Physical Education

To develop a general understanding of overall physical conditioning and the means to which this state can be achieved, and provide specific guidance to individual conditioning goals.

This course focuses on specific areas of physical activity, exercise, health, physical fitness, skill learning and body mechanics. Both men and women students receive instruction on theory and methods of physical activity and exercise in order to develop personal physical exercise programs.

To develop a general understanding of overall strength training, techniques, and theories.

This course introduces the students to the basic fundamentals of the sport of tennis. This course aims to improve basic tennis skills to the student through instruction, demonstration, and execution.

To develop a general understanding of overall physical conditioning and the means to which this state can be achieved. To show students that working out is fun and that Fitness is for LIFE.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic skills of softball.

This course will introduce students to the rigors of the varsity sport experience. It provides the information that the student needs to understand, organize, plan and thrive in the competitive environment of a collegiate sport program while integrating themselves into the university community. The corner stone of this course is the varsity sport experience itself. Under the tutelage of our coaches, these student-athletes will learn how to prepare for and engage in physical and psychological contests of the highest order. In addition to engagement with the finest physiological training students are taught to work collaboratively in small and large groups to solve complex movement problems. Critical thinking is stressed as students negotiate the complex real world problem of being a student athlete in a collegiate athletic program. Social behavior, community, and scholarly conduct are continually addressed as the student-athletes attempt to integrate themselves into the University and local community.

Pilates emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and awareness in order to support efficient, graceful movement. It is about lengthening and strengthening your muscles, leading to increased strength and improved flexibility. Each exercise movement flows smoothly into the next, encouraging the body to learn and remember new ways of movement and being, a mind-body connection.

Meditation uses breath work, concentration, and positive affirmations to elicit the relaxation response. Students will practice various meditative techniques and learn the many benefits and positive outcomes of meditation as a practice.

Turbo Kick is a combination of intense kickboxing moves and fun dancing. These two types of cardiovascular exercise are choreographed to high energy and motivating music. The blending of intense cardio, muscle toning, as well as cool downs come together for the ultimate workout. Turbo Kick requires no previous experience.

Promote fitness and healthy living by introducing students to new sports and fitness activities. The actual sport or fitness type will change regularly. Yoga is the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. Yoga is about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through the performance of poses or postures, each of which has specific physical benefits. The poses can be done quickly in succession, creating heat in the body through movement or more slowly to increase stamina and perfect the alignment of the pose.

High intensity interval training involving sequences of plyometric, strength, power, and resistance drills, as well as abdominal and core exercises. This course promotes fitness and healthy living by introducing interval training to students of all abilities by offering modified and advanced moves when needed.

An introductory course to promote fitness and healthy living by introducing students to running and distance training.

Kickboxing focuses on training involving kicking, punching, practical self-defense, cardiovascular conditioning, and muscle strength exercises. This course promotes fitness and healthy living by introducing a type of martial arts to students of all abilities by offering modified and advanced moves when needed.

Cardio Core is a metabolic conditioning class that incorporates high intensity cardio intervals and core exercises. Specific muscle-defining moves and equipment will be utilized to build endurance, flexibility, strength and balance. This course promotes fitness and healthy living by introducing varied abdominal, lower back and cardio exercises to students of all abilities and offering modified and advanced versions of exercises when needed.

Independent study is an accelerated program for superior students in the division of natural and mathematical sciences. It is intended to allow a student to pursue an independent study in conjunction with a divisional faculty member. To be eligible for independent study the student must comply with all appropriate college policies.