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PRM 293 - Topics in Parks and Recreation Management
Topics in Parks and Recreation Management.
Credits 1-3
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PRM 300 - Intermediate/Advanced Rock Climbing
This course will cover top rope site management techniques and will include site evaluation, evaluation of climbing hazard and risk, and minimum impact techniques. Introduction of anchors and rescues specific to top roping and rappelling will be covered. The student will develop a solid understanding of anchoring, belaying, rappelling, and basic partner rescues, as well knowledge related to the safety and management of top rope sites. (Please note that this is not a certification course).
Prerequisites 200 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PRM 310 - Stand Up Paddling
Introduction, practice, and successful execution of the skills needed to enjoy stand up paddle boarding. The course includes content information delivered through active participation, online learning modules, and small group discussions; on and off the water. Water venues for this course will include a variety of lakes and rivers in Western North Carolina. Water venues will be dependent upon weather factors, water levels, time constraints, student interest and fitness levels. At the end of the course, students will be able to effectively stand up paddle on calm, flat water, with less than 10-knot winds or in one-foot waves or smaller, or in one-to-two knot current utilizing a variety of strokes. They will also be able to safely plan stand up paddle trips to a variety of local lakes and rivers.
Credits 3
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PRM 313 - Camp Counseling
This course is designed to prepare students for positions as camp counselors and provides the foundations for further preparation toward camp administration.
Credits 3
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PRM 314 - Organization and Administration of Camping Agencies
The nature of camping; trends; elements of camp design and management.
Credits 3
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PRM 321 - Interpretation and Environmental Education
Theory and principles of interpretation and environmental education as an interdisciplinary approach to learning in an outdoor setting.
Credits 3
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PRM 330 - Aquatic Recreation Management
Organization, programming, facility design, and maintenance in various aquatic recreational environments. Course may lead to Certified Pool Operator certification. This course is cross-listed with SM 330.
Credits 3
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PRM 333 - Outdoor Instruction
Teaching techniques for outdoor instructors. Participation in a multi day field trip is required where teaching skills will be applied as a lab.
Prerequisites PRM 254.
Credits 4 (3 lecture and 1 lab credit)
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PRM 340 - Challenge Course Facilitation
Behavior change, instruction, and personal growth taught in a challenge course setting. Includes operation of a ropes course, facilitation of activities, course technology and safety.
Credits 3
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PRM 352 - Beginner/Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking
This course is designed to give the student confidence and skill in whitewater and flat water kayaking and to provide an environment where students enjoy paddling and gain an appreciation and respect for a whitewater environment. Strong swimming ability is required for participation.
Prerequisites PRM 254 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PRM 353 - Beginning/Intermediate Whitewater Canoeing
This course focuses on the technical skills, risk management, ethics, communication, cooperation necessary to maneuver tandem and solo canoes in both flat and Class I/II whitewater. This course also seeks to encourage the philosophy that safety and success in tandem and solo flat and whitewater canoeing require more than the requisite technical skills for those paddling styles. Therefore, students will be encouraged to view those paddling styles as an interaction with others, which necessitates the employment of certain traits and ethics in addition to the technical skills previously mentioned. No certification is offered. Swimming skills are required.
Credits 3
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PRM 354 - Outdoor Living and Expedition Skills
This course provides students with the information and skills necessary to be safe, comfortable, and environmentally sound while traveling and living in an outdoor environment. Emphasis is on foundational skills including route finding, injury prevention, minimum impact camping, expedition planning and organization, shelter construction and backcountry cooking. This course is intended to be a basic outdoor living and expedition skill course for those intending to lead others in a wilderness setting. This course will not make you an accomplished outdoor leader, but hopefully will give you helpful experience and information to build upon. You do not need previous outdoor experience to take this course. Course includes a required 4- day backpacking trip.
Prerequisites 254 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PRM 356 - Outdoor First Aid
Training for outdoor professionals to administer comprehensive first aid in remote areas; possible certification through the National Ski Patrol for Winter Emergency Care and CPR. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Credits 4
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PRM 357 - Wilderness First Responder
This course trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. The 80-hour curriculum includes standards for urban and extended care situations. Special topics include but are not limited to: wound management and infection, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long-term management problems, plus advice on drug therapies. Adult/Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with Automated External Defibrillation (AED) is included in this course.
Credits 4
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PRM 360 - Recreation Research
An analysis of the principle methods of recreation research, the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to recreation research, and the development of a research proposal.
Credits 3
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PRM 361 - Program Planning and Evaluation in PRM
Designed to equip students with a variety of program planning methodologies, including proposal and grant writing. Evaluative research methods are also included. 3 Lecture, 1 Lab.
Prerequisites PRM 250.
Credits 4
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PRM 370 - Capstone Internship Orientation
Orientation to the capstone internship selection process and requirements; preparation of personnel records, applications, resumes, cover letters, and agency contracts. Preparation for entry into the profession; interview and application techniques.
Prerequisites PRM 260 or Permission of instructor.
Credits 1
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PRM 383 - Mini-Internship I in PRM
The mini-internship (50 hours) provides students with exposure to various areas of professional practice within PRM and helps prepare students for their capstone internship. Students are required to complete three mini-internships of 50 hours each (PRM 383, 384, 385). S/U grading.
Credits 1
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PRM 384 - Mini-Internship II in PRM
The mini-internship (50 hours) provides students with exposure to various areas of professional practice within PRM and helps prepare students for their capstone internship. Students are required to complete three mini-internships of 50 hours each (PRM 383, 384, 385). S/U grading.
Credits 1
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PRM 385 - Mini-Internship III in PRM
The mini-internship (50 hours) provides students with exposure to various areas of professional practice within PRM and helps prepare students for their capstone internship. Students are required to complete three mini-internships of 50 hours each (PRM 383, 384, 385). S/U grading.
Credits 1
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PRM 425 - Land-Based Outdoor Pursuits Education
Land-based outdoor instruction in mountain activities, caving, and rescue techniques; includes institutional teaching techniques used by different agencies and adaptations for people with disabilities. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites 254 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PRM 426 - Water-Based Outdoor Pursuits Education
Water-based outdoor instruction in canoeing, kayaking, rafting, and rescue techniques; includes institutional teaching techniques used by different agencies and adaptations for people with disabilities. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites PRM 254 or permission of instructor.
Credits 4
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PRM 427 - Wilderness Education
An expedition style course, leader decision-making is taught through backpacking, mountaineering, and canoeing. National certification is possible through the Wilderness Education Association. Eight or sixteen day expedition.
Credits 3-6
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PRM 430 - Entrepreneurship and Commercial Recreation
Analysis of types of commercial and private recreation enterprises, probable trends and directions, requirements and procedures for planning and organizing commercial recreation services.
Prerequisites PRM 361 or Permission of Instructor.
Credits 3
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PRM 433 - Outdoor Recreation
An overview of the professional aspects of outdoor recreation, including classification systems, policies of management agencies, and the perspectives of individuals, non-profit and commercial groups.
Credits 3
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PRM 434 - High Adventure Travel and Outfitting
Practical experience in creation, planning, logistics, execution, and evaluation of adventure travel. Overview of history, development, organization, impacts and trends. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Credits (3)
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PRM 435 - Park and Recreation Sites, Facilities, and Programs
Planned tour to study specific types of parks and recreation sites, facilities, and/or programs related to current issues and practices. 1 Lecture or 2 Lab per credit hour.
Credits 1-6, R6
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PRM 454 - Expedition Management and Leadership
A wilderness leadership course which offers instruction in expedition leadership and management skills such as judgment and decision-making, group management, route and ration planning, land navigation, teaching and facilitation techniques, and risk management. Emphasis is on professional outdoor leadership development. Course includes a required expedition. The expedition will involve living, traveling and developing skills in a remote wilderness setting. (3 Lecture, 1 Lab).
Prerequisites PRM 254 or permission of instructor.
Credits 4
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PRM 461 - Management and Administration of PRM Services
Management, organization, and supervision in recreation and leisure service administration. Includes entre/intrapreneurship, planning processes, marketing, fiscal strategies, human services, evaluation, and research.
Prerequisites PRM 361 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PRM 480 - Independent Study
Independent Study.
Prerequisites Permission of program coordinator.
Credits 3, R6
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PRM 483 - Capstone Internship in PRM I
The capstone internship in Parks and Recreation Management (PRM) is a culminating professional experience that allows students to connect theory and practice. Students select an agency and position that represents their focus area of study in PRM. Students are able to build a professional network, focus their aptitude for certain types of work and develop transferable skills that can be applied to a new or existing job. Minimum 200 contact hours. PRM 483 is usually taken in conjunction with PRM 484 Capstone Internship II to complete the required, 400-hour internship.
Prerequisites PRM 370.
Credits 3
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PRM 484 - Capstone Internship in PRM II
The capstone internship in Parks and Recreation Management (PRM) is a culminating professional experience that allows students to connect theory and practice. Students select an agency and position that represents their focus area of study in PRM. Students are able to build a professional network, focus their aptitude for certain types of work and develop transferable skills that can be applied to a new or existing job. Minimum 200 contact hours. PRM 484 is usually taken in conjunction with PRM 483 Capstone Internship in PRM I to complete the required, 400-hour internship.
Prerequisites PRM 370.
Credits 3
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PRM 485 - Internship in Parks and Recreation Management
Placement in a cooperating agency to relate classroom learning to practice. S/U grading. Nine hours per week per course.
Credits 3
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PRM 486 - Field Experience
Field experience in cooperation with existing programs such as North Carolina Outward Bound School and Nantahala Outdoor Center. 1-12 Lab.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
Credits 1-12
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PRM 493 - Topics in Parks and Recreation Management
1 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites Permission of program coordinator.
Credits 1-3, R6
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PRM 495 - Senior Seminar in Parks and Recreation Management
This class is the designated capstone senior seminar course for students majoring in Parks & Recreation Management. The course will focus on contemporary trends and issues facing parks and recreation professionals and related career preparation. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively use scholarly resources to develop a research paper and presentation on a current trend/issue in the profession, culminating in a student-designed and facilitated research conference.
Prerequisites PRM 361.
Credits 3
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PAR 101 - Western Philosophical Traditions
Introduces students to thinkers foundational to liberal arts education who pursue the examined life, inquiring into human existence, knowledge and moral goodness. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 102 - Western Moral Traditions
The study of historical theories of virtue, duty and the common good, along with moral education; and contemporary moral dilemmas (e.g., abortion, animal rights, genetic engineering). (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 145 - Eastern Religious Traditions
Historical, political, and theological contexts in which the major religious traditions of the East (Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Taoism) developed, with attention to distinctive ethical principles. (P6).
Credits 3
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PAR 146 - Western Religious Traditions
Historical, political, and theological contexts in which the major religious traditions of the West (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) developed with attention to noted ethical principles. (P4)
Credits 3
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PAR 190 - Freedom, Culture, and Utopia
Study of classic utopian visions of ideal societies, along with criticisms arising from the implications for human freedom in such communities. 3 Seminar.
Credits 3
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PAR 201 - Philosophy of Sex and Love
An examination of key conceptual and ethical questions concerning love and sex. Is love really essential to a good life? What defines sexual perversion? (P4)
Credits 3
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PAR 230 - Legal, Scientific, & Critical Reasoning
Argument analysis; validity, strength, soundness of deductive and inductive arguments; logical fallacies; practical uses of critical reasoning in legal, scientific, and ethical case studies.
Credits 3
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PAR 250 - Origins of Early Christian Traditions
Study of the historical events, processes, and key persons involved in the emergence of the early Christian church, stressing philosophical-theological disputes forming early Christianity. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 251 - Understanding Islamic Traditions
The religious history of Islam, the beliefs and practices of Muslims, Islamic mysticism, the vitality of Islam, contemporary tensions and interpretations. (P6).
Credits 3
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PAR 260 - Women and Religion
Study of women’s narratives and visions-feminist theologians, women mystics, female writers-as they reflect on spiritual life, marginalization, moral imagination, and community. (P6).
Credits 3
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PAR 295 - Self, Society, & the Good Life
An intensive seminar teaching the skills of research and writing in the humanities, while studying theories and problems of the good life.
Credits 3
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PAR 304 - Ancient Greek Thought
Ancient Greek thinkers that founded the Western liberal arts traditions, first raising central questions about human excellence, knowledge, justice, power, and historical meaning. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 306 - Early Modern Philosophy from Copernicus to Kant
Rejecting authority of tradition, rationalists, and empiricists, like Rene Descartes and Francis Bacon, inaugurate modern natural science by demanding new methods and principles of reasoning. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 307 - From Existentialism to Feminism
Philosophical ideal of freedom as found in German Idealism and Romanticism, and its subsequent development and critique in Marxism, existentialism, postmodernism, and feminism. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 309 - Philosophy In and Of Film
Philosophical ideas in film; philosophical ideas about film and about the interpretation of film. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 310 - Philosophy of Art
Consideration of ways of making reflective claims about art; emphasis on development of a personal viewpoint.
Credits 3
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PAR 312 - Philosophy of Religion
Selected topics, such as proofs for the existence of God, immortality, the problem of evil, and the nature of religious belief, action, and experience. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 313 - Philosophy of Law
The nature of law and legal reasoning; classical and modern theories of law; law, freedom of expression, equality, justice, and responsibility explored through case studies. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 315 - Philosophy of Mind
A survey of the major philosophical theories of mind, and a study of some select moral and social scientific implications of those theories. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 320 - Philosophical and Religious Classics
An exploration of a seminal text or thinker in philosophical or religious thought. (P4).
Credits 3, R6
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PAR 323 - Mysticism
Study of the varied meanings of mysticism in thought, religion, and culture. (P6).
Credits 3
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PAR 330 - America’s Wilderness Ethics and Aesthetics
Investigates how the American conception of “wilderness” has evolved and the consequences for wilderness preservation, ecological, and aesthetic appreciation of the wild. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 332 - Biomedical Ethics and Social Justice
Ethical theories surrounding autonomy, beneficence, justice, applied to concepts of health, disease, and personhood; patient-provider relationship, life-death issues, health policy, genetic engineering, and biomedical research. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 333 - Environmental Ethics
Environmental ethics concerns how humans ought to be related to nature. One question explored is “Do animal and ecosystems have value independent of human needs?” (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 342 - Theory and Method in the Study of Religion
A reflection upon the methodologies (historical, socio-psychological) used in the modern scholarly study of religion, and theories about the origins and nature of religion. (P6).
Credits 3
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PAR 353 - Religion in Film
An examination of how religion and the fundamental problems of religious thought have been portrayed in classic and contemporary film. (P6).
Credits 3
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PAR 354 - Religion, Suffering, and the Moral Imagination
Exploration of the perennial problems of human suffering and the quest for moral meaning as exemplified in imaginative creations in literature, philosophy, and religious thought. (P6).
Credits 3
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PAR 356 - Buddhism
Introduction to the philosophy and practice of Buddhism, considering its various manifestations from different historical periods and geographical locations. (P6).
Credits 3
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PAR 357 - Hinduism
Introduction to a range of primary texts and traditional practices important in different Hindu cultures. (P6).
Credits 3
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PAR 365 - Faith and Reason from Empire to Enlightenment
Historical-critical study of key texts of medieval Catholic theologians, Anselm and Aquinas, later Scholasticism, Erasmus’ humanism, followed by examination of Reformation theologians, Luther and Calvin. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 366 - Religion and Science
Study of the conflicts between religious and scientific explanations of reality; examines pivotal cases-Galileo/Church dispute, Darwinism/creationism - for constructive models of religious-scientific dialogue. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 367 - Native American Religions
An interdisciplinary study of indigenous religious beliefs in North America using anthropological, linguistic, as well as religious studies to study North American Religious traditions. (P6).
Credits 3
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PAR 380 - Independent Study
Independent Study.
Credits 1-3, R6
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PAR 392 - Global Justice, Liberty, and Human Rights
Discussion of whether global justice can be achieved, in light of political realism, poverty, women’s inequities, war, markets, with concern for human liberty and rights.
Prerequisites PREQ: Closed to Freshmen 0-24 hours.
Credits 3
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PAR 393 - Topics in Philosophy and Religion
Topics in Philosophy and Religion.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
Credits 1-3, R6
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PAR 404 - Ancient Cynics, Stoics, and Skeptics
Study of the late ancient schools - Epicureans, Stoics, and Skeptics - and their disputes about the proper ends (pleasure, virtue, doubt) to attain human flourishing. (P4).
Credits 3
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PAR 495 - Seminar in Philosophy and Religion
Seminar in Philosophy and Religion.
Prerequisites Six hours in philosophy, excluding 101 and 201, or permission of instructor.
Credits 3, R9
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Physical Education |
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PE 101 - Yoga
Adapted yoga postures and breathing; foundations for meditation. 1 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Credits 2
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PE 102 - Basic Water Safety Skills
Basic water skills; Level III Stroke Readiness; American Red Cross swimming outline. 2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 105 - Water Safety Instructor-Lifeguarding Instructor
American Red Cross training for water safety instructor and lifeguarding instructor certificates. 3 meetings.
Prerequisites Life guard certification or permission of instructor.
Credits 2
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PE 107 - Synchronized Swimming
Creative patterns and movement with music. 2 meetings.
Prerequisites PE 103 or equivalent.
Credits 1
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PE 108 - Canoeing
One 2-hour meeting.
Prerequisites PE 103 or equivalent.
Credits 1
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PE 109 - Karate
Students will practice at their own individual level various techniques and forms to further progress their knowledge and skills. 2 meetings per week.
Credits 1
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PE 113 - Hiking
Safety and skills for organizing hiking and backpacking trips for small groups; clothing and equipment; map and compass; choosing hiking areas; weekend trips as arranged. 2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 114 - Jogging
Principles and physiological benefits of running and aerobic exercise. 2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 115 - Weight Training
Execution of various lifts; isotonic exercises; related health and safety factors. 2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 118 - Group Exercise
A physical fitness program utilizing simple routines and exercises. 2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 120 - RAD: Rape Aggression Defense - Basic Self-Defense for Women
Overview of sexual assault prevention strategies and self-defense techniques for women.
Credits 2
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PE 122 - Beginning Tennis
This course is designed to provide a beginning player with basic skills and the knowledge of the strategies and rules of tennis. 2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 123 - Beginning Golf
This course gives students a conceptual and applicable knowledge of the sport of golf, while developing the necessary physical and mental abilities. 2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 124 - Handball
One-wall and four-wall handball. 2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 125 - Racquetball
One-wall and four-wall racquetball. 2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 126 - Bowling
This course is designed to provide a player with basic skills and the knowledge of the strategies and rules of bowling. 2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 130 - Lifeguard Training
American Red Cross outline for lifeguarding certificate. 3 meetings.
Credits 2
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PE 132 - Basketball
2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 133 - Volleyball
2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 134 - Softball
2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 135 - Soccer
2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 136 - Beginning Disc Golf
This course will explore techniques, strategies, etiquette, rules, and safety issues of disc golf as a lifetime fitness activity.
Credits 2
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PE 137 - Beginning Mountain Biking
This course will explore techniques, strategies, equipment, and safety issues of mountain biking as a lifetime fitness activity.
Credits 1
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PE 202 - Casting
Bait, spin, and fly casting; fundamentals and care of equipment. 2 meetings.
Credits 1
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PE 203 - Snowboarding
Introduction, practice, and successful execution of the skills needed to enjoy snowboarding. On snow instruction at local snow resort. Meetings as announced.
Credits 1
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PE 204 - Alpine Skiing
Introduction, practice, and successful execution of the skills needed to enjoy alpine skiing. On-snow instruction at local snowpark areas. Meetings as announced.
Credits 1
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PE 205 - Modern Dance and Choreography
Dance as an art form and a physical activity; elements of composition for expressive, creative, rhythmic movement. 2 meetings.
Credits 1
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