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 There are many different Science Programs of Study in which to follow.  You can earn an Associate in Arts in such areas as Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.  Alternatively, you could earn an Associate of Science degree in such areas as Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, or Pre-Pharmacy.  GPC also offers Associate of Science degrees in career program areas of Nursing and Dental Hygiene.


COURSES

PHED 1038 - TENNIS 

This course is designed for the beginning tennis player. The goal is to help the beginner develop the right strokes, a confidence in these strokes and a no-frill approach to strategy, rules, and scoring. Levels of proficiency take time to achieve, but enjoyment can be immediate.

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PHED 1042 - MODERN DANCE

This course is designed to enable the student to experience modern dance as an art form. This will be done through class participation and discussions on various elements of modern dance. The student will learn basic technique, elementary choreographic fundamentals, and an appreciation of dance.
 

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 PHED 1051 - BEGINNING SWIMMING 

This is a basic swimming course for the non swimmer or the weak swimmer. Emphasis is placed on helping students learn how to swim and to sustain themselves in a survival position until assistance is available.
 

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PHED 1053 - FITNESS SWIMMING

This course is designed to introduce the student to the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a fitness program through use of a vigorous swimming exercise program. Students must be able to swim since lap swimming will be an integral part of the course.
 
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PHED 1055 - WATER AEROBICS

This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to participate in a vigorous, aerobic activity while minimizing the chance of injury. Activities which promote cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility are emphasized and modified to be done in an aquatic setting.
 

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PHED 1061 - fITNESS WALKING

This course is designed to give the student a practical understanding of cardiovascular fitness produced by walking. Experiences are provided to help the student understand the benefits, organization, implementation, and evaluation of a balanced aerobic fitness program utilizing walking as the primary activity.
 

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PHED 1065 - WEIGHT TRAINING 

This course is designed to acquaint students with the proper fundamentals and techniques utilized in a weight training program. It also covers proper care and utilization of equipment involved, and the importance of safety. Students are given information regarding the use of weight training in a well rounded fitness program. 

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 PHED 1069 - AEROBIC FITNESS

This course is designed to determine a student's level of fitness and to improve flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular and respiratory endurance: to understand the importance of diet and nutrition and their relationship to total wellness. 

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 PHED 1101 - CHOICES FOR LIFE 

This course explores specific topics, which promote healthy pro-active lifestyles. Each topic covered includes applied skills to make good lifestyle choices. Focus topics and skills are: exploring the various dimensions that affect healthy living, eliminating self-defeating behaviors, assessing the health related components of physical fitness and designing and implementing a personal fitness prescription. 

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 PHED 2006 - FIRST AID, SAFETY AND CPR

The course covers the technical skills necessary to provide emergency first aid and CPR to the victims of accidents and sudden illness. Additionally, this course covers principles of safety and injury prevention. Students who successfully complete the requirements of the course and of The American Red Cross are eligible to receive certification in both First Aid and Community CPR. 

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PHED 2020 - FITNESS FOR LIVING 

This course provides an introduction to the following areas of fitness living: physical exercise, nutrition, weight management and stress. Students will also learn about diseases related to sedentary living, improper nutrition and bouts of mismanaged stress. The class will be taught in a lecture setting as well as an activity lab setting. 

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 PHED 2022 - PERSONAL & COMMUNITY HEALTH 

Current information is provided in the areas of personal health, nutrition, physical fitness (including wellness and exercise), mental health, disease, drugs, conception, contraception and abortion as they apply to healthful living. In addition, current community and world problems in the area of community health are discussed. 

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Common Course Outlines