Physical Education PHE

11 courses · Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027

PHE 100 Fitness Center

Units
1
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lab weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Obtain and evaluate body composition (weight, BMI, fat, muscular strength and endurance, waist to hip ratio, VO2 max) Identify the major muscles of the body and what exercises strengthen those muscles

General Education: Not approved for General Education

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This class is designed for beginning and advanced students to participate in aerobic and anaerobic activities in the fitness center. One on one instruction is available for beginning students while advanced students can work together in groups to improve their fitness. An instructor or qualified assistant observes the students physical activity and provides instruction and supervision on the students performance.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section, listed as PHE-100)

PHE 135 Fitness and Exercise

Units
1
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lab weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between muscle strength, muscle endurance, and circuit training workouts. Develop a workout strategy to increase muscle strength and endurance. Develop a workout strategy to increase cardiovascular performance

General Education: Not approved for General Education

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to basic weight training as a means of fitness. An instructor or qualified assistant observes the students' physical activity and provides instruction and supervision on the students' performance.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section, listed as PHE-135)

PHE 151 Golf

Units
1
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lab weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate knowledge of golf rules, terminology, equipment, and etiquette. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the techniques used to execute all golf shots required in a round of golf.

General Education: Not approved for General Education

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the basic fundamental skills of golf. An instructor or qualified assistant observes the students' physical activity and provides instruction and supervision on the students' performance.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

PHE 155 Basketball 1

Units
1
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lab weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge on how to execute the skills necessary to compete in a full court basketball game. Demonstrate knowledge of the rules of the game.

General Education: Not approved for General Education

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the fundamental skills of basketball. An instructor or qualified assistant observes the students' physical activity and provides instruction and supervision on the students' performance.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

PHE 156 Basketball 2

Units
1
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lab weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of advanced skills necessary to compete in a full court basketball game. Demonstrate knowledge of basic defensive strategies.

General Education: Not approved for General Education

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course builds on the fundamental skills of basketball learned in PHE 155. An instructor or qualified assistant observes the students' physical activity and provides instruction and supervision on the students' performance.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

PHE 157 Basketball 3

Units
1
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lab weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Develop knowledge on how to execute more advanced skills necessary to compete in a full court basketball game. Demonstrate knowledge of how to run a motion offense. Demonstrate knowledge of how to run a full court press on defense

General Education: Not approved for General Education

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course builds on the fundamental skills of basketball learned in PHE 155 and PHE 156. An instructor or qualified assistant observes the students' physical activity and provides instruction and supervision on the students' performance.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

PHE 176 Introduction to Golf

Units
1
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lab weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of the rules and etiquette in the game of golf Demonstrate the proper setup during the putting stroke and full swing. Demonstrate understanding of the proper technique of the basic putting stroke

General Education: Not approved for General Education

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course introduces the student to the fundamental skills of golf. Emphasis is on basic skills, strategies and rules of golf.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

PHE 177 Intermediate Golf

Units
1
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lab weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate the proper technique for the full swing. Demonstrate the proper technique for the pitch/chip shot. Develop knowledge on how to read the slope of the greens.

General Education: Not approved for General Education

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course is designed to extend the student's skill and knowledge of golf. Emphasis is on enhanced skills and strategies along with more in depth golf rules.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

PHE 178 Advanced Golf

Units
1
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lab weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate the proper technique to hit a hook/draw shot. Demonstrate the proper technique to hit a slice/fade shot. Demonstrate the proper technique to hit a flop shop over a bunker.

General Education: Not approved for General Education

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to master golf skills and concepts. Emphasis is on advanced mental and physical strategies along with trouble shots. In depth golf rules are presented.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

PHE 179 Competitive Golf

Units
1
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lab weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate the ability to use mental game techniques to lessen the effects of stress during tournament play. Demonstrate course management techniques to maximize scoring opportunities. Successfully complete in a local tournament.

General Education: Not approved for General Education

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to master competitive golf skills. Emphasis is on a variety of golf games and tournament play. A depth and breadth of golf rules are presented.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

PHE 180 Sport Psychology

Units
3
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Explain goal setting in sport Outline the significance of psychology and relationships to sporting activities. Explain the consequences of team cohesion

General Education: Not approved for General Education

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course is designed to enlighten and further a student's understanding of theories and various principles of Psychology in sports settings.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

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