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Fitness Intensity Training (PHED 1180)
Total Credits:
1
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This advanced course is designed for the moderately to vigorously physically active student. You will participate in strength training, flexibility, endurance, and intense interval activities, as well as assess your level of physical fitness. Must be taken A-F.
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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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Yoga Anatomy and Practices with the Physical Body (PHED 2001)
Total Credits:
4
Lecture Credits:
3
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This Yoga Alliance approved course is for aspiring yoga teachers. You will study the anatomy, physiology and kinesiology of the physical body as well as the doshas in relation to yoga practices such as asana (postures) and pranayama (breath control). You will learn the correct form of, and how to safely instruct others in the practices. You will observe and assist in yoga classes as well as design and teach yoga classes to others.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Yoga Teacher Training Program and Placement score into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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Yoga Anatomy and Practices with the Subtle Body (PHED 2002)
Total Credits:
4
Lecture Credits:
3
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This Yoga Alliance approved course is for aspiring yoga teachers. You will study the anatomy, physiology and kinesiology of the physical body as well as the subtle body (koshas, chakras, prana vayus, and bandhas) in relation to yoga practices such as asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), and bandhas. You will learn the correct form of, and how to safely instruct others in the practices. You will observe and assist in yoga classes as well as design and teach yoga classes to others.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Yoga Teacher Training Program and Placement score into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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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 Yoga (PHED 2208)
Total Credits:
1
Lecture Credits:
0.5
Lab Credits:
0.5
Description:
This course is designed for students who want to deepen their yoga practice. You will practice advanced techniques such as inversions, arm balances, and binds, pranayama, chanting, and meditation. You will explore the four major yogic paths and sankhya philosophy.
Prerequisites:
PHED 1108 or Instructor Approval
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Wellness Leadership (PHED 2210)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This is a required course for students pursuing the Personal Trainer and/or Group Exercise 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.
Prerequisites:
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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