2002-2004 Catalog - St. Charles Community College

St. Charles Community CollegePHL 201 World Religion . . . . . . . . . . .3Survey course examining history,content, and present day status of world'smajor religions. Attention given toHinduism, Buddhism, Taoism,Confucianism, Islam, Judaism, andChristianity. Course fulfills A.A. andA.A.S. general education requirement.PHL 260 Reason and Religion . . . . . . .3Prerequisite: ENG 101. Introduction torepresentative issues and debates inWestern philosophy of religion. Topicsinclude arguments for and against God'sexistence, character and reliability ofreligious experience, nature andidentification of miracles, problem ofevil, divine attributes, life after death,relationship between faith and reason,religious pluralism, and nature ofreligious language. Course fulfills A.A.and A.A.S. general educationrequirement.PHYSICALEDUCATIONPHE 102 Concepts: Drugs . . . . . . . . . .2Organized into six sections that providemeasure of sequential development andinterrelated subjects pertaining topsychoactive drugs and drug-takingbehaviors. Includes overview of drugproblems in America, examination ofeffects on human body of various drugssuch as alcohol, cocaine, hallucinogens,prescription drugs and others. Insightinto drug abuse prevention effortsemployed in variety of settings.PHE 103 Concepts: Health . . . . . . . . .3Study of vital health principles andproblems. Personal and communityhealth issues discussed. Overall objectiveto favorably influence habits, attitudes,and knowledge related to individual andcommunity health.PHE 105 First Aid/Safety . . . . . . . . . . .2First-aid practices to give appreciation ofgood safety habits. Practical applicationof basic first-aid methods. Adult CPRcertification included.PHE 106 Personal Wellness . . . . . . . .2Focus on development of positive lifestyleby using combination of classroom/activity. Includes concepts of fitness,lifetime sports, stress managementtechniques, leisure well-being,contemporary threats, and nutrition.PHE 107 Selected Health Topics . . . . .5Variable content designed to developpositive health practices for lifelong ofwellness. Limit of 2 credit hours (fourtopics) may be used toward graduationcredit.PHE 111 Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Basic rules, techniques, and safety.Activity class with emphasis on skillbuilding through participation.Appropriate for beginners andexperienced players.PHE 112 Beginning Swimming . . . . . .1Learn to swim three basic strokes.YMCA-trained instructor in small class of4-6 students. Lifeguard on duty.PHE 113 Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Basic rules, techniques, and safety.Activity class with emphasis on skillbuilding through participation.Appropriate for beginners andexperienced players.PHE 114 Dance Aerobics I . . . . . . . . . .1Development of fitness and aerobiccapacity by performing simple dancesteps and other moves to music.Choreographed exercise. Includeswritten component related to health ordance.PHE 115 Physical Fitness . . . . . . . . . .1Use of hand weights, body bars, andmedicine balls to experience exerciseinvolving all major muscle groups. Mayrequire written component.PHE 116 Recreational Games . . . . . . .1Learning and playing games appropriatefor school-age children.PHE 117 Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Basic rules, techniques, and safety.Activity class with emphasis on skillbuilding through participation.Appropriate for beginners andexperienced players.PHE 118 Fitness Center I . . . . . . . . . . .1Orientation to selectorized weight andcardiovascular equipment for all majormuscle groups. Students taught tomonitor personal progress. May requirewritten component. Course completionallows Fitness Center use during openhours without instructor supervision aslong as student status maintained.PHE 121 Step and MuscleConditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Combines step aerobics and free weightswork in circuit or simultaneous format toprovide cardiovascular and strengthworkout. May require writtencomponent.PHE 130 Beginning Rock Climbing . . .1Safety and rock climbing techniquesusing indoor artificial cliff. All climbingdone while wearing safety harness.PHE 133 Beginning CardioKickboxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Muscle conditioning and cardiovascularendurance gained through martial artsand boxing moves through timed intervaldrills with music background. Writtencomponent may be required.PHE 137 Scuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Safety and scuba diving techniques inclassroom and indoor pool. Healthhistory required. Course does not earncertification. Scuba certificationavailable through private vendor includesopen-water dive.PHE 140 Introduction to Dance . . . . . .3Historical overview of dance as socialand artistic form of expression withemphasis on understandingcontemporary dance. Covers importanceof dance in American society. No dancetraining required.PHE 141 Stretch and Strengthen . . . . .1Stretching and strengthening exercisesfrom dance world appropriate for dancersand sports enthusiasts. Includes use ofbody bars, body balls, and light weights tostrengthen core stabilizing muscles andstretches for total body flexibility.PHE 160 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Safety, rules, course etiquette, grip,stance, and swing. Time spent onpractice putting green, and driving range.Videotaping of individual swing for ongoingtraining purposes. Students bringown clubs or use those at range. Golfballs provided.142