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MUSC 267 Private Instruction: Keyboard (1 credit)
GER-HM/Performance
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in keyboard. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to three times in the degree.
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MUSC 268 Private Instruction: Plectrum Strings (1 credit)
GER-HM/Performance
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in plectrum. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to three times in the degree.
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MUSC 270 Brass Ensemble (1 credit)
GER-HM/Performance
Prereq: Instructor permission required.
A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing brass ensemble literature (i.e., brass quartet). Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to three times in the degree.
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MUSC 271 Woodwind Ensemble (1 credit)
GER-HM/Performance
Prereq: Instructor permission required.
A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing woodwind ensemble literature (i.e., flute trio, woodwind quintet). Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to three times in the degree.
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MUSC 272 Percussion Ensemble (1 credit)
GER-HM/Performance
Prereq: Instructor permission required.
A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing percussion ensemble literature. Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to three times in the degree.
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MUSC 273 String Ensemble (1 credit)
GER-HM/Performance
Prereq: Instructor permission required.
A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing string ensemble literature (i.e., string quartet). Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to three times in the degree.
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MUSC 274 Vocal Ensemble (1 credit)
GER-HM/Performance
Prereq: Instructor permission required.
A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing vocal ensemble literature (i.e., madrigals). Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to three times in the degree.
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MUSC& 105 Music Appreciation (5 credits)
GER-HM
A general survey course designed to introduce students to art music from the following periods: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Twentieth Century. Relevant cultural, biographical and historical data that pertain to art music and its performance are covered. Listening skills are exercised and become the vehicle through which specific classical art music concepts are examined. No previous music experience necessary or expected.
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MUSC& 141 Music Theory I (5 credits)
GER-HM
A music theory course intended to facilitate the acquisition of music literacy and related ear-training skills. In addition, it covers the fundamentals of theory such as key and time signatures, intervals and simple chord construction. This is the first course in the traditional college-level music theory sequence. No previous musical experience or knowledge is required. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 181 is strongly recommended.
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MUSC& 142 Music Theory II (5 credits)
GER-HM
Prereq: MUSC& 141 or the equivalent.
A music theory course designed to strengthen music literacy skills and to facilitate an understanding of intermediate principles regarding chords, chord progressions, figured bass, four-part writing skills, melody and related ear-training skills. It is the second course in the traditional college-level music theory course. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 182 or the equivalent is strongly recommended.
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MUSC& 143 Music Theory III (5 credits)
GER-HM
Prereq: MUSC& 142 or the equivalent.
Strengthens music literacy skills and facilitates an understanding of more advanced principles regarding chords, chord progressions, figured-bass, melody, part-writing, and related ear-training skills. This is the third course in the traditional college-level music theory sequence. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 183 or the equivalent is strongly recommended.
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MUSC& 241 Music Theory IV (5 credits)
GER-HM
Prereq: MUSC& 143 or equivalent.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire music literacy, theory and related ear-training skills. MUSC& 241 is the fourth of six courses in the traditional music theory sequence at the college level. Piano skills equal to or above the intermediate level (MUSC 182 ) are highly recommended.
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MUSC& 242 Music Theory V (5 credits)
GER-HM
Prereq: MUSC& 241
To strengthen music literacy skills, to facilitate an understanding of more advanced principles regarding chords, chord progressions, melody and related ear-training skills. Fifth course in the traditional college-level music theory sequence. Designed for, but not limited to, the student intending to transfer to a four-year college or university as a music major. Piano skills equal to or above the intermediate level (MUSC 182 ) are highly recommended.
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MUSC& 243 Music Theory VI (5 credits)
GER-HM
Prereq: MUSC& 242
The sixth of six in a series of courses designed to explore, both aurally and visually, advanced harmonic and related practices in classical music. Typically, this course is taken by students intending to transfer to a four-year institution as a music major or minor.
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NAC 101 Nursing Assistant Theory (7 credits)
Prereq: Reading placement test with a minimum of 85. Admission into NAC course. See Pre-Nursing Advisor for application.
Introduction to the role, scope and practice of the Nursing Assistant. Student will learn patient and resident rights, communication skills, infection control principles and safety principles. Concepts learned will be applied in the nursing lab.
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NAC 105 Nursing Assistant Lab (3 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of NAC 101 . Up-to-date immunizations. Successful completion of appropriate background check.
Concepts and principles learned in theory will be applied in the nursing skills lab. Important skills are communication, safe care and transferring, appropriate bathing, feeding and personal care of residents. Emphasis is on safety, risk and hazard reduction and resident-centered care.
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NAC 107 Nursing Assistant Clinical (2 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of NAC 101 and NAC 105 . Up-to-date immunizations; current American Heart Association Health-Care Provider CPR card.
Knowledge and skills learned in theory and lab are applied in the clinical area with patients and residents, primarily in long-term care facilities. In addition, important practices to be learned and applied are time management, prioritization in changing patient situations, team and interpersonal communication and appropriate documentation.
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NSCI 150 Nature (5 credits)
GER-NS
The emphasis of the course is to identify the major life forms found in a specific area or region including native and introduced species and their adaptations to the environment. The course focuses on the observation of nature for both scientific and recreational purposes. Includes lab and field studies.
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NSCI 160 Environmental Biology (5 credits)
GER-NS
Interrelationship of humans, animals, plants, soil, water and air. Application to contemporary environmental problems.
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NSCI 300 Inquiry Based Science for Teachers (5 credits)
GER-NS
Prereq: Admission into the BAS-T program.
An overview of the main concepts in natural science for early childhood teachers including topics in earth/space science, life science, physical science and engineering design. Lab included.
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NURS 141 Foundations of Nursing (3 credits)
Prereq: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program: Selective Admissions Process.
Concepts and theories basic on the art and science of the nursing role with an emphasis on health promotion across the lifespan. Includes program’s philosophy of nursing, nursing history, patient needs, safety, communication, and teaching/learning with an emphasis on critical thinking.
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NURS 142 Foundations of Nursing Skills Lab (2 credits)
Prereq: Admission to the Associate Degree in Nursing Program. Selective Admissions Process.
Nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in Foundations of Nursing, with an emphasis on common nursing psychomotor skills.
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NURS 143 Foundations of Nursing Clinical/Simulation (2 credits)
Prereq: Admission to the Associate Degree in Nursing Program. Selective Admissions Process.
Health promotion, critical thinking and psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs: Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in Foundations of Nursing with an emphasis on practice of assessments and psychomotor skills in the clinical and/or simulation setting.
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NURS 144 Nursing Success Seminar (1 credit)
Prereq: Admission to the Associate Degree in Nursing Program. Selective Admissions Process.
Provide new nursing students with tools for success for the nursing program including the introduction to medical terminology, medical math basic, American Psychological Association (APA) writing, introduction to presentation formats, study tips and strategies for answering critical thinking questions.
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NURS 145 Ethics and Policy in Healthcare I (3 credits)
Prereq: Admission to the Associate Degree in Nursing Program. Selective Admissions Process.
Ethical and legal concepts and issues used in decision-making frameworks to support the well-being of people and groups in nursing and healthcare across the lifespan.
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NURS 146 Foundations of Psychosocial Issues and Communication in Healthcare I (2 credits)
Prereq: Acceptance into Pierce nursing program.
Introduction to psychosocial issues across the lifespan with an emphasis on effective and therapeutic communication in healthcare, intercultural and professional communication, and working with diverse groups.
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NURS 150 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Simple-Chronic Illnesses (2 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 1 ADN courses.
Evidenced-based research of pathophysiology and pharmacology associated with the care of patients experiencing simple-chronic illnesses throughout the lifespan.
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NURS 151 Medical/Surgical Nursing - Simple-Chronic Illnesses (4 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 1 ADN courses.
Applying evidenced-based nursing concepts and theories for health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patients experiencing simple-chronic illnesses across the lifespan.
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NURS 152 Nursing Skills in Simple-Chronic Illnesses Lab (1 credit)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 1 ADN courses.
Nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in simple-chronic illnesses, with an emphasis on common nursing psychomotor skills.
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NURS 153 Nursing Skills in Simple-Chronic Illnesses Clinical/Simulation (4 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 1 ADN courses.
Health promotion, critical thinking and psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in simple-chronic illnesses with an emphasis on practice of assessments and psychomotor skills in the clinical and/or simulation setting.
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NURS 156 Psychosocial Issues and Communication in Healthcare II (1 credit)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 1 ADN courses.
Impact of psychosocial issues across the lifespan with an emphasis on communication strategies to incorporate cultural values and spiritual beliefs in diverse populations (continuation of NURS 146).
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NURS 160 Pharmacology of Complex-Chronic Illnesses (2 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 2 ADN courses.
Evidenced-based research of pathophysiology and pharmacology associated with the care of patients experiencing complex-chronic illnesses throughout the lifespan.
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NURS 161 Medical/Surgical Nursing - Complex-Chronic Illnesses (4 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 2 ADN courses.
Applying evidenced-based nursing concepts and theories for health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patients experiencing complex-chronic illnesses across the lifespan.
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NURS 162 Nursing Skills in Complex-Chronic Illnesses Lab (1 credit)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 2 ADN courses.
Nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in complex-chronic illnesses, with an emphasis on common nursing psychomotor skills.
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NURS 163 Nursing Skills in Complex-Chronic Illnesses Clinical/Simulation (4 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 2 ADN courses.
Health promotion, critical thinking and psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in complex-chronic illnesses with an emphasis on practice of assessments and psychomotor skills in the clinical and/or simulation setting.
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NURS 166 Psychological Issues in Healthcare I (2 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 2 ADN courses.
Psychological disorders across the lifespan with an emphasis on utilization of psychosocial nursing for assessment, intervention, and health promotion.
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NURS 240 Pharmacology of Simple-Acute Illnesses (2 credit)
Prereq: Successful completion of Year 1 ADN courses or admission to the program as LPN to RN Transition student.
Evidenced-based research of pathophysiology and pharmacology associated with the care of patients experiencing simple-acute illnesses throughout the lifespan.
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NURS 241 Medical/Surgical Nursing - Simple-Acute Illnesses (4 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Year 1 ADN courses or selective admission to the program as LPN to RN Transition student.
Applying evidenced-based nursing concepts and theories for health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patients experiencing simple-acute illnesses across the lifespan.
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NURS 242 Nursing Skills in Simple-Acute Illnesses Lab (1 credit)
Prereq: Successful completion of Year 1 ADN courses or selective admission to the program as LPN to RN Transition student.
Nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in simple-acute illnesses, with an emphasis on common nursing psychomotor skills.
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NURS 243 Nursing Skills in Simple-Acute Illnesses Clinical/Simulation (5 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Year 1 ADN courses or selective admission to the program as LPN to RN Transition student.
Health promotion, critical thinking and psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in simple-acute illnesses with an emphasis on practice of assessments and psychomotor skills in the clinical and/or simulation setting.
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NURS 244 Topics in Obstetrical and Pediatric Nursing Care (3 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Year 1 ADN courses or selective admission to the program as LPN to RN Transition student.
Concepts of collaborative care for patients who are experiencing pregnancy and childbirth. Concepts of collaborative care for newborn and pediatric patients who are experiencing acute illnesses, changes in conditions, and emergencies.
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NURS 250 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology of Complex-Acute Illnesses (2 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 4 Associate Degree in Nursing courses.
Evidenced-based research of pathophysiology and pharmacology associated with the care of patients experiencing complex-acute illnesses throughout the lifespan.
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NURS 251 Medical/Surgical Nursing - Complex-Acute Illnesses (4 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 4 Associate Degree in Nursing courses.
Applying evidenced-based nursing concepts and theories for health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patients experiencing complex-acute illnesses across the lifespan.
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NURS 252 Nursing Skills in Complex-Acute Illnesses Lab (1 credit)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 4 Associate Degree in Nursing courses.
Nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in complex-acute illnesses, with an emphasis on common nursing psychomotor skills.
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NURS 253 Nursing Skills in Complex-Acute Illnesses Clinical/Simulation (4 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 4 Associate Degree in Nursing courses.
Health promotion, critical thinking and psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in complex-acute illnesses with an emphasis on practice of assessments and psychomotor skills in the clinical and/or simulation setting.
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NURS 255 Concepts of Ethics and Policy in Healthcare II (2 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 4 Associate Degree in Nursing courses.
Ethical and legal concepts and issues used in decision-making frameworks to support the well-being of people and groups in nursing and healthcare across the lifespan (Continuation of NURS 145).
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NURS 256 Psychological Issues in Healthcare II (1 credit)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 4 Associate Degree in Nursing courses.
Psychological disorders across the lifespan with an emphasis on utilization of psychosocial nursing for assessment, intervention, and health promotion (continuation of NURS 166).
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NURS 261 Professional Role Transition (4 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 5 Associate Degree in Nursing courses.
Current healthcare trends and professional issues within the context of nursing practice emphasizes mastering synthesis and application of current evidence based theory, research and practice in relation to nursing management, leadership and nursing care of individual/families/groups/communities. This course serves as a culmination of program outcomes in preparation for licensure.
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NURS 263 Nursing Practicum (5 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 5 Associate Degree in Nursing courses.
Practicum experience with synthesis of cognitive and effective skills, health promotion, critical thinking and psychomotor nursing skills acquired through supervised clinical practice in a selected healthcare agency and disciplinary process. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation in the clinical and/or simulation setting.
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NURS 264 NCLEX-RN and Licensure Preparation Seminar (3 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of Quarter 5 Associate Degree in Nursing courses.
Review of testing application procedures, including state and national testing competency standards; guidance and preparation for graduation and licensure. Standardized testing and onsite content review.
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NUTR& 101 Nutrition (5 credits)
GER-NS
Prereq: College level reading, by placement assessment or successful completion of READ 099 .
Introduction to the role of nutrition in human health with respect to essential nutrients, factors that affect eating habits, food advertising, nutrition and disease and establishing a healthy lifestyle.
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OCEA 170 Marine Biology (5 credits)
GER-NS
Prereq: BIOL& 160 or OCEA& 101 recommended.
An introduction to the plant and animal life found in estuarine and marine ecosystems and environments. Topics include lifestyles, adaptation, habitats, diseases, effects of pollution, interrelationships and taxonomic identification of marine organisms. Field trip required. Labs included.
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OCEA& 101 Introduction to Oceanography (5 credits)
GER-NS
Oceanography is the exploration and investigation of all aspects of the marine environment. Topics include the geology of the sea floor and coastlines, the dynamics of waves, currents, tides, diversity of life in the ocean, salinity and human impacts on the marine environment. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Field trips required. Labs included.
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OSH 100 Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health (5 credits)
Overview of occupational safety and health, including introduction to regulatory agencies, financial and human impact of occupational injuries and illnesses and workers compensation. Covers basic safety terminology and how to access safety information and resources. Focuses on the role and responsibility of the Safety and Health employee.
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OSH 110 Safety Management (5 credits)
Concepts and measurements of reactive versus proactive safety practices. Students will learn the major on-the-job hazards in the workplace, and how to collect and evaluate data to identify safety and health trends. Students will also learn how to respond to safety data by developing site-specific programs, policies and procedures.
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OSH 140 Regulatory Environment (3 credits)
Introduction to regulatory bodies and overview of Occupation Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations. History and political evolution of the regulatory environment, how violations are penalized and how a regulatory agency performs a formal inspection.
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OSH 150 Workers Compensation & Risk Management (3 credits)
Overview of risk manager role and current analysis methods. History and evolution of the workers compensation system, the Access and Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Washington State Disability Act will be explored. Covers business insurance, claims process, transfer, assumption, assessment of risk and lines of insurance.
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OSH 155 Special Topics in OSH - I (2 credits)
Topics covered will vary or rotate depending on current events and changes in the field of Occupational Safety and Health. Sample topics include workplace violence, transportation safety, medical surveillance, health epidemics, agriculture safety, etc.
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OSH 160 Incident Investigation (3 credits)
This course covers methods and documentation required for incident investigation. Overview of supervisor role in incident investigation, methods of review, action and follow-up to prevent recurrence. Includes overview of record-keeping system.
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OSH 170 Training Techniques (3 credits)
Overview of different learning styles and effective methods for providing training to employees. Advantages and disadvantages of different training media and associated costs. Opportunities to provide training to other class members on selected safety topics and use different training methodologies.
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OSH 190 Industrial Security (3 credits)
Overview of the All Hazards Approach to industrial security. Site-specific vulnerability assessments and development of Emergency Action Plans, loss prevention, industrial security, history of terrorism and terrorist threats and workplace violence. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) will be introduced.
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OSH 220 Industrial Hygiene (5 credits)
Apply the basic concepts of industrial hygiene at the technician level. Understand toxicology in an occupational setting. Recognize and evaluate health hazards and develop controls to protect worker health in workplace scenarios. Evaluate health hazards in the workplace with OSHA exposure limits. Complete a case study report where industrial hygiene practices are applied to a real-world situation.
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OSH 230 Ergonomics (3 credits)
Overview of the history and evolution of ergonomics in the workplace. Ergonomic risk factors, terminology, engineering solutions, applications of the principles of body mechanics and communication of basic ergonomic concepts and solutions.
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OSH 240 Handling Hazardous Materials (4 credits)
Overview of regulations on hazard recognition, protective equipment, biological and radiological toxicology, monitoring decontamination. Includes 40 hours of OSHA required safety training and certification for workers and supervisors. This hands-on course covers all regulations. Site simulations are conducted.
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OSH 255 Special Topics in OSH II (1-3 credits)
Topics covered will vary or rotate depending on current events and changes in the field of Occupational Safety and Health. Sample topics include workplace violence, transportation safety, medical surveillance, health epidemics, agriculture safety, etc.
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OSH 291 OSH Internship (3 credits)
Prereq: Enrollment in the Occupational Safety and Health Program and instructor permission.
Participants will obtain and participate in an occupational safety and health extramural work experience in their chosen area of interest.
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PARED 110 Issues, Roles, and Responsibilities of the Paraeducator (2 credits)
Address the roles and responsibilities of paraeducators in the instructional setting. Current issues, including supervision, guidelines, role clarification, federal and state legislation, job responsibilities, ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality will be covered with special attention given to federal mandates.
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PARED 117 Administration and Scoring (1 credit)
Course is designed to provide instructional assistants with proper testing administration skills for standardized testing.
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PARED 130 Classroom and Behavior Management (3 credits)
An introduction to the management of children’s behavior in the classroom. Explores a variety of approaches used to maintain order in the classroom.
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PARED 210 Observation, Assessment and Recordkeeping (3 credits)
Techniques in observation, test administration and recordkeeping in the public school. Ethical considerations and legal responsibilities included.
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PE 119 Cycling (1 credit)
An introduction to cycling (both road & mountain bike), designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition.
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PE 121 Spin (1 credit)
Spin is a high energy stationary bike workout that enhances cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength. Participants select personal intensity levels during the workout through body position and bike tension. Class features include 45-minute cardio ride, including warm-up and cool-down, followed by stretching.
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PE 125 Lifestyle Fitness (1 credit)
An exercise class designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Students achieve this goal by utilizing the varied fitness resources available in the fitness facility as well as walking, running, inline skating and cycling in and around the natural environment of Pierce College.
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PE 126 Hard Core (1 credit)
This is a challenging core fitness workout using balance, coordination, stability and control. Stability balls, free weights, bands, Bosu and Pilates techniques are used.
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PE 127 Power Step (1 credit)
High-energy music combined with non-stop fun choreography and interval training makes this the perfect way to rev-up your cardio training and improve your power and endurance. This class provides a moderate to high intensity workout and will daily give you a challenge while burning calories!
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PE 129 Cardio Pump (1 credit)
Combines a high energy cardio workout with creative choreography using hand weights, bands and floor work designed to enhance the muscular tone of all major muscle groups of the body while burning fat.
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PE 131 Personalized Fitness Program (2 credit)
An independent fitness course to assist students with their personal fitness and wellness. This course is designed to assist the student with development of a personal program that promotes lifetime physical fitness, preventative health care and personal wellness.
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PE 132 Jogging (1 credit)
Progressive running program to improve cardiovascular endurance, to build stamina important in performing everyday skills and activities, to lower fat percentage and to improve overall health.
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PE 139 Yoga-Special Topics (1 credit)
Yoga Special Topics is a diverse approach to the modern practice of Yoga with varying topics being introduced. It includes yoga, dance and yoga sculpt in practical workouts to reduce stress while improving strength and flexibility.
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PE 140 Total Fitness (2 credits)
Total Fitness is a current approach to establishing and promoting physical fitness for better health. Combination lecture and lab, stressing the importance of life-long fitness. Course will include individual assessment and self-evaluation, development of exercise prescription and implementation of program.
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PE 153 Beginning Salsa (1 credit)
Beginning Salsa dance skills designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, self-esteem, social confidence and motor skills.
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PE 158 Zumba (1 credit)
Zumba combines a high energy cardio workout with creative dance choreography using the Latin rhythms found in cumbia, salsa, samba and merengue music.
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PE 159 Beginning Yoga (1 credit)
A Beginning Yoga course introducing students to a form of mind-body fitness that involves a combination of muscular activity and an internally directed mindful focus on awareness of the self, the breath and energy.
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PE 164 Basic Basketball Skills (1 credit)
Instruction and practice in the basic performance skills of shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork, rebounding, defense and the coordination of individual offensive and defensive techniques into play patterns.
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PE 165 Advanced Basketball Skills (1 credit)
Instruction and practice in the application of individual offensive and defensive skills into team basketball. Emphasis on man defense and attack, including fast break. Course progresses from two-vs.-two and three-vs.-three to the five man game.
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PE 167 Court Sports (1 credit)
This course is designed to introduce the skills and rules of the following recreational and competitive sports: Volleyball, Pickle Ball and Badminton.
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PE 168 Indoor Soccer (1 credit)
This is a course designed to allow students to participate in small sided indoor soccer games.
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PE 169 Volleyball (1 credit)
This course is designed to introduce students to the skills of volleyball, rules of the game and introductory team tactics.
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PE 170 Introduction to Weight Training (1 credit)
This course is designed to introduce students to weight training as a form of exercise to build muscular strength and endurance.
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PE 175 Mixed Martial Arts for Fitness (1 credit)
An introduction to mixed martial arts for fitness focusing on the fundamentals of grappling, striking and submission skills.
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PE 180 Baseball/Softball Conditioning (1 credit)
This is a baseball/softball conditioning course designed to help students improve all components of fitness for baseball and softball performance, using both indoor and outdoor facilities.
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PE 185 Naturally Fit (1 credit)
A health and fitness class designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition by utilizing the “nature gym” afforded us in the outdoor environment. Students achieve this goal by utilizing the varied fitness resources available both in and around the natural environment of Pierce College and in the Health Education Center to become “Naturally Fit.”
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PE 190 Independent Fitness Activities (1 credit)
An independent physical activity course designed to be monitored through self-reporting to the instructor. Students will implement a comprehensive personal fitness program that promotes lifetime physical fitness. Students are expected to self-monitor themselves and manipulate the variables of exercise to promote improvements in each of the health related and skill related components of fitness.
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PE 191 Independent Fitness Activities (1 credit)
An independent physical activity course designed in a series (PE 190-191) so students can continue to self-monitor their physical fitness progress. Students will continue to build on concepts learned in PE 190 and implement a comprehensive personal fitness program that promotes lifetime physical fitness. Students will continue to manipulate the variables of exercise to promote improvements in each of the health related and skill related components of fitness.
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PE 192 Independent Fitness Activities (1 credit)
Prereq: PE 190 or PE 191 .
An independent physical activity course designed and monitored through self-reporting to the instructor. Students will implement comprehensive independent
fitness programs that are flexible and convenient to promote cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and improve body composition.
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PE 225 Intermediate Lifestyle Fitness (1 credit)
An exercise class designed to build upon and further improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Students achieve this goal by utilizing the varied fitness resources available in the Health Education Center as well as walking, running, inline skating and cycling in and around the natural environment of Pierce College.
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PE 226 Advanced Hard Core (1 credit)
Prereq: PE 126 or instructor permission.
This is an advanced core fitness workout using balance, coordination, stability and control. Stability balls, free weights, bands, Bosu and Pilates techniques are used.
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PE 231 Intermediate Body Conditioning (1 credit)
A self-paced and independent fitness program designed to build upon and improve fitness and health. This course is monitored during three class seminars designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition using both aerobic and anaerobic exercises.
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PE 232 Intermediate Jogging-Walking (1 credit)
This is an intermediate jogging/walking course designed for students to further develop a progressive running/walking program. This course will also help students to further improve cardiovascular endurance and to build muscular endurance to assist with activities of daily living and overall personal health.
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PE 253 Advanced Salsa (1 credit)
Prereq: PE 153 or instructor permission.
An advanced salsa course designed to introduce advanced level steps in salsa and further improve upon fundamental skills learned in beginning salsa.
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