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 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 1111 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, NLC, RLC Beginning Bowling This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Basic bowling skills at the beginner level as well as rules, strategies, safety, scoring and competitive activities are emphasized. All classes are conducted at an off-campus bowling lane. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1114 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC Beginning Swimming This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: This course is designed to teach a non-swimmer or a shallow water swimmer to become a safe and efficient deep water swimmer. After the development of sufficient skills to perform a modified crawl stroke, the elementary back stroke, survival floating, jumping into deep water, leveling off and changing directions, swimmers will be able to swim in deep water. (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 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 1124 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Beginning Aerobics This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: This course emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance by utilizing choreographed routines which may combine basic dance patterns with walking, jogging, jumping, etc. Individual fitness levels are accommodated by the intensity of the workout. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1125 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Aquatic Fitness This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: This course is designed to promote fitness through the use of water-related activities compatible with a pool environment. Emphasis is placed on water resistant exercises, lap swimming utilizing various kicks and strokes, relays, and a variety of aquatic games. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 |
PHED 1127 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Triathlon Fitness This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: This course includes an individualized program of walking, running, cycling, swimming, and weight training. From these activities, the student and instructor will design a fitness program to improve total body fitness, strength, endurance and self-image. (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 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 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 1140 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC Intermediate Swimming This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: The correct performance of the crawl, elementary back stroke, side and breast strokes will be emphasized. Some speed and endurance swimming will be required. (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 1145 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Aerobics This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: This course emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance through a combination of walking, jogging, jumping, etc. Individual fitness levels are developed beyond the beginner 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 1150 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Bowling This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: This course is designed for students seeking improvement in the lifetime sport of bowling. The course covers a review of history, etiquette, care and selection of equipment, rules and scoring. Additional information will be provided on handicapping, league play, variation of grips, spot bowling and alley textures. (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 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 2100 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Zumba Fitness Course Description: This course is designed to promote fitness thru Zumba dance activities. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Approval Number 3601085123 |
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 2125 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Intermediate Aqua Fitness This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Fitness level is improved through intermediate water exercises. A non-impact style of exercises that utilizes water resistance for increasing muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. Swimming skills are not required. (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 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.