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Self-Defense for Women (PHED 1191)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course helps you develop physical and psychological skills to avoid or stop physical assault, harassment, and dangerous situations. You will also develop new approaches to Bystander Training that helps communities re-establish their shared responsibility to create safe environments for all members of society. You will practice physical techniques of basic striking and kicking, shifting, blocking, and releasing. You will also spend time learning to analyze dangerous situations, victim behavior, the mentality of attackers, and issues of domestic violence and sexual harassment/violence. Must be taken A-F.
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Supervised Activity Programs (PHED 1199)
Total Credits:
1
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course is designed to allow you to register for credit for an instructional program or individual fitness program that you design. An activity contract must be completed and approved by the instructor during the first week of the semester. Must be taken Pass/Fail.
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Outdoor Activities and Leadership (PHED 2100)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course introduces activities in natural settings, which are a necessary component to a healthy and balanced life. You will engage in seasonal outdoor activities and learn more about yourself, as well as how to build safe and welcoming environments for others. In addition to participating in classroom settings, you will go on one weekend trip, where you can stay in a cabin or a tent. Must be taken A-F.
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Coaching Basketball (PHED 2200)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
This course will examine principles, philosophies, systems and styles involved in coaching basketball. You will learn offensive and defensive theory and strategy, rules study, fundamental techniques and administrative/organizational aspects of coaching basketball.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042 or Instructor Approval
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Advanced Hatha Yoga (PHED 2208)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course is designed for students who want to deepen their yoga practice. In addition to performing advanced asanas, such as inversions and arm balances, you will also broaden your knowledge of the yoga way of life. You will explore such topics as the Asthanga pathway, ayruveda, chakras, Sanskrit and proper sequencing for home practice.
Prerequisites:
PHED 1108 or instructor permission.
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Wellness Leadership (PHED 2210)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This is a required course for students pursuing the Personal Trainer, Group Exercise, and/or Yoga Teacher Certification. You will learn behavior modification techniques and strategies for instructing participants in various areas of wellness as well as promoting wellness, as a leader in your community. You will apply these principles to teach fitness classes, work with individuals one on one, or organize a community wellness project. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
PHED 1108 or PHED 1123 or PHED 1180; or instructor approval.
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Personal and Group Exercise Training (PHED 2211)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course prepares students for the National Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Certifications. You will gain knowledge and skills in exercise science, nutrition and assessment for physical activity, as well as exercise program design. You must also take
PHED 2210 to complete the certification. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
PHED 1123 or
PHED 1180 and
PHED 1100; or Instructor Approval
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