PE: Physical Education and PE 100 — Introduction to Dance PE 116 — Afro-Caribbean Dance Movement Therapy 1 credit; 2 lab hours 3 credits; 2 lecture and 2 lab hours Students experience, learn, and perform This course introduces students to theory the traditional and rhythms, rooted and techniques of dance movement therapy in African and European dance, of the (DMT). Students learn the integrative Caribbean region. (G6: Arts). health effects of DMT on mind, body and PE 117 — I emotions. They are introduced to the 1 credit; 2 lab hours fundamentals of creative arts therapy Students create movement studies using with an emphasis on the core dance elements of design that capture the essence aesthetic. Course practicums introduce of their unique expressions. Concepts of students to DMT techniques that foster new space and weight and dance elements perspectives of dance as a catalyst for self- such as rhythm, symmetry, and shape are discovery and personal growth and as a addressed in the course. Improvisations viable approach toward managing stress are performed according to a variety of and nurturing mental and physical health. themes, relationships, and situations, both (G6: The Arts). individually and in small groups. PE 111 — PE 118 — Dance 1 credit; 2 lab hours 1 credit; 2 lab hours Introduces the fundamentals of modern Students execute traditional flamenco dance through the development of dance dances from the Andalusia region of technique and comprehension of rhythm. southern Spain. Students learn how various Elements of dance composition are cultures contributed to flamenco, as well as introduced and provide students with an the flamenco rhythms, the meaning of the opportunity to create individual work. (G6: songs, and the relationship of the singing Arts). and guitar to the dance. (G6: Arts). PE 113 — Jazz Dance PE 119 — Dances of the Middle East and 1 credit; 2 lab hours India Introduces the fundamentals of jazz 1 credit; 2 lab hours dance through the development of dance This course introduces students to the technique, comprehension of rhythm, and movements and rhythms of the ancient the ability to perform isolated movement. dance arts of the Middle East and India. Elements of dance composition are Students learn about the Arabic, Turkish, introduced and provide students with an North African, Arabian Gulf, and Indian opportunity to create individual work. (G6: cultures by focusing on the origins, history, Arts). and development of their dance arts. (G6: PE 114 — I The Arts). 1 credit; 2 lab hours PE 122 — Beginning Golf Basic exercises are done at the barre to 1 credit; 2 lab hours develop proper alignment, placement, Students learn the fundamentals of golf, strength, coordination, and understanding including stance, grips, putting, chipping, of ballet movement vocabulary in and driving, as well as course etiquette, this introductory class. Center floor rules, and history of the game. combinations and movement across the floor are used to integrate skills learned in PE 131 — Tennis I the warm-up. (G6: Arts). 1 credit; 2 lab hours Teaches the fundamental skills of tennis and knowledge of the game.

PE: Physical Education and Dance 1 PE 135 — Basketball PE 147 — Gentle Yoga 1 credit; 2 lab hours 1 credit; 2 lab hours The fundamentals of basketball, individual Gentle yoga introduces all the benefits of skills, and team participation are taught. yoga with less demand on the body. This Students learn the rules, coaching course can be enjoyed by all students, techniques, strategies, athletic training, and particularly those with limited physical enjoyment of spectatorship. health or range of motion. Benefits include PE 136 — Volleyball enhanced flexibility, increased strength, 1 credit; 2 lab hours improved balance, and reduction of stress. Students learn the fundamental skills of PE 148 — Mat Pilates volleyball: setup passing, serving, spiking, 1 credit; 2 lab hours blocking, and bumping. Strategy and games This introductory course is based on the are included. work of Joseph Pilates and focuses on PE 141 — Fitness Training movements and exercises devoted to 1 credit; 2 lab hours strengthening the core or foundational Students focus on the progressive muscles of the body. Pilates enhances development of the four components athletic performance by developing core of physical fitness: muscular strength, stability, balance, and coordination. muscular endurance (through weight-room PE 149 — Meditation I training and calisthenics), cardiovascular 1 credit; 2 lab hours endurance, and fitness. This course focuses on the benefits of PE 143 — Yoga I meditation in everyday life. Students 1 credit; 2 lab hours learn the history, theory, and practice of Students learn the basic yoga practices, meditation, as well as how to develop and including relaxation, postures, breathing, personalize their own meditation practice. concentration, meditation, and positive This course is appropriate for physically thinking. Nutrition is also discussed. challenged students. PE 144 — Aerobics PE 153 — Fencing 1 credit; 2 lab hours 1 credit; 2 lab hours Students work to achieve a strong Students learn and practice the cardiovascular system through step-bench fundamentals of foil fencing, including or aerobic routines. Toning exercises are positions and movements, offensive and included. defensive strategy, directing a fencing bout, and international rules. PE 145 — Tai Chi I 1 credit; 2 lab hours PE 161 — The Art and Practice of Self- Students learn the Yang form of this Defense ancient, holistic Chinese exercise to develop 1 credit; 2 lab hours good balance and coordination and to relax This course focuses on the dynamics of physically and mentally. unplanned confrontation and employs various approaches to achieve the larger PE 146 — Kung Fu goal of prevailing in aggressive encounters. 1 credit; 2 lab hours Students learn how to protect themselves Translated as discipline and inner by studying a variety of physical and development, kung fu focuses on learning psychological techniques. a system of movements based upon the observations of nature by ancient Chinese priests and monks. The forms, basic stances, kicks, and punches of Shaolin kung fu are taught to achieve better health, harmony, and coordination.

2 PE: Physical Education and Dance PE 181 — Contemporary Urban Dance PE 215 — Seeing Dance Live 1 credit; 2 lab hours 3 credits; 3 lecture hours Students develop their creativity and This course explores live dance, immersing imagination by exploring the movements students in it as both viewers and writers. of a current popular dance form. With the Students apply aesthetic principles of dance aid of films and guest artists, students to a variety of dance forms that they view gain insight into the history and culture of and critique. (G6: Arts). contemporary urban dance and learn to PE 216 — History of Ballet and Modern perform a variety of movement styles. (G6: Dance Arts). 3 credits; 3 lecture hours PE 200 — Performance Workshop This course surveys two major styles of 2 credits; 1 lecture and 2 lab hours Western dance--ballet and modern dance-- Students will curate, produce, choreograph, from the perspective of the creative process publicize, and stage a dance or other and cultural history. Through a multi- movement-based performance. They may disciplinary and collaborative approach, take any role in the production, as dancers, students study thematic ideas that shape stage managers, or lighting designers, etc., the way we see, create, and think about exploring and showcasing their abilities dance. No prior dance training is necessary. as they may never have done before. (No (G6: The Arts). prerequisite, but an interest in staging PE 217 — Popular Urban Dance Past and performances is highly recommended.) (G6: Present The Arts). 3 credits; 3 lecture hours PE 201 — Advanced Fitness Training Through a multi-disciplinary and Course collaborative approach, students explore 3 credits; 2 lecture and 2 lab hours the conceptual underpinnings and political Students gain knowledge and hands-on dynamics of popular urban dance. No prior experience necessary to design and execute dance training is necessary. (G6: The Arts). exercise programs for all ages and physical PE 219 — Dances of the Middle East and levels, in both a gym setting and in private India II in-home environments. 1 credit; 2 lab hours PE 210 — Devotional Art and Dance of This course offers a profound immersion the Indian Sub-Continent and West Asia into the classical and arts of (Interdisciplinary) the Middle East and India by illuminating 3 credits; 2 lecture and 2 lab hours their music, history and cultural contexts. An interdisciplinary, team-taught course Students gain a greater appreciation for the cross-listed with HA 210, exploring choreography, ornate costuming and live devotional art and and performance of these joyous, expressive western Asia. Students learn about dance arts. devotional practices by studying art and Prerequisite(s): PE 119 (G6: The Arts). movement practices. Emphasis is on the PE 231 — Tennis II philosophical aspects and the intersections 1 credit; 2 lab hours of art and dance.(G6: The Arts; G7: Students improve on existing tennis Humanities; G9: Other World Civilizations). skills learned in PE 131. They work on PE 214 — Ballet II executing new skills, such as top spin 1 credit; 2 lab hours serve, slice serve, drop shot, drop volley, Students improve on existing ballet and lob. Strategies for singles and doubles techniques learned in PE 114. They work on competitive play are included. more advanced steps and create their own Prerequisite(s): PE 131 or equivalent. movement phrases. History and dance films are presented. (G6: Arts) Prerequisite(s): PE 114 or equivalent.

PE: Physical Education and Dance 3 PE 243 — Yoga II 1 credit; 2 lab hours Students build upon their yoga experience by learning new yoga postures and variations of standard postures and breathing techniques while exploring additional concepts from the Yoga Sutras. Prerequisite(s): PE 143. PE 245 — Tai Chi II 1 credit; 2 lab hours Students continue their study of this ancient, holistic Chinese exercise, developing greater strength, balance, coordination, and relaxation through the Yang form of Tai Chi. Prerequisite(s): PE 145 or equivalent. PE 281 — Modern Dance Theory and Practice 3 credits; 2 lecture and 2 lab hours A diverse collection of Modern Dance theories and techniques are introduced to students through lecture, demonstration, and guided practice of structured dance movements for later application in creative projects. Students learn modern dance terms to reinforce proficiency in technique and to fully appreciate genres of modern dance from early 20th century to present. Gen Ed: The Arts (G6).

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