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At present, the Department offers a variety of
activities in the areas of aquatics, fitness,
individual and dual sports, team sports, and
outdoor recreation. It is our goal that the
experiences provided by these activities will
contribute to the development of an active,
healthy lifestyle. Inclusion of additional
activities such as martial arts, softball, etc.,
is already being planned.
Orientation Year Physical Education
PED001 and PED002
In the Preparatory Year the students participate
in three blocks of activity per Semester,
effectively completing six activities in blocks
of ten classes in a Year. These courses will
provide the students with on overview of what to
expect in the University-level PE courses...
for more detail
University Level Physical Education
PED XXX
In the University years the students must
complete at least a further two semesters of
Physical Education, up to five Semesters is
permissible. University students are offered a
choice of many sporting activities and are able
to devote a whole Semester to developing their
skills and performance in that sport. A higher
level of skill and tactical development is
expected and more emphasis is placed on the
student’s performance in organized competitive
situations where appropriate.
The various sports offerings available to the
students include:
Course Description:
PE 101/201 Badminton
In this course, students will learn the basics
of the game including court dimensions and the
rules that govern play. Instruction will include
grips, footwork, overhead and underhand shots,
service and singles and doubles strategy. During
the first half of the semester, students will
spend time on practice and drills to develop
their fundamental skills. They will have the
opportunity to participate in singles and
doubles competition during the latter part of
the course.
PE 103/203 Basketball (Beginners/Intermediate)
This course will cover the fundamentals of
basketball: dribbling, passing, shooting,
rebounding, and offensive and defensive
strategies. Demonstration, drills, individual
work, and team play will be utilized to improve
the students’ individual as well as team skills.
PE 121/221 Weight Training
This course will introduce the principles of
weight training. Students will learn to develop
programs designed to improve muscular endurance,
strength, and power. Time will be devoted to
safety, proper lifting techniques, and the
components of a workout. The class will utilize
pin-loaded strength training equipment as well
as free weights.
PE 105/205 Golf
This course is consists of lessons on course
administration, golf equipment, the grip, the
stance, and the basic swing. Students will learn
the fundamentals of putting, chipping, pitching
and the full swing. Most of the lessons will be
conducted at the Intercontinental Hotel Riyadh.
Video analyses, instructor’s evaluation, and
participation in class tournaments will be used
to assessment.
PE 111/211 Squash
Students will learn the fundamental skills of
squash through demonstrations and drills. The
first few sessions will be devoted to the basics
of the game which include court dimensions,
court etiquette, safety precautions and the
rules that govern play. Lectures on different
grips, court position, basic strokes and shots,
service and basic strategy will be provided.
Students will be paired according to skill level
and will participate in drills to develop
fundamental skills. Individual instruction will
be geared to the students' skill level.
Competitive opportunities will be available
during the latter part of the course.
PE 113/213 Swimming
The BEGINNER’s course is for the non-swimmer or
the swimmer with poor swimming skills. The
objective of the course is to equip the
individual with the basic water safety skills
and knowledge in order to make him/her
reasonably safe while in, on, or near the water.
The INTERMEDIATE course is for the swimmer who
has a good command of the freestyle stroke and
wishes to improve and learn or improve on the
other competitive strokes (backstroke,
breaststroke, and butterfly). Technique,
efficiency, and development of endurance will be
the focuses of the class.
PE 117/217 Tennis
Instruction will cover the basic skills:
forehand drive, backhand drive, footwork,
service, return of service, and volley. Students
will be grouped according to their level of play
and will participate in drills to develop the
basic skills. The rules and basic strategy for
both singles and doubles play will be covered.
Time will be allotted for class competition in
the latter part of the course.
PE 109/209 Soccer
The main objective of the course is to expose
the student to the game of soccer in a fashion
that will enable the player to become an
intelligent spectator and participant. Time will
be devoted to developing and improving the
fundamental skills: dribbling, passing,
trapping, juggling, heading, shooting, and
goaltending. Competition will provide an
opportunity for the student to demonstrate
soccer skill and develop the basic strategy used
in the game.
PE 119/219 Volleyball
Volleyball is a dynamic team game utilizing a
variety of individual skills and group
interplay. Active involvement is essential to
personal improvement and enjoyment. Skills to be
taught include service, passing, setting,
blocking, attack, and emergency skills. Strategy
and skills will be practiced in lead-up games
and situation drills. Personal skill development
and team dynamics will be stressed. Power
volleyball rules will serve as a guideline for
game situations.
PE 115/215 Table Tennis
Pending Activities:
Aerobic Fitness
This course emphasizes the benefits of
cardio-respiratory/aerobic fitness and the
importance of participating in a lifetime
fitness program. Various modes of aerobic
exercise are introduced such as running, biking,
stepping, rowing, and also swimming. The student
will be taught how to monitor their heart rate
and workout intensity using different methods.
Introduction To Fitness And Wellness
The concepts of fitness and wellness are
introduced in this course. Fitness and other
positive life-style habits that lead to better
health, improved quality of life, and total
well-being will be discussed. Students will be
responsible for developing a self-paced fitness
program that will be followed for the duration
of the semester.
Course Policy and Grading System
Selected Sport: 75%
Attendance and Participation: 25%
Due to the practical, hands on nature of this
subject, where students must physically
participate and experience the activities within
the course to benefit and learn from those
experiences, students will be penalized for
non-participation.
Grades will be reduced by 1% for attendance
without suitable sporting attire and 1% for
attending class more than five minutes late. If
a student records eight unexcused absences
within the semester he will be awarded a DN
grade and be required to re-enroll in the course
in a subsequent semester.
80% ATTENDANCE RULE
Students must attend 80% of the total number of
sessions in a semester (i.e., attending 24 out
of 30 sessions or incurring 6 unexcused
absences). Failure to so do shall result to an
automatic grade of F. Only when the student’s
actual performance in class is meritorious shall
7 excused absences be allowed and an additional
project or work shall be required from such
students.
Incurring 8 unexcused absences will result in an
automatic F grade.
Click here to download the Class Policy
Form.
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