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Winter 2025▲
See complete information about these courses in the course offerings database. For more information about a specific course, including course type, schedule and location, click on its title.
Fundamental Swimming
PE 101 - Henderson, Alex
Students who are classified non-swimmers based on the proficiency test must register for this course. May be taken once.
Fundamental Swimming
PE 101 - Steele, Taylor
Students who are classified non-swimmers based on the proficiency test must register for this course. May be taken once.
Therapeutic Exercise
PE 102 - Williamson, Joshua
A specialized course employing physical rehabilitation techniques. Students with an acute physical impairment are assigned through consultation with the University physician in lieu of other physical education courses. May be repeated twice (three credits) toward degree requirements.
Aerobic Swimming
PE 111 - Gardner, Kami
A course designed to improve stroke technique and endurance. Not to be taken after completing PE 205 or PE 213. May be taken once.
Health & Fitness Fundamentals
PE 125 - Wills, Gina
Health and Fundamentals will combine teaching the practical areas of fitness training principles along with theory-based knowledge. Students will be able to assess their own current levels of health and wellness and develop a plan for an improved physical and mental lifestyle. Students will gain an appreciation for the importance and differences between aerobic, anaerobic, strength and interval training as well as how to make a plan for their emotional well-being by understanding nutrition, benefits of sleep and the importance of a mindfulness. Students will keep a journal throughout the course and make their own training program as part of their assessment.
Health & Fitness Fundamentals
PE 125 - Pins, Tiffany
Health and Fundamentals will combine teaching the practical areas of fitness training principles along with theory-based knowledge. Students will be able to assess their own current levels of health and wellness and develop a plan for an improved physical and mental lifestyle. Students will gain an appreciation for the importance and differences between aerobic, anaerobic, strength and interval training as well as how to make a plan for their emotional well-being by understanding nutrition, benefits of sleep and the importance of a mindfulness. Students will keep a journal throughout the course and make their own training program as part of their assessment.
Yoga
PE 126 - Freeman, Dana
The practice of yoga enhances balance, improves flexibility and builds core strength. This class offers a full mind-body workout that improves health, athletic performance, and mental acuity in people of all fitness levels.
Golf
PE 151 - Hopkinson-Wood, Jane / Gyscek, Peter
Offered 1st six-weeks in fall, 2nd six-weeks in winter, and spring. Golf. Not to be taken after completing PE 209. Course fee: $100 and must provide own transportation. (If you need financial assistance to take this course, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@wlu.edu .)
Boot Camp
PE 153 - Kirkland, Andrew / Collins, Tony
This course allows students to cross train in a variety of activities, including: circuit training, agility training, strength training, core training, running, yoga, obstacle courses, and nutrition.
Boot Camp
PE 153 - Donnelly, Blaine
This course allows students to cross train in a variety of activities, including: circuit training, agility training, strength training, core training, running, yoga, obstacle courses, and nutrition.
Aerobic Running
PE 154 - Spalding, Brandon
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Aerobic Running
PE 154 - Dager, Mike
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Weight Training
PE 155 - Garrett, William
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - McCabe, Gene / Gibson, Malcolm
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Forman, Dave
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Radsky, Alex
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Johnson, Vaughn
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Snyder, Bryan
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Cohen, Brandon
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Rapoza, Mathew
Weight Training
Soccer
PE 156 - Shabazz, Lumumba
Soccer.
Soccer
PE 156 - Tomecek, Robert
Soccer.
Tennis-Beginning
PE 158B - Detwiler, David
Beginning tennis.
Badminton
PE 159 - Hollen, Sarah
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Shearer, Nathan
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Uhl, Brandon
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Dager, Mike
Badminton
Volleyball
PE 160 - Rossi, Catherine / Hoover, Morgan
Volleyball.
Racquetball
PE 162 - LeRose, Garrett
Racquetball
Racquetball
PE 162 - Mendoza, Taylor
Racquetball
Racquetball
PE 162 - Coleman, Maddie
Racquetball
Basketball
PE 165 - Hibbard, Isaac
Basketball.
Basketball
PE 165 - Kemp, Brittney / Garrish, Katie
Basketball.
Squash
PE 166 - Blackmon, Avery
Squash.
Squash
PE 166 - Ness, Erin
Squash.
Wilderness Leadership
PE 180 - Dick, James
Wilderness Leadership
Fly Fishing
PE 183 - Dick, James
This course is intended to introduce students to the recreation, sport, and art of fly fishing. Students develop knowledge and skills of fly fishing from a variety of approaches. As recreation, students learn to cast a fly-rod into cold-water streams of the Appalachian Mountains. As sport, students gain skills to catch cold-water fish species (rainbow, brown, and brook trout) and warm-water species (smallmouth bass, rock bass, sunfish). Students are introduced to the ancient art of tying dry flies, nymphs, and streamers of natural and artificial materials. This course also introduces students to stream conservation and restoration and current threats to native fish populations. Guest lecturers may provide advanced fly-tying and casting technique instructions throughout the term.
Rock Climbing
PE 184 - Dick, James
Students gain knowledge and skills necessary for creating multi-directional anchors, intermediate belaying techniques at various points in a multi-pitch climb, lead climbing techniques and self-rescue techniques including a belay escape with patient raise or lower. All techniques are instructed with scenarios allowing students to demonstrate appropriate lessons taught. This class is focused more on anchor placement/evaluation and belay safety than actual climbing technique and practice.
Intercollegiate Basketball-Men
PE 203M - McHugh, Chris
Intercollegiate Basketball
Intercollegiate Basketball-Women
PE 203W - Kemp, Brittney
Intercollegiate Basketball
Intercollegiate Swimming-Men
PE 205M - Gardner, Kami
Intercollegiate Swimming
Intercollegiate Wrestling
PE 207 - Shearer, Nathan
Intercollegiate Wrestling
Intercollegiate Baseball
PE 208 - White, Ted
Intercollegiate Baseball
Intercollegiate Golf
PE 209M - Gyscek, Peter
Intercollegiate Golf
Intercollegiate Golf
PE 209W - Hopkinson-Wood, Jane
Intercollegiate Golf
Intercollegiate Lacrosse-Men
PE 210M - McCabe, Gene
Intercollegiate Lacrosse
Intercollegiate Lacrosse-Women
PE 210W - Coleman, Maddie
Intercollegiate Lacrosse
Intercollegiate Tennis-Men
PE 211M - Detwiler, David
Intercollegiate Tennis
Intercollegiate Tennis-Women
PE 211W - Ness, Erin
Intercollegiate Tennis
Intercollegiate Track and Field-Men
PE 212M - Uhl, Brandon
Intercollegiate Track and Field
Intercollegiate Track and Field-Women
PE 212W - Freeman, Dana
Intercollegiate Track and Field
Intercollegiate Riding
PE 215 - Reistrup, Gordon
Intercollegiate Riding
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
PE 304 - Phillips, Matt
A course designed to provide fundamental principles, knowledge, and skills in First Aid and CPR, leading to American Red Cross certification in Standard First Aid and Community CPR.
Fall 2024▲
See complete information about these courses in the course offerings database. For more information about a specific course, including course type, schedule and location, click on its title.
Fundamental Swimming
PE 101 - Steele, Taylor
Students who are classified non-swimmers based on the proficiency test must register for this course. May be taken once.
Fundamental Swimming
PE 101 - Henderson, Alex
Students who are classified non-swimmers based on the proficiency test must register for this course. May be taken once.
Therapeutic Exercise
PE 102 - Williamson, Joshua
A specialized course employing physical rehabilitation techniques. Students with an acute physical impairment are assigned through consultation with the University physician in lieu of other physical education courses. May be repeated twice (three credits) toward degree requirements.
Aerobic Swimming
PE 111 - Gardner, Kami
A course designed to improve stroke technique and endurance. Not to be taken after completing PE 205 or PE 213. May be taken once.
Health & Fitness Fundamentals
PE 125 - Kemp, Brittney / Garrish, Katie
Health and Fundamentals will combine teaching the practical areas of fitness training principles along with theory-based knowledge. Students will be able to assess their own current levels of health and wellness and develop a plan for an improved physical and mental lifestyle. Students will gain an appreciation for the importance and differences between aerobic, anaerobic, strength and interval training as well as how to make a plan for their emotional well-being by understanding nutrition, benefits of sleep and the importance of a mindfulness. Students will keep a journal throughout the course and make their own training program as part of their assessment.
Health & Fitness Fundamentals
PE 125 - Pins, Tiffany
Health and Fundamentals will combine teaching the practical areas of fitness training principles along with theory-based knowledge. Students will be able to assess their own current levels of health and wellness and develop a plan for an improved physical and mental lifestyle. Students will gain an appreciation for the importance and differences between aerobic, anaerobic, strength and interval training as well as how to make a plan for their emotional well-being by understanding nutrition, benefits of sleep and the importance of a mindfulness. Students will keep a journal throughout the course and make their own training program as part of their assessment.
Yoga
PE 126 - Freeman, Dana
The practice of yoga enhances balance, improves flexibility and builds core strength. This class offers a full mind-body workout that improves health, athletic performance, and mental acuity in people of all fitness levels.
Team Handball
PE 148 - McCabe, Gene / Collins, Tony
Team Handball
Golf
PE 151 - Hopkinson-Wood, Jane / Gyscek, Peter
Offered 1st six-weeks in fall, 2nd six-weeks in winter, and spring. Golf. Not to be taken after completing PE 209. Course fee: $100 and must provide own transportation. (If you need financial assistance to take this course, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@wlu.edu .)
Boot Camp
PE 153 - Gibson, Malcolm
This course allows students to cross train in a variety of activities, including: circuit training, agility training, strength training, core training, running, yoga, obstacle courses, and nutrition.
Boot Camp
PE 153 - Wills, Gina
This course allows students to cross train in a variety of activities, including: circuit training, agility training, strength training, core training, running, yoga, obstacle courses, and nutrition.
Aerobic Running
PE 154 - Spalding, Brandon
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Aerobic Running
PE 154 - Uhl, Brandon
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Weight Training
PE 155 - Rapoza, Mathew
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Radsky, Alex
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Forman, Dave
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - McCabe, Gene
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Garrett, William
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Mendoza, Taylor
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Gildea, Josh
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Cohen, Brandon
Weight Training
Soccer
PE 156 - Shabazz, Lumumba
Soccer.
Team Sports
PE 157 - Tomecek, Robert / Hollen, Sarah
This course involves basketball, volleyball, and soccer which will take up three quarters of the course. The fourth component will be any combination of team games/sports from the following: Team Handball, Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, kickball, and other games. Students will learn the fundamentals of each sport, including how to play and officiate.
Tennis-Beginning
PE 158B - Detwiler, David
Beginning tennis.
Tennis-Intermediate
PE 158I - Linscott, Tyler
Intermediate tennis.
Badminton
PE 159 - Shearer, Nathan
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - McHugh, Chris
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Dager, Mike
Badminton
Volleyball
PE 160 - Hoover, Morgan
Volleyball.
Racquetball
PE 162 - LeRose, Garrett
Racquetball
Racquetball
PE 162 - Johnson, Vaughn
Racquetball
Racquetball
PE 162 - Kirkland, Andrew / Coleman, Maddie
Racquetball
Racquetball
PE 162 - Coleman, Maddie / Concannon, Samuel
Racquetball
Racquetball
PE 162 - White, Ted
Racquetball
Basketball
PE 165 - McHugh, Chris
Basketball.
Basketball
PE 165 - Hibbard, Isaac
Basketball.
Squash
PE 166 - White, Ted
Squash.
Squash
PE 166 - Ness, Erin
Squash.
Squash
PE 166 - Blackmon, Avery
Squash.
Horsemanship
PE 170 - Reistrup, Gordon
An introduction to basic horsemanship skills fundamentals of hunter seat equitation.
Mountain Biking
PE 176 - Dick, James
Mountain Biking.
Outdoor Activity: Paddling Fundamentals
PE 181 - Dick, James
Students gain knowledge combined with hard and soft skill practice necessary for safely participating in water environments from calm water up to Class III rapids. Technical skill topics include: overview of safety equipment (helmets, PFDs, paddles, throw bags, floatation and whistle), reading moving water, hazard identification, wet/dry exit and recovery techniques, whitewater self-defense skills and basic haul systems. Group leadership topics include basics of group dynamics, communication styles, loading/unloading and transportation of equipment, required components of a pre-trip safety speech (paddle talk) and basic environmental hazards (lightning, entrapment, flora/fauna).
Outdoor Activity: Ropes Course
PE 195B - Dick, James
Activities include ropes course facilitation.
Intercollegiate Cross-Country-Men
PE 200M - Spalding, Brandon
Intercollegiate Cross Country
Intercollegiate Cross-Country-Women
PE 200W - Dager, Mike
Intercollegiate Cross Country
Intercollegiate Football
PE 201 - LeRose, Garrett
Intercollegiate Football
Intercollegiate Soccer-Men
PE 202M - Shabazz, Lumumba
Intercollegiate Soccer
Intercollegiate Soccer-Women
PE 202W - Pins, Tiffany
Intercollegiate Soccer
Intercollegiate Field Hockey
PE 204 - Wills, Gina
Intercollegiate Field Hockey
Intercollegiate Volleyball
PE 214 - Snyder, Bryan
Intercollegiate Volleyball
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
PE 302 - Shank, Katie
Fundamentals of human anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology of exercise are studied. Prevention, care, and rehabilitation of injury techniques are analyzed. Discussion and instruction employing the modalities of hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, thermotherapy, and cryotherapy are presented. Therapeutic exercise procedures are demonstrated and related to the overall program of athletic training.
Spring 2024▲
See complete information about these courses in the course offerings database. For more information about a specific course, including course type, schedule and location, click on its title.
Therapeutic Exercise
PE 102 - Williamson, Joshua
A specialized course employing physical rehabilitation techniques. Students with an acute physical impairment are assigned through consultation with the University physician in lieu of other physical education courses. May be repeated twice (three credits) toward degree requirements.
Aerobic Swimming
PE 111 - Henderson, Alex
A course designed to improve stroke technique and endurance. Not to be taken after completing PE 205 or PE 213. May be taken once.
Aerobic Swimming
PE 111 - Gardner, Kami / Steele, Taylor
A course designed to improve stroke technique and endurance. Not to be taken after completing PE 205 or PE 213. May be taken once.
Health & Fitness Fundamentals
PE 125 - Clancy, Christine / Wills, Gina
Health and Fundamentals will combine teaching the practical areas of fitness training principles along with theory-based knowledge. Students will be able to assess their own current levels of health and wellness and develop a plan for an improved physical and mental lifestyle. Students will gain an appreciation for the importance and differences between aerobic, anaerobic, strength and interval training as well as how to make a plan for their emotional well-being by understanding nutrition, benefits of sleep and the importance of a mindfulness. Students will keep a journal throughout the course and make their own training program as part of their assessment.
Yoga
PE 126 - Freeman, Dana
The practice of yoga enhances balance, improves flexibility and builds core strength. This class offers a full mind-body workout that improves health, athletic performance, and mental acuity in people of all fitness levels.
Golf
PE 151 - McHugh, Chris / White, Ted
Offered 1st six-weeks in fall, 2nd six-weeks in winter, and spring. Golf. Not to be taken after completing PE 209. Course fee: $100 and must provide own transportation. (If you need financial assistance to take this course, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@wlu.edu .)
Boot Camp
PE 153 - Donnelly, Blaine / Coleman, Maddie
This course allows students to cross train in a variety of activities, including: circuit training, agility training, strength training, core training, running, yoga, obstacle courses, and nutrition.
Aerobic Running
PE 154 - Uhl, Brandon / Dager, Mike
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Weight Training
PE 155 - McCabe, Gene / Rapoza, Mathew
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Johnson, Vaughn
Weight Training
Soccer
PE 156 - Pins, Tiffany
Soccer. Not to be taken after completing PE 202.
Team Sports
PE 157 - Jones, Bobby / Gibson, Malcolm / Livingston, Trey
This course involves basketball, volleyball, and soccer which will take up three quarters of the course. The fourth component will be any combination of team games/sports from the following: Team Handball, Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, kickball, and other games. Students will learn the fundamentals of each sport, including how to play and officiate.
Tennis-Beginning
PE 158B - Detwiler, David / Connolly, Michael
Beginning tennis.
Badminton
PE 159 - Shearer, Nathan
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Radsky, Alex
Badminton
Volleyball
PE 160 - Snyder, Bryan
Volleyball.
Racquetball
PE 162 - Mendoza, Taylor
Racquetball
Squash
PE 166 - LeRose, Garrett
Squash.
Scuba
PE 185 - Dick, James
An introduction to the underwater world of SCUBA Diving, including classroom, pool-session, and open-water components. Students learn about dive equipment, the science of diving, responsible diving practices, and the environment. Practice time enhances students' safety and comfort and training is completed with a minimum of five open-water dives. Successful completion results in lifetime open-water diver certification from NAUI, www.naui.com. Diving instruction is provided by Nags Head Diving of Manteo, North Carolina.