Health and Physical Education Lifestyle Series (HPES)

HPES 101 HEALTH - repeatable to a maximum of 2 credits - 1 hr

Alexander Technique
A practical introduction to the somatic education theories and methods of F.M. Alexander, often employed by performing artists, but equally useful in sports and everyday activities. Students can reduce tension and enhance performance by refining their kinesthetic persception, and by bringing attention to common ingrained habits that interfere with the postural reflexes.

BodyMind Awareness
This academic and experiential course will serve participants with an overview of the increasingly popular field also referred to as "Somatics." "What affects your body affects how you feel ... how you think and feel affects your body." Recent attention has been given to the BodyMind connection through such works as "Healing and the Mind" on PBS and studies in the fields of psychology, medicine, immunology and education.

Health in the 21st Century
Look at the health issues that face those entering this 21st century and how these issues will affect our world.

Men�s Health Issues
This course focuses on a holistic approach to male health issues providing knowledge, changing attitudes, and teaching skills to help lead healthier, longer lives. Current research is reviewed. Open to all students.

Movement Fundamentals
This course is both academic and experimental, and designed to help participants with an understanding of the mechanics of human motion for a wide range of activities including sports, dance, and martial arts, as well as general everyday activities. Emphasis is placed on movement efficiency, postural reorganization, injury prevention, and improved coordination. Utilizing several exercise systems, this movement course discusses and applies techniques for: Joint Mobility, Counter/movementcounter/stabilization, Homeolateral, Cross Lateral, BodyHalf and Sequential Movement, and others.

Nutrition for Fitness and Health
Active, health-conscious people need to eat well to reach fitness goals. Maximize your fitness efforts with effective nutrient balance and hydration. Learn how to boost metabolism, lose body fat, and build muscle with food, exercise, and lifestyle choices.

Personal Health Appraisals
A course designed to allow student�s the opportunity to assess their own personal health status using a variety of health risk appraisals. Students will also participate in physical activities and discuss recommendations necessary for making positive lifestyle changes.

Self Defense
Basic self-defense knowledge and practical defensive methods for individual use in the anticipation and prevention of a perpetrator and dangerous situations. This is not a martial arts or Kung Fu class.

Sexual Maturity
This course focuses on issues related to sexuality and patterns of behavior consistent with mature adults. Topics will address relationships, communication, reproductive health, cultural variations, sexual assault and sexuality education.

Sports Nutrition
Optimal athletic success can only be achieved with training, practice, and eating a high performance diet. The course will review current sports nutrition guidelines.

Stress Management
Learn about stress so that you are better able to handle the various stresses of life.

Surviving College the Healthy Way
Current health topics as related to college life adjustments. Recommended for freshman.

Tai Chi Kung
An Oriental self�discipline often referred to as �Chinese Yoga� and �Taoist Yoga.� Participants practice the Chinese art of energy balance, bringing the body-mind into a healing state of clarity and equilibrium utilizing several styles of the practice including Tai Chi Chuan. [A Chinese bodymind discipline designed for healing, awareness and use as a martial art.]
(Tai = Supreme/Ultimate, Chi = Energy, Kung = work/exercise Chuan = Fist). Qigong [Chi Kung] = Ultimate Taoist energy exercise

The many benefits of Tai Chi include: Improvement of mental concentration, self-confidence, self-awareness, natural breathing and movement, blood circulation, organ function, flexibility, strength, balance and endurance, and the development of focus, clarity and calmness. The healing benefits of Tai Chi, as a moving form of Qigong [Chinese Yoga] have been recognized in China for many generations and are now receiving acceptance in the western medical community.

Weight Management
Classroom discussion on weight management techniques and physical exercise participation to develop a weight management lifestyle plan.

Women�s Health Issues
This course focuses on the origins and status of women�s health issues across the life span. Topics will include health disparities, nutrition, violence against women, reproductive health, chronic diseases, alternative/complementary health practices, mental health issues, and occupational health issues. Current information and resources will be explored. Open to all students.

Yoga Relaxation
Gentle stretching and guided visualization through a variety of yoga systems will provide participants with an understanding of basic yoga as a means of stress management for self practice.

HPES 102 FITNESS - repeatable to a maximum of 2 credits - 1 hr

Dance: Jazz
An introduction to jazz dance. No prior experience required.

Dance: Novelty, Folk and Line
Learn a variety of nonpartner dances (U.S. novelty, folk, country western, disco). No experience needed - two left feet are OK.

Dance: Recreational Folk
Recreational folk dances from a variety of countries. This course is especially good for education majors meeting "art in education" standards.

Dynamic Tone
Matwork that employs traditional sports exercise, modern dance, Pilates Method, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Yoga and other east/west techniques. This class focuses on a full body, deep toning workout with emphasis placed on techniques, movement efficiency and injury prevention.

Exercise Walking
Participation course with techniques for turning walking into a lifelong fitness activity. Individualized progression. Held indoors and outdoors.

Feldenkrais Method
A practical introduction to the somatix education theories and methods of Moshe Feldenkrais - a synthesis of Western discoveries about learning and developmental movement with insights from traditional Eastern martial arts. This class will present gentle floor exercises that explore very basic movements in great detail, to develop the ability to use one�s body with greater ease, comfort, pleasure and power.

Fitness for Life
Classroom and activity experiences that teach students about healthy behaviors and lifestyles for throughout the lifespan. Active participation required.

Jazz/Aerobics
Injury prevention and technique warmup with postural alignment. Exercises are designed to strengthen and protect the ankles, hips, knees and spine. Aerobic warmup and workout with focus on having fun with the music. Cool down finishes with Dance, Tal Chi and Yoga stretching.

Jogging
Develop an appreciation and understanding of jogging/walking for a healthier lifestyle.

New Games
Develop skills in problem solving, creative thinking and expression, leadership and teamwork while having fun playing a variety of cooperative games where athletic ability is not a requirement.

Personal Fitness Programs
Develop an individualized fitness plan through Microfit assessment and improve health through physical activity.

Pilates
This non-impact, anaerobic, gentle and effective exercise program is recognized worldwide. It is renowned for increasing strength and flexibility, improving alignment and coordination, and synchronizing mind and body. It will promote ease and efficiency of movement and improved posture through focused, slow, careful, and controlled exercises.

Rock Climbing
The goal of this course is to teach the student the fundamentals of rock climbing. Students will learn basic climbing techniques, how to belay, how to rappel, how to establish an anchor, and important climbing safety techniques.

Tang Soo Do: Martial Arts
A Martial Arts course requiring mental and physical coordination which teaches hand and foot fighting based on the scientific use of the body in self-defense.

Weight Training
Novice course with basic fundamental techniques developed in a steady personal program.

HPES 103 SPORT - repeatable to a maximum of 2 credits - 1 hr

Archery
Basic beginning skills on a short shooting range.

Badminton
Basic fundamental skills and techniques course for singles and doubles play.

Basketball
Basic fundamental skills and strategies of the game. Skill development through drills and game play. Not a course for the experienced player.

Billiards
Exposure to the major skills and strategies associated with this recreational game. Taught at an offcampus site.

Bowling
Basic skills, techniques and knowledge promoting bowling as a lifelong recreational activity. Taught at an offcampus site.

Dance: Ballroom Glide
Provides a basic understanding of Waltz, Foxtrot and Authentic Argentine Tango. Utilizing several interrelated dance steps and rhythms with an emphasis on partnering techniques. Students will develop the basis of how to partner any social dance.

Dance: Modern
An introduction to modern dance. No prior experience required.

Dance: Social Latin
Provides a basic understanding of traditional social Latin Dance [ Rumba, Salsa/Mambo, Merengue, Samba and Cumbia] Utilizes several interrelated dance steps and rhythms with an emphasis on partnering techniques. Sudents will develop the basis of how to partner any social dance.

Dance: Swing (Jitterbug, Lindy-Hop)
An introduction to the various styles of popular swing dance. Participants will learn coordination, rhythms and lead/follow techniques that will enable them to dance with a variety of partners.

Dance: Tap
An introduction to tap dance. No prior experience required.

Fencing
Beginning skills for foil fencing. Includes bouting and judging experience.

Golf
Beginning: Introduction to the basic skills, rules and knowledge of the game for an appreciation of this lifelong sport. Intermediate: A course designed for students who have previously played golf. Focus is on rules, etiquette and mechanics. Thirty six holes of play required by completion of the course.

Handball
Beginning basic skills for singles and doubles play.

Horseback Riding
Safety and good horsemanship are stressed throughout all courses. During the 10 week academic quarter students receive a weekly class of one hour in dressage, hunt seat, or eventing. Students will develop the skills necessary to compete in interscholastic/intercollegiate and/or open horse shows. Beginning riders will learn basic introductory skills in riding and horse care. Students must supply their own hard-soled, over-the-ankle boots. ASTM / SEI helmets and all other riding equipment are provided. New students must ride for the instructor before or during the first week of the quarter for placement into the appropriate level. All students must complete and pass the physical fitness test before they may ride. All riding lessons carry an additional fee which is published in the Schedule of Classes available at the Registrar�s Office.

The Informed Spectator
Sitting in the stands is more enjoyable when the fundamentals of the sport are understood. For the sport nonenthusiast. Mostly classroom with some activities.

Racquetball
Introductory course in the basic skills and techniques, rules and strategies for recreational and competitive play.

Soccer
A "feet on" introduction to the techniques, tactics and rules of the sport.

Softball
Basic individual and team skills and strategies for recreational play.

Sports in America
A sociological look at sports in the American culture. Topics covered include violence in sport, sports media, role models/celebrities; sport inequity, and current issues in sport.

Tennis
Beginning: Basic fundamental skills necessary to compete recreationally in singles and doubles. Not for the experienced players.
Intermediate: Players must possess basic skills and knowledge of tennis. Will improve ability through drills and game play so as to place one in a competitive situation with others of like talent.

Frisbee/Disc Games
Class covers various disc games, rules and strategies including Ultimate Disc Golf and Goaltimate.

Volleyball: Power
Advanced techniques and skills of volleyball for competitive participation.

Volleyball: Recreational
Learn to play and enjoy volleyball in a less stressful setting than power volleyball. Beginners are encouraged to join this class.

Volleyball/Walleyball
Basic introductory approach to the skills and knowledge of two recreational sports.