PED - Activities
Adapted Fitness Center
PED201AC, 1 Credit
The Adapted Physical Education program provides an accessible and user-friendly fitness facility for adults with physical limitations and special needs. This course provides each participant with an exercise program designed to meet the student's ability. The class is not intended to replace physical therapy and a medical release by your doctor may be required before participation.
Basketball/"Co-Ed "3 on 3"
PED201CX, 1 Credit
Basic Basketball skills with emphasis on 3 on 3.
Basketball/Intermediate
PED201DC, 1 Credit
Instruction, practice and game strategy. Competitive games.
Belly Dancing
PED203AL, .5 Credit
Have fun and get a workout learning basic Belly Dance movements involving your entire body.
Camping/Havasuapi
PED201ER, 1 Credit
Hike, camp and experience the beauty of Havasupai Falls, Mooney Falls & Beaver Falls. Hiking, trail running, water play and relaxing. Conditioning recommended.
Dance: Argentine Tango I
PED203TA, .5 Credit
Beginning Tango. Learn basic footwork for Argentine Tango. Be prepared to dance with everyone in the class.
Dance: Ballroom Dance I
PED203BD, .5 Credit
If your goal is to get up and dance to whatever song is playing, this is the class for you. Learn Foxtrot, Waltz, and Tango (smooth and slow dances), the most popular dances. A beginner class or can be used as a good review. Practice footwork, timing, technique, and style. Be prepared to dance with everyone in the class.
Dance: Country Dance
PED201DF, 1 Credit
Students will learn current popular country dance including Arizona Two Step, Progressive Two Step and West Coast Swing. All students will rotate.
Dance: Country Waltz & ChaCha
PED203DF, .5 Credit
Learn the beautiful waltz and the hot cha-cha with a little country touch. You will also learn lead and follow techniques which are helpful in all dances. All students will rotate.
Dance: Hot Hot Latin Dance I
PED203LD, .5 Credit
Spice up your dancing with the most energetic style of dance. Learn new and exciting dance steps for Cha Cha, Merengue, Salsa, Rumba and Bolero. Be prepared to dance with everyone in the class.
Dance: Salsa
PED203SA, .5 Credit
Learn basic moves for the popular, hot Latin dance Salsa. Be ready to use all your energy. Be prepared to dance with everyone in the class. Partners are not needed.
Dance: Super Swing Dance
PED203SW, .5 Credit
No one should go through life and not be able to enjoy swing dancing. Start your journey right with the most popular East Coast Swing moves and rhythms, including basic Lindy. All students will rotate.
Dance: West Coast Swing
PED203CF, .5 Credit
Learn the most popular classic swing dance in the country. You will learn all 10 basic patterns. All students will rotate.
Downhill Skiing
PED101TL, 1 Credit
Ski Sunrise Resort, Learn the basics of downhill skiing or snow boarding.
Golf
PED201JX, 1 Credit
A course designed for the beginning or novice golfer. Students will learn all basic fundamentals and techniques of putting, chipping, the full swing, rules, scoring and course etiquette.
Gung Fu
PED201SP, 1 Credit
[The Science of Self Defense] Gung Fu is not a martial art unto itself, yet it encompasses the most effective and devastating methods of self-preservation known to man. The identity of Gung Fu is diverse; over 17,000 styles are known are recognized. The power of the Gung Fu practitioner lay in his/her ability to defend self against impossible odds and situations.
Japanese Swordsmenship
PED201SP, 1 Credit
Teaches the art of drawing and cutting with a Japanese sword. It is based in the Samurai ethic emphasizing the utilization of strong practical techniques to maximize effectiveness and speed.
Karate
PED201OF, 1 Credit
Shotokan Karate originated in Okinawa, in the 1800's. It's founder was Gichin Funakoshi, known as the creator of modem Karate. Shotokan is a traditional Martial Art Training emphasizes Kihomn (fundamentals), Kata (traditional forms), and Kimite (applied sparring).
Kick Boxing
PED201KB, 1 Credit
Jabs, kicks and blocks will unite in this intense and inspiring martial arts based workout. Learn different techniques to increase muscular endurance and strength, enhance flexibility and increase body awareness and self-confidence.
Kung Fu/ Long Fist
PED201KF, 1 Credit
One of the most comprehensive martial arts in China.
8 Palms Ba Qua Kung Fu
PED201KF, 1 Credit
Is like Tai chi and is an internal art that focuses on circle walking meditation while changing palms, like Chi Gung, but with martial art tequa's.
Shao-lin 5 Animals
PED201KF, 1 Credit
A 1500 year old style of Chinese Martial Arts. Tiger trains strong bones. Snake trains body speed. Leopard conditions the muscles. Crane is for balance and poise. Dragon trains ones spirit and internal power.
Shao-lin Staff
PED201KF, 1 Credit
The staff of Shao lin is considered the mother of all Chinese weapons. This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics stances, blocks, swings, smash, whips, flicks and thrusts of the Shao lin staff. The class will be lead through a traditional Shao lin staff routing. If you can do Shao lin Staff you have the base to learn any weapon with greater ease.
Long Distance Running
PED201NL, 1 Credit
Introduction to the sport of long distance running. Whether looking to increase your training distance or have a goal of running the Marathon, this course will prove to be enlightening, educational & entertaining. The class consists of group runs on the track & lecture time following the run.
Pilates
PED201PS, 1Credit
Pilates is a mat-based exercise system focused on improving flexibility and strength for the total body. Teaches core control and stabilization while improving postural alignment. Results in a balanced and aligned body that looks fit, feels revitalized and moves with greater efficiency.
Racquetball
PED201QV, 1 Credit
Instruction and practice in basic skills and game strategy. Rackets and balls will be provided. For all skill levels, beginning through advanced.
Intro to Rock Climbing
PED203DX, .5 Credit
This is the quickest way to get you climbing! This class allows students with busy schedules to learn the basics of rock climbing in one weekend! Class will cover beginning techniques to include; movement, basic knots, types of climbing, and safety. Classroom portion and climbing portion will both be held at a rock gym.
Rock Climbing
PED201DX, 1 Credit
Students will learn beginning climbing skills, including equipment, knots, anchoring, belaying, and climbing techniques in an indoor climbing gym. No previous experience is necessary. Rock climbing helps develop strength and confidence. A required fee of $65.00 must be paid to the Solid Rock Climbing Gym at the first class meeting. The $65.00 fee includes use of indoor climbing gym, shoes and safety harness.
Rock Climbing/Intermediate
PED201DX, 1Credit
Students will learn intermediate climbing skills, including an in-depth approach to techniques learned in the beginning class, lead climbing, rappelling, rescue systems, and advanced anchoring in an indoor climbing gym.
Scuba Diving
PED201SL, 1.5 Credits
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of SCUBA diving. Course includes SCUBA Certification.
Scuba Diving/Advanced
PED201SU, 1 Credit
This course provides additional training in SCUBA techniques. Possible open water dives in different location. Dives will provide training in: Underwater Navigation, Deep Dive (60-80') and three other specialties.
Self Defense for Women
PED201SP, 1 Credit
Real self-defense begins with the certainty of your moral right to defend yourself and your willingness to so do. This class focuses on fear management, taking what is typically thought to be a negative emotion and turning it into a powerful response in times of crisis. You will learn first and foremost how to remain alert and aware so as to avoid potentially dangerous situations as well as alert signals to watch for. You will also learn highly effective ways to deal with violent assaults.
Urban Self Defense Level I
PED201SP, 1 Credit
In this basic class, the student, experienced or not, will develop their basic self-defense skills, ground-fighting skills, and stand-up fighting capabilities. This class can be modified depending upon the skill level of the class. Practice is based on real-life experiences, and endurance enhancing drills. This class will prove to enhance one's self confidence, stamina, and self-defense skills against any goal-oriented/focused individuals.
Slimnastics
PED201TH, 1 Credit
STRETCH and TONE. Moderate exercise with music. Emphasizes increasing fitness, muscle tone, and body flexibility. Great for reducing stress.
Stretch and Relax
PED201TH, 1 Credit
This is a mat-based stretch and relaxation class with low-lights and soft relaxing music. Stretching helps prevent injuries and increases flexibility and range of motion. Relaxation helps to relieve stress and lowers blood pressure.
Swimming
PED203VH, .5 Credit
Learn basic strokes, breathing and improve your cardiovascular endurance. For all skill levels.
Taekwondo
PED201VQ, 1 Credit
A Korean Martial Art that focuses on Traditional Taekwondo techniques and Olympic styles. The class is instructed by Master Soon through the World Taekwondo Federation and the Kukkiwon in Seoul, Korea. Teaches the Five Tenets of Taekwondo: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, discipline and self-control. The philosophy of Taekwondo encompasses the connection between mind and body while incorporating skills in self defense and overall physical and mental well-being. Taekwondo is a competitive sport but more importantly, is a way of life. Students are required to purchase a uniform (dobok) Belt promotion testing and tournaments are optional. Students will be introduced to the Korean language while learning Taekwondo terminology.
Olympic Taekwondo
PED201VQ, 1 Credit
Olympic style of taekwondo uses less traditional techniques adapted from the traditional movements in order to comply with Olympic standards for sparring techniques.
TaiChi
PED201VR, 1 Credit
Teaches the fundamentals of Tai Chi including the moves, and traditional discipline of the sport. Enhances the practitioners relaxation, meditation, balance, health as well as contributing to an overall sense of well being.
Tennis/All Levels
PED201WH, 1 Credit
Instruction and practice in basic skills and game strategy.
Track and Field
PED103WK, .5 Credit
Instruction and practice in track and field events.
Track and Field/Video Taping & Skills Analysis
PED103WK .5 Credit
See yourself in action. Receive personalized instruction.
Triathlon Training
PED201TR, 1 Credit
Learn how to train for triathlons. Beginners to Elite. Learn training techniques for triathlon competition – Swim, Bike, Run.
Volleyball
PED201WT, 1 Credit
Basic skills and strategies of Volleyball for all skill levels.
Volleyball-Intermediate
PED201WX, 1 Credit
Intermediate skill and strategy. This class is not recommended for beginning Volleyball players. Pervious experience recommended.
Weight Training/Open Lab
PED201XP, 1 Credit
Class is designed to allow students to improve their physical fitness in a supervised free weight training facility. The Powerhouse is open Monday through Friday mornings, 8:00am – 12:00pm and Monday through Thursday evenings 5:00-7:00pm. Work out during times that fit your schedule. Grade is based on attendance and participation. Students must bring their GCC ID card to the weight room. Available equipment includes, free weight barbells, dumbbells, benches, plate-loaded machines, cable machines and lifting platforms. For more information contact Scott Henry at 623 845 3802.
Weight Training for Women
PED201XP, 1 Credit
Learn to use free weight equipment as well as machines for a well rounded exercise program. Instruction structured for women.
Wilderness Survival Skills
PED201, 1 Credit
This two day, one night wilderness adventure is a "hands-on" introduction to primitive living skills and wilderness survival. Students will learn friction fire making, wild edible plant identification, primitive tool making, shelter building and primitive cooking. Beginning backpacking and hiking skills recommended, but not required.
YOGA
Yoga/Pilates
PED201PS, 1 Credit
Yoga/Pilates will be a class fusion of yoga and pilates. Basic yoga poses mixed with pilates core training. This class will strengthen and stretch your whole body.
Eclectic Yoga
PED201YE, 1 Credit
"An Eclectic" style of Hatha Yoga made up of elements from many different styles of Yoga. Being more of a "vigorous" class than "gentle". Class will focus on developing a "vinyasa", or "flow" to the practice. All levels of students are welcome.
Gentle Yoga
PED201YG, 1 Credit
A gentle body-work class of floor exercise done on a soft foam mat, with some standing postures taught after a few weeks. Learn how to identify tension-points in the body, and how to release them through diaphragmatic breathing and relaxing stretches.
Hatha Yoga
PED201YH, 1 Credit
A combination of traditional and flow style yoga that utilizes breathing, yoga poses, relaxation and meditation to create balance and inner peace. Inner and outer strength, flexibility and focus cone from class practice. Challenging for both the beginner and advanced student.
Power Yoga
PED201YP, 1 Credit
Challenging sequence of postures, combined with breath to achieve balance. Arm balances and advanced standing poses are introduced.
Flex Yoga
PED201 YJ, 1 Credit
Geared for students that need a flexible schedule for yoga practice. All skill levels are welcome. P/Z grading will be based on total number of classes attended. Students must bring GCC ID card to class. For more information, call Olivia Templeton at (623) 845-3798.
