Bicycling is an age-old sport that has made a great resurgence in America, not only for the population as a whole, but also for individuals. This class will promote knowledge of physiological effects of cycling, understanding of safety aspects, while placing special emphasis on bicycling for fun. An attempt will be made to encourage bicycling as a lifetime sport for class members, and to stress the importance of aerobic activity in one’s life.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 102
A physical fitness class designed to challenge students of all fitness levels. This class will provide students with a combination of exercise opportunities that will include cardiovascular endurance activities, weight training, swimming and various other activities. This course is designed to help students achieve a higher level of physical fitness through high intensity training.
Previously: PE 103
This course is designed to offer a skiing experience to beginners, intermediate, and advanced skiers. Proper techniques, knowledge of the rules for safety and etiquette will be taught.
Every Interim
Previously: PE 105
This course is designed to offer a snowboarding experience to beginners, intermediate, and advanced snowboarders. Proper techniques, knowledge of the rules for safety and etiquette will be taught.
Every Interim
Previously: PE 106
This course is designed to help students develop physical fitness through a swimming/aquatics program. Fitness concepts will be stressed through activities and short lectures.
Occasional Spring
Previously: PE 107
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic principles of the game of handball. Rules, techniques and strategies for play will be examined. Students will also be involved in physical activity in the Elmen Center Sports Forum when they are not playing handball.
Previously: PE 111
Translated from Sanskrit, yoga means union. Hatha Yoga involves proper exercise in the form of postures, proper breathing, proper relaxation, and positive meditative thinking. This class is a means of creating union between mind, body and spirit through stretching, exercising, breathing with mindfulness, and consciously seeking clarity and balance. This class will contribute toward your total wellness behavior.
Occasionally
Previously: PE 112
The purpose of this course is to promote lifetime physical activity by introducing students to the basic principles of physical conditioning and total well-being. The students will take part in a variety of physical activities and games addressing all components of fitness including aerobic conditioning, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.
Every Fall, Interim, and Spring
Previously: PE 115
This course is designed to teach the participants the basic rules of the sport of racquetball, while introducing them to the fundamental techniques used while playing. The course is also intended for the participants to have an enjoyable experience and be able to apply the learned knowledge for future leisure time activities, promoting an active, healthy lifestyle. Students will also participate in other activities to promote physical fitness when they are not playing racquetball.
Previously: PE 116
This class promotes the benefits of dance as a physical activity that can be enjoyed throughout a person’s lifetime. Students will learn a variety of ballroom dances including line dances, waltz, foxtrot, jitterbug, and swing dances. Mixers, wedding dances, country western dances, and Latin American dances are also included. Basic ballroom dance etiquette will be practiced.
Every other Spring, even years
This course is designed to introduce students to tennis and other net sports. Each student will learn the fundamental techniques and terms of these activities. In the process, students will further develop an appreciation for each course activity and its relationship to the overall health and wellness. The course intent is to provide an enjoyable experience for all involved while providing knowledge of the different activities to promote healthy lifestyle choices. Occasionally this course is offered with Archery as well.
Previously: PE 118
This course is designed to help students understand and experience the physiological benefits of walking and hiking both individually and in the group setting.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 119
This course is designed to help students develop physical fitness through weight training and to promote its benefits as a lifetime physical activity. Benefits of weight training, proper technique, terminology, exercise progression and safety will be incorporated along with the physical activity aspect of the course. A section specifically for women is often offered.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 120
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of distance running. Students will receive instruction in proper biomechanics of running and the development of a fitness program, use of equipment, etc., but the focus will be active participation in jogging. Students will maintain an exercise journal, develop their own running and possibly strengthening program, culminating in a 5K road race as part of their evaluation.
Previously: PE 124
Power yoga is an energizing yoga class that teaches a series of athletic postures to increase strength, flexibility, and balance. Variations and modifications are taught to individualize the practice, making yoga available to all.
Previously: PE 127
This course is designed to offer a skiing experience to beginners, intermediate, and advanced skiers who have taken Downhill Skiing once before. Proper techniques, knowledge of the rules for safety and etiquette will be taught. Skiing may be taken a maximum of two times - PE 1105 and PE 1135.
Previously: PE 135
This course is designed to offer a second snowboarding experience to beginners, intermediate, and advanced snowboarders who have taken Snowboarding I. Proper techniques, knowledge of the rules for safety and etiquette will be taught. Snowboarding may be taken twice, PE 1106 and PE 1136.
Previously: PE 136
Physical Activity course completed on an individual basis. Instructor permission required.
Instructor Permission
Previously: PE 137
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Participation in cheer or dance team for intercollegiate athletics.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 095
Special Topics in Physical Education.
Previously: PE 197
This course is designed to provide people with basic first aid and CPR knowledge for emergencies. Proper procedures in calling for help, skills necessary to keep someone alive, and ways to reduce pain will be examined. Students will also learn how to minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional help arrives.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 230
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Most Interims
Previously: PE 231
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Every other Fall, even years
Previously: PE 232
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Every other Spring, even years
Previously: PE 233
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Every other Fall, odd years
Previously: PE 234
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Every other Interim, even years
Previously: PE 235
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Most Fall terms
Previously: PE 236
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Every other Fall, odd years
Previously: PE 237
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Every other Spring, odd years
Previously: PE 238
The examination of coaching as a profession, including issues of philosophy and ethics, effective practice/competition planning, positive coaching and motivational techniques, performance analyses, program organization, risk management, contest administration, equipment and facility management, communication skills, and contemporary issues related to coaching.
Every other Fall, odd years
Previously: PE 240
Basic course in the fundamental motor skills, playing strategy and basic teaching methodology of individual and team sports activities.
Occasional Spring
Previously: PE 220
This course will include folk, square and social dance with emphasis placed on skills techniques as well as methodology in teaching rhythms activities K-12.
Occasionally
Previously: PE 290
This course is designed to teach the participants about basic fitness concepts as well as strategies for teaching fitness activities in the Physical Education setting. Students will be prepared to organize and teach activities promoting cardiovascular fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility through a variety of activities including cardio exercises, weight training/resistance training, and yoga. Students will be required to prepare a lesson plan and teach an activity to the class.
Every Fall
The integrated study of the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries, and first aid techniques emphasizing the practical application of treating athletic injuries in their initial phase. Taping, wrapping and basic assessment skills are emphasized.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: PE 280
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding and personal appreciation of the relationship between coaches and athletes and how it relates to both. Information will be provided in the areas of personality traits as well as leadership styles.
Every other Interim, even years
Previously: PE 225
Students on an F-1 visa are eligible to work off campus to provide additional experience so long as the employment relates directly to the student's major area of study. The practical experience gained outside the traditional classroom supplements the theoretical and/or applied knowledge as a part of the student's coursework. The registration process for this course must be completed every term (including summers), as students must have their work authorization reissued each term to ensure continued enrollment. Jobs must be approved and verified by the International Programs Office before work may begin.
Previously: PE 296
Special Topics in Physical Education.
Previously: PE 297
A study of physical education, programs and activities for exceptional children, including conditioning, physical fitness, and activity skills.
Every Spring, even years
Previously: PE 340
The focus of this course is on aspects of administration and organizations as they relate to physical education and athletics. The specific skills necessary to carry out leadership duties successfully will be emphasized.
Every Spring
Previously: PE 313
An overview of the natural resources used for leisure, an analysis of leisure activities dependent upon natural resources, a presentation of the problems of recreational land use and an introduction to environmental awareness and outdoor safety.
Every other Fall, even years
Previously: PE 252
Internship in Physical Education. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall, Interim, Spring, and Summer
Previously: PE 395
Special Topics in Physical Education.
Previously: PE 397
Internship in Physical Education. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall, Interim, Spring, and Summer
Previously: PE 495