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Your search for courses · during 26WI · meeting requirements for PE, Physical Education · returned 33 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.
- Winter 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 107.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Jennifer Bader 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WWeitz Center 168 9:50am-11:00am
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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 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 147.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Elayna Waxse 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WWeitz Center 165 12:30pm-1:40pm
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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 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 148.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Daphne McCoy 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- T, THWeitz Center 165 9:20am-10:30am
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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.
- Winter 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 200.01 Winter 2026
- 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.
- Winter 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 208.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Jennifer Bader 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WWeitz Center 168 11:10am-12:20pm
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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 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 210.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Elayna Waxse 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WWeitz Center 165 1:50pm-3:00pm
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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 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 254.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Erinn Liebhard 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWeitz Center 165 9:50am-11:00am
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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.
- Winter 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice PE, Physical Education
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DANC 350.01 Winter 2026
- 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
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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.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 101.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Lindsay Ness 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- T, THRecreation Center 116 1:15pm-2:20pm
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PE 101.02 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Lindsay Ness 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- T, THRecreation Center 116 2:30pm-3:40pm
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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.
- Winter 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 Winter 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.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 103.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Eric Schlichting 🏫 👤 · Tina Syx 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WCowling 112 6:30pm-7:30pm
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Winter 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 104.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Eric Schlichting 🏫 👤 · Tina Syx 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WCowling 112 8:45pm-9:35pm
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PE 105 Beginning Badminton
This course will teach students the rules and methods of badminton and introduce pickleball. The two sports are quite similar, but differ in equipment and some strategies. We will focus on building skill development and fitness in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The goal of the course is to provide a great introduction to two potential lifetime sports.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 105.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Grant Erickson 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- T, THCowling 121 9:30am-10:35am
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 111.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Sloan Wallgren 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- T, THCowling 121 10:45am-11:50am
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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.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 122.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Donna Ricks 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THRecreation Center TRACK 9:30am-10:35am
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 135.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Luciano Battaglini 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WRecreation Center 203-1 12:30pm-1:40pm
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PE 137 Intermediate Futsal
This course is for the student who has played or currently plays soccer. Advanced skills and strategies will be introduced and 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.
Recommended Preparation: Students should have played organized soccer and have mastery of basic soccer skills. It's recommended that students have taken PE135 Futsal.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 137.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Jessica Mueller 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WRecreation Center 203-3 12:30pm-1:40pm
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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.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 142.01 Winter 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.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 143.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Abby Walton 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THWest Gym 130 1:15pm-2:20pm
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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.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 156.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Sloan Wallgren 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- T, THCowling 121 1:15pm-2:20pm
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PE 156.02 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Brayden Supensky 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WCowling 121 9:50am-11:00am
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PE 156.03 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Alec Holcomb 🏫 👤
- 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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 157.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Luciano Battaglini 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WRecreation Center 106B 1:50pm-3:00pm
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PE 157.02 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Alec Holcomb 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WRecreation Center 106B 11:10am-12:20pm
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 164.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Tom Journell 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- T, THRecreation Center 113 9:30am-10:35am
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 165.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Philip Bowen 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THRecreation Center FIEL 8:15am-9:20am
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PE 165.02 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Philip Bowen 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WRecreation Center FIEL 3:10pm-4:20pm
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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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 167.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Ella Boyer 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WCowling 121 11:10am-12:20pm
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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.
- Winter 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 Winter 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.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 172.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Andy Clark 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- T, THWest Gym 101 10:45am-11:50am
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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.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 173.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Grant Erickson 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THCowling 027 10:45am-11:50am
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PE 174 Sport and Globalization in London and Seville: Introductory Coaching Activity
As part of the Introductory Coaching Practicum abroad, students will actively participate in soccer as well as other sport exercises. Designed for students who may or may not have any previous playing or coaching experience, this course will cover introductory methods of coaching and teaching young athletes. Specifically, students will practice methods of teaching skills, structure, and strategies of team-oriented sports.
Participation in Carleton OCS London & Seville Program
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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Acceptance in the Carleton OCS Sport and Globalization in London and Seville program.
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PE 181 Table Tennis
An introduction to the basics of table tennis.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Winter 2026
- 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.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 190 Volleyball, Co-ed
Volleyball for beginner to intermediate level skills.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable.
Must have completed Basic Co-Ed Volleyball or have previous volleyball experience
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 190.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Abby Walton 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- T, THWest Gym 130 10:45am-11:50am
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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.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 197.01 Winter 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.
- Winter 2026
- PE, Physical Education
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PE 198.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Shawnee Langworthy 🏫 👤
- Size:26
- M, WCowling 112 3:10pm-4:20pm