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Physical Instruction
The University of Texas at Dallas program in Physical Instruction
is designed to provide experiences in a variety of sport, exercise,
and recreational activities. The courses are designed to offer opportunity
for physical exercise, increase skill level in specific activities,
and as a source of recreation and enjoyment. The program is designed
to meet student needs and interests, is voluntary, and is coeducational.
The emphasis of the program is in the lifetime sports areas. Any PHIN
course may be taken up to three times for credit. PHIN courses may not
be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis. A maximum of three PHIN credits
may be applied toward graduation.
Physical Instruction Course Descriptions
PHIN 1102 Racquetball (1 semester hour) Emphasis
on acquiring enjoyment, knowledge, and skills in racquetball. Instruction
will vary according to individual ability. May be repeated for credit (3 hours maximum). (1-0) S
PHIN 1103 Beginning Tennis (1 semester hour) Designed
for the beginning player; development of basic strokes, rules of play,
scoring. (1-0) Y
PHIN 1104 Intermediate Tennis (1 semester hour) Designed
for the player who has mastered the basic skills; utilization of strategy
and tactics in game playing. May be repeated for credit (3 hours maximum). (1-0) Y
PHIN 1106 Aerobics (1 semester hour) Emphasis on the
development of cardiovascular endurance by utilizing choreographed routines
which may combine basic dance pattern with activities such as walking,
jogging, and jumping. May be repeated for credit (3 hours maximum). May be repeated for credit (3 hours maximum). (1-0) S
PHIN 1107 Beginning in Basketball (1 semester hour)
Instructionin basic basketball skills, including rules, strategies,
and competitive activities. (1-0) Y
PHIN 1108 Beginning Volleyball (1 semester hour) Instruction
in basic volleyball skills, including rules, strategies, and competitive
activities. May be repeated for credit (3 hours maximum). (1-0) Y
PHIN 1120 Yoga (1 semester hour) Instruction in the
basic asanas and their use in building and maintaining muscle tone throughout
the body. May be repeated for credit (3 hours maximum). (1-0) Y
PHIN 1121 Martial Arts and Self-Defense (1 semester
hour) Instruction in basic self-defense techniques. Emphasis on judo
and karate for self-defense and physical exercise. May be repeated for credit (3 hours maximum). (1-0) Y
PHIN 1122 Physical Fitness and Conditioning (1 semester
hour) Instruction and participation in weight training and conditioning
techniques. Designed to improve muscle tone, flexibility, and endurance.
May be repeated for credit (3 hours maximum). (1-0) S
PHIN 1130 Swimming (1 semester hour) Instruction in
basic swimming including stroke development, water safety, and fitness.
May be repeated for credit (3 hours maximum). (1-0) S
PHIN 2102 Raquetball II (1 semester hour) This course
will emphasize the continued development and increase in skills necessary
for the game of racquetball. Skill development will continue in strokes,
serving, court position, rules and strategies. May be repeated for credit (3 hours maximum). (1-0)
PHIN 2120 Open Water Scuba (1 semester hour) Learn
to Scuba dive under the PADI diver-training program. This is a hands
on course that will teach you in a classroom and pool environment all
of the skills to receive diver certification. At the end of the course,
you will demonstrate your skills at a Scuba Park near Dallas. Upon successful
completion of four open water dives, you will receive a PADI Open Water
Certification card. Prerequisites: You must be able to swim and tread
water. Additionally, you must complete a medical questionnaire. Depending
on the response to the questionnaire, you might need a medical release
from a Licensed Medical Doctor prior to any in-water training. May be repeated for credit (3 hours maximum). (1-0)
Y
PHIN 2150 Soccer (1 semester hour) This course will
teach understanding and demonstration of the basic skills and concepts
used in the game of soccer. May be repeated for credit (3 hours maximum). (1-0)
PHIN 2151 Topics in Athletics (1 semester hour) Skill
instruction in the basic fundamentals and style of playing. Emphasis
on techniques, conditioning, and play patterns. By permission of the
instructor only. May be repeated for credit (3 hours maximum). (1-0) R
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