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Stephen Cullenberg, Ph.D., Interim Director
Department Office, 112 Physical Education
(909) 787-2692; physicaleducation.ucr.edu

Supervisors Emeriti
Lawrence G. Allan, M.A.
Donald K. Edwards, P.E.D.
F. Dwain Lewis, M.A.
Franklin A. Lindeburg, Ed.D.
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Lecturer
Edmond L. Otis, M.S.

The Department of Physical Education offers a wide range of activity classes intended to give students the skills and knowledge to embrace a lifestyle that includes physical activity. The department also offers certification classes in first aid, CPR, and lifeguard training, and aquatic instruction.

Intercollegiate Athletic Program

UCR is a Division I university of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and participates in the Big West Conference in 17 sports.

UCR offers eight teams for men interested in participating at the collegiate level: basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field. Women's sports offer nine teams: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball.

Individuals interested in the program should contact the coach or athletic director. Any of the above sports may be taken for credit.

Recreation and Intramural Sports for Men and Women

The intramural sports programs and the recreational program are both under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator in the Student Recreation Center.

LOWER-DIVISION COURSES

PED 001A. Physical Education (Activity). (1/2) Activity, one and a half to two hours. Instruction in a variety of exercise and conditioning activities. Graduate students must take the course on a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) basis. Course is repeatable; however, a maximum of 6 units of any combination of PED 001A, PED 001B, PED 001C, PED 001D, and/or equivalent transfer credit may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree.

PED 001B. Physical Education (Activity). (1/2) Activity, one and a half to two hours. Instruction in a variety of sports. Graduate students must take the course on a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) basis. Course is repeatable; however, a maximum of 6 units of any combination of PED 001A, PED 001B, PED 001C, PED 001D, and/or equivalent transfer credit may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree.

PED 001C. Physical Education (Activity). (1/2) Activity, one and a half to two hours. Instruction in a variety of martial arts and outdoor education activities. Graduate students must take the course on a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) basis. Course is repeatable; however, a maximum of 6 units of any combination of PED 001A, PED 001B, PED 001C, PED 001D, and/or equivalent transfer credit may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree.

PED 001D. Physical Education (Activity). (1) Activity, four to six hours. Intercollegiate sports. Course is repeatable; however, a maximum of 6 units of any combination of PED 001A-PED 001B-PED 001D, and/or equivalent transfer credit may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree. Graduate students must take the course on a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) basis.

PED 021. First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. (1) Lecture, one hour; laboratory, one hour. Current American Red Cross First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation training. Certification on completion of the course.

PED 023. Lifeguard Training. (1) Lecture, one hour; activity, two hours. An American Red Cross lifeguard training course covering the skills and knowledge required for effective lifeguarding at swimming pools and at nonsurf, open-water beaches.

PROFESSIONAL COURSE

PED 324. The Teaching of Swimming, Diving, Lifesaving and Water Safety. (2) Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours to be arranged. Prerequisite(s): PED 023 or consent of instructor. Upon successful completion of the course, a Water Safety Instructor's Certificate is awarded.