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Your search for courses · during 25FA · meeting requirements for PE, Physical Education · returned 32 results

  • 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 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
    • DANC Movement Practice & Performance
    • DANC  107.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Jennifer Bader 🏫 👤
    • Size:18
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center 168 9:50am-11:00am
  • 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.

    • Fall 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
    • DANC Movement Practice & Performance
    • DANC  148.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Daphne McCoy 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • T, THWeitz Center 165 9:20am-10:30am
  • 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 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
    • THEA Practical DANC Movement Practice & Performance
    • DANC  150.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Kristin Van Loon 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center 165 12:30pm-1:40pm
  • 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 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
    • DANC Movement Practice & Performance
    • DANC  158.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Elayna Waxse 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center 165 1:50pm-3:00pm
  • DANC 171 Dance for Musical Theater 1 credits

    This course focuses on development and execution of dance and performance skills as they relate to musical theater dance styles. Students will learn how to use dance as a method of storytelling to gain a better understanding of how dance and choreography create and bring dramatic elements to life. This course will also include some beginning tap steps.

    • Fall 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
    • DANC Movement Practice & Performance
    • DANC  171.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Daphne McCoy 🏫 👤
    • Size:25
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • T, THWeitz Center 165 10:40am-11:50am
  • 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 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
    • DANC Movement Practice & Performance
    • DANC  208.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Jennifer Bader 🏫 👤
    • Size:18
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center 168 11:10am-12:20pm
  • DANC 253 Movement for the Performer 3 credits

    This course investigates the structure and function of the body through movement and how it can be applied to the stage work of an actor, dancer and or singer.  Included will be a variety of somatic and performance approaches (Alexander Technique, improvisation Viewpoints, stage combat). The emphasis will be to discover effortless movement, body awareness, balance in the body and an integration of self in moving.

    • Fall 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
    • CL: 200 level THEA Practical DANC Movement Practice & Performance
    • DANC  253.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Daphne McCoy 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • M, WWeitz Center 165 9:50am-11:00am
  • 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 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
    • AFST Arts Practice DANC Movement Practice & Performance
    • DANC  301.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Whitney McClusky 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • T, THWeitz Center 165 3:10pm-4:20pm
  • DANC 350 Semaphore Repertory Dance Company 1 credits

    Provides advanced dance students with an intensive opportunity to develop as performers in professional level dances. Skills to be honed are: the dancer as contributor to the process of art-making; defining individual technical and expressive gifts; working in a variety of new technical and philosophical dance frameworks. In addition to regular training during the academic terms, participation in a "preseason" rehearsal period before fall term is required. A few pieces of student choreography will be accepted for repertory. The group produces an annual concert, performs in the Twin Cities and makes dance exchanges with other college groups.

    Recommended Preparation: Admission by audition.

    Audition required.

    • Fall 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
    • CL: 300 level DANC Movement Practice & Performance
    • DANC  350.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Judith Howard 🏫 👤 · Daphne McCoy 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center 165 3:30pm-5:30pm
    • M, WWeitz Center 168 3:30pm-5:30pm
    • THWeitz Center 165 7:00pm-9:00pm
    • THWeitz Center 168 7:00pm-9:00pm
    • SWeitz Center 165 12:00pm-3:00pm
    • SWeitz Center 168 12:00pm-3:00pm
  • 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 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  101.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Lindsay Ness 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • T, THRecreation Center 116 1:15pm-2:20pm
  • 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 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): PE 103 with a grade of S or better.

    • PE  102.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Eric Schlichting 🏫 👤 · Tina Syx 🏫 👤
    • Size:25
    • M, WCowling 112 7:40pm-8:40pm
  • 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 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  103.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Eric Schlichting 🏫 👤 · Tina Syx 🏫 👤
    • Size:25
    • M, WCowling 112 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • 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 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  110.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Alec Holcomb 🏫 👤
    • Size:35
    • T, THRecreation Center 203-1 1:15pm-2:20pm
    • T, THRecreation Center 203-2 1:15pm-2:20pm
  • 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 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  111.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Alisha Hvistendahl 🏫 👤
    • Size:18
    • M, WWest Gym 130 11:10am-12:20pm
  • PE 122 Introductory Aerobic Walking and Fitness

    This course will introduce students to safe, user friendly walking and introductory fitness activities. Class sessions will include walking outdoors as well as light stretching, agility, and mobility instruction. Students will develop enjoyable exercise skills and habits together that provide life-long benefits and do so in a friendly, mindful, and easy going class community.

    • Fall 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  122.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Bob Carlson 🏫 👤
    • Size:30
    • T, THCowling 121 8:15am-9:20am
  • 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 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  127.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Philip Bowen 🏫 👤
    • Size:30
    • T, THRecreation Center 203-3 1:15pm-2:20pm
    • T, THRecreation Center 203-4 1:15pm-2:20pm
  • 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.

    • Fall 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  135.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Luciano Battaglini 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • M, WRecreation Center 203-1 12:30pm-1:40pm
    • M, WRecreation Center 203-2 12:30pm-1:40pm
  • 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.

    Learn more at go.carleton.edu/karate

    • Fall 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  142.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:David Huyck 🏫 👤
    • Size:30
    • T, THCowling 112 4:00pm-5:10pm
  • 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.

    • Fall 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  143.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Tyler Grey 🏫 👤
    • Size:30
    • M, WWest Gym 130 12:30pm-1:40pm
  • 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 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  156.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Sloan Wallgren 🏫 👤
    • Size:16
    • M, WCowling 121 9:50am-11:00am
    • PE  156.02 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Alec Holcomb 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • T, THRecreation Center 203-1 10:45am-11:50am
    • T, THRecreation Center 203-2 10:45am-11:50am
    • T, THRecreation Center 203-3 10:45am-11:50am
    • T, THRecreation Center 203-4 10:45am-11:50am
    • PE  156.03 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Amy Erickson 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • M, WRecreation Center 203-1 11:10am-12:20pm
    • M, WRecreation Center 203-2 11:10am-12:20pm
    • M, WRecreation Center 203-3 11:10am-12:20pm
    • M, WRecreation Center 203-4 11:10am-12:20pm
  • PE 157 Bouldering

    In this class, students will gain the ability to climb confidently in Carleton’s bouldering cave. Participants will learn safety rules and spotting techniques for bouldering, as well as basic and intermediate climbing techniques. We will go over climbing terms and styles as well as how to create your own climbs. This course is designed to be more instructional for the first half with more freedom in the second half to practice new skills and work on more challenging climbs.

    • Fall 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  157.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Tammy Metcalf-Filzen 🏫 👤
    • Size:12
    • M, WRecreation Center 106B 12:30pm-1:40pm
    • PE  157.02 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Tammy Metcalf-Filzen 🏫 👤
    • Size:12
    • M, WRecreation Center 106B 1:50pm-3:00pm
  • PE 158 Rock Climbing

    In this class, students will gain the ability to climb confidently on Carleton’s climbing wall. Participants will learn about the safety rules and gear, as well as basic and intermediate climbing techniques. We will cover basic top rope technique, including the figure eight knot, proper belay technique using ATCs and Grigris, safety commands, and safety checks. All climbers will be given the opportunity to gain top rope belay certification, allowing them to use the facilities outside of class. There will also be a chance to learn about lead climbing.

    • Fall 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): PE 157 with a grade of C- or better.

    • PE  158.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Tammy Metcalf-Filzen 🏫 👤
    • Size:12
    • M, WRecreation Center 106B 1:50pm-3:00pm
  • PE 159 Intermediate Pickleball

    Intermediate Pickleball is designed for players with previous experience who are looking for a more competitive experience. Class will be designed to drill and grow beyond learning the basic fundamentals and rules of Pickleball. Strategies for both doubles and singles will also be implemented. Topics may include 3rd shot drops, roll shots, dinking strategies, stacking, and effective lobs.

    • Fall 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  159.02 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Luciano Battaglini 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • M, WRecreation Center 203-1 1:50pm-3:00pm
    • M, WRecreation Center 203-2 1:50pm-3:00pm
    • M, WRecreation Center 203-3 1:50pm-3:00pm
    • M, WRecreation Center 203-4 1:50pm-3:00pm
  • PE 170 Mindfulness: Bridging Your Mental and Physical Health

    Increase your understanding of mindfulness and meditation techniques through regular weekly practice. Students will connect mindfulness skills to physical movement (i.e. walking, stretching and other intentional movement). Students will identify at least 2 skills that they will continue to practice to support their well-being and identify an intention/goal for utilizing those skills. This class is based on the curriculum developed by the Mindfulness Institute of Emerging Adults and includes connection activities, lecture/debrief at the beginning of each class, mindfulness mini skills, meditation and physical movement activities.

    PE 170 may not be repeated for additional PE activity credit. Students interested in further exploration of mindfulness should consider registering for PE 334, which is offered for academic credit.

    • Fall 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • If you are currently enrolled in PE 334, you will need to request a prerequisite override to register for PE 170 during the following term. Students cannot take PE 170 and PE 334 during the same academic term.

    • PE  170.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Patrick Gordon 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • M, WChapel 125 11:10am-12:20pm
  • 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 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  172.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤
    • Size:24
    • T, THWest Gym 101 10:45am-11:50am
  • 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 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  173.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Brooke Plotz 🏫 👤
    • Size:15
    • T, THCowling 027 10:45am-11:50am
  • 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 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  175.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Ella Boyer 🏫 👤
    • Size:30
    • M, WCowling 112 9:50am-11:00am
  • 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. 

    • Fall 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  180.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Ryan Kershaw 🏫 👤
    • Size:12
    • M, WCowling 121 8:30am-9:40am
  • 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 Required: Students will have to run one time on their own outside of class time.

    • Fall 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  187.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Dave Ricks 🏫 👤
    • Size:15
    • M, WRecreation Center TRACK 9:50am-11:00am
    • FRecreation Center TRACK 9:40am-10:40am
    • 1st 6 weeks,

      Extra Time Required: Students will have to run one time on their own outside of class time.

    • PE  187.02 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Laura Albares 🏫 👤
    • Size:15
    • T, THRecreation Center TRACK 8:15am-9:20am
    • 1st 6 weeks

      Extra Time Required: Students will have to run one time on their own outside of class time.

  • PE 194 Weight Training & Fitness, 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 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  194.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Marcus Pearson 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • T, THLAST 114 10:45am-11:50am
  • 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.

    Sophomore Priority section is available

    • Fall 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  197.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Deb Peters 🏫 👤
    • Size:26
    • T, THCowling 112 9:30am-10:35am
    • PE  197.02 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Nancy Veverka 🏫 👤
    • Size:26
    • T, THCowling 112 8:15am-9:20am
    • PE  197.03 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Shawnee Langworthy 🏫 👤
    • Size:26
    • M, WCowling 112 1:50pm-3:00pm
    • Sophomore Priority

  • 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 2025
    • PE, Physical Education
    • PE  198.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Deb Peters 🏫 👤
    • Size:26
    • T, THCowling 112 10:45am-11:50am

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