This class is designed for students who are non-swimmers - those who cannot stay afloat in deep water. Class activities include adjustment to the water, treading, correct breathing, basic water safety, and elementary swimming strokes.
Instruction in history, terminology, safety, etiquette rules, strategy, and intermediate skills of golf.
Prerequisite: PE 152 or its equivalent. Unique considerations: course fee to cover equipment and facility usage. Students must provide their own transportation to golf center.
Instruction in scoring, terminology, and fundamental technique.
Unique considerations: course fee to cover usage of equipment and facility. Students must provide their own transportation to golf center.
This course introduces basic yoga techniques (postures), breathing practices, and relaxation techniques to the beginning yoga practitioner. During the semester, students work on refining alignment in the asanas, increasing strength and flexibility, and changing stress patterns. In this non-competitive class environment, students are encouraged to challenge themselves while accepting any personal limitations. Alternate postures are taught dependent upon individual abilities or needs.
This class introduces students to one of five major styles of Tai Chi exercise, Yang style. Students learn general theory of Tai Chi, basic Yang style techniques (including pushing hands), and a barehanded Yang style form. Students also learn basics of relaxation and Qi exercise (Qi Gong).
This class introduces students to the general theory of martial arts and offers instructions for basic techniques. The course helps students to determine their specific area of interest for future study and improvement.
This course is designed as a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of badminton, pickleball, and racquetball in an effort to develop an appreciation within the student for the benefits of participating in these lifetime activities. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of good skill technique and an understanding of the kinesiological principles of correct form which allows the student to successfully progress to a higher skill level.
Instruction in scoring, terminology, history, and fundamental technique for beginning bowlers, an introduction to competitive bowling, league play, and advanced techniques.
Unique consideration: course fee to cover rental of the bowling lanes.
This course refines the rider's fundamentals of horsemanship as well as the proper administration of care for the horse and equipment. The student has a more responsible role in caring for the horse. The two hours a week include one hour of actual riding time devoted to refinement of the rider's position and a more sophisticated use of the aids, and one hour of preparing and caring for the horse and equipment.
Unique considerations: course fee to cover cost of horses and equipment. Students provide their own transportation to stables.
This class introduces the novice rider to the fundamentals of horsemanship as well as the proper administration of care for the horse and equipment. The two hours a week include one hour of actual riding time in which the student learns to walk, trot, and canter the horse, and one hour of preparing and caring for the horse and equipment. Students are expected to provide their own transportation and appropriate foot gear.
Unique considerations: course fee to cover cost of horses and equipment. Students must provide their own transportation to stables.