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Your search for courses · during 25SP · meeting requirements for PE, Physical Education · returned 41 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.
- Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 107.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Jennifer Bader 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WWeitz Center 168 9:50am-11:00am
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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.
- Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 148.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Daphne McCoy 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- T, THWeitz Center 165 9:20am-10:30am
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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.
- Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 171.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Daphne McCoy 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WWeitz Center 172 11:10am-12:20pm
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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.
- Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 200.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Daphne McCoy 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- T, THWeitz Center 165 10:40am-11:50am
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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.
- Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 208.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Jennifer Bader 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WWeitz Center 168 11:10am-12:20pm
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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 279.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Daphne McCoy 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WWeitz Center 172 12:30pm-1:40pm
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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 309.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Jennifer Bader 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WWeitz Center 168 12:30pm-1:40pm
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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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DANC 310.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Elayna Waxse 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WWeitz Center 165 1:50pm-3:00pm
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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.
- Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 350.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Judith Howard 🏫 👤 · Daphne McCoy 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- MWeitz Center 165 3:30pm-4:30pm
- MWeitz Center 168 3:30pm-4:30pm
- WWeitz Center 165 3:30pm-5:30pm
- 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
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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 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 101.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Nancy Stuckmayer 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- T, THRecreation Center 116 1:15pm-2:20pm
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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.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PE 103 with a grade of S or better.
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PE 102.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Eric Schlichting 🏫 👤 · Tina Syx 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WCowling 112 7:40pm-8:40pm
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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.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 103.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Eric Schlichting 🏫 👤 · Tina Syx 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WCowling 112 6:30pm-7:30pm
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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 120.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Gabe Kortuem 🏫 👤
- Size:10
- T, THWest Gym 101 8:15am-9:20am
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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. 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.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 122.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Bob Carlson 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THCowling 121 8:15am-9:20am
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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 124.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Jessica Mueller 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WRecreation Center 116 9:50am-11:00am
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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!
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 127.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Philip Bowen 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THRecreation Center 203-3 1:15pm-2:20pm
- T, THRecreation Center 203-4 1:15pm-2:20pm
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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 129.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Tom Journell 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WRecreation Center 203-3 11:10am-12:20pm
- M, WRecreation Center 203-4 11:10am-12:20pm
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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 130.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Ryan Kershaw 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- THCowling 106 1:15pm-3:30pm
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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 138.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Dennis Lee 🏫 👤 · Alexander Balogh 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WRecreation Center 203-1 1:50pm-3:00pm
- M, WRecreation Center 203-2 1:50pm-3:00pm
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PE 139 Outdoor Soccer
Fundamental skills of outdoor soccer will be introduced. Skills will be developed using exercises, small-sided games and other methods. Fun games will be incorporated into each session with an emphasis on teamwork and enjoyment of the “beautiful game."
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 139.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Bob Carlson 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THCowling 121 9:30am-10:35am
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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 140.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Ray Hayward 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THCowling 112 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.
Learn more at go.carleton.edu/karate
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 142.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:David Huyck 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THCowling 112 4:00pm-5:10pm
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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 143.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Gunnar Teigen 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THWest Gym 130 10:45am-11:50am
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PE 146 Lifeguarding
The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to: (1) Prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies; (2) Provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) professionals take over. Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) training is conducted and evaluated in water depths ranging from 4 feet to water 7 feet and greater (ranging from 8-12 feet maximum).
Certification: Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course will be issued the following American Red Cross certificate: Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid that is valid for 2 years.
To participate in the Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) course, participants must successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:
- Prerequisite 1: Complete a 150-yd swim/2 minute tread/50-yd swim sequence (using front crawl and breaststroke) without stopping to rest; the 2 minutes of treading water at the surface must be performed using only legs;
- Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds that involves swimming 20-yards to retrieve a submerged 10-pound object (in approximately 10 feet of water), swimming back to the starting point with the object held in both hands at the surface and exiting the water with the object without using a ladder or steps.
The certification fee for American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is $47. Students will be responsible for paying this fee after they successfully complete the course.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 146.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤
- Size:10
- T, THWest Gym 209 1:15pm-3:00pm
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PE 153 Outdoor Skills—Adventures
This course will introduce students to many of the skills necessary to survive and thrive in the out of doors. The objective of this course is to prepare students to plan and execute their own outdoor experiences with guidance in team building, trip planning, plant and animal identification, what to pack in a first aid kit, orienteering, shelter building, food planning, packing and preparation. The course couples hands-on outdoor experiential learning with in-class lectures.
- Spring 2025
- 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.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 156.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Sloan Wallgren 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WRecreation Center 203-1 9:50am-11:00am
- M, WRecreation Center 203-2 9:50am-11:00am
- M, WRecreation Center 203-3 9:50am-11:00am
- M, WRecreation Center 203-4 9:50am-11:00am
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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.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 157.01 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Tammy Metcalf-Filzen 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WRecreation Center 106B 12:30pm-1:40pm
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PE 157.02 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Tammy Metcalf-Filzen 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WRecreation Center 106B 1:50pm-3:00pm
Section 02 is Sophomore Priority. Unused held spots will be released on 03/07/2025.
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Sophomore Priority.
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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.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 158.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Tammy Metcalf-Filzen 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WRecreation Center 106B 1:50pm-3:00pm
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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 163.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Brian Mondschein 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- T, THRecreation Center 203-1 10:45am-11:50am
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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 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 167.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Ella Boyer 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WCowling 121 11:10am-12:20pm
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PE 169 Exploring Functional Fitness & Activity
This beginning class is for everyone; no experience is necessary! The goal is to educate students on various exercises and workouts to improve overall fitness and athleticism. Students will learn about the history of functional fitness and the opportunities it gives for a healthier relationship with exercise and/or sport at all ages and interests. Explore a variety of equipment and different styles of strength training and movements, including but not limited to the beginning levels of Olympic lifting, pull-ups, push-ups, handstands, jump roping, plyometrics, rowing, and more. Each class will begin in the classroom and evolve to the studio or the fitness center.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 169.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Laura DeGroot 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- T, THRecreation Center 113 9:30am-10:35am
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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.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 172.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Brooke Plotz 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- T, THWest Gym 101 3:20pm-4:20pm
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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.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 173.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Gunnar Teigen 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THCowling 027 1:15pm-2:20pm
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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 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 175.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Ella Boyer 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WCowling 112 9:50am-11:00am
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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 180.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Ryan Kershaw 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WCowling 121 8:30am-9:40am
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PE 181 Table Tennis
An introduction to the basics of table tennis.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 188 Triathlon Training
The Triathlon course is designed to be an introduction to the basics of triathlon training and competing. It is an excellent preparation for the "Carleton Triathlon" held at the end of the term. Students will develop skills and learn how to effectively train in each of the three traditional disciplines of triathlon (swim, bike, run). Instruction covers basic training principles, technique development, race strategies and preparation. This course is open to all levels of experience from novice to advanced, though students should have intermediate swimming ability and be able to run for at least 20 minutes. Students are responsible for having their own training gear and equipment (swimsuit, goggles, bike, helmet and running shoes).
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 188.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WWest Gym 209 1:50pm-3:00pm
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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.
- 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.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 197.01 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Michelle Moad 🏫 👤
- Size:26
- T, THCowling 112 9:30am-10:35am
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PE 197.02 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Michelle Moad 🏫 👤
- Size:26
- T, THCowling 112 8:15am-9:20am
Section 02 is Sophomore Priority. Unused held spots will be released on 03/07/2025.
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Sophomore Priority.
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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 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 198.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Michelle Moad 🏫 👤
- Size:26
- T, THCowling 112 10:45am-11:50am
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PE 292 Men’s Volleyball Club
Active participation in club volleyball practices throughout the term, as well as before or beyond this term is expected. While the club is open to players of all skill/experience levels, our focus in the Winter is largely on preparation for our competitive tournaments. In order to earn PE credit for participating in Men’s Volleyball, a student must be eligible for or actually participate in competition. The league we compete in is the NIVC, Men’s Volleyball league.
- Spring 2025
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 292.00 Spring 2025
- Size:25