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Your search for courses · during 24SP · taught by alarson · returned 19 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).
- Spring 2024
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PE 101.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Nancy Stuckmayer 🏫 👤 · Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- T, THRecreation Center 116 4:00pm-5:10pm
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PE 120 Diving, Springboard
This class is an introduction to 1-meter and 3-meter springboard diving. Students will first learn safety techniques for on the board, in the air, and while entering the water. They will then learn board work hurdles and back presses, “in-air” technique, and “entry” technique. At the end of this course, students will be able to safely execute and perform jumps, dives, flips and/or twists off a diving board and understand and appreciate diving as a participant and observer. Students should have intermediate swimming skills so that they are safe and comfortable in the water.
- Spring 2024
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PE 120.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Gabe Kortuem 🏫 👤 · Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THWest Gym POOL 10:45am-11:50am
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PE 123 AfroFit
In this class, we will be using modern hip-hop Afrobeat music to get fit, celebrate Afro-Caribbean cultures, and have fun all at the same time through high-intensity interval training (HIIT) dance. Students should wear workout apparel that is comfortable for a free range of motion.
- Spring 2024
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PE 123.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- Recreation Center 116 7:00pm-8:10pm
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PE 125 Folk Dance
Folk dance includes a variety of dances of varying intricacy from around the world. No experience necessary.
- Spring 2024
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PE 125.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWeitz Center 168 5:45pm-6:45pm
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PE 128 Frisbee, Advanced Ultimate
Enhance your skills and abilities in Ultimate.
- Spring 2024
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PE 128.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WRecreation Center FIEL 12:30pm-1:40pm
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PE 140 Introduction to Art & Science of Tai-Chi
This class embodies the four aspects of health, self-defense, meditation and philosophy. T’ai-Chi helps the practitioner to create a relaxed state of awareness while gently guiding and circulating the internal energy known as ch’i. T’ai-Chi’s slow and relaxed movements, combined with body awareness, deep breathing and energy work provide numerous health benefits such as stress management/relief. Good posture, sleep habits, and energy maintenance will be emphasized to supplement study habits and time management. The class curriculum includes gentle warm-ups, standing meditation, qi gong or breath work, Yang Style T’ai-Chi movements, partner work, and an introduction to the Sword.
- Spring 2024
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PE 140.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Ray Hayward 🏫 👤 · Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THCowling DANC 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 they are doing. Beginners are welcome and appreciated!
- Spring 2024
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PE 142.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty: Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- WRecreation Center 116 6:30pm-8:00pm
- MCowling DANC 1:50pm-3:00pm
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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.
- Spring 2024
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PE 145.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THCowling 121 10:45am-11:50am
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PE 146 Lifeguarding
American Red Cross course that encompasses training in aquatic safety and rescue skills. Upon successful completion of course, participants will receive two certifications: one for A.R.C. Lifeguarding and the second for First Aid, AED/CPR; valid for two years. The course is approximately 35 hours in length, with 80% of time spent in pool and 20% in classroom. Required $50 textbook and pocket mask fee will automatically be charged on tuition bill.
- Spring 2024
- Student must demonstrate competence in basic swim strokes (front crawl, breaststroke, and sidestroke), ability to tread water (without use of hands/arms) for two minutes and ability to swim underwater
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PE 146.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty: Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- T, THWest Gym 101 1:15pm-3:00pm
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PE 152 Lindy Hop, Beginning
Provides in-depth instruction in the Lindy Hop, a fun, energetic swing dance that developed from the jazz music of the 1920s and 1930s. Emphasizes lead-follow technique and social dance moves while providing an understanding of the dance’s roots. Previous social dance experience is helpful but not required.
- Spring 2024
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PE 152.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:40
- T, THWeitz Center 165 5:15pm-6:15pm
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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!
- Spring 2024
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PE 154.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty: Staff Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WRecreation Center FIEL 3:10pm-4:20pm
- FRecreation Center FIEL 3:30pm-4:30pm
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PE 155 Intermediate Juggling
This course will cover more advanced juggling patterns, tricks, and performance skills. By the end of the term, students will have learned multi-person passing patterns, solo tricks with balls and clubs, and developed juggling routines to music. Students who take this class will have the skills and vocabulary to juggle with anyone in the broader community.
- Spring 2024
- Beginning Juggling or permission of instructors
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PE 155.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THCowling 121 1:15pm-2:20pm
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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.
- Spring 2024
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PE 161.00 Spring 2024
- 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.
- Spring 2024
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PE 167.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WCowling 121 8:01pm-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.
- Spring 2024
- PE 167, Social 1 or instructor permission
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PE 168.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:40
- M, WCowling 121 4:00pm-5:10pm
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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.
- Spring 2024
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PE 175.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WCowling DANC 5:00pm-6:00pm
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PE 176 Intermediate West Coast Swing
This course is for people who have already taken the Beginner West Coast Swing class or have equivalent West Coast Swing experience and want to improve their technique and comfort with the dance. It returns to the basics to add a layer of technique not covered in the beginner class, then adds on new moves and styles of the dance. At the end of the course, students should be able to perform advanced West Coast Swing moves with good technique and musicality.
- Spring 2024
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PE 176.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤 · Staff Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WCowling DANC 3:30pm-4:30pm
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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.
- Spring 2024
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PE 197.00 Spring 2024
- 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.
- Spring 2024
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PE 198.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Michelle Moad 🏫 👤 · Annie Larson 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THCowling DANC 10:45am-11:50am