PHED 1100 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Beginning Lifetime Sports Activities This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Beginning level skills in various lifetime sports are presented as well as rules, etiquette, safety, strategy, offensive and defensive elements, conditioning activities and physical assessments where appropriate. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1102 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, NLC, RLC Beginning Soccer This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of both indoor and outdoor soccer at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1104 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Beginning Softball This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Course content includes the basic playing skills of softball at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive elements, and competitive activities. These common elements will be applied to fast pitch, slow pitch, and coed softball. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1106 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, RLC Beginning Badminton This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of badminton at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive elements, and competitive activities. Each of the above elements will be applied to the singles, doubles, and mixed-double games. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1107 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, RLC Intramural Athletics This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Intramural competition in a variety of activities is offered for men and women. Individual and team competition are offered. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1108 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Beginning Archery This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: The beginning level skills of target and field shooting and bow hunting are emphasized. History, rules of competition, preparation and care of equipment and safety are included. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1109 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC Beginning Golf This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Course content emphasizes the basic skills involved in club selection, golf course analysis, shot selection and execution of the golf swing. Rules, scoring, handicapping, and etiquette are included. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1110 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, NLC, RLC Beginning Tennis This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: This course emphasizes the acquisition of beginning level skills in the execution of forehand strokes, backhand strokes, the serve, and the volley. Rules, strategies of the singles and doubles games, etiquette, safety, and competitive activities are included. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1116 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, RLC Conditioning Exercise This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: This course focuses on understanding exercise and its effect on the body. Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility are improved through a variety of conditioning activities. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1117 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC Beginning Basketball and Volleyball This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Basic basketball and volleyball skills are taught. Rules, game strategies and competitive activities are included. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1119 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Beginning Weight Training This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Instruction in weight training and conditioning techniques are stressed. Emphasis is placed on muscular strength and endurance. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1120 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Beginning Self-Defense This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Various forms of self-defense are introduced. The history and philosophy of the martial arts are explored. The student should progress from no previous experience in self-defense to an adequate skill level covering basic self-defense situations. Both mental and physical aspects of the arts are stressed. Uniform required. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1121 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Beginning Jogging This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Development and improvement of physical fitness through jogging is emphasized. Fitness concepts and jogging skills will be introduced. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1123 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC Beginning Walking for Fitness This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: This course is designed for the student who desires cardiovascular fitness by means of a low impact method. Maximum physical fitness is achieved by vigorous walking. The heart rate is elevated to the appropriate target zone for peak conditioning. An extensive warm-up and cool down increases joint and muscle flexibility. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1130 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Lifetime Sports Activities This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Intermediate and intermediate/advanced skills in a variety of lifetime sports are presented. Students participate in a selected sport. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1131 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Soccer This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play and competitive activities are covered. Course emphasis is placed on the development and preparation for participation on an intercollegiate team. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1132 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Intermediate Softball This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Emphasis is placed on game strategy, base coaching, preparing a lineup, conducting drills, and performance on hitting, catching, and throwing. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1134 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Lifetime Fitness and Wellness II This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Basic skills and techniques of fitness-related activities are developed beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123 |
PHED 1135 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Intermediate Archery This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Course content includes refinement for basic archery skills and competitive target shooting and field archery. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1136 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Golf This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of the golf swing, swing theory and methods, strategy, and actual golf course playing are emphasized. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1137 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Tennis This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Emphasis is placed on refinement of basic skills and specialty shots. Competitive activities in singles, doubles and mixed doubles will be included. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1141 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Weight Training This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Skills and instruction in weight training techniques are developed beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1142 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Self-Defense This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Students will be introduced to intermediate forms of defense and combinations of self defense methods. Emphasis is on practical application of self defense movements. Uniform required. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1143 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Jogging This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Improvement of physical fitness through jogging is developed beyond the beginner stage. A higher level of fitness is expected. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1144 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Walking for Fitness This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Students participate in a low impact exercise walking program beyond the beginning level. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1146 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Basketball This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of shooting, passing, dribbling, team play, strategies, and competitive play covered. Course emphasis is placed on the development and preparation for participation on an intercollegiate team. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1147 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, RLC Intermediate Volleyball This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of the forearm pass, setting, spiking, serving, team play, strategies, and competitive play are covered. Course emphasis is placed on the development and preparation for participation on an intercollegiate team. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1148 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Baseball This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of hitting, fielding, pitching, team play, and competitive play are emphasized. Baseball history and interpretation of the rules are also covered. Course emphasis is placed on the development and preparation for participation on an intercollegiate team. Equipment is furnished. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1164 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading. Course Description: Students are introduced to wellness related concepts and activities for the purpose of gaining knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate personal fitness level and to develop a personal lifelong fitness program. Activities include, but are not limited to: aerobics, circuit training, muscular development, flexibility, agility exercises, weight training and body composition. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3605015223 |
PHED 1165 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, RLC Drug Use and Abuse This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Study of the use and abuse of drugs in today's society. Emphasizes the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors. (1 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5115045216 |
PHED 1304 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Personal/Community Health This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading. Course Description: Emphasis is placed on relating course content to lifestyle to foster a better understanding of the major health issues of today. Current issues include, but are not limited to: emotional health, chemical use and abuse, human sexuality, major diseases, physical fitness, nutrition, aging, death and dying. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity course requirement. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5115045116 |
PHED 1336 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Introduction to Recreation I This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Outdoor recreation and organized camping are studied. Both the development of these activities and present trends are covered. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity course requirement. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3101015123 |
PHED 2101 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Beginning Yoga This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: The yoga course offers beginning yoga postures, exercises and positions. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123 |
PHED 2103 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, RLC Beginning Pilates This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Course focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, pilates course exercises will teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123 |
PHED 2104 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, NLC Beginning Tai Chi This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Beginning course focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form helping to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123 |
PHED 2126 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Yoga This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: The yoga course offers intermediate yoga postures, exercises and positions, also covering essential facts and information about yoga. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123 |
PHED 2128 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, RLC Intermediate Pilates This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: This class emphasizes the intermediate topic of Pilates focusing on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. Pilates course exercises will teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123 |
PHED 2129 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, NLC Intermediate Tai Chi This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Intermediate course focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form helping to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123 |
PHED 2146 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, RLC Beg Basketball This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of basketball at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123 |
PHED 2147 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC Beginning Volleyball This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Course content emphasizes the basic skills of volleyball at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085123 |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.