100

PE 102 Canoeing

Extra fee. Basic canoeing skills for lake and river paddling. Canoe safety, stroke work, practical boat handling. and trip planning are included. Swimming skills required.Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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0.5

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Fall Semester

PE 104 Swimming for Beginners

Basic water skills for individuals who cannot swim. Achievement of minimum compe-tency levels in the front crawl and elementary backstroke are stressed.Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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0.5

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Spring Semester

PE 105 Swimming

The front crawl, elementary backstroke, back crawl, breaststroke, and sidestroke for individuals who can swim, including an introduction to the butterfly. Mechanical principles of movement in the water and stroke analysis are included. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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0.5

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Fall Semester

PE 110 Aquacise

Improvement in cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and flexibility through exercises performed in the water. Focus is on learning water exercise skills to maintain a lifelong health and wellness program. Swimming skills are not required. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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0.5

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PE 112 Basic Conditioning

Improvement in cardiovascular health, muscle strength and weight control through a basic exercise program. Aerobic activities and a variety of exercise techniques are stressed. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 115 Zumba Fitness

Improvement in cardio-respiratory health, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body weight control through an aerobic exercise in combination with Latin-inspired dance.Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 119 Weight Training

Techniques and principles of weight training. Attention is directed to correct use of all free weight and selectorized equipment in the weight room and development of an individualized fitness program stressing high intensity or low intensity endurance. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 121 Walking Jogging for Fitness

The use of walking and/or jogging to improve health and fitness. Attention is directed at development of an individualized program and increased understanding of the importance of aerobic exercise. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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0.5

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As Needed

PE 123 Ballet, Basic

Basic technique for the barre, center, and allegro. Initial experience in improvisation is included. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 126 Aqua Zumba

Improvement in cardio-respiratory health, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body weight control using water resistance with aerobic exercise in combination inspired by Latin and International Dance. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 127 Contemporary Dance Basic

Basic techniques in traditional modern dance. Opportunities for individual and group improvisation are included. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 139 Jazz

Basic technique, barre, center, isolations, and combinations. Traditional funk and lyrical styles; improvisation and choreographical problems are included. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 143 Social Dance

Twentieth-century dances including the waltz, polka, fox trot, latin, country line dancing, ethnic, and popular dances. Basic steps, formations, positions, and rhythms are included. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 145 Yoga

A basic introduction to the Iyengar and Ashtanga styles of Hatha yoga. Focus is upon basic postures with emphasis on body alignment, stretching, strengthening, breathing and relaxation techniques. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 146 Advanced Yoga

Prerequisites: PE 145. This course will deepen the asana practices introduced in PE 145 with the study of pranayama (advanced breathing), building more tapas (heat) with the bandhas (locks), introduce mulabandha (root lock), uddiyanabandha (flying up lock) and jalandhara bandha (throat lock). Guest teachers will share their expertise. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 147 Tai Chi for Beginners

Tai chi, which originated in China as a martial art, is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Tai chi is sometimes referred to as "moving meditation." Over time, people began to use it for health purposes as well. The class is designed to provide an opportunity to learn and master Tai Chi skills. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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0.5

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PE 152 Beginning Badminton

Basic skills of badminton for beginners, including serves, strokes, net-shots, and foot-work. Rules of badminton, scoring procedure and elementary strategy are included. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 154 Basketball

Basic skills for basketball will be practiced, including ball handling, shooting, passing, and defensive principles. Rules and strategies of the game will also be included.Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 162 Flag Football

Allow students an opportunity to participate in an activity that promotes the five components of physical fitness: cardiovascular/cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Students will also gain a knowledge base foundation for the sport of flag football. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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Fall Semester

PE 164 Advanced Basketball

Prerequisites: PE 154 or permission from instructor. Students with strong familiarity and above average skills in basketball will learn more complex fundamentals, strategy, and techniques. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 167 Orienteering

Extra fee. An introduction to the basic skills necessary to navigate through an unknown area using a map and compass as guide. Course is held at Camp Raudy. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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0.5

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Fall Semester

PE 170 Self Defense

Emphasis is on awareness of potentially dangerous situations and the mastering of techniques appropriate for self protection. A basic approach to personal protection, common sense avoidance techniques and skills such as kicks, blocks, and strikes are stressed. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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Spring Semester

PE 171 Advanced Self Defense

Prerequisite: PE 170 or permission of the instructor. Emphasis is on awareness of potentially dangerous situations and the mastering of weapon defense. The armed tactical training teaches the student not only defensive tactics against a variety of weapons but teaches deflection, redirection and deployment methods of unarmed self defense and use of said weapons in defense of her/his life. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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Spring Semester

PE 174 Tennis I

Strokes and strategy for the beginning player. Attention is given to beginning strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, and serve. Elementary strategy is discussed along with basic rules and etiquette. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 187 Rockclimbing & Rappelling

Extra fee. Fundamentals of climbing and rappelling, equipment use and safety procedures. Classes are conducted on campus and at local climbing areas. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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0.5

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PE 189 Rockclimbing & Rappelling II

Prerequisite: PE 187 or permission of the instructor. Extra fee. Advanced techniques of rock climbing and rappelling for students with previous experience in rock climbing. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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0.5

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PE 191 WhitewaterCanoeing

Prerequisite: PE 102 or previous paddle sport activity. Extra fee. Fundamentals of whitewater canoeing, including learning to "read" the water, equipment usage, and safety procedures. This course includes several river trips on whitewater. Swimming skills required.Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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0.5

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Spring Semester

PE 197 Volleyball

Students will gain proficiency in the specific fundamental skills for volleyball (serving, passing, and attacking) and gain a knowledge of the rules, strategies and etiquette of the sport. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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PE 198 Advanced Volleyball

Prerequisites: PE 197 or permission from instructor. Students will continue to enhance proficiency in the specific fundamental skills and further their knowledge of the rules, strategies and etiquette by playing a variety of alternate formats. Students will also learn offensive and defensive schemes and position specific strategy and skill that is needed to play in local leagues and tournaments. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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1.0

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