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PED 234 PiYo (Credits: 1)

PiYo is a hybrid, athletic workout which combines the mind/body practices of Pilates and yoga, as well as the principles of stretch, strength training, conditioning, and dynamic movement. The class is a combination of various styles of Pilates and yoga in continuous movement and flow from one excersise to another.

PED 307 Creative Movement&Modern Dance (Credits: 1)

This course explores expressive movement and modern dance techniques to develop body awareness, coordination, creativity, and physical fitness through structured and improvisational dance experiences.

PED 313 Cardio Fitness (Credits: 1)

This course focuses on developing cardiovascular endurance, stamina, and overall fitness through structured aerobic exercise, interval training, and conditioning activities designed to improve heart health and physical performance.

PED 317 Personal Fitness (Credits: 1)

This class focuses on improving numerous aspects of wellness including, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, mental health, and nutrition.

PED 318 Barre (Credits: 1)

All Physical Education courses aim to improve physical health by focusing on one or more component of fitness: cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, balance, and/or flexibility. Some courses are sports specific and will also increase skills in that sport. All courses require students to complete 10 hours of activity and several small academic assignments to receive credit for the course. This course will use Barre methods to improve health. Barre is an exercise method drawing from Yoga, Pilates, and Ballet Dance, emphasizing small, pulsing movements with emphasis on form, alignment and core engagement.

PED 319 Pickleball (Credits: 1)

Students will learn the techniques of the sport of pickleball and will practice their skills in competitions.

PED 320 Yoga for Athletes (Credits: 1)

This course applies yoga principles and techniques to enhance athletic performance, flexibility, balance, recovery, and mental focus through guided movement, breathing, and mindfulness practices.

PED 321 Plyometrics & Core Training (Credits: 1)

This course focuses on exercises designed to improve explosive power, core strength, balance, and overall athletic performance through plyometric and functional training techniques.

PED 323 Couch to 5K (Credits: 1)

All Physical Education courses aim to improve physical health by focusing on one or more component of fitness: cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, balance, and/or flexibility. Some courses are sports specific and will also increase skills in that sport. All courses require students to complete 10 hours of activity and several small academic assignments to receive credit for the course.

PED 324 Intro Weight Train for Women (Credits: 1)

All Physical Education courses aim to improve physical health by focusing on one or more component of fitness: cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, balance, and/or flexibility. Some courses are sports specific and will also increase skills in that sport. All courses require students to complete 10 hours of activity and several small academic assignments to receive credit for the course. This course is restricted to females only.

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