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HON 115H: Honors Leadership

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course guides Honors students as they further develop their leadership potential. The concepts of leadership are explored through both theory and practice, including service to others. Through the study of great leaders as portrayed by writers and historians, students gain a deeper understanding of the impact of leadership strategies and practice essential skills for effective leadership.

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HPE 102: Aerobic Fitness

2.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

In this course, students work to improve their fitness level by participating in various types of fitness activities such as step aerobics, circuits, interval training, weights and bands.

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HPE 117: Fitness Walking

1.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

In this course, students learn to develop personalized walking plans at different intensities in a supportive environment. They discover how walking, when paired with proper nutrition, creates a lifelong fitness routine that improves heart health and weight management. Students actively participate in aerobic walking sessions and discuss the importance of good posture, exercise form and how a balanced diet provides health and wellness benefits. Through guided practical experience and discussion, students gain knowledge and skills for incorporating regular walking into their daily lives.

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HPE 127: Personal Physical Fitness

1.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

In this course, students are provided with a basic understanding of the scientific basis of physical fitness. The course helps each student to develop a personal fitness profile and subsequent program of physical activity that results in healthful living. Students gain practical experience through actual participation in fitness activities. Individual progress is emphasized.

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HPE 128: Physical Conditioning and Weight Training 1

2.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

In this course, students evaluate their own physical fitness status. With the help of the instructor, students design a physical conditioning program to meet personal goals and interests. Areas of concentration are cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, body composition, muscular strength and muscular endurance. Activities selected involve aerobic, resistive and flexibility exercises. This course emphasizes proper techniques, purpose of each exercise, safety and how to get expected results from an individualized physical conditioning program.

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HPE 129: Physical Conditioning and Weight Training 2

2.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course enables experienced physical conditioning students to continue their exercise program under the supervision and guidance of a qualified instructor. Students evaluate their own health status and participate in a physical conditioning program designed to meet their personal goals and interests. Areas of concentration are cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, body composition, muscular strength and muscular endurance. Students with current high fitness levels may experiment with advanced training techniques to enhance their physical conditioning program. Prerequisite: HPE 128

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HPE 135: Yoga 1

2.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course introduces the fundamental principles and practices of yoga. Students explore the basic principles of getting to know your body, breathing techniques, exercising and body positioning to develop a holistic approach to a healthy mind and body. Students participate in theoretical and practical experiences that provide the knowledge and skills necessary for continued wellness utilizing yoga.

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HPE 136: Self Defense

2.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course is a study of striking techniques from the art of karate along with throws, holds and breakhold techniques from the art of judo and jiu-jitsu. Students emphasize practical self defense abilities as opposed to tournament competition.

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HPE 171: Personal and Community Health and Wellness

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course provides an overview of personal and community health and wellness. Students explore wellness and lifestyle concepts through active learning experiences. Topics include, but are not limited to: fitness, nutrition, sexuality, smoking, alcohol and substance abuse, stress and emotional wellness. Student participation in class activities assists the formulation of an individualized wellness plan.

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HPE 172: Foundations of Health and Physical Education

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

In this course, students explore the historical foundations of health and physical education as well as fundamental principles, preparation, qualifications, opportunities and functions of the health and physical education teacher and fitness leader. Students also examine the history of the field of health and physical education, sports and fitness related concepts and issues within sports and education.

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