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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 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 107.01 Spring 2026
- 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 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 148.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Daphne McCoy 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- T, THWeitz Center 165 10:40am-11:50am
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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.
- Spring 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 150.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Arwen Wilder 🏫 👤 · Kristin Van Loon 🏫
- Size:20
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WWeitz Center 165 12:30pm-1:40pm
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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 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 208.01 Spring 2026
- 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 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 279.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Daphne McCoy 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- T, THWeitz Center 172 1:15pm-2:25pm
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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 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 309.01 Spring 2026
- 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 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 310.01 Spring 2026
- 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 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 350.01 Spring 2026
- 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).
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 101.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Lindsay Ness 🏫 👤
- 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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- 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 102.01 Spring 2026
- 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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 103.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Eric Schlichting 🏫 👤 · Tina Syx 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WCowling 112 6:30pm-7:30pm
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PE 112 Core Strength and Stability
This course will help you increase core strength and stability through the use of ab circuits, balancing exercises, stability ball and bosu ball exercises, and partner workouts. Each student will learn new ways to exercise and gain understanding of the role core strength plays in everyday activities.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 112.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Karissa Ricks 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- T, THRecreation Center 116 9:30am-10:35am
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
Sophomore Priority
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 120.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Gabe Kortuem 🏫 👤
- Size:10
- T, THWest Gym 101 8:15am-9:20am
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PE 121 Beginning Fitness
This course will introduce students to safe, user friendly and introductory fitness activities. Class sessions will include both cardio and strength training exercises targeting all of your major muscle groups. We’ll use a variety of equipment including but not limited to: our own body weight, resistance bands, free weights, steps, bosu balls, cardio equipment and jump ropes. Students are able to modify as needed in order to progress safely and develop exercise skills that provide lifelong benefits.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 121.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Jessica Mueller 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WRecreation Center 116 9:50am-11:00am
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 122.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Ryan Kershaw 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THCowling 112 8:15am-9:20am
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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!
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 127.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Philip Bowen 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THRecreation Center 203-1 1:15pm-2:20pm
- T, THRecreation Center 203-2 1:15pm-2:20pm
- 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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 129.01 Spring 2026
- 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
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 130.01 Spring 2026
- 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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 138.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Alexander Balogh 🏫 👤 · Brayden Supensky 🏫 👤
- 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."
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 139.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Bob Carlson 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THCowling 121 8:15am-9:20am
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PE 139.02 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Jessica Mueller 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WCowling 121 1:50pm-3:00pm
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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
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 142.01 Spring 2026
- 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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 143.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Abby Walton 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THWest Gym 130 1:15pm-2:20pm
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- 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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 156.01 Spring 2026
- 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 156.02 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Grant Erickson 🏫
- Size:16
- T, THCowling 121 9:30am-10:35am
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 157.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Tammy Metcalf-Filzen 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THRecreation Center 106B 8:15am-9:20am
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PE 157 with a grade of S or better.
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PE 158.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Tammy Metcalf-Filzen 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- T, THRecreation Center 106B 9:30am-10:35am
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3 seats held for student teaching assistants until the day after first year registration.
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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.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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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.
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PE 170.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Patrick Gordon 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WChapel 125 11:10am-12:20pm
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 172.01 Spring 2026
- 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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 173.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Grant Erickson 🏫
- Size:15
- T, THCowling 027 10:45am-11:50am
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PE 181 Table Tennis
An introduction to the basics of table tennis.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 185 Olympic Weightlifting
The focus of this course is to provide an introduction to the sport of Olympic Weightlifting. This is to include a brief history of the sport, along with foundational movements and training variations, competition rules, and programming basics.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- 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).
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 188.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Andy Clark 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WWest Gym 209 1:50pm-3:00pm
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PE 190 Volleyball, Co-Ed
Volleyball for beginner level skills.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 190.02 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Abby Walton 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- T, THWest Gym 130 10:45am-11:50am
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- 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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 197.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Shawnee Langworthy 🏫 👤
- Size:26
- M, WCowling 112 1:50pm-3:00pm
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Spring 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 198.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Shawnee Langworthy 🏫 👤
- Size:26
- M, WCowling 112 3:10pm-4:20pm