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Your search for courses · during 24FA, 25WI, 25SP · meeting requirements for PE, Physical Education · returned 53 results
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DANC 107 Ballet I 1 credits
A beginning course in ballet technique, including basic positions, beginning patterns and exercises. Students develop an awareness of the many ways their body can move, an appreciation of dance as an artistic expression and a recognition of the dancer as an athlete.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 147 Moving Anatomy 1 credits
This course seeks to provide an underlying awareness of body structure and function. Using movement to expand knowledge of our anatomy will encourage participants to integrate information with experience. Heightened body awareness and class studies are designed to activate the general learning process.
- Winter 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 148 Modern Dance I: Technique and Theory 1 credits
A physical exploration at the introductory level of the elements of dance: time, motion, space, shape and energy. Students are challenged physically as they increase their bodily awareness, balance, control, strength and flexibility and get a glimpse of the art of dance.
- Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 150 Contact Improvisation 1 credits
This is a course in techniques of spontaneous dancing shared by two or more people through a common point of physical contact. Basic skills such as support, counterbalance, rolling, falling and flying will be taught and developed in an environment of mutual creativity.
- Fall 2024
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 158 Contemporary Dance Forms I 1 credits
This course provides an introduction to a variety of movement approaches that develop an awareness of the body in space and moving through space. Students will learn approaches designed to strengthen muscles, support joint mobility, find breath support, enhance coordination, and encourage embodied learning.
- Fall 2024
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 200 Modern Dance II: Technique and Theory 1 credits
A continuation of Level I with more emphasis on the development of technique and expressive qualities.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 208 Ballet II 1 credits
For the student with previous ballet experience. This course emphasizes articulation of technique and development of ballet vocabulary.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 210 Contemporary Dance Forms II 1 credits
This course is intended for students seeking to refine and deepen their awareness of embodied movement approaches. Through these approaches, students will work to develop an alert and articulate body. In both standing and floor work, momentum, dynamic shifts and spatial challenges are introduced.
- Winter 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 254 Jazz Dance: Roots and Grooves 3 credits
This course positions jazz and related social dance styles as forms with African diasporic roots and American branches. Composed of 60% in-class movement investigation and 40% both in-class and out of class reading, viewing, writing, and creating, Jazz Dance: Roots and Grooves will ask students to invest in how the elements of groove, improvisation and interaction unite different approaches to jazz and make it a form that appreciates the past, centers the present and innovates for the future. Some dance experience recommended.
- Winter 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 279 Tap Dance, Intermediate/Advanced 1 credits
Tap is an energetic form of dance that focuses on rhythm and percussion. Classes will include across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality along with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. Tap dance originated in the southern United States as a fusion of West African dance roots and Europeanist influences. In this course students will learn tap skills as well as important aspects of tap dance history. Some previous experience with Tap dance is recommended.
- Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 301 West African Dance 2 credits
In this class you will be introduced to traditional West African dance movement accompanied by live drumming. A variety of dynamics such as grounding, centeredness, and footwork will be addressed. Each class will cover the cultural background of the rhythm as well as the conversation between drummer and dancer. All levels are welcome to join in this vigorous experience of West African dance forms.
- Fall 2024
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 309 Ballet III 1 credits
This is an advanced class for students who have some capabilities and proficiency in ballet technique. Content is sophisticated and demanding in its use of ballet vocabulary and musical phrasing.
- Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 310 Contemporary Dance Forms III 1 credits
This advanced course will continue to focus on a variety of embodied movement approaches to refine the awareness of the moving body and prepare for the rigors of performance and physical research. The aim will be on finding a personal connection to movement through subtlety, speed and effort.
- Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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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 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 102 Aikido, Intermediate
Empty-hand techniques are continued and weapon techniques are introduced. More varieties of breakfalls are learned as the emphasis of the class shifts to higher-level techniques.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PE 103 – Aikido, Beginning with a grade of C- or better.
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PE 103 Aikido, Beginning
Developed from samurai traditions, Aikido is Japanese budo–a method of training and study that applies the physical principles of a martial art toward the goals of peace, harmony, and self-improvement. The movements of Aikido focus on learning to move in harmony with another, yet can be an effective self-defense. Students also learn many ways of falling safely and getting up quickly. Applied properly, the insights gained can lead to better self-respect and more harmonious relationships.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 104 Aikido, Advanced
More complex empty-hand and weapon techniques are taught. Advanced breakfalls are added along with more intense physical and mental training. Prerequisite: Beginning Aikido.
- Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PE 103 – Aikido, Beginning with a grade of C- or better.
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PE 110 Fundamentals of Baseball
Fundamental skills of the game are introduced including throwing, catching and hitting. Rules and strategies will be introduced but the focus will be on developing skills. Students must provide their own baseball or softball gloves.
- Fall 2024
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 111 Basketball, Three on Three
Open to all who enjoy basketball and have a basic understanding of the game. Stress will be placed upon vigorous activity, though instruction will be given on basic rules, strategy and skill improvement drills. This course offers an opportunity for a great workout in a co-ed team setting.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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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 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 122 Introductory Aerobic Walking and Fitness
This course will introduce students to safe, user friendly walking and introductory fitness activities. With the winter weather as our guide, class sessions will include socially distanced walking outdoors as well as remote indoor stretching, agility, mobility and light strength training. Students will develop enjoyable exercise skills and habits that provide life-long benefits and do so in a friendly, mindful, and easy going class community.
- Fall 2024, Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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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.
- Winter 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 124 Fitness for the Athlete
Advanced fitness class for off-season or preseason competitors (IM, club, or varsity). This course mimics High Intensity Interval Training with a combination of cardio and strength. Workouts hit all of your major muscle groups and will help you burn fat and build muscle. Participants choose free weights that are a safe, yet challenging weight for each class and can modify and/or progress as needed. This advanced, physically challenging course is fast, fun and results-driven. Please check your ego at the door. The atmosphere in class is “team” focused. Everyone gives everything they’ve got and we have fun doing it.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 129 Golf, Beginning
Basic instruction and opportunities to improve your game are provided. All equipment is provided. Experience not necessary.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 130 Advanced Golf
For students who have experience with the fundamentals of the swing and the game and have also played (several times) on regulation golf courses. Each student must have (or have access to) their own set of clubs. Recommended Preparation: Must be competent player, no beginners. Must have experience playing regulation course and be able to complete 9 holes in under 2 hours
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 135 Futsal
Students will review the basic skills and strategies of futsal. Futsal is a soccer-based game played on a hardcourt like a basketball court and mainly indoors. Basic skills will be developed using exercises, small-sided games and other methods. Rules and strategy will be introduced and up to 6v6 games will be incorporated into each session. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and enjoyment of the game.
- Winter 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 136 Studio Art Seminar in the South Pacific: Snorkeling/Diving and Hiking
Snorkeling, scuba diving, and hiking on this program can be counted toward the PE requirement. Approximately five to six required snorkeling or diving days will be scheduled. Students will be assisted in obtaining snorkeling equipment. Those who wish to scuba dive must obtain necessary certification and medical testing before departure, as well as bear the cost of boat and tank rental and proper supervision. Applicants should be comfortable in the water, possess basic swimming skills (snorkeling and diving days will be scheduled), and be prepared for extended hiking in rugged terrain.
Open only to participants in Carleton OCS Studio Art in the South Pacific Program
- Winter 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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Acceptance in the Carleton OCS Studio Art in the South Pacific program.
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PE 137 Advanced Futsal
This course is for the student with a strong soccer background (has played or currently plays regularly). Advanced skills and strategies are introduced. Skills will be developed mainly through small-sided games and fast paced, high tempo full sided games (up to 6v6) to goal. Games will be played continuously. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and enjoyment of the game.
- Winter 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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Student has completed PE 135 – Futsal with grade of S
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PE 138 Flag Football
Introduction to flag football, techniques, field positions, rules/regulations. Students will participate in vigorous exercise activities including running, throwing, kicking, and catching as well as flag football games with an emphasis on team building and skill development.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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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 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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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 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 143 Knights PE Games
This course focuses on developing various physical skills and teamwork through different sports activities. In this course, you will engage in games like volleyball, pickleball, touch football, and fun variations of kickball or spikeball. The goal of this course is to enjoy physical activity while improving your coordination, teamwork, agility, and overall fitness. This course is designed to help students stay active, learn new sports, and enjoy some friendly competition with your classmates. Instruction will focus on team games. All games introduced will begin with rules and the history of the game.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 144 Walk to Run-an Introduction to Running
Join the thousands of people who have taken up running during the Coronavirus lockdown. You, too, can be a runner! This course is designed for the beginning runner with the goal of completing their first 5K. Participants will engage in walk/run workouts twice weekly increasing the amount of total time spent running over the course of the term. Workouts will be tracked using an online app (Pacer or similar) and workout journal.
- Fall 2024
- PE, Physical Education
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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 2024
- PE, Physical Education
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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. Recommended Preparation: 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.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 153 Outdoor Skills-Adventure
This course will introduce students to many of the skills necessary to survive and thrive in wilderness. The objective of this course is to prepare students to plan and execute their own backcountry experience with guidance in trip planning, plant and animal identification, first aid, orienteering, shelter building, food planning, packing and preparation. The course couples hands-on outdoor experiential learning with in-class lectures.
Updated description and waitlist capacity to 99 after course review. – 8/22/2024 – SMC
- Spring 2025
- No Exploration PE, Physical Education
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PE 156 Beginning Pickleball
This course will present the basic rules, skills and strategies of Pickleball in a fun, relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. While it is a beginning class and will be presented as such, students of all levels will be allowed to take the course. All equipment will be provided to students.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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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 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 163 Track and Field Skills
An activities class in which all the events with the exception of the long distance events, are covered. Many of the targeted participants have run track or cross country in high school or have participated in some form of athletics. The course is meant to encourage participation and a working knowledge of ALL the events, with the emphasis on learning movement patterns and using learned skills to perform these events, with less emphasis on competitive results and more on personal accomplishment, reaping the benefits of skill acquisition.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 164 Physical Activity and Well Being: The Biopsychosocial Basis for Physical Activity
This discussion/activity course focuses on the scientific underpinnings for the practice of regular physical activity to support holistic well-being. The first 15 minutes of every class explores the biopsychosocial research on regular physical activity, physical activity recommendations, and program design/implementation. The remaining 45 minutes of every class is experiential and thus, is devoted to engaging in regular physical activity.
- Winter 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 165 Introduction to Nordic Skiing: Classic
This course is designed to introduce people to Nordic (cross-country) skiing and give them the fundamentals to be able to enjoy the arb in winter. No prior skiing experience required and all equipment is provided.
- Winter 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 172 Swimming, Fitness
Designed for the accomplished swimmer who desires a vigorous workout as a means of improving or maintaining cardiovascular fitness. Instruction covers stroke mechanics, drills, use of training equipment and general workout design. Students must have the ability to swim front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 173 Swimming, Instructional
The course is designed for students who have had little or no swimming experience. The class will promote water safety, develop water confidence, and introduce fundamental swimming skills. Instruction will follow a progression of swimming instruction that is appropriately tailored to the capabilities of each student.
- Fall 2024
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 180 Intermediate Basketball
For students who have experience with organized basketball. This course will involve various skill development elements, conditioning and discussion surrounding on-court strategy and breakdown. It provides instruction on more advanced basketball concepts and skills and is intended for the intermediate basketball player. Skill specific and competitive play will be incorporated in all classes.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 181 Table Tennis
An introduction to the basics of table tennis.
- Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 186 Advanced Weight Training
This is an advanced level physical fitness class that will teach the fundamentals of strength training with a specific emphasis on Olympic lifting.
- Winter 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 187 Introduction to Trail Running
This course is designed to introduce participants to trail running in the Carleton Arboretum. Students will receive instruction in basic trail running techniques, training principles, proper warmup and cool down approaches and injury prevention. Weekly run outside of class time required. Class offered first six weeks of fall term.
1st 6 weeks, extra time, students will have to run one time on their own outside of class time.
- Fall 2024
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 188 Triathlon Training
An excellent preparation for the “Carleton Triathlon” held at the end of May. Students will learn how to effectively train in each of the three traditional sports of triathlon (swim, bike, run). Instruction covers basic training principles, technique development, competitive preparation. This course is open to all levels of experience from novice to advanced. Students must possess a minimal amount of skill and conditioning in the three sports prior to enrollment.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 190.00 Volleyball, Co-ed-Intermediate
This course expands beyond the basic volleyball concepts taught in Volleyball, Coed. It provides instruction on more advanced volleyball concepts and skills and is intended for the intermediate level volleyball player. Skill specific and competitive play will be incorporated in all classes.
Must have completed Basic Co-Ed Volleyball or have previous volleyball experience
- Winter 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 190.00 Volleyball, Co-ed-Intermediate
This course expands beyond the basic volleyball concepts taught in Volleyball, Coed. It provides instruction on more advanced volleyball concepts and skills and is intended for the intermediate level volleyball player. Skill specific and competitive play will be incorporated in all classes.
Must have completed Basic Co-Ed Volleyball or have previous volleyball experience
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 194 Weight Training, Beginning
The focus of this course is to assist students with the basic understanding of resistance training, the various conditioning modalities, soft tissue recovery (stretching & Myofascial Release), and nutrition basics. The instructor will assist students in the creation of goal specific fitness programs and teach the foundation of a healthy, fit lifestyle.
- Fall 2024, Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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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 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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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.
- Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education