PEB 1101: Role of Exercise and Fitness on Health
Cr. 1. (0-3). Analysis of physical fitness and cardiovascular disease risk and the development of an individualized exercise program for health promotion.
PEB 1102: Indoor Cycling
Cr. 1. (0-3). Proper techniques of cycling to maintain or improve cardiovascular and neuromuscular health through instructor guided activities and assignments.
PEB 1103: Tai Chi
Cr. 1. (0-3). Instruction of nonaggressive martial art forms intended to enhance mental focus, muscular endurance, and strength in the lower extremities.
PEB 1106: Mano Yoga
Cr. 1. (0-3). Introduction to the philosophy and practice of Mano Yoga meditation and the significance of breathing and visualization.
PEB 1107: Hatha Yoga
Cr. 1. (0-3). Hands-on instruction of yoga postures, movements, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques with an introduction to its supporting philosophies.
PEB 1108: Ultimate Frisbee
Cr. 1. (0-3). Combination of the best features of soccer, basketball, and American football in one non-contact team sport. Rules and strategies of the game, participants may improve their overall fitness levels.
PEB 1109: Urban Movement Experience
Cr. 1. (0-3). Contemporary movement activities and theories under guided instruction.
PEB 1110: Combative Sports
Cr. 1. (0-1). Instruction and practice in a variety of fighting styles as well as assignments to foster an understanding of different fighting techniques.
PEB 1117 through 1121: Selected Aquatics
Cr. 1. (0-3). The teaching of beginning and advanced swimming techniques. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
PEB 1125 through 1143: Selected Lifetime Sports for the College Student
Cr. 1. (0-3). The concepts and skills involved in a variety of recreational and individual sports. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
PEB 1144 through 1149: Selected Team Sports
Cr. 1. (0-3). The teaching of skills and concepts of various team sports. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
PEB 1151 through 1154: Selected Exercise Activities
Cr. 1. (0-3). Understanding and development of fitness through a variety of exercise activities. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
PEB 1251: Exercise for Health and Fitness
Cr. 2. (1-2). Analysis of the relationship between exercise and health; development of an acceptable level of physical fitness including these components: cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, and musculoskeletal function. Concurrent lab enrollment required.
PEB 2197: Selected Topics in Lifetime Sports
Cr. 1. (0-3). Prerequisite: approval of department chair. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
PEB 4198:4298:4398: Special Problems
Cr. 1-3 per semester. Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
For graduate-level course descriptions,
please see the graduate catalog:
http://www.uh.edu/gs/grad_catalog/edu/pep_courses.html
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