Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular semester. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the Student Link for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• PDP ER 403: Hybrid Emergency Medical Technician
  This course consists of lectures given online by an instructor teaching in real time. Labs are held on select weekend days in person at Boston University. Ambulance and hospital observations are arranged with local companies and hospitals. Students must have a computer with working webcam, speakers and microphone and reliable access to the internet. This course prepares students to take the written and practical EMT exams issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services and the National Registry of EMTs. Class fee includes required textbooks, materials, and lab and certification fee for CPR training.
• PDP ER 406: National Core Competency Requirement
  This program meets the National Core Competency Requirements for recertification at the National Registry EMT and MA EMT level. It is a 20- hour course. The course covers topics including, but not limited to, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, trauma assessment and skills, medical assessment and skills, and EMS operations.
• PDP FT 111: Inclusive Weight Lifting
  A course in the principles of strength training using machine and free-weight exercises in a comfortable, supportive space. Improve muscle strength, tone, endurance and body composition with sensible, safe weight training. Offering basic techniques and advanced modifications for all levels.
• PDP FT 112: Basic Weight Training Principles
  A course in the principles and methods of strength training using machines and free-weight exercises. Learn how to safely develop an exercise program to improve muscle strength, endurance, and body composition with weight training movements.
• PDP FT 115: Basic Conditioning
  Exercise form and function will be reviewed in depth to allow participants to develop a balanced total-body fitness program. Weekly workouts will include a warm-up, strength training movements,cardiovascular components, and flexibility exercises.
• PDP FT 125: Principles of High Intensity Interval Training
  This class is a mix of high intensity interval training (HIIT) exercises, to increase participants overall fitness capacity. All workouts will be scaled to individual fitness levels to safely achieve great results.
• PDP FT 130: Boxing
  Learn boxing basics starting with stance and hand placement and proceeding to the jab, the straight right, hooks, and uppercuts. Learn how to slip, duck, and parry a jab; practice counter-punches and footwork. Get a great aerobic workout and walk away with improved self-confidence.
• PDP FT 131: Boot Camp
  A comprehensive course in real deal fitness. Work on cardio-respiratory muscular strength and endurance and flexibility. This is a tried and true workout consisting of running drills, abdominal work, upper body strength, and endurance exercises and walking with weight. Basic self-defense skills from boxing, wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu and American Combat Karate will also be covered. Get a solid base of physical and mental training to get in superior condition that will help in all sports and outdoor activities. This will be a high level class working with all ability levels.
• PDP FT 132: Kickboxing
  This combination of American and traditional Thai kickboxing is a full-body, high-intensity workout that challenges muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility. Traditional Muay Thai uses fists, elbows, knees, and feet as tools of self-defense. Focus pads and kicking shields are used to teach correct punching and kicking techniques.
• PDP FT 140: Marathon Training
  This course will provide the knowledge and physical foundation needed for students to prepare for completion of a 5K, 10K, marathon or marathon. Content will cover topics such as nutrition guidelines for distance running, injury prevention, creating and evaluating a training plan, maintaining and monitoring a training log, and planning of group runs. Information on obtaining an official entry into the Boston Marathon through fundraising efforts will be provided. The course will meet once a week.
• PDP FT 304: Fitness Instructor Certification Prep Class
  In the Fitness Instructor prep course, you will learn how to create innovative group fitness classes to inspire and motivate people to move. This course will prepare students for the ACE Group Fitness Instructor certification. Includes practical and theoretical seminars in anatomy, body alignment, sports nutrition, communication strategies, class format design, and safety guidelines. Extra class fee includes text and test prep materials. 2 cr. Either sem.
• PDP FT 306: Personal Trainer Certification Prep
  This class is designed to prepare you to take the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CPT) Certified Personal Trainer Examination. You will learn how to design safe and effective exercise programs and provide the guidance to help clients achieve their personal health and fitness goals. The course includes practical and theoretical seminars in basic anatomy and exercise physiology, fitness evaluation, exercise program design, nutrition, teaching methods, and safety issues. Extra class fee includes text and test prep materials. 2 cr. Either sem.
• PDP FT 308: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Certification Prep
  This class is designed to prepare you to take the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS). You will learn how to apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance. Course includes practical and theoretical seminars in anatomy, exercise physiology, athletic testing, advance strength training principles, sports nutrition, and injury prevention. Extra class fee includes text and test prep materials.
• PDP GS 100: Beginning Volleyball
  This course is designed for beginners who have either no experience to only a few years of limited experience. Learn and practice techniques used in power volleyball: bump passing, setting, spiking, digging, and serving. Various drills will be used to encourage skill improvement.
• PDP GS 101: Fencing, Beginning
  This course will cover the rules of fencing, basic footwork, techniques, and physical training. Each class will include warm-ups and footwork, followed by fencing with electrical equipment. By the end of this course students will have a fundamental understanding of fencing and the discipline and sportsmanship that the sport requires.
• PDP GS 107: Beginning Badminton
  This course will allow the students to understand the basics of badminton. It will introduce the old and new type of scoring in games, different hand grips, footwork, and badminton ranking. The students mainly focus on one type of hand grip, which is called the basic grip. This grip will allow students to perform different types of shots, enabling them to compete with players in the C division.
• PDP GS 108: Gymnastics, Beginning
  Students concentrate on learning general body understanding and specific skills in tumbling and on apparatus. 1 cr either semester
• PDP GS 109: Beginning Gymnastics Tumbling Skills
  Students concentrate on learning and understanding basic gymnastics movements and skills, building into the fundamentals of tumbling, as well as further advanced tumbling skills.
• PDP GS 110: Beginning Tennis
  Introduction to the rules and fundamental practices of tennis including basic strokes, techniques, and playing in game situations. Tennis is played on the indoor courts at the Track and Tennis Center.
• PDP GS 128: Beginning Table Tennis
  This course will allow students to understand the basic skills and concepts of table tennis in singles and doubles. Instruction will be focused on the elements of the modern offensive style of play, combining Chinese and American models. Students will be introduced to the two basic grips then learn forehands, backhands, service and receive, followed by advanced looping. Emphasis on psychology and strategies will be incorporated into the course throughout. Students will leave the class with the competency to train and compete with the University's club sport B team.

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