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2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions



College of Health and Human Performance


Numbers indicate level of skill at which instruction is directed: 1) beginner or novice level. No prior experience or knowledge needed. Emphasis on basic skills. 2) middle or intermediate level. Prior instruction or experience necessary. Emphasis on refining techniques.

DAA 1311 Social Dance
Credits: 2.
Designed to teach knowledge and skills in traditional ballroom, Latin-American and current pop dancing.

DAA 1500 Jazz Dance
Credits: 2.
This class will present the technical and expressive characteristics of American Jazz Dance. Students will be presented with beginning, intermediate, and advanced jazz combinations. Students also will learn how to prepare for dance competitions, how to perform in competitions, and how to run a team and dance competitions.

HSC 2043 Wilderness First Responder
Credits: 3.
This advanced course trains people to respond to wilderness accidents, injuries and emergencies. Course emphasis is on patient assessment in remote locations. The course is designed for anyone working in or planning to pursue a career in wilderness recreation and outdoor leisure activities. Payment of required additional DOCE fees and successful course completion results in national certifications from the American Safety and Health Institute and the American Heart Association.

HLP 2940 Practicum in Health and Human Performance
Credits: 1 to 3.
A unique opportunity for students who are in the decision-making phase of their studies to test a career choice through practicum experience prior to completing professional courses.

HLP 4933 Variable International Topics
Credits: 1 to 6.
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study in a wide range of cultural settings.

PEL 1111 Bowling 1
Credits: 2.
This course will familiarize students with the etiquette, rules, and strategies of the sport of bowling. The course builds on the fundamentals of bowling, while incorporating strategies on how to execute the proper bowling form.

PEL 1121 Golf 1
Credits: 2.
This course is designed to introduce students to the rules, etiquette, and basic techniques required to enjoy and improve one's skills in the game of golf. Primary focus is on proper swing mechanics for the four basic golf shots.

PEL 1141 Archery
Credits: 2.
Introduction to the basics of archery. The emphasis of the course will be to instruct students on proper form and technique involved in archery. Students will learn to recognize and select appropriate archery equipment. The course will provide students with the environment and opportunity to apply knowledge and rules of archery as well as to learn various target games. Students will learn proper safety procedures, proper stance and shooting techniques, techniques for stringing bows and to enjoy archery as a physical activity.

PEL 1191 Flying Disc Sports and Games
Credits: 2.
Aerodynamic theory, practice, evaluation and application of flying disc. Includes disc golf, ultimate disc golf and various physical activities using flying discs in recreational and competitive situations.

PEL 1211 Softball
Credits: 2.
Designed to teach basic skills and rules in softball.

PEL 1321 Volleyball 1
Credits: 2.
This course is designed to teach basic concepts in team strategy and the skills involved such as serving, passing, setting, and defense and offense. The course will also cover the history, rules, terminology of volleyball. It will also focus on proper conditioning principles necessary for successful play.

PEL 1322 Volleyball 2
Credits: 2.
This course is designed to teach advanced concepts in team strategy through offense and defense with varying defense and setter systems. Volleyball 2 will cover skills involved such as serving, passing, setting, attacking and defense. The course will cover their history, rules, terminology of volleyball. The skills and game situations are designed to be more complex and require a proficient skill base. It will also focus on proper conditioning principles necessary for successful play.

PEL 1341 Tennis 1
Credits: 2.
An introductory course designed to facilitate skill development necessary to participate successfully in the activity. History, basic strategy, rules, scoring, etiquette, and terminology will be discussed.

PEL 1343 In-Line Skating
Credits: 2.
This class is for beginners and those who want to develop fundamental skills such as skating forward, backward, turning, braking, and falling safely. There also will be an introduction to the skills of street skating, speed skating, and in-line hockey.

PEL 1346 Badminton 1
Credits: 2.
This course will teach skills necessary for safe and enjoyable game play. The course will focus on the history, fundamentals, rules, scorekeeping, and drills pertinent to improvement of badminton skills.

PEL 1441 Racquetball 1
Credits: 2.
An introductory course designed to facilitate skill development necessary to participate successfully in the activity. History, basic strategy, rules, scoring, etiquette, and terminology will be discussed.

PEL 1511 Soccer 1
Credits: 2.
This course will teach skills necessary for safe and enjoyable game play. The course will focus on the history, fundamentals, rules, and drills pertinent to improvement of basic soccer skills. Offensive and defensive strategy will be discussed.

PEL 1621 Basketball 1
Credits: 2.
This is a basic course in which emphasis will be placed on learning the fundamentals such as ball handling, passing, shooting, and learning offensive and defensive strategies. The student will have an opportunity to participate in a structured basketball program and team concepts.

PEL 1622 Basketball 2
Credits: 2.
For the intermediate to advanced player with previous basketball experience. Theory and practice of intermediate/advanced individual and team offense and defense as well as game situations. Development of officiating skill and knowledge of basketball rules.

PEL 1630 Flag Football
Credits: 2.
Designed for the student to learn and demonstrate competent knowledge of the skills, techniques, and rules of flag football. Students will be able to obtain knowledge needed for successful participation in organized team play within intramural flag football.

PEL 2112 Bowling 2
Credits: 2.
This course will familiarize students with the etiquette, rules, strategies, and advanced terminology of the sport of bowling. Proper mechanics of bowling will be developed as well as advanced systems of bowling will be established.

PEL 2342 Tennis 2
Credits: 2.
This course is designed to teach advanced concepts in serving, forehand, backhand, net play and strategy used in singles and doubles play. The course will also cover the history, rules terminology of tennis. The skills and game situations are designed to be more complex and require a proficient skill base. It will also focus on proper conditioning principles necessary for successful play.

PEL 2442 Four Wall Racquetball
Credits: 2.
Advanced theory and practice with the use of four wall play.

PEL 2512 Soccer 2
Credits: 2.
This class is designed for intermediate to advanced players with previous soccer experience. The skills and game situations are designed to be more competitive and require previous skill acquisition. The course will make a detailed search into advanced theory and skill development.

PEL 2930 Wilderness First Responder
Credits: 1 to 3.
This course trains people to respond to wilderness accidents, injuries and emergencies. It is designed for anyone working in or planning to pursue a career in wilderness recreation and outdoor leisure activities. Payment of required additional DOCE fees and successful course completion results in Wilderness First Responder certification.

PEL 3016 Group Exercise Training
Credits: 3.
Fundamental skills and methods of exercise science leading to safe and effective group exercise session. Provides sound background in basic anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, music phrasing, liability issues, building combinations and other expressive elements.

PEM 1012 Adapted Program
Credits: 1 to 4; Prereq: instructor permission.
Fulfills special needs of individual students. Contents may include special sport and exercise programs or individualized studies.

PEM 1101 Conditioning
Credits: 2.
This course has an academic as well as a physical component. The academic portion focuses on healthy beginning, maintaining, and advancing exercise programs through the application of basic concepts from exercise physiology and exercise psychology. Students are required to actively participate in a physical portion of the class that is designed to increase strength as well as aerobic capacity through a variety of activities. This class is applicable to people of all fitness levels.

PEM 1131 Weight Training 1
Credits: 2.
This course has been designed to have both a physical and academic component. Students are required to actively participate in a physical portion of the class that is designed to introduce students to basic weight lifting exercises and increase strength. The academic portion of this course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts and theories of safe and effective weight training. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to safely design, implement, and perform weight training programs that will help them reach their weight training goals. This course is designed to promote healthy living and is applicable to people of all fitness levels.

PEM 1146 Jogging
Credits: 2.
This course has an academic as well as physical component. The academic portion focuses on healthfully beginning, maintaining, and advancing running programs through the application of basic concepts from exercise physiology and exercise psychology. Students are required to actively participate in a physical portion of the class that is designed to increase aerobic running capacity. This class is applicable to people of all fitness levels.

PEM 1171 Aerobic Group Exercise
Credits: 2.
A course designed for beginner group exercise and fitness students. Emphasis will be placed on individual lifetime fitness, flexibility, group exercise, nutrition, basic strength and conditioning information, lifestyle habits, technique and safety issues for stretching, various aerobic activities and muscle strengthening exercises.

PEM 1201 Gymnastics 1
Credits: 2.
Beginning level skills taught on vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise, as well as an introduction to competition through basic rules, scoring procedures, and routine composition.

PEM 1376 Backpacking 1
Credits: 2.
This course is designed to provide the student with a general overview of and experience in backpacking while spending time in the backcountry. Through a mixture of lecture, activities, and overnight outings, students will gain a working understanding of how to efficiently and safely experience backcountry travel. Throughout the course, the student will learn how to camp comfortably, deal with injuries, protect yourself from wildlife, cook in the outdoors, and simultaneously appreciate and protect the environment. Nutrition, personal hygience, "Leave no Trace" ethics, and emergency procedures for safe enjoyment of wilderness resources will be discussed. Course includes a weekend field laboratory. First-aid and CPR required.

PEM 1431 Judo
Credits: 2.
Judo as an Olympic sport, means of self defense, art form, and lifelong conditioning activity. Principles of safety are emphasized as are the historical and philosophical basis of the sport.

PEM 1443 TaeKwonDo
Credits: 2.
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the fundamental and intermediate knowledge and skills in taekwondo. As the result of the class, the student will improve his/her general physical fitness and skill performance related to taekwondo. Principles, techniques, safe practices, and strategies of taekwondo will be taught throughout the class.

PEM 1441 Karate
Credits: 2.
An introduction to karate as an art, a sport, and as self defense. Control and direction of body forces, and responsibility are stressed. Heritage of karate is studied.

PEM 1445 Tai Chi
Credits: 2.
Introduces health benefits of practicing Tai Chi and the meditation by learning a Tai Chi form, its proper breathing techniques, and various Qi Gong and meditation positions.

PEM 1461 Fencing 1
Credits: 2.
An introduction to foil fencing-protocol, techniques and rules of competitive fencing.

PEM 2132 Advance Weight Training
Credits: 2.
An advanced weight-training course relating to basic muscle anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology, strength and endurance training and nutrition. This course is designed to further the student's knowledge of weight training and build on the principles learned in Weight Training 1.

PEM 2405 Self Defense for Women
Credits: 2.
This lecture-laboratory course teaches the principles and application of self-defense for women. Topics include avoidance of contact, disabling opponents, defending against multiple attackers, and post-conflict procedures. Techniques explored include a variety of blocks, kicks, punches, and grab releases. No prior martial art experience is required.

PEN 1121 Beginning Swimming
Credits: 2.
Instruction designed to meet the needs and interest of non-swimmers/beginner swimmers. Instruction provided to become comfortable and confident in the water and to learn the basic swimming strokes and skills.

PEN 1122 Swimming 2
Credits: 2.
Intermediate level swimming, teaching stroke principles, form and related skills. Personal safety is stressed.

PEN 1130 Skin Diving/Snorkeling
Credits: 2.
Introduces student to skin diving/snorkeling in Florida waters. Includes snorkeling techniques, surface dives, equipment features, diver rescue, compass navigation and open-water dive preparation. Openwater dives are provided. Payment of required additional D.O.C.E. fees and successful completion results in national certification.

PEN 1136 Openwater Scuba Diving
Credits: 2. Prereq: swim test.
Introduces the student to beginning scuba diving. Includes compass navigation, openwater diving environment, dive preparation and five openwater dives. Payment of required additional D.O.C.E. fees and successful completion results in national certification as Open-water Scuba Diver.

PEN 1171 Aquacises
Credits: 2.
Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular and respiratory fitness via planned program of aquatic experiences.

PEN 2113 Lifeguard Training
Credits: 2; Prereq: swim test.
This course teaches lifeguard candidates skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent injury or drowning. Payment of required additional DOCE fees and successful course completion results in two American Red Cross certificates: Lifeguard Training and First Aid (valid for three years) and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (valid one year).

PEN 2138 Advanced Scuba Diving
Credits: 2; Prereq: PEN 1136 or equivalent.
Topics include underwater navigation, night, low visibility, current, river and deep diving, site evaluation, dive planning, equipment, medical aspects, and search and recovery. A payment of required additional D.O.C.E. fees and successful completion results in certification as advanced scuba diver. Six open water field trip dives are required during this course.

PEN 2172 Advanced Swimming
Credits: 2; Prereq: swim test.
Students will engage in instructional activities aimed at enhancing swimming technique, physical conditioning and knowledge about the sports and fitness aspects of swimming. The skills for this class are designed to be more complex and require a proficient skill base.

PEN 2231 Sailing
Credits: 2; Prereq: swim test.
A comprehensive introduction to small boat sailing, covering techniques, types of sailboats, weather and water conditions, safety, navigation and rules of the road.

PEN 4135 Scuba Diving Leadership 1
Credits: 2; Prereq: PEN 2138 or the equivalent with entrance exams (written and water skills) and medical exam with physician's approval for diving. Students must provide complete personal scuba equipment.
Provides supervised divemaster leadership experiences including dive control techniques and testing procedures. Payment of required additional D.O.C.E. fees and successful completion results in certification as divemaster. Included are open water dives, evaluation, testing, equipment control procedures and dive site planning and control.

PEN 4139 Scuba Diving Leadership 2
Credits: 2; Prereq: PEN 4135 or the equivalent with entrance exams (written and water skills) and medical exam with physician's approval for diving. Students must provide their own complete set of skin and scuba diving gear for all confined and open water sessions.
Introduces the student to the national assistant instructor certification standards including practice teaching, equipment handling, and dive planning. Includes training in instructional methods used in diver education. Payment of required additional D.O.C.E. fees and successful completion results in certification as assistant instructor. The course includes field trip open water dives and a weekend training session.

PEO 3219 Coaching Baseball
Credits: 2; Prereq: junior standing or above, majors only.
This course is designed to teach the basics of infield play, outfield play, catching, pitching, offensive and defensive strategy, practice development, design of pre, during and post season conditioning programs, game control protocol, conducting tryouts, the national coaching standards, field maintenance techniques, rules of the game, and pertinent legal precautions necessary in coaching.

PEO 3324 Coaching Volleyball
Credits: 2; Prereq: junior standing or above, majors only.
This course is designed to educate students about the complexities of coaching volleyball. Strategy, systems of play, conditioning, practice organization, team selection, game administration, budget development, and scheduling will be addressed. The course is designed to cover all aspects of volleyball from youth to adult levels. It will provide opportunities for practice, research, networking, and building a personal coaching philosophy to aid the student in issues associated with the coaching profession.

PEO 3514 Coaching Soccer
Credits: 2; Prereq: junior standing or above, majors only.
This course is designed to teach the basics of dribbling, passing, heading, goal keeping play, offensive and defensive strategy, practice development, design of pre, during and post season conditioning programs, game control protocol, conducting tryouts, the national coaching standards, history and laws of the game, and pertinent legal precautions necessary in coaching.

PEO 3625 Coaching Basketball
Credits: 2; Prereq: junior standing or above, majors only.
This course is designed to teach the basics of shooting, dribbling, passing, offensive and defensive strategy, practice development, design of pre, during, and post season conditioning programs, game control protocol, conducting tryouts, the national coaching standards, history and rules of the game, and pertinent legal precautions necessary in coaching.

PEO 3644 Coaching Football
Credits: 2; Prereq: junior standing or above, majors only.
This course is designed to teach the basics of offensive and defensive fronts, concepts of defense, offensive and defensive coverages, the running game, the passing game, special team play, practice planning, skill demonstrations, tryouts, pre, during, and post season conditioning programs, game control protocol, the national coaching standards, dealing with parents, rules of the game, and pertinent legal precautions necessary in coaching.

PEQ 2115 Water Safety Instructor
Credits: 2; Prereq: possess a swimmer level skill and successful completion of a pre-test.
Designed to develop effective organizational and teaching techniques of swimming and water safety. Successful completion of course satisfies requirements for American Red Cross W.S.I. certification.

PEQ 2117 Instructors of Lifeguarding
Credits: 2; Prereq: PEN 2113 and successfully complete an entrance swimming skill test.
Prepares individuals to be professional teachers of lifeguarding.

PEQ 3124 Coaching Swimming
Credits: 2; Prereq: junior standing or above, majors only.
This course addresses various components involved with successfully coaching competitive swimming from the beginner to elite levels of competition. Students will learn how to perform biomechanical analysis of all four competitive strokes, starts and turns, while developing skills to effectively communicate corrective feedback. Students will learn relevant principles of exercise physiology and how they are applied toward proven training strategies. Students will learn how to design and implement training regiments tailored toward the individual needs and abilities of swimmers. Students will also learn principles of sport psychology as they are applied to enhanced swimming performance. Swimmers will learn the rules involved with competitive swimming, administrative considerations for running a swim team, management strategies for hosting a swim meet, the legal aspects of safe practices and standards. This course will provide opportunities for practice, research, networking, and building a personal coaching philosophy to aid the student in issues associated with the coaching profession.

PEQ 3126 Instructors of Adapted Aquatics
Credits: 2.
This course will explore the art and science of effectively teaching aquatics to all special populations. Aquatics teaching methods will be discussed for individuals with physical, mental, emotional, sensory, and medical/health disabilities. Program organization and administration, special teaching techniques, aqua-therapy, adapted games and innovative equipment ideas will be presented. Opportunities to earn multiple national certifications and credentials will be provided.

PET 4791 Scuba Instructor Training Course
Credits: 3; Prereq: NAUI Dive Master for NAUI Assistant Instructor (or equivalent) with entrance exams including written and water skills and medical exam with physician's approval for diving. All instructor candidates must provide their own complete set of skin and scuba diving gear for all confined and open water sessions.
Provides safe, supervised teaching, instruction and experience in diving, advanced leadership experiences, testing, equipment administration, grading procedures, counseling techniques, equipment maintenance and repair techniques. Payment of required additional D.O.C.E. fees and successful completion results in a national certification as a scuba instructor.



General Education Categories
Consult Schedule of Courses for specific information.

  • Biological Sciences (B)
  • Composition (C)
  • Diversity (D)*
  • Humanities (H)
  • International (N)*
  • Mathematics (M)
  • Physical Sciences (P)
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (S)

* Students who entered UF prior to Summer B 2007 and/or whose catalog year is not 2007-08: Current students who have not already completed six hours of "I" - international/diversity credits can do so now by taking "D" and "N" courses.

Symbols Used in Course Descriptions

  • (WR) indicates the course satisfies the writing requirement.
  • (MR) indicates the course satisfies the math requirement.
  • (S-U) indicates the course may be taken on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.
  • Refer to the Schedule of Courses for specific information.