Shepherd University

2005-07 Catalog
(Volume XLV * May 2005)

Section VII: Courses of Instruction

General Studies Physical Education (GSPE)

The general studies physical education program is part of the University-wide program of general studies. The GSPE program provides students with information to help them maintain healthy lifestyles, understand the elements of fitness, and develop a commitment to lifetime fitness and wellness. All students are required to complete GSPE 210 Fitness for Life for two credit hours.

GSPE 210. Fitness for Life (2)
This course covers the dimensions of fitness and wellness including the components of physical fitness, nutrition, weight management, stress management, preventable disease, STD prevention, and developing a personal fitness wellness program for each individual. Academic and physical activities are both part of this course. This course meets the GSPE requirement.

Additional General Studies Physical Education Courses for Elective Credit
GSPE 100. Adapted PE I (may be repeated once)
GSPE 104. Low Impact Aerobics
GSPE 105. Aerobics
GSPE 106. Step Aerobics
GSPE 107. Water Aerobics
GSPE 108. Body Sculpture I
GSPE 109. Body Sculpture II
GSPE 110. Step Sculpture
GSPE 111. Aerobic Boxing/Coed
GSPE 112. Jazz Dance
GSPE 113. Jazzercise I
GSPE 114. Jazzercise II
GSPE 115. Modern Dance I
GSPE 116. Modern Dance II
GSPE 117. East Coast Swing Dance/Men
GSPE 118. East Coast Swing Dance/Women
GSPE 120. Archery
GSPE 121. Billiards I
GSPE 122. Billiards II
GSPE 123. Bowling
GSPE 125. Camping
GSPE 126. Backpacking
GSPE 127. Orienteering
GSPE 128. Rock Climbing/Rappelling
GSPE 130. Canoeing
GSPE 131. Ice Skating
GSPE 132. Ice Hockey
GSPE 133. Cycling
GSPE 135. Fencing
GSPE 136. Golf
GSPE 137. Hiking
GSPE 138. Winter Hiking
GSPE 139. Jogging
GSPE 140. Horseback Riding I
GSPE 141. Horseback Riding II
GSPE 143. Marching Band
GSPE 144. Korean Martial Arts
GSPE 145. Karate I
GSPE 146. Karate II
GSPE 147. Self Defense for Women
GSPE 148. Advanced Self Defense for Women
GSPE 149. Self-Defense/Coed
GSPE 150. Tennis/Badminton
GSPE 151. Intermediate Tennis
GSPE 154. Racquetball
GSPE 156. Softball
GSPE 160. Swimming
GSPE 161. Fitness Swimming
GSPE 162. Springboard Diving
GSPE 165. Lifeguard Instructor
GSPE 169. Fly Fishing
GSPE 170. Volleyball
GSPE 171. Advanced Volleyball
GSPE 173. Walleyball
GSPE 175. Weight Training for Men
GSPE 176. Weight Training for Women
GSPE 179. Wrestling
GSPE 180. Snow Skiing I
GSPE 181. Snow Skiing II
GSPE 182. Snow Skiing III
GSPE 200. Exploring Leisure (PE Majors Only)
GSPE 201. Wellness/Fitness (PE Majors Only)
GSPE 205. The Weight Loss Program
GSPE 250. Adult Fitness

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