Physical Education
PED 106 - Team Sports: Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball
Description: This course is designed for physical educators to acquire a background on basic skills in the area of team sports, and will provide individuals with teaching tools, fundamentals, concepts and techniques on how to instruct a soccer, volleyball and basketball unit. In addition, students will expand their knowledge of the physical conditioning components necessary to participate in team sports. Through active participation, students will be provided with a means for planning, sequencing, and teaching the fundamental skills of team sports. Upon completion of this course students will demonstrate game performance skills in soccer, volleyball and basketball, and will be able to instruct these team sports to any k-12 class of varying abilities in a fun, non-threatening environment. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall and Spring
Credit Hours: 2
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 107 - Racquet Sports: Tennis, Badminton and Pickleball
Description: This course is designed for physical educators to acquire a background on basic skills in the area of racquet sports, and will provide individuals with teaching tools, fundamentals, concepts, and techniques on how to instruct a tennis, badminton, and pickleball unit. In addition, students will expand their knowledge of the physical conditioning components necessary to participate in racquet sports. Through active participation, students will be provided with a means for planning, sequencing, and teaching the fundamental skills of racquet sports. Upon completion of this course students will demonstrate game performance skills in tennis, badminton, and pickleball, and will be able to instruct these racquet sports to any k-12 class of varying abilities in a fun, nonthreatening environment. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall and Spring
Credit Hours: 2
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 110 - Exercise Leadership: Muscular Strength & Conditioning
Description: This course is designed to prepare physical educators/fitness specialists to become instructors of strength and conditioning programs in school and community settings. Topics include safe and effective use of equipment, free weights, and body weight exercises to increase strength; Safety concerns, assessment, and class organization are addressed. Lab fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 111 - Exercise Leadership: Aerobic Conditioning
Description: This course is designed to prepare physical educators/fitness specialists to become instructors or aerobic conditioning programs in school and community settings. Topics include proper techniques, use of equipment, safety, and training concepts in the design of cardiovascular fitness classes. Lab fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 140 - Fundamentals of Swimming (C)
Description: Swimming SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 172 - Golf (C)
Description: Lab fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 178 - Fundamentals of Movement and Rhythm (C) (F)
Description: Lab fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 190 - Introduction to Physical Education
Description: Provides a basic overview of the Physical Education profession and its allied fields. A basic introduction to the philosophy, principles and objectives of the profession and its relation to the total educational environment. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 208 - Men's Badminton
Description: Formerly PED 306. Students who have completed PED 306 will not receive credit for PED 208. Lab fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit Hours: 0.50
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 216 - Men's Volleyball
Description: Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 335. Students who have completed PED 335 will not receive credit for PED 216. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit Hours: 0.50
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 218 - Men's Physical Conditioning & Weight Training
Description: Formerly PED 209/210/301/303. Students who have completed PED 209/210 and/or PED 301/303 will not receive credit for PED 218. Lab fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Winterim, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 226 - Women's Badminton
Description: Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 406. Students who have completed PED 406 will not receive credit for PED 226. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 0.50
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 229 - Women's Volleyball
Description: Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 435. Students who have completed PED 435 will not receive credit for PED 229. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 0.50
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 235 - Women's Physical Conditioning & Weight Training
Description: Formerly PED 233/403. Students who have completed PED 233 and/or PED 403 will not receive credit for PED 235. Lab fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 253 - Tennis I Coed
Description: Formerly PED 502. Students who have completed PED 502 will not receive credit for PED 253. Lab fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Winterim, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 0.50
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 254 - Tennis II Coed
Prerequisites: PED 253/502 or PED 214/322 or PED 228/422 Forme
Description: Formerly PED 524. Students who have completed PED 524 will not receive credit for PED 254. Lab fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Winterim, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 0.50
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 255 - Golf I Coed
Description: Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 512. Students who have completed PED 512 will not receive credit for PED 255. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 0.50
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 256 - Golf II Coed
Description: Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 514. Students who have completed PED 514 will not receive credit for PED 256. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 0.50
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 257 - Jogging Coed
Description: Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 523. Students who have completed PED 523 will not receive credit for PED 257. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 0.50
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 260 - Racquetball Coed
Description: Formerly PED 520. Students who have completed PED 520 will not receive credit for PED 260. Lab fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Winterim, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 0.50
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 263 - Self Defense Coed
Description: Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 519. Students who have completed PED 519 will not receive credit for PED 263. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 0.50
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 264 - Karate I Coed
Description: The purpose of this course is to provide a basic understanding of Aiki-Jujutsu, a classical Japanese martial art. Our main focus of training will be the physical application of this art. Aspects of Aiki-Jujutsu including history, philosophies, and principles will be covered throughout the semester. No prior martial arts experience is necessary as this class is tailored for the beginner student. Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 657. Students who have completed PED 657 will not receive credit for PED 264. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 265 - Karate II Coed
Prerequisites: PED 264/657 Formerly PED 658. Students who have completed PED 658 will not receive credit for PED 265.
Description: Formerly PED 658. Students who have completed PED 658 will not receive credit for PED 265.
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 266 - Basic Tap Dance Coed
Description: Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 530. Students who have completed PED 530 will not receive credit for PED 266. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 0.50
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 267 - Basic Jazz Dance Coed
Description: Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 534. Students who have completed PED 534 will not receive credit for PED 267. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 0.50
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 268 - Stunts & Tumbling Coed
Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce and familiarize students of theater to advance skills in stunts and tumbling, acrobatics and pyramid building. Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 621. Students who have completed PED 621 will not receive credit for PED 268. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 269 - Fundamental Dance Coed
Description: Studio activity in basic contemporary techniques as they apply to performance and social dance forms for physical activity and self-expression. Emphasis placed upon elements of dance to stimulate interest in dance as participant and spectator. Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 611. Students who have completed PED 611 will not receive credit for PED 269. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 270 - Adventure Activities Coed
Description: This course is designed to develop physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth through an adventure-based program. Activities will range from indoor games, initiative problems, trust and confidence activities, to indoor and outdoor low and high elements on rope courses. Some climbing and rappelling may also be included. Formerly PED 636. Students who have completed PED 636 will not receive credit for PED 270. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 273 - Basic Swimming I Coed
Description: Swimming and water safety instruction for the beginner and non-swimmer. This course open only to students who cannot swim 20 yards (one pool length). Basic locomotion in water and survival. (4 hours) Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 665. Students who have completed PED 665 will not receive credit for PED 273. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 274 - Basic Swimming II Coed
Description: Swimming and water safety instruction on a more advanced level. Emphasis on form and the development of the four basic strokes. (4 hours) Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 666. Students who have completed PED 666 will not receive credit for PED 274. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 275 - Water Safety Instructor Coed
Description: The purpose of this course is to train instructor candidates to successfully complete and teach American Red Cross Swimming classes - Levels 1 through 8. There will be a pretest for all prospective students, which will enable them to demonstrate their proficiency in water safety and aquatic skills. Upon successful completion of the course, all students will receive teaching Certification in water safety instruction. Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 668. Students who have completed PED 668 will not receive credit for PED 275. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 276 - Lifeguard Training
Description: The objective of this course will be to focus attention on the basic skills and knowledge required by good swimmers to properly assume the responsibilities of lifeguards and managers at swimming pools or at protected (non-surf) open water beaches. All people interested in becoming a lifeguard must possess a lifeguard training Certificate. Upon successful completion of this course the student will receive all necessary certifications for employment as a lifeguard. These Certificates include Lifeguard Training, BLS for the professional rescuer and standard first aid. (Satisfactory completion of this course will provide the student with 1 credit toward the 2 credit Physical Education requirement,) Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 670. Students who have completed PED 670 will not receive credit for PED 276. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit Hours: 4
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 277 - Circus Arts Coed
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic skills of the circus. Physical Education Majors will increase their repertoire of skills in terms of eye-hand coordination, balance and learning skill hierarchy. Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 622. Students who have completed PED 622 will not receive credit for PED 277. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 278 - Sailing Coed
Description: Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 501. Students who have completed PED 501 will not receive credit for PED 278. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Winterim, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 279 - Adapted I Coed
Description: For students who have medical limitations. All students registering for this course must have prior approval of College nurse. (3 hours) Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 601. Students who have completed PED 601 will not receive credit for PED 279. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 280 - Adapted II Coed
Description: For students who have medical limitations. All students registering for this course must have prior approval from the College nurse. Formerly PED 602. Students who have completed PED 602 will not receive credit for PED 280. (3 hours) Lab fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 282 - Outdoor Living: Wilderness, Canoeing and Camping
Description: This course is designed to provide students with practical experiences leading to an expanded appreciation of the outdoors. A two-night stay field trip experience and student fees are required. Students who have completed PED 634 will not receive credit for PED 282 SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 283 - Social Dance/Latin Rhythms
Description: Formeryl PED 281/527. Students who have completed PED 281 and/or PED 527 will not receive credit for PED 283. Lab fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 284 - Cardio & The Core Coed
Description: The purpose of this course is to provide education and instruction on the concepts and components of fitness. Demonstrations of correct form, equipment set up, and safe and appropriate techniques will be implemented. Materials on current topics including, nutrition, body composition, heart rate training zones and risk factors heart disease will be provided. Lab fee applies. Formerly PED 401/232. Students who have completed PED 401 or PED 232 will not receive credit for PED 284. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 285 - Yoga
Description: The purpose of this course is to provide education and instruction on the basic principles and practices of Yoga. The course is designed to introduce Yoga on a beginner level and offer opportunities to expand knowledge and applications of skills to students. The emphasis of the class will be connecting mind and body through Asanas (postures), Vinyasa (flows), and Pranayama (breting techniques). This class will help increase flexibility, and improve health relaxation. Lab fee applies. Students who have completed PED 551 or PED 261 will not receive credit for PED 285. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 286 - Fundamentals of Spinning
Description: This course offers the participant an individual indoor activity that has no age or fitness limitations. The use of special stationary bicycles provides the participant a fun, controlled method of developing anaerobic and aerobic strength, total body fitness as well as rhythmic coordination and balance. Formerly PED 521/262. Students who have completed PED 521 and PED 262 will not receive credit for PED 286. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Winterim, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
PED 288 - TRX Suspension Training
Description: TRX Suspension Training uses body weight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. It requires the use of TRX Suspension Trainer, a performance training tool that leverages gravity and the user's body weight to complete the exercises. This course is designed to provide education and instruction on the concepts and components of suspension training. Students will use the suspension system to apply foundational movement based training techniques. Demonstration of correct form, equipment set up and use safe appropriate techniques will be implemented. Materials on current topics including, nutrition, body composition, heart rate training zones, and risk factors of heart disease will be provided. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PED Offered: Fall, Spring, Winter, Summer
Credit Hours: 1
Department: Social and Behavioral Science
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