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Your search for courses · during 23FA · taught by alarson · returned 12 results
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PE 101 Aerobics
Basic dance steps, calisthenic-type movements and locomotor skills (running, jumping, hopping, skipping, etc.) are combined into vigorous routines which are performed to the beat of popular music. All classes offer components of strength development, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. No experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes with good support (no running shoes).
- Fall 2023
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PE 101.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Nancy Stuckmayer 🏫 👤 · Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- T, THRecreation Center 116 4:00pm-5:10pm
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PE 127 Frisbee, Beginning Ultimate
For the beginning or moderately experienced player who wants to develop basic skills. See what all the fuss is about. If a golden retriever can do it, so can you!
- Fall 2023
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PE 127.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THRecreation Center FIEL 1:15pm-2:20pm
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PE 142 Karate
An art of self-defense which originated in Okinawa. Karate involves mastering techniques, sharpening concentration and refining one’s spirit. Karate develops self-confidence and self-discipline while providing a solid workout. Ideally, the Karateka carries a clarity of concentration and serenity of spirit every day in whatever she/he is doing. Beginners are welcome and appreciated.
- Fall 2023
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PE 142.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Aaron Chaput 🏫 👤 · Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- WRecreation Center 116 6:30pm-8:00pm
- SCowling DANC 10:00am-12:00pm
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PE 145 Beginning Juggling
Juggling is excellent for hand-eye coordination, building grey matter in the brain, and is closely related to math and music. In this course, we will introduce basic juggling props and styles. By the end of the term we will have worked up from one ball to three-ball tricks, passing, and games. Students will leave the course with a new skill for life.
- Fall 2023
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PE 145.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WCowling 121 1:50pm-3:00pm
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PE 154 Quadball (formerly Quidditch)
Brooms up! This course is an introduction to the game of Quadball, based on the sport of Quidditch from Harry Potter. Quadball in today’s world is a mixed-gender, contact sport. Skills from basic to advanced will be introduced and refined through drills and scrimmages. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm!
- Fall 2023
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PE 154.00 Fall 2023
1st 6 weeks - Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WRecreation Center FIEL 3:10pm-4:20pm
- FRecreation Center FIEL 3:30pm-4:30pm
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PE 158 Rock Climbing
The beginning of the course covers climbing knots, belaying and commands. Efficient movement and climbing styles will also be addressed. The majority of the term will allow students to apply their new skills on the Recreation Center climbing wall and in the bouldering cave.
- Fall 2023
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PE 158.02 Fall 2023
- Faculty: Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WRecreation Center WALL 1:50pm-3:00pm
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PE 161 Self Defense for Women
Course consists of learning basic techniques (kicking, striking, blocking and shifting moves), analyzing and decision making in a crisis, and the role body language, eye contact and assertiveness can play in threatening and attack situations. There will be controlled practice drills with partners.
- Fall 2023
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PE 161.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty: Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TCowling DANC 7:00pm-9:00pm
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PE 167 Social Dance I
This course provides instruction in basic steps, technique, and patterns of different partner dances. It covers waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha-cha, rumba, and East Coast swing. No prior dance experience is assumed.
- Fall 2023
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PE 167.01 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WCowling 121 8:00pm-9:00pm
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PE 168 Social Dance II
This course expands on the dances taught in Social Dance I, as well as teaching more challenging partner dances, such as hustle, samba, and nightclub 2-step. The course will cover additional technique and patterns in the dances from Social Dance I, and teach the basics, technique, and some patterns in the new dances.
- Fall 2023
- PE 167, Social 1 or instructor permission
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PE 168.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:40
- M, WCowling 121 6:40pm-7:50pm
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PE 175 West Coast Swing, Beginning
This course is designed to introduce people to West Coast Swing and give them the fundamentals to be able to appreciate and enjoy social dancing. It assumes no prior dance knowledge. The course covers basics of partner dancing, individual and partnership technique, and a variety of moves. At the end of the course, students should feel comfortable dancing West Coast Swing to a variety of different styles of music and with different partners, and have gained an understanding of the ways to communicate with their partner and express the music in their dancing.
- Fall 2023
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PE 175.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WCowling DANC 5:00pm-6:10pm
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PE 197 Yoga, Beginning
This is an overview course in yoga, an integrated approach to health. This course incorporates the practice of breathing techniques, hatha yoga postures (asanas), meditation, and relaxation. Emphasis is on techniques to increase range of motion, strength and endurance, balance and coordination. Appropriate for all levels.
- Fall 2023
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PE 197.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Michelle Moad 🏫 👤 · Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THCowling DANC 9:30am-10:35am
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PE 198 Yoga, Continuing
This is a continuation and overview in yoga, an integrated approach to health. This course incorporates the practice of breathing techniques, hatha yoga postures (asanas), meditation, and relaxation. Emphasis is on techniques to increase range of motion, strength and endurance, balance and coordination. Having a basic understanding of the poses, you will now begin to fine tune the postures and deepen your practice. Appropriate for those with yoga experience.
- Fall 2023
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PE 198.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Michelle Moad 🏫 👤 · Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THCowling DANC 10:45am-11:50am