Physical Education

This course will offer an introduction to four different fitness disciplines. The course will expose students to Cardio Dance, Strength Training, Barre Fusion, and Yoga at an introductory beginning level. Basic concepts and skills will be introduced along with movement in each area. Each discipline will last approximately 2-weeks.

A course designed for the sedentary individual who strives to progress into running. The course is designed to appropriately progress the student into a running program and culminates with a campus 5 kilometer run.

A course designed to provide cardiovascular fitness through aerobic dance movements. This course explores aerobic workouts such as hi-lo impact, step, funk, and interval aerobics.

An introduction to strength training with emphasis on the basic principles of exercise, and safe and effective training techniques.

An introduction to a variety of exercises to increase muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility using resistance bands, & tubes, fit balls, free weights, and medicine balls.

A course designed to provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills necessary for safe and effective strength training and cardiovascular conditioning. Students will have access to strength machines and free weights, as well as cardiovascular equipment such as stationary bikes, climbers, treadmills, and elliptical trainers.

A course designed to provide students with a functional understanding of the health-related fitness components and their effect on daily living and long-term health. Discussion of health risks, nutritional factors and principles of exercise are included. Emphasis is on walking, jogging, and running activities as a means of improving health-related fitness, also stresses setting long-term goals to change or maintain wellness.

A course designed to strengthen core musculature and increase flexibility. Specific attention is given to safe and effective balance, breathing, and posture.

This course will use a variety of methods and means to achieve a total body workout: some of which include free weights, medicine balls, tubing, steps and blocks, and mats and balls. Some time will be spent outdoors to create fitness 'obstacle' courses utilizing all of the above to help create a challenging and interactive workout. Training will include, but is not limited to, strength, cardiovascular, plyometric and flexibility methods.

This course is designed to teach self-defense beginning with prevention through awareness, learning statistics, making smarter choices in areas concerning social media, how to present yourself, routines and more. It will also provide knowledge on deterring attackers and various defenses against attackers. Participants will gain knowledge on how to legally keep yourself safe in the event of an attack including how to work with 911 and law enforcement. Through participation in the course, students will have a well-rounded understanding of how to prevent an attack and what to do in the event of an attack. Upon completion of the course participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Barre classes are a popular alternative to common strength and cardiovascular combination workouts. "Barre Fusion" provides a challenging 'interval' format which consists of segments of strength, cardiovascular and dance inspired moves to help create a total body workout. The Barre format also provides opportunities to focus on balance training, which can be effective cross training and also good for injury prevention. This class will provide instruction in strength training (and the other components) using dance and ballet inspired moves to provide an overall total body workout. Special attention and time will be devoted to isolation and isometric exercises, flexibility and also balance to help create muscle isolation and thus, fatigue.

Instruction in target shooting with bow and arrows, safety precautions, equipment use, scoring, and terminology.

A course designed for beginners which includes instruction in basic badminton skills [grip, strokes, and serve], rules and strategies for singles and doubles play, and in-class competition.

Instruction in ball selection, grip, stance, approach, delivery, bowling etiquette, safety precautions, rules, scoring, and terminology.

A course designed for beginners which includes instruction in basic golf skills [grip, stance, full-swing with irons, chipping, approach shots, and putting], etiquette, safety precautions, rules, scoring, and terminology.

A course designed for a beginner with or without any racquet experience. The class will include instruction in footwork, ground strokes, terminology, position, and game fundamentals. Basic game strategies for singles and doubles match play.

A beginning course which includes instruction in basic tennis skills [grip, groundstrokes, serve, and volley], rules and strategies for singles and doubles play, and in-class competition.

The art of sword play will be introduced to students in a safe and controlled manner. Students will learn mobility and manipulative skills to attack and defend themselves against an opponent. Students will also learn the history and etiquette of this ancient sport, as well as gain knowledge of how to officiate fencing bouts.

This course provides a foundation for beginners. Students learn warm-up and breathing exercises, as well as basic Yoga asanas. Particular attention is given to exploring the internal support for external alignment and posture.

This course is to serve as an introduction to the American Karate system for the purpose of improving flexibility, balance, muscular strength, movement coordination, and cardiovascular fitness. Through a systematic training program of repetition, the student will learn the application of simple karate techniques and gain the ability to defend themselves in an attack situation.

An introduction to international folk dances, American square dances and contemporary Country-Western dances.

This course introduces the basic techniques of a mindfulness practice in supporting one’s own physical and emotional wellbeing. Mechanics by which mindfulness may influence health outcomes such as physical activity, nutrition, stress management, sleep and emotional wellbeing will be addressed.

A beginning level course which includes instruction in shooting, passing, ball-handling, basic offensive and defensive strategies; opportunity for team play.

A beginning level course which includes instruction in shooting, ball-handling, goal-tending, basic offensive and defensive strategies; opportunity for team play.

A beginning level course which includes instruction in basic fast-pitch softball skills [hitting, fielding, and base-running], basic offensive and defensive strategies; opportunity for team play.

A beginning level course which includes instruction in setting, passing, hitting, serving; basic offensive and defensive strategies; opportunity for team play.

A beginning course which includes instruction of Native American traditions and history, basic skills, rules, and strategies needed to develop a rudimentary level of competency in the sport of lacrosse in order to participate at a level that maintains or improves overall health. Students will also learn about basic offensive and defensive tactics and strategies essential to appropriate competition. This is a fast-paced and physically active team sport which requires teamwork and sportsmanship.

A beginning course which includes instruction of basic skills, rules, and strategies needed to develop a rudimentary level of competency in the sport of field hockey in order to participate at a level that maintains or improves overall health. Students will be introduced to the skills of dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting and defensive tackles. Students will also learn about basic offensive and defensive tactics and strategies essential to appropriate competition during practice drills and game-like situations. Teamwork and sportsmanship will be practiced daily in drills and game situations.

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest.

A fitness course with emphasis on combining boxing punches and footwork with kicks and blocks from martial art forms. Conditioning exercises such as plyometric, agility drills, push-ups, punch-kick combinations, abs, and flexibility training are included.

An introduction to flag football, lacrosse, speedball, floor hockey, pickleball, and selected recreational sport activities. Includes instruction in basic skills, strategies, and rules.

This course will provide an overview of outdoor recreation skills and related activities. Students will be provided with opportunities to gain the skills and knowledge required to engage in various outdoor leisure activities such as orienteering, Ultimate Frisbee, and outdoor education. Student will be introduced to low-risk adventure activities and community options for participation in outdoor recreation.

Refinement of badminton skills with an emphasis on drills and strategies for singles and doubles play with in-class competition.

Review of basic bowling skills and refinement of the delivery, approach, and spare conversion; opportunity for competitive matches.

Refinement of golf skills with instruction on full-swing with irons and woods, chipping, approach shots, sand play and putting; rules, scoring and course management.

Review of basic tennis skills with an emphasis on footwork, groundstrokes, service, volley, lobs, overheads, rules and strategies for singles and doubles and in-class competition.

This course is a study of the embodied practices of yoga, as well as the theoretical understanding of basic philosophical underpinnings. The embodied practices include asanas (poses), pranyama (breathing), and dharana (mental concentration).
Utilizing yoga postures and vinyasa flow, students will build physical understanding and skills in a balanced way, gaining muscular strength, flexibility, and balance. Through pranyama (breath awareness practices) the student will develop greater breath capacity and control. Through mindfulness practices, the student will develop mental concentration, self-awareness, and mindfulness. Through readings and analytical thinking, the student will deepen their knowledge of yoga philosophy, mindfulness practices, and the psychological and physiological benefits of yoga.

This intermediate course is to serve as an extension of Karate I. The student will be encouraged to test for the rank of Green Tip in this class. The Karate II students will learn advanced Katas, Self Defense, and sparring.

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest.

This advanced course is to serve as an extension of Karate II. The student will be expected to expand their skill level and knowledge of Kata, Self Defense, and Sparring. Students will be encouraged to complete the requirements for Green Belt.

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest.

A course designed for students who participate as players on an intercollegiate athletics sports team. Pass/fail grading only.

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest.