General Education Component - Health and Physical Fitness

Student Goals

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to develop a personal program for physical activities, exercise, and related skills.

2. Students will demonstrate the ability to describe the relationship between care of the body and well-being.

3. Students will demonstrate the ability to exercise the body and participate in physical activities.

4. Students will demonstrate the ability to develop habits of exercise and physical activity that could be maintained over a lifetime.

Requirement

Commencing in the fall of 2007, first-year students must complete PHED 101 Introduction to Wellness (2 credits) and one PHED activity course (1 credit). Students who participate in an intercollegiate sport at Messiah College may substitute one year of athletic participation for the PHED activity course requirement.

General Education PHED Activity Courses

ADED  114     Canoeing (1)

This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed to safely paddle a tandem canoe in flat and moving water conditions.  Topics include equipment, strokes, maneuvers, basic rescues, river reading, safety considerations, and stroke bio-mechanics.  This course meets the requirements of the American Canoe Association Essentials of Canoe Course.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

ADED  137     Challenge Course Experience (1)

Challenge courses utilize low and high elements that engage students physically in problem solving activities to encourage personal discovery and growth in the context of a supportive community. 

Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

ADED  181     Caving (1)

This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed to safely lead groups on a beginner level cave experience.  Topics include equipment, caving techniques, safety, rescue, specific medical concerns, cave geology, cave ecology, and group facilitation in cave environments.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

ADED  182     Rock Climbing (1)

This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed to safely lead groups on a beginner level cave experience.  Topics include equipment, caving techniques, safety, rescue, specific medical concerns, cave geology, cave ecology, and group facilitation in cave environments. Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  101     Introduction to Wellness (2)

An introduction to the key elements of wellness from a Christian perspective including active participation in a regular individual fitness program with particular emphasis on cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength. Other issues relating to wellness will also be addressed.

PHED  102     Intercollegiate Sports (1)

PHED  103     Adapted Physical Education (1)

This course is specifically designed for students  with a chronic illness or condition that prevents them from safely and/or successfully meeting the physical exercise/activity. Requires medical documentation and consultation with Instructor.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  104     Swimming for the Non-Swimmer (1)

Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  106     Aquatic Aerobics (1)

Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  107     Beginning Racquetball (1)

To provide the opportunities for the student to 1) Describe and understand the relationship between care of the body and well-being as it pertains to racquetball, exercise the body and participate in ongoing physical activities, and develop habits of exercise and physical activity that could be maintained over a lifetime; 2) Learn and understand the rules, strategy, terminology and scoring of the sport; 3) To provide a positive personal and social experience thru a leisure time activity that will benefit immediate physical outlet needs; 4) Learn to play with better intensity, execute shots with accuracy and consistency and maintain a high level of physical energy. Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  109     Beginning Volleyball (1)

This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to learn basic volleyball skills. There will be a focus on improving the skills of each student. Throughout the course there will be many opportunities for students to interact within drills and in competitive and noncompetitive situations.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  112     Beginning Tennis (1)

To provide the opportunities for the student to 1) Describe and understand the relationship between care of the body and well-being as it pertains to tennis, exercise the body and participate in ongoing physical activities, and develop habits of exercise and physical activity that could be maintained over a lifetime; 2)  Learn and understand the rules, strategy, terminology and scoring of the sport; 3) To provide a positive personal and social experience thru leisure time activity that will benefit immediate physical outlet needs; 4) Learn to play with better intensity, execute shots with accuracy and consistency and maintain a high level of physical energy.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  114     Dance (1)

Emphasis on developing habits of exercise and physical activity that could be maintained over a lifetime through dance.  This course will include skills, patterns, and terminology to successfully participate and enjoy a positive experience that is popular among people of all ages.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  115     Skiing and Snowboarding I (1)

Thirty hours of skiing/snowboarding at the skill level of the individual participant.  Regular instruction in stopping, turns, skiing/snowboarding under control, moguls, carving, safety, etc., with plenty of slope time to practice.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  117     Self-Defense (1)

This course will help develop basic self-defense skills. Students will gain skills using proper distance, timing, and use of body dynamics. This class is taught in a non-competitive environment.
Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  118     Expressive, Creative Movement (1)

Focus on health-related physical fitness through continuous movement and individual monitoring of pace/levels of exertion.  Cooperative activities include aerobic (moderate to vigorous) and anaerobic (e.g., body awareness, self-expression, synchronized movements and group challenges) within a stimulating, challenging and enjoyable atmosphere.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  119     Aerobics (1)

Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  120     Golf, Badminton (1)

This course is designed to present the fundamentals of both golf & badminton including training principles, techniques, safety issues, etiquette, rules, grip, and a variety of strokes for both activities.  Students are encouraged to play one round of golf (9 holes) or play a pitch and putt course.  A badminton tournament will be held in class.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  121     Soccer, Softball (1)

This course provides an introduction to understanding and applying rules, strategies, position play, lead-up activities, safety and skills of  team sports as recreational activity.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  122     Flag Football, Basketball (1)

Students will develop an appreciation for team activities that promote skill-related and health-related physical fitness.  Emphasis will be placed on basic skills, modified and small group activities, strategies and offensive and defensive play.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  123     Strength Training and Conditioning (1)

This course is designed to present the fundamentals of strength training including training principles, techniques and safety issues. Development of and participation in an individual strength training program is central to the course.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  124     Safety and R.A.D. Systems for Women (1)

This course is designed to 1) develop and enhance in each female student, the options of self defense, and offer practical avenues for them to respond to increasing acts of violence against them; 2) Provide a college level course for the women of Messiah College in which general safety, self-defense and post encounter options are introduced and put into practice in a controlled environment. Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic class is taught by a R.A.D. certified instructor, following the R.A.D. curriculum. The basic course is the cornerstone of the R.A.D. system.

Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  125     Equestrian Skills (1)

The purpose of this class is to develop both beginning and advanced equestrian skills. Beginning levels will include horse safety, proper grooming and tacking skills, and mounted skills including basic control at a walk, trot, and canter. Advanced level students will review safety,grooming, tacking, with more concentration on jumping and cross country work. Horse care, training, safety, and fitness for both horse and rider will be emphasized throughout the course.   Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED 127      Aquatics (1)

This course provides knowledge and introductory skills focusing on individual development of swimming strokes and safety.  Additional content includes personal safety, aquatic conditioning, water games and how to assist others in emergency situations.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED 128     Developmental Gymnastics/Recreational and Rhythmical Activities (1)

Developmental gymnastics includes balance beam and tumbling, focusing on both elementary and lower level skills/stunts.  Emphasis placed on basic body positions and learning sequences, spotting and safety procedures.  Recreational and rhythmical activity focuses on competitive, cooperative and inclusive games, and some basic dance forms (e.g., folk, line).

 

The following courses require beginning level skills:

PHED  105     Intermediate Swimming (1)

This course is designed to focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to 1) develop and demonstrate the mechanics necessary to swim the five basic strokes (front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke), 2) be safe in  and around the water, recognizing potential hazardous conditions related to swimming and water recreation, and 3) to improve endurance and fitness and thereby develop a greater understanding of swimming as a component of a healthy lifestyle.  Students considering intermediate swimming should possess the ability to perform the following beginning swimming skills: tread water, swim on the front and the back using any combination of alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions, and swim underwater.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  108     Intermediate Racquetball (1)

To provide the opportunities for the student to 1) describe and understand the relationship between care of the body and well-being as it pertains to racquetball, exercise the body and participate in ongoing physical activities, develop habits of exercise and physical activity that could be maintained over a lifetime; 2) learn and understand the rules, strategy, terminology and scoring of the sport; 3) provide a positive personal and social experience thru a leisure time activity that will benefit immediate physical outlet needs; 4) learn to play with better intensity, execute shots with accuracy and consistency and maintain a high level of physical energy.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  110     Intermediate Volleyball (1)

This course is designed to help students further develop their volleyball skills. There will be a focus on improving the skills of each individual through competitive and noncompetitive experiences.
Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  113     Intermediate Tennis (1)

Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

PHED  116     Skiing and Snowboarding II (1)

Thirty hours of skiing/snowboarding at the skill level of the individual participant.  Advanced instruction in stopping, turns, skiing/snowboarding under control, moguls, carving, safety, etc., with plenty of slope time to practice.  Prerequisite PHED115.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.

The following course requires intermediate level skills:

PHED  111     Advanced Volleyball (1)

Advanced volleyball is designed to enhance already existing volleyball skills. There will be a focus on improving skills through competitive and noncompetitive experiences. Advanced offenses, defenses and strategies will be introduced and developed throughout the class activities.  Meets General Education Health and Physical Education Requirement.