness is achieved by vigorous walking. The heart rate is elevated to the appropriate target zone for peak conditioning. An extensive warm-up and cool down increases joint and muscle flexibility. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1124 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Aerobics

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance by utilizing choreographed routines which may combine basic dance patterns with walking, jogging, jumping, etc. Individual fitness levels are accommodated by the intensity of the workout. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1125 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC

Course Title: Aquatic Fitness

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is designed to promote fitness through the use of water-related activities compatible with a pool environment. Emphasis is placed on water resistant exercises, lap swimming utilizing various kicks and strokes, relays, and a variety of aquatic games. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1126 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Beginning Cycling

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Development of cycling skills and improvement of physical fitness through cycling are emphasized. Fitness concepts, riding technique, safety, routine maintenance and repair of the cycle are fundamental topics of this course. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1127 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC

Course Title: Triathlon Fitness

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course includes an individualized program of walking, running, cycling, swimming, and weight training. From these activities, the student and instructor will design a fitness program to improve total body fitness, strength, endurance and self-image. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1128 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Canoeing/Kayaking

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is designed to teach the students knowledge and appreciation of basic white water canoeing/kayaking skills so they can actively engage in these activities throughout their lives. A weekend river trip is included in this course. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1129 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Backpacking/Rock Climbing

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is designed to teach the students basic skills, knowledge and appreciation of backpacking and rock climbing to the extent that they can actively engage in these activities throughout their lives. A weekend backpacking trip is included in the course. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1130 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Lifetime Sports Activities

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Intermediate and intermediate/advanced skills in a variety of lifetime sports are presented. Students participate in a selected sport. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1131 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Soccer

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play and competitive activities are covered. Course emphasis is placed on the development and preparation for participation on an intercollegiate team. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1132 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Intermediate Softball

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Emphasis is placed on game strategy, base coaching, preparing a lineup, conducting drills, and performance on hitting, catching, and throwing. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1133 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Intermediate Racquetball

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This activity course is designed for students seeking to advance their racquetball skill level. The course content covers advanced shot execution, strategy, and the doubles game. Emphasis is placed on improved skill and strategy. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1134 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness II

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Basic skills and techniques of fitness-related activities are developed beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 1135 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC

Course Title: Intermediate Archery

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course content includes refinement for basic archery skills and competitive target shooting and field archery. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1136 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Golf

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of the golf swing, swing theory and methods, strategy, and actual golf course playing are emphasized. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1137 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, EFC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Tennis

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Emphasis is placed on refinement of basic skills and specialty shots. Competitive activities in singles, doubles and mixed doubles will be included. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1139 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Intermediate Gymnastics

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Basic tumbling and the all-around events for men and women will be emphasized at the intermediate performance level. Course emphasis is placed on the development, preparation and presentation of gymnastic routines. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1140 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Intermediate Swimming

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The correct performance of the crawl, elementary back stroke, side and breast strokes will be emphasized. Some speed and endurance swimming will be required. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1141 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Weight Training

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Skills and instruction in weight training techniques are developed beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1142 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Self-Defense

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Students will be introduced to intermediate forms of defense and combinations of self defense methods. Emphasis is on practical application of self defense movements. Uniform required. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1143 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Jogging

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Improvement of physical fitness through jogging is developed beyond the beginner stage. A higher level of fitness is expected. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1144 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Walking for Fitness

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Students participate in a low impact exercise walking program beyond the beginning level. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1145 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Aerobics

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance through a combination of walking, jogging, jumping, etc. Individual fitness levels are developed beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1146 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Basketball

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of shooting, passing, dribbling, team play, strategies, and competitive play covered. Course emphasis is placed on the development and preparation for participation on an intercollegiate team. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1147 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Volleyball

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of the forearm pass, setting, spiking, serving, team play, strategies, and competitive play are covered. Course emphasis is placed on the development and preparation for participation on an intercollegiate team. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1148 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Baseball

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of hitting, fielding, pitching, team play, and competitive play are emphasized. Baseball history and interpretation of the rules are also covered. Course emphasis is placed on the development and preparation for participation on an intercollegiate team. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1149 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Intermediate Cycling

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Improvement of physical fitness through cycling is developed beyond the beginner stage. A higher level of fitness is expected. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1150 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Bowling

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is designed for students seeking improvement in the lifetime sport of bowling. The course covers a review of history, etiquette, care and selection of equipment, rules and scoring. Additional information will be provided on handicapping, league play, variation of grips, spot bowling and alley textures. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128

Course Number: PHED 1164 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness

This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Dallas College Core Curriculum course.
Course Description: Students are introduced to wellness related concepts and activities for the purpose of gaining knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate personal fitness level and to develop a personal lifelong fitness program. Activities include, but are not limited to: aerobics, circuit training, muscular development, flexibility, agility exercises, weight training and body composition. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3605015223

Course Number: PHED 1304 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Personal/Community Health

This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Dallas College Core Curriculum course.
Course Description: Emphasis is placed on relating course content to lifestyle to foster a better understanding of the major health issues of today. Current issues include, but are not limited to: emotional health, chemical use and abuse, human sexuality, major diseases, physical fitness, nutrition, aging, death and dying. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity course requirement. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5115045116

Course Number: PHED 1331 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Physical Education for Elementary Education Majors

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: An overview of the program of activities in elementary school physical education. Includes the study and practice of activities and principles that promote physical fitness with an emphasis on historical development, philosophical implications, physical fitness, and kinesiology. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3105015223

Course Number: PHED 1336 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Introduction to Recreation I

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Outdoor recreation and organized camping are studied. Both the development of these activities and present trends are covered. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity course requirement. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3101015123

Course Number: PHED 2100 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Zumba Fitness

Course Description: This course is designed to promote fitness thru Zumba dance activities. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2101 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, EFC, ECC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Yoga

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The yoga course offers beginning yoga postures, exercises and positions. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2102 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Indoor Soccer

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course content emphasizes the basic skills of indoor soccer at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2103 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Pilates

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, pilates course exercises will teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2104 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC

Course Title: Beginning Tai Chi

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Beginning course focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form helping to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2105 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC

Course Title: Beginning Sr. Fitness Mat

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This class utilizes mat exercises for the improvement of core strength, flexibility, and muscle tone. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2108 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Balance and Coordination

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Focus on elementary balance and coordination for the improvement of daily ambulatory movements (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2109 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC

Course Title: Beginning Rehabilitation of Injury

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This class addresses basic rehabilitation and correction of injury problems. Strength and flexibility exercises designed for specific return to activity are utilized. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2110 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Cross Training Concepts

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Beginning cross-training ideas, techniques, and application to a total exercise program are discovered. Application of varied activities included. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2111 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC

Course Title: Beginning Coordination Skills and Recognition

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Introductory activities involving hand-eye coordination are utilized to develop and improve skills for driving, peripheral recognition, and play. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2112 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC

Course Title: Beginning Movement Activity and Skills

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: A variety of activities, skills for physical movement and application to daily activities are taught. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2113 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Cardiovascular Fitness

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The class focuses on beginning cardiovascular exercises, its varied activities, and applications to improving cardiovascular health. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2114 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Beginning Flexibility Assessment

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This class emphasizes increased personal flexibility for the improvement of daily life. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2125 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC

Course Title: Intermediate Aqua Fitness

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Fitness level is improved through intermediate water exercises. A non-impact style of exercises that utilizes water resistance for increasing muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. Swimming skills are not required. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2126 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, EFC, ECC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Yoga

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The yoga course offers intermediate yoga postures, exercises and positions, also covering essential facts and information about yoga. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2128 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Pilates

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This class emphasizes the intermediate topic of Pilates focusing on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. Pilates course exercises will teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2129 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC

Course Title: Intermediate Tai Chi

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Intermediate course focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form helping to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2130 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Sr. Fitness Mat

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This class utilizes intermediate mat exercises for the improvement of core strength, flexibility, and muscle tone. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2131 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Indoor Soccer

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course content emphasizes intermediate playing skills of indoor soccer, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2133 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC, RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Sr. Balance and Coordination

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Intermediate course designed to improve balance and coordination in the improvement of daily ambulatory movements. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2134 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Sr. Rehabilitation of Injury

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This class involves intermediate rehabilitation and correctional procedures for injury problems including strength, flexibility, and exercises designed for the specific return to activity. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2135 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Sr. Cross Training Concepts

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Intermediate cross-training ideas, techniques, and applications to a total exercise program are discovered. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2136 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Intermediate Sr. Coordination Skills and Recognition

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Intermediate activities which involve hand-eye coordination are utilized to develop improve skills for driving, peripheral recognition, and play. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2137 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC

Course Title: Intermediate Sr. Movement Activities and Skills

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Intermediate activities which involve hand-eye coordination are utilized to develop improve skills for driving, peripheral recognition, and play. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2138 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC

Course Title: Intermediate Sr. Cardiovascular Fitness

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This class addresses intermediate cardiovascular exercise, its varied activities, and applications to improving cardiovascular health. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2139 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Sr. Flexibility Assessment Inter

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This class emphasizes the intermediate topic of personal flexibility and addresses the improvement of daily life. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2140 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC

Course Title: Racquet Sports

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the rules, scoring and fundamental techniques in the following sports: tennis, badminton and racquetball. Participation will help develop muscular and cardiovascular fitness and hand-eye coordination. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2141 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Water Sports

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course offers opportunity to engage in multiple water sports and activities. Sports may include water volleyball, basketball, frisbee, polo and others. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2142 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Disc Sports

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course content emphasizes the skills of disc sports at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, patterns of play and competition activities. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2144 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Beach Volleyball

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of beach volleyball at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2145 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.

Course Title: Beach Soccer

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of beach soccer at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2146 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Beg Basketball

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of basketball at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123

Course Number: PHED 2147 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, RLC

Course Title: Beginning Volleyball

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Course content emphasizes the basic skills of volleyball at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123


ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses

Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.


WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses

Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.