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USC Catalogue 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]

Physical Education

Return to: USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences  

The physical education program provides a variety of offerings in fitness and activities classes designed to promote health and general fitness based upon individual goals and needs. Fitness classes focus primarily on development of muscle strength, muscle endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, general wellness principles and nutritional guidelines. Activities classes stress fundamental techniques, tactics, rules, etiquette and the importance of leisure time activities to physical, mental and social well-being.

Physical Education Building 108
(213) 740-2488
Fax: (213) 821-1058
Email: phed@dornsife.usc.edu
dornsife.usc.edu/phed
Director: Steve VanKanegan, MS

Administrative Coordinator: Amber Harris, MPW

Equipment Manager: Victor Escobar

Faculty

Master Lecturer: Steve VanKanegan, MS

Senior Lecturer: Timothy L. Burton, MEd

Lecturers: Ian Culbertson, BA; Stephanie Eggert, MS; Andre Haralyi, MA; Sarah McGill, MS; Steve Hsu, MS; John Jessee, MS; Isabelle Pilliere Mazumdar, BA

General Requirements

No more than 4 units of physical education activity courses may be applied to a student’s overall unit requirement, toward his or her USC degree.

Registration in courses PHED 102a , PHED 102b –PHED 163  is contingent upon assessment of students’ knowledge and competence in performance during the first two class meetings. Students who wear glasses while participating in vigorous activities must secure departmental approval of provisions made for eye protection in courses PHED 140a  and PHED 140b . Course PHED 165  is reserved for students who are reporting for regular freshman or varsity athletic squads.

To obtain a prerequisite waiver to take a b class before having taken the a section, the instructor’s approval and signature are needed. Students should be aware that in the future they cannot take the prerequisite course in the activity for credit after having it waived.

Programs

Courses

Physical Education

  • PHED 102a Weight Training

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Improvement of body shape, muscle endurance, and muscle strength; understanding of weight training and nutrition principles that can be utilized for future weight training development.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 102b Weight Training

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Training techniques and application of advanced weight training principles through weekly workouts; personal trainer certification exam preparation.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 104a Self-Defense

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Basic instruction of self-defense for beginners; strategies for standing and ground fighting situations with and without weapons.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 104b Self-Defense

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Intermediate instruction involving more advanced fighting strategies and techniques.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 106a Physical Conditioning

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Improvement in cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscle endurance and flexibility; running, circuit training, resistance exercises; fitness principles and nutrition to develop individualized program.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 106b Physical Conditioning

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Advanced training methods focusing on continuing gains in fitness level.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 108 High Stress Physical Conditioning

    Units: 1
    Rigorous physical conditioning with emphasis on distance running and development of cardiovascular and upper body strength. A challenging regimen to enhance stamina and endurance.
    Prerequisite: PHED 106b  or permission of instructor.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 110a Swimming

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Instruction and practice in basic strokes for beginners and intermediate swimmers; elementary springboard diving; water safety techniques; endurance training as a fitness program.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 110b Swimming

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Advanced instruction and practice of strokes; advanced endurance training.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 114 Lifesaving

    Units: 1
    American Red Cross Senior Lifesaving.
    Prerequisite: PHED 110a , PHED 110b   or ability to pass Skills Test II.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

  • PHED 115 Surfing

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Fundamental instruction of surfing skills; water safety and wave etiquette; wave recognition and forecast interpretation; surf culture; board selection; surf related strengthening and conditioning.
    Recommended Preparation: Students will need to pass a swim test BEFORE being allowed to participate in the course. Swim test includes the following: continuous 150 yard swim in under 3 minutes; treading water for 10 minutes; surface dive with brick retrieval; and a 25 yard under water swim.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 120a Yoga

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Introduction to meditation, breathing techniques and postures as a means towards relaxation; increase muscle flexibility; understanding of basic anatomy and nutritional guidelines.
    Duplicates Credit in former PHED 120.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 120b Yoga

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    A continuing study of intermediate and advanced yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation as a means toward relaxation and stress-reduction.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 120c Yoga

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    In-depth study of hatha yoga and its history; includes advanced asanas and meditation as a means toward overall health and wellness.
    Prerequisite: PHED 120b 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 121 Yoga for Athletic Performance

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Skills and strategies for injury prevention and recovery from athletic training; application of yoga principles to improve posture, strength, flexibility, core stability and concentration.
    Prerequisite: PHED 120a .
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 122 Kundalini Yoga and Meditation

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Ancient yoga practice combining postures, meditation, breathing, mantras and focus techniques; designed to improve mind body awareness, balance, strength, flexibility, techniques and nervous system function.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 124 Walking for Fitness

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Develop a strong fitness foundation through walking; fitness assessment and individualized programs; gait biomechanics and power walking; injury prevention; strategies for special populations.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 129a Cardio Group Fitness

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Group fitness instruction incorporating a variety of training methods such as cycling, HITT (high intensity interval training), step, circuits; nutritional guidelines.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 129b Cardio Group Fitness

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Group exercise teaching techniques and application of fitness principles through weekly workouts; group fitness certification exam preparation.
    Prerequisite: PHED 129a  
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 131 Step Aerobics

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Development of physical fitness components through step aerobics; total body workout utilizing step movements and body sculpting exercises.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 133 Rock Climbing

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Acquisition of basic rock climbing skills, muscle strength, endurance and balance, climbing safety, ethics and environmental considerations; understanding equipment, problem solving.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 134 Hiking

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Introduction to hiking; specific conditioning to develop muscle strength and endurance; equipment; various terrain, weather conditions, safety; environmental impact and trail etiquette.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 135 Backpacking

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Acquisition of backpacking knowledge and skills; conditioning plan; nutrition and equipment selection; ethics and environmental considerations; navigation, safety and wilderness first aid; trip planning.
    Prerequisite: PHED 134 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 138 Beach Volleyball

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Fundamental instruction of skills and tactics specific to sand volleyball and related physical conditioning; rules and strategies; history and culture.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 139a Volleyball

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Introduction to beginning and intermediate volleyball skills, rules, game tactics, and strategies. Emphasis on the development of: passing, setting, hitting, serving, blocking, and digging.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 139b Volleyball

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Advanced techniques; focus on offenses and defenses used in game situations.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 140a Tennis

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Fundamental instruction of basic strokes for beginners and intermediate players; rules, scoring, court etiquette, strategies; singles and doubles; practice and match play.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 140b Tennis

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Reinforcement of basic strokes and instruction of advanced strokes; advanced strategies; singles and doubles; practice and match play.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 140c Tennis

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Development of strokes and strategies for advanced tournament players; drills and matches.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 143a Racquetball

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Instruction of basic stroke technique for beginners and intermediate players; rules, scoring, game tactics; practice of strokes and competition.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 143b Racquetball

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Development of advanced skills and strategies; singles and doubles practice and competition.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 150 Table Tennis

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Fundamental instruction of basic strokes for beginning and intermediate players; rules, scoring strategies; singles and doubles; practices and match play.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 153 Futsal

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Fundamental instruction of skills and tactics specific to Futsal; rules; strategies; elements of play that differ from soccer; conditioning, drills, and games.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 154a Soccer

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Development of basic skills for beginners, intermediate and advanced players; rules, positioning elements of play, small group and team tactics; full field scrimmages.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 154b Soccer

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Advanced development of skills, positioning, tactics and conditioning.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 155 Golf

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Basic skills development and knowledge in stance, grip and swing mechanics; course strategy; use of woods, irons and putting; history rules and etiquette.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 156a Basketball

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Basic skill development in dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense; rules, history, and etiquette; drills and full court games.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 156b Basketball

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Development of advanced skills; team strategy; offenses and zone defenses; drills and full court games.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 160 Stress Management for Healthy Living

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Instruction on the effects of stress as it relates to work, sport and academics; coping strategies are discussed and applied through physical conditioning interventions.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 161 First Aid

    Units: 1
    First Aid safety education and infant, child, and adult CPR; demonstrated proficiency and successful completion of exam prepares students for Red Cross certification.
    Duplicates Credit in former PHED 171.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 162 Principles of Athletic Coaching

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Introduction to coaching strategies; team management; philosophy; ethics; leadership. Methodologies in sport specific training; skill progression; conditioning; athlete motivation; budgeting; fundraising.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 163 Health Coaching

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Skills and strategies of coaching principles promoting healthy lifestyle change. Motivational communication techniques; goal setting; designing safe, effective exercise program; health coach certification exam preparation.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • PHED 165 Varsity Athletics

    Units: 1
    Max Units: 4.0
    Participation in the university’s inter-collegiate programs as sanctioned and governed by the PAC-10 Conference and/or the NCAA.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit