Lifetime Fitness Foundation
All students entering beginning in Fall 2006 and forward, must successfully complete one Lifetime Fitness course (any LFIT course) during their first year of study.  This course will combine instruction in, and practice of a sport or physical activity, that can be sustained in later life together with instruction in life-long health.  The course will carry one hour of graded academic credit that will count toward the required total for graduation and for the determination of full-time status in the semester in which the course is taken. This requirement may be completed even if the course is declared Pass/D/Fail.  Students may elect to take an additional PHYA course in future semesters.

LFIT 102 – Lifetime Fitness: Adapted Physical Activity (1 credit hour) Assignments to this class are made for students with special needs in physical activities focusing primarily on acute and chronic physical limitations. Activities are assigned commensurate with interests and abilities.

LFIT 103 – Lifetime Fitness: Aerobics (1 credit hour) This course is an introduction fitness and wellness, and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. The activity portion of the course includes various forms of aerobics.

LFIT 104 – Lifetime Fitness: Exercise and Conditioning (1 credit hour) This course is an introduction fitness and wellness, and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. Activities will promote cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.

LFIT 105 – Lifetime Fitness: Indoor Sports (1 credit hour) This course is an introduction fitness and wellness, and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. Activity portion of the course includes basketball, volleyball, and indoor soccer.

LFIT 106 – Lifetime Fitness: Beginning Jogging (1 credit hour) This course is an introduction fitness and wellness, and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. The activity portion of the course promotes cardiovascular fitness through jogging.

LFIT 107 – Lifetime Fitness: Intermediate Jogging (1 credit hour) This course is an introduction fitness and wellness, and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. Activity portion for students who can complete 30 minutes of jogging.

LFIT 108 – Lifetime Fitness: Outdoor Sports (1 credit hour) This course is an introduction fitness and wellness, and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction n physical activity. Activity portion of course includes ultimate frisbee, flag football, and soccer.

LIFT 109 – Lifetime Fitness: Racquet Sports (1 credit hour) This course is an introduction fitness and wellness, and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. The activity portion of the course includes badminton, tennis, and racquetball.

LFIT 110 – Lifetime Fitness: Beginning Swimming (1 credit hour) This course is an introduction fitness and wellness, and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. The activity portion of the course includes swimming skills for beginners.

LFIT 111 – Lifetime Fitness: Swim Conditioning (1 credit hour) This course is an introduction fitness and wellness, and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. The activity portion of the course promotes cardiovascular fitness through swimming.

LFIT 112 – Lifetime Fitness: Walking (1 credit hour) This course is an introduction fitness and wellness, and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. The activity portion of the course promotes cardiovascular fitness through walking.

LIFT 113 – Lifetime Fitness: Weight Training (1 credit hour) This course is an introduction fitness and wellness, and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. The activity portion includes basic techniques of weight training.

PHYA 201 – Adapted Physical Activity (1 credit hour) Assignments to this class are made for students with special needs in physical education focusing primarily on acute and chronic physical limitations. Activities are assigned commensurate with interests and abilities. Students are required to present an exercise prescription from a physician including prescribed activities and limitations.

PHYA 202 – Beginning Aerobics (1 credit hour) Provides a cardiovascular fitness program incorporating physiologically safe dance and exercise movements to music. It develops strength, flexibility, and improved cardiorespiratory efficiency.

PHYA 203 – Aerobic Circuit Training (1 credit hour) Challenges students to achieve higher levels of overall fitness in a cardiovascular program that combines stations of muscular strength with endurance while incorporating a wide variety of equipment. Students are expected to be able to participate in a minimum of twenty minutes of aerobic exercise.

PHYA 205 – Archery (1 credit hour) Designed to teach the beginning student proper techniques of target shooting with a bow and arrow, this course deals with history, terminology, safety, and equipment selection. Shooting techniques included are the stance, nocking, drawing, anchoring, aiming, releasing, and following through. The use of the bowsight and target scoring are presented.

PHYA 206 – Badminton (1 credit hour) The course includes an orientation to the history and rules of the game, terminology, and equipment. Basic skills and techniques taught include the proper grip, stance, footwork, forehand and backhand clears, long and short serves, net shots, around-the-head shot, and the smash. Basic single and double game strategies are presented.

PHYA 208 – Beginning Ballet (1 credit hour) Prerequisite, PHYA 212 (Introduction to Dance Technique) or equivalent experience. The technique and vocabulary of classical ballet are presented. Exercises at the barre are followed by practice and combinations in the center.

PHYA 209 – Beginning Basic Training (1 credit hour) Beginning physical fitness program based on the model used by the U.S. Army Physical Fitness Academy designed to improve aerobic and anaerobic strength, endurance, and overall physical fitness.

PHYA 210 – Beginning Bowling (1 credit hour) Presents terminology of the game, various grips and stances, the delivery approach, release, and follow through. Pick up spare leaves, releasing straight, hook, and back-up balls, reading the lanes, and handicapping are also included. Rules and scoring as well as tournament bowling are learned. An additional fee is required. Students with an average of 135 or higher are not eligible for this beginner course.

PHYA 211 – Cycling (1 credit hour) The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the history and skill of cycling. The course will focus on maintenance of the bicycle, fitness acquired through the use of cycling and the skills of climbing, descending, cornering, and balance.

PHYA 212 – Introduction to Dance Technique (1 credit hour) This course is an introduction to the positions, exercises, and steps common to ballet, jazz, and modern dance. It is designed for students with no previous dance experience and is a prerequisite for PHYA 208, PHYA 220, and PHYA 224.

PHYA 213 – Exercise & Conditioning (1 credit hour) Covers activities that promote cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. The course content includes fitness evaluation, stretching, weight training, aerobic exercise, jogging, and circuit training. Individual exercise programs are developed.

PHYA 214 – Beginning Fencing (1 credit hour) Introduces students to the history, rules, and terminology of the sport of fencing. It traces the development of ancient and modern weapons, presents warm-up, stretching, and conditioning exercises that are specific to the sport, and covers the grip, basic positions, and footwork that comprise the basis of the sport. Individual and team competitions are conducted in the course.

PHYA 216 – Beginning Golf (1 credit hour) Stresses swing motion and the basic fundamentals. Techniques of the full swing and the short game are presented. Rules and etiquette are covered. Students who shoot 115 or less for 18 holes are not eligible for this beginner course.

PHYA 217 – Beginning Tumbling & Gymnastics (1 credit hour) Through proper progression, students are exposed to compulsory routines on several pieces of gymnastic apparatus, including the balance beam, parallel bars, pommel horse, rings, horizontal bar, and strength, flexibility, and gross motor coordination. Emphasis is placed on safe spotting techniques and safety awareness.

PHYA 219 – Beginning Horseback Riding (1 credit hour) Introduces students to tacking, grooming and riding the basic gaits of walk, trot and canter. An additional fee is required; this course is taught off campus.

PHYA 220 – Beginning Jazz Dance (1 credit hour) Prerequisite, PHYA 212 (Introduction to Dance Technique). Students will explore the roots of the jazz style through rhythm, principles of isolation and opposition, shape and energy through center work, stretches, movement across the floor, and simple routines. Previous ballet training is highly recommended.

PHYA 221 – Beginning Jogging (1 credit hour) The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to develop cardiovascular fitness through a popular activity. Selection of proper clothing and equipment, the physiological effects of a jogging program, care and prevention of common injuries, and the mechanics of jogging are presented.

PHYA 222 – Karate (1 credit hour) This course offers an introduction to the basics of one of many martial art styles. Emphasis is on traditional forms, basic movements, philosophy, discipline, and proper class conduct. Students will learn horse-riding stance and forward stance, upper, middle, and lower part blocks, single punch, double punch, and hand sword, front kick and side kick, and two traditional forms.

PHYA 223 – Lifeguard Training (1 credit hour) Prerequisite, an ability to swim 500 yards continuously and retrieve a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. This course will prepare individuals to effectively assume the duties and responsibilities of lifeguards at swimming pools and at protected (non-surf) open water beaches. Emphasizes saving the lives of others through increased awareness of preventive lifeguarding measures and the practice of extensive rescue techniques.

PHYA 224 – Beginning Modern Dance (1 credit hour) Prerequisite, PHYA 212 (Introduction to Dance Technique). Students will explore the principles of movement which define modern dance, gaining some understanding of the use of weight, the shape of the body in space, an awareness of timing and energy, and individual creative potential through center work, stretches, floor work and various movement phrases across the floor.

PHYA 225 – Beginning Racquetball (1 credit hour) The course introduces the beginner to basic skills, including forehand and backhand drives, grips, footwork, and serves such as the drive, Z, and the lob. Safety considerations as well as rules and terminology are covered. Basic strategy is presented involving the return of service, use of ceiling, rear wall, pass, and kill shots.

PHYA 227 – Scuba (1 credit hour) Prerequisite, strong swimming skills. This basic course prepares students for safe and enjoyable participation in recreational sport diving. It includes the skills of skin diving and scuba. Lectures cover physiology of diving, first aid, and decompression. It can lead to certification (for an additional fee) if students attend open water training dives conducted at the end of the semester. An additional fee is required.

PHYA 228 – Self Defense (1 credit hour) This course introduces the basics of self-defense techniques and will be taught with special primary emphasis on women's self defense methods by using the weak points of attackers.

PHYA 229 – Downhill Skiing (1 credit hour) This course is conducted in Boone, N.C., for five days over the winter break. It includes orientation to proper equipment selection, such as clothing, boots, skis, and bindings, the use of lifts and tows, and the basic fundamentals, such as parallel turns, edging concepts, and rhythm. An additional fee is required.

PHYA 230 – Beginning Soccer (1 credit hour) Basic soccer skills are presented including dribbling, shooting, passing, heading, trapping, and tackling. Position play and strategies for basic offense and defense are learned as well as rules and terminology. Conditioning is achieved through drills and game play.

PHYA 231 – Beginning Social Dance (1 credit hour) The basic step patterns of popular social dances, such as fox trot, waltz, cha-cha, swing or shag, hustle, tango, and others are taught. Confidence in the ability to lead or to follow is developed. Social enjoyment of dance is emphasized.

PHYA 233 – Beginning Squash (1 credit hour) Basic shots are learned including forehand and backhand drives, corners, reverse corners, volleys, drop shots, and serves. Rules, terminology and basic strategies are presented. Appreciation of squash as a game for fitness and fun is developed.

PHYA 234 – Beginning-Level I Swimming (1 credit hour) This course is designed to introduce students with no previous swimming experience to water adjustment and beginning level skills such as: bobbing, kicking, floating and simple stroking.

PHYA 235 – Beginning-Level II Swimming (1 credit hour) The course consists of swimming skills for students with limited water experience. These skills include water adjustment, floating, kicking, front crawl stroke, rhythmic breathing and elementary backstroke. Emphasis is on efficient movement through the water. Foundation skills taught enable students to enjoy swimming and other aquatic activities as a lifetime sport. Basic water safety and first aid procedures are included.

PHYA 236 – Swim Conditioning (1 credit hour) This course is designed to promote cardiovascular fitness through swimming. Conditioning and the refinement of stroke techniques will be stressed through stroke practice and workout routines. Topics will include stroke mechanisms of the four competitive strokes, starts, turns, interval, sprint and long distance training.

PHYA 238 – Tennis (1 credit hour) Basic skills are learned including forehand and backhand groundstrokes, the volley, and the serve. Rules, terminology, and basic game strategy will be taught. Through play, an increased level of fitness and skill will be gained to promote participation in tennis throughout life.

PHYA 239 – Triathlon Training (1 credit hour) The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the sport of triathlons integrating the discipline of running, cycling, and swimming. The course is physically challenging and provides information on transitions and maintenance of equipment, as well as setting up a training program.

PHYA 240 – Ultimate Frisbee (1 credit hour) Teaches the knowledge, skills, and rules of ultimate frisbee in order to develop a lasting interest in lifetime participation and to increase the student's level of physical fitness.

PHYA 241 – Beginning Volleyball (1 credit hour) Basic skills are taught including the forearm pass, the overhead pass, setting, spiking, blocking, dinking, and serving. Rules and terminology are included. Basic offensive and defensive strategy is learned.

PHYA 242 – Water Safety Instructor (1 credit hour) The purpose of this course is to train an instructor to teach American Red Cross progressive swimming and water safety courses. Course content includes analysis of stroke mechanics, review of water safety skills, and investigation of teaching methodology. Orientation to American Red Cross administrative procedures is included. Students are expected to be proficient in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke.

PHYA 243 – Beginning Weight Training (1 credit hour) Basic techniques and knowledge of Universal, Nautilus, and free weight systems are taught. Fitness evaluation and individual workout programs are included. Development of muscular strength and endurance is stressed. Physiological principles of fitness and their relationships to weight training are also emphasized.

PHYA 290 – Special Topics (1 credit hour) This course is designed to cover the study and practice of special topics directed by an authority in the field. Subject matter will vary per instructor and topic.

PHYA 302 – Intermediate Aerobics (1 credit hour) Challenges students to achieve higher levels of cardiovascular, flexibility, and strength fitness through dance and exercise movements to music. Students are expected to be able to participate in a minimum of twenty minutes of aerobic activities.

PHYA 308 – Intermediate Ballet (1 credit hour) For the dancer with a solid understanding of the basics of ballet and several years' dance training. It emphasizes more sophisticated steps in longer combinations.

PHYA 310 – Intermediate Bowling (1 credit hour) Focuses on refinement of the experienced student's delivery mechanics including the approach, release, and follow-through. Maximum quality practice time is emphasized. Alternative approaches and releases are presented and several types of tournaments are conducted.

PHYA 314 – Intermediate Fencing (1 credit hour) A review of the footwork and bladework covered in the beginning course precedes an introduction to pair exercises and individual lessons dealing with both technique and tactics. Emphasis in this course is on individual and paired exercises rather than on large group lessons. An introduction to officiating is also covered in conjunction with greater competitive opportunities.

PHYA 316 – Intermediate Golf (1 credit hour) Builds on and refines the basic fundamentals of the swing motion. Ball flight control is introduced with more in-depth swing analysis. Students who shoot 85 to 115 for 18 holes are eligible for this course.

PHYA 317 – Intermediate Tumbling & Gymnastics (1 credit hour) The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to learn more difficult gymnastics skills and to incorporate them in a fluid routine. Added emphasis is placed on muscular strength and flexibility. Safe spotting techniques, particularly for more advanced skills, are stressed throughout the course.

PHYA 319 – Intermediate Horseback Riding (1 credit hour) Students are introduced to jumping; emphasis is placed on learning more balance and control in the three basic gaits. Dressage is introduced. An additional fee is required; this course is taught off campus.

PHYA 320 – Intermediate Jazz Dance (1 credit hour) Students will explore the jazz style in greater complexity plus gain an increased understanding of jazz music as it is related to jazz dance. It includes center work, complex movement phrases across floor, adagio, and routines using a large movement vocabulary. At least two years of dance experiences and familiarity with jazz style is recommended.

PHYA 321 – Intermediate Jogging (1 credit hour) Introduces students to the cardiovascular and overall fitness benefits of running. Students will learn how running can be a lifetime activity when approached sensibly and effectively. Students are expected to be able to run three miles in under 30 minutes prior to registering for this course.

PHYA 324 – Intermediate Modern Dance (1 credit hour) Students will work to develop greater technical skill and continue a more advanced exploration of modern dance principles of effort-shape through center work and phrases of greater length and complexity in the center and across the floor. At least two years of modern dance training are recommended.

PHYA 325 – Intermediate Racquetball (1 credit hour) Students will review beginning skills. Aspects of competition will be covered, including match preparation, officiating a match, and tournament play. Specific practice will involve shot selection and placement and back wall play.

PHYA 330 – Intermediate Soccer (1 credit hour) Basic skills are reviewed and refined. Dead ball situations are studied, especially corner kicks and direct and indirect free kicks. Different systems of play are introduced and evaluated. Positional play is stressed in the development of advanced defensive and offensive tactics.

PHYA 335 – Intermediate Swimming (1 credit hour) Techniques for crawl, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl, and breaststroke are covered. Basic water rescue skills are presented including first aid procedures. Physical fitness is promoted through swimming.

PHYA 338 – Intermediate Tennis (1 credit hour) Increased proficiency in four basic skills will be developed. New shots taught include the overhead the drop, the lob, and spin serve. Strategy for singles and doubles play will be stressed. Emphasis is on increased pace and ball placement.

PHYA 341 – Intermediate Volleyball (1 credit hour) Students improve execution of basic skills through practice. Stresses safe execution of dives and rolls. Teaches various offensive strategies and defensive alignments. Emphasizes team play.

PHYA 343 – Intermediate Weight Training (1 credit hour) Emphasizes the development of individualized muscular strength and endurance programs following instruction in the physiological principles and techniques of weight training. Students should have beginning weight training skills, techniques, and knowledge prior to enrolling in this class.

PHYA 402 – Leading Group Fitness Activities (1 credit hour) All aspects of leading group fitness activities will be explored and applied including: components of an aerobic exercise class, modifications for individual needs and special populations, health screening, fitness testing.

PHYA 408 – Advanced Ballet (1 credit hour) For the dancer with substantial background in ballet. Speed, endurance, multiple turns, beats, and complicated combinations are emphasized.

PHYA 409 – Advanced Basic Training (1 credit hour) Advanced fitness program based on the model used by the U.S. Army Physical Fitness Academy to further improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Builds on conditioning level obtained in PHYA 209.

PHYA 414 (1 credit hour) Review of footwork, bladework, pair exercises and individual lessons dealing with technique and tactics. Emphasis is on individual and paired exercises rather than on large group lessons. Officiating is covered.

PHYA 416 – Advanced Golf (1 credit hour) Prerequisites, A 15 or less handicap is required as a prerequisite. Comprising this course are the ability to score, the analysis of strategy and shot production, and improvement of self-awareness and coping strategies.

PHYA 419 – Advanced Horseback Riding (1 credit hour) Provides more technical flatwork at the walk, trot and canter, as well as jumping. Course work will be primarily jumping. An additional fee is required; this course is taught off campus.

PHYA 424 – Advanced Modern Dance (1 credit hour) This course is designed for the dancer with a solid understanding of the principles underlying modern dance and several years of dance training. It focuses on longer and more complicated phases of movements.

PHYA 427 - Advanced Scuba (1 credit hour) The course will follow the PADI Advanced Open water course curriculum which contains five specialty dives focusing on Deep, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Navigation, and Underwater Naturalist.  Prerequisite:  PHYA 227 or nationally recognized scuba certification

PHYA 438 – Advanced Tennis (1 credit hour) Individual skill improvement in all shots with pace and accuracy of shots is stressed. Advanced strategies for singles and doubles play are learned. Analysis of opponent's strengths and weaknesses and physical fitness are stressed through drills and games.