Courses Offered

PHYED 100.10 SNORKELING
Snorkeling is a recreational aquatic activity. The course will improve on the basic swimming skills of students so that they will be relaxed and more confident even in deep water. This is a non-competitive orientation to swimming that will emphasize water safety, survival swimming and in-water recreational activities. Students will be taught how to use the mask, snorkel and fins. Towards the later part of the semester, a field instruction will be organized for snorkeling on a coral reef so that students can apply the skills learned in the confines of the swimming pool. They will be able to adapt to the natural marine environment, and conduct beach and boat entry/exit techniques. There will also be an introduction to the Philippine marine environment to create an awareness of the importance of our coastal resources and the need for conservation. The long term objective is for students to develop an appreciation of the beauty, richness and fragility of our country’s marine resources through snorkeling.

PHYED 100.20 BASIC SURVIVAL SWIMMING
This course is designed for the beginning swimmer who can move in shallow water, but has little skill in breathing underwater. It is an entry level course to teach basic swimming strokes and deep water skills to the non-swimmer to enable him/her to swim safely in deep water. There are no pre-requisites for the course.

PHYED 111 FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS & HEALTH
Lectures on the principles and practices of wellness, fitness, stress management, sports, recreation, and nutrition. Practical sessions involving fitness testing, fitness/wellness programs & recreation/leisure.

PHYED 112 AEROBICS
A fitness program involving general endurance, flexibility, and coordination.  All activities are done to the beat and rhythm of lively music.

PHYED 112.20 POWERBOXING
Power boxing is a modern physical fitness activity that many people are getting into nowadays.  It is real boxing training without the risk of injuries caused by sparring.  Power boxing makes use of shadow boxing training and focus mitt training, which covers all the fundamentals of boxing, which are:  punching; slipping, bobbing and weaving; blocking, parrying, and covering; and footwork.  Currently, many enthusiasts avail of this type of training in many of the fitness gyms all over the country, since what most people want is to get the benefits of training in boxing (physical fitness and self-defense) without really having to spar or compete in the ring.  Although the course is designed for students who are assumed to have zero or near zero skill in boxing, students with prior boxing training also benefit from the class by having their technique refined and enhanced.  The training framework is an amalgam of the most prominent and modern boxing philosophies at the time it was formed, and is designed to be the foundation from which more advanced boxing training can be pursued and higher level boxing skills can be attained.

PHYED 113 PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR WOMEN
Lectures and practical sessions on all aspects of physical fitness, including the development of individual fitness programs for students.

PHYED 114 WEIGHT TRAINING
Practical sessions geared toward the development of muscular fitness through lifting weights, with discussions on various theories of the program.

PHYED 115 CIRCUIT TRAINING
This course aims to introduce the concept of circuit training as one of the forms of fitness training. Beginners are pushed to develop a solid foundation of muscular strength and endurance while intermediate and advance skilled students are guided to reach higher fitness levels. Theoretical foundations of circuit training are discussed and relevant motor skills are safely developed.

PHYED 116 TAICHI
Practical sessions on martial art movements with Qi (energy circulation, breathing, and stretching techniques) with lectures on the history, principles, and ethics of the art.

PHYED 117 YOGA
Yoga is a way of life, an integrated system of education for the body, mind and inner spirit.  This art of right living was perfected and practiced in India thousands of years ago.  There are lectures and actual practice on proper exercise, yogic breathing, proper relaxation, positive thinking and meditation.

PHYED 121 BADMINTON
Practical sessions involving instruction on basic badminton techniques, with lectures on the history, equipment, and rules and regulations of badminton.

PHYED 122 TABLE TENNIS
Lectures on the history, equipment, and rules of the game, with practical session on the basic strokes and spins, footwork and tactics.

PHYED 123 LAWN TENNIS
Practical sessions on basic strokes, footwork, and game strategies, with discussions on the history, equipment, and rules of the game.

PHYED 124 RUNNING
This course aims to introduce to students, running as a lifelong activity. Lecture on the effect of aerobic activity on one’s health, proper running mechanics and planning a simple program will also be discussing.

PHYED 124.10 FITNESS WALKING
This course outlines the health and fitness benefits of walking and providing the students with the information they need to walk safely and efficiently, with lectures on walking to lose weight, increasing aerobic fitness, clothing and equipment, foot care, and walking first aid.  Practical sessions on the basic and specialized aspects of walking plus an out-of-town culminating hike.
 
PHYED 126 TRACK & FIELD
The course will perform different athletic activities which involves with running, throwing, jumping events. It will include different conditioning exercises like warm-ups that are very need in this activity. Students will be guided on how to execute different proper techniques in running, jumping, throwing events. Eventually leading the students to understand and develop the skills and ability in this particular sports.

PHYED 127 CHESS
The course is an introduction to short history, development and basic chess strategy and tactics. It includes discussions on the different chess openings.  This course will develop in students the skills in concentration, decision making, planning, and self-discipline.

PHYED 128 FENCING
Practical and instructional sessions on the art of using a foil or a sword for attack or defense, with lectures on the history, principles, and ethics of the sport.

PHYED 128.10 ADVANCED FENCING
A continuation and review of the basics of foil fencing (PE 121) with the purpose of further improving footwork, offensive and defensive techniques, understanding of the rules, success in bouting, and proficiency in refeering. In addition, the course will introduce combination footwork exercises, tactical preparations, and circular parry. There will also be a few sessions on the practical use of Sabre and Epee swords.

PHYED 131 SOCCER
Lectures on the history, equipment, and rules of the game, with practical sessions on the basic skills of ball handling and game strategies.

PHYED 131.10 FUTSAL
This unit deals with the introduction of basic futsal or indoor soccer/football concepts to the students such as its origin and history, terminologies used in the game, proper equipment safety precautions in playing, the rules and laws of the game. This course shall also dwell in developing the student basic futsal skills such as their endurance, speed, accuracy, ball control, footwork and self-confidence. Through this course the students will be given a chance to discover and explore their abilities and skills, their capabilities and limitations and at the same time experiences fun and enjoyment along the way.

PHYED 134 BASKETBALL
Practical sessions on basic ball handling, shooting, dribbling, and strategies, with lectures on the history, equipment, and rules of the game.

PHYED 135 VOLLEYBALL
Practical sessions involving basic volleyball skills (e.g. volleying, serving, bump-pass, etc.), with lectures on history, rules, and skills of the sport.
 
PHYED 141 ARNIS
Practical sessions on the fundamental skills and techniques of Arnis (e.g. striking, blocking, disarming, etc.), with lectures on the history, principles, and ethics of the sport.

PHYED 141.10 ADVANCED ARNIS
Arnis is the indigenous Filipino Martial Art with or without using weapons. By virtue of Republic Act 9850, it is hereby declared as the National Martial Art and Sport of the Philippines. This course will tackle advanced offensive and defensive techniques and martial art skills in Arnis using the single stick or baston. Basic knife techniques will also incorporated. Various footwork will be learned in order to maximize the effectiveness of the art in self-defense. Focus will be more on defense and numerous stick and disarming techniques, trapping techniques and locking techniques, unlike the basic course (PE 115) wherein the sport aspect is the main highlight.

PHYED 143 GASAIDO PENJAK SILAT
Gasaido Penjak Silat – is a Filipino style of PENCAK SILAT, it was established in 2002 by Master (Pendecar) Diosdado C. Cantomayor. The creation of Gasaido Pencak Silat was based on actual experiences and hands on tutorial of respective instructors from Indonesia, specifically the founder of Nusantara Pencak Silat Bapa, Hadi Mulyo and O’ong Maryono. The principle of creation of Gasaido Penjak Silat is to adopt its philosophy the Noble Mind and character (Budi Perkerti luhur), because molding one’s character is the essential aspect of helping individual to become a good human being.

PHYED 144 JUDO
Developed in the mid-19^th century by Jigoro Kano, Judo is now one of the most practiced sports all over the world. PE 122 will introduce students to Kodokan Judo, an Olympic sport focusing on fundamental techniques and skills. The course will also cover the development of Judo through the years as well as its philosophies, etiquette, and principles.

PHYED 145 SELF-DEFENSE
This course covers all the aspects of self-defense, from self-defense theories, vulnerable targets of the human anatomy, to the three ranges of fighting: 1) striking and kicking range, 2) grabbing and tackling range, and 3) ground grappling range.  In the first phase, students will learn how to strike, punch, and kick and other offensive techniques. In the second phase, students will learn how to block, escape from grabs, and execute standing locking techniques and chokes. In the third phase, students will learn how to fight on the ground, control the opponent with dominant ground positions, and execute locking and choking techniques. In the last phase, the students will learn how to combine and apply all the lessons learned against “armed and unarmed” attackers in self-defense situations.

PHYED 146 MUAY THAI
Muaythai, an ancient fighting art from Thailand. It follows a unique method of defensive and offensive techniques which makes use of the fists, elbows, knees and the feet. Hence, it is also referred to as the “science of 8 limbs”. Techniques are taught in a safe and modern way whilst keeping to the true nature of the art. Students will be able to develop their strength, agility, coordination and endurance. More importantly, students will be introduced to the heart of Muay Thai which instills confidence, dedication, respect and honor to one’s parents and teachers

PHYED 147 WUSHU
Wu Shu is the Chinese term for martial (wu) art (shu) and is used to specifically refer to Chinese Martial Arts.  This course is designed to introduce students to one of the most basic and popular styles of Wu Shu weapons, the cudgel; also known as the "father of all weapons" because many other weapons were developed from it.  Cudgel practice, which combines offense with defense, uses various methods such as swinging, jabbing, hanging, jumping, leaping, smashing, pointing, blocking, sheltering, holding, piercing, floating, carrying, poking and lifting.  The basic cudgel training to be covered in this course is consists of 32 Forms.  Each form has practical applications that can be used for self-defense.  Just like other Wu Shu styles, cudgel practice develops flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, stamina, reflexes and body awareness, as well as self-discipline and focus.

PHYED 149 TAEKWONDO
Practical sessions on both offensive and defensive techniques (e.g. strikes, thrusts, kicks, blocks and parrying), with physical training focused on the development of stance, movements, speed and breathing, and lectures on the history, principles and ethics of the sport.

PHYED 151 PHILIPPINE DANCES
This course is an orientation and learning process of the cultural variations in the Philippines represented by our ethnic and folk dances intended to develop and nurture a deeper understanding, awareness and appreciation of our country’s rich culture.

PHYED 152 TAP DANCE
Practical session on the basic steps, step combinations, and dance choreography, with lectures on the historical background, and definition of terms.

PHYED 153 BASIC BELLY DANCE
“Basic Belly Dance” introduces belly dance as a culturally-grounded dance genre that is thousands of years old, but is still constantly evolving. The course introduces students to the fundamentals of this dance style, including the movement vocabulary, dance concepts, techniques in muscle control, and the differences among various styles of belly dance. These form the foundation by which students can create basic combinations of steps, organize their own choreography, and perform their own choreography at the end of the semester.

PHYED 154 BALL ROOM DANCING
Instruction on basic dance steps (e.g. cha-cha, boogie, swing and tango), with lectures on movement, style, partner relationship, and social etiquette.  The culminating activity is a group presentation of the various dance steps.

PHYED 154.10 DANCESPORTS
Teaching of basic dancesports steps, paso doble, cha-cha-cha, jive, rumba, samba. Lectures on movement, style, partner relationship, and social etiquette.
 
PHYED 155 MODERN JAZZ
Lectures on the historical background, definition of terms. Practical session on basic steps, step combinations, and dance choreography.

PHYED 156 FOUNDATION & FUNDAMENTALS OF BREAKIN’
Breakin’/Bboyin’, commonly known as "Breakdance", is the dance form of the Hip-Hop Culture. It started in the 70's and has evolved into an established art form and profession in countries worldwide.  This course teaches the foundation and fundamentals of Breakin' through various principles & exercises.

PHYED 157 STREETDANCE
"Streetdance" uses elements from the different dance styles such as Breakin’, Locking, Popping & New School Hip-hop, combining them to create choreography towards Hip-Hop, Rn’B or Popular Music.  This course tackles the different elements and techniques used by the different styles in Street Dance.   

PHYED 161 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
The course introduces the students to various Filipino and western non-traditional sports and games, and physical activities. Topics range from emerging sports such as frisbee, dodgeball and flag football; adapted games like blanket volleyball, number ball and kickball, and local games such as patintero and tumbang preso. Aside from physical activities, fun mental activities are also introduced like pictionary, taboo, guesstures, scattergories etc. to make the activities holistic.

PHYED 162 CAPABILITY FOR OUTDOOR RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION (CORE)
CORE is designed to prepare students taking natural and environmental science courses, for field work in varying ecosystems and in actual conditions. It will introduce students to outdoor activities that are necessary for safety, survival and accomplishment of field tasks and objectives. It involves planning and preparations, organizing logistics for field work in terrestrial, aquatic and coastal areas. Practical techniques for travel such as packing clothing and equipment will be discussed including travel tips. Basic First Aid procedures are included as part of preparations for contingencies. Students will also be taught how to interact with local communities and how to travel responsibly.

PHYED 163 ORIENTEERING
This course focuses on navigating from one point to another point in the shortest time possible with the use compass and map. Lessons include the use of compass and its parts, basic map reading and land navigational skills. This course emphasizes the practical application of land navigational skills thru the sport of orienteering.  Activities on this course require students to work in groups for shared experience and fun.

PHYED 171.10 to PHYED 171.40 ATHELTIC TRAINING AND CONDITIONING I
                        (PE for athletes)