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Winter 2021▲
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 J.
Students who are classified "non-swimmers" based on the proficiency test must register for this course. May be taken once.
Fundamental Swimming
PE 101 - LaBerge, Logan E.
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 D.
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, Kateri A. (Kami)
A course designed to improve stroke technique and endurance. Not to be taken after completing PE 205 or 213. May be taken once.
Health & Fitness Fundamentals
PE 125 - Cunningham, Neil
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 L.
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.
Yoga
PE 126 - Orrison, Wendy C.
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.
Mindfulness and Meditation
PE 128 - Barongan, Maria C. (Christy) / Sandberg, Stephanie L.
Mindfulness meditation combined with yoga practice is a physical and mental discipline that serves to build resilience for both the mind and the body, enabling humans to cope with stress and difficult life situations. This class teaches these practices through examining different meditation, breath, mindfulness, and yoga techniques that we combine together for maximum effect. By the end of the class, students have engaged in meditation and yoga practice, developed the discipline of these practices, and learned to listen to their bodies and minds developing mental and physical health.
Golf
PE 151 - Carralero, Kelsie A. / Gyscek, Peter J.
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 - Colliton, James G. (Gavin) / Johnson, Jimmie M.
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 - O'Brien, Brooke D. / Carroll, Megan
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, Regina A. (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.
Boot Camp
PE 153 - Koch, Eric M. / Williams, Matthew S. (Matt)
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 - Clancy, Christine K. / Goodbarn, Grace
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 - Assante, Sarah E. / Ellis, Danielle E. (Dani)
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 J.
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Aerobic Running
PE 154 - Spalding, Brandon P.
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Aerobic Running
PE 154 - Dager, Michael J. (Mike)
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Weight Training
PE 155 - McCabe, Eugene M. (Gene)
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Perry-Martin, Bryce L.
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Johnson, Vaughn C.
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - LeRose, Garrett M.
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Jones, Robert W. (Bobby)
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Cohen, Brandon J.
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - O'Brien, Brendan W.
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - White, Theodore W. (Ted)
Weight Training
Tennis
PE 158B - Detwiler, David A.
Offered 1st six-weeks in fall and spring. Beginning and intermediate tennis. Students may take this course only once regardless of level. Not to be taken after completing PE 211.
Tennis
PE 158I - Ness, Erin G.
Offered 1st six-weeks in fall and spring. Beginning and intermediate tennis. Students may take this course only once regardless of level. Not to be taken after completing PE 211.
Badminton
PE 159 - McHugh, Christopher D. (Chris)
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Shearer, Nathan W.
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Freeman, Jonathan J. (Jon)
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Rohde, Ryan H.
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Radsky, Alex G.
Badminton
Volleyball
PE 160 - Snyder, Bryan L.
Volleyball. Not to be taken after completing PE 214.
Volleyball
PE 160 - Olson, Emma C.
Volleyball. Not to be taken after completing PE 214.
Mountain Biking
PE 176 - Dick, James
Mountain Biking. (Additional fee required. If you need financial assistance to take this course, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@wlu.edu .)
Interpretive Movement and Fitness
PE 179 - Miller, Jessica R.
Interpretive movement and fitness.
Wilderness Leadership
PE 180 - Dick, James
Wilderness Leadership
Intercollegiate Basketball
PE 203M - McHugh, Christopher D. (Chris)
Offered 1st six-weeks in winter. Intercollegiate Basketball
Intercollegiate Basketball
PE 203W - Clancy, Christine K.
Offered 1st six-weeks in winter. Intercollegiate Basketball
Intercollegiate Swimming
PE 205M - Gardner, Kateri A. (Kami)
Offered 1st six-weeks in winter. Intercollegiate Swimming
Intercollegiate Wrestling
PE 207 - Shearer, Nathan W.
Offered 1st six-weeks in winter. Intercollegiate Wrestling
Intercollegiate Baseball
PE 208 - White, Theodore W. (Ted)
Offered 2nd six-weeks in winter. Intercollegiate Baseball
Intercollegiate Golf
PE 209M - Gyscek, Peter J.
Intercollegiate Golf
Intercollegiate Golf
PE 209W - Carralero, Kelsie A.
Intercollegiate Golf
Intercollegiate Lacrosse
PE 210M - McCabe, Eugene M. (Gene)
Offered 2nd six-weeks in winter. Intercollegiate Lacrosse
Intercollegiate Lacrosse
PE 210W - O'Brien, Brooke D.
Offered 2nd six-weeks in winter. Intercollegiate Lacrosse
Intercollegiate Tennis
PE 211M - Detwiler, David A.
Offered 2nd six-weeks in winter. Intercollegiate Tennis
Intercollegiate Tennis
PE 211W - Ness, Erin G.
Offered 2nd six-weeks in winter. Intercollegiate Tennis
Intercollegiate Track and Field
PE 212M - Uhl, Brandon J.
Intercollegiate Track and Field
Intercollegiate Track and Field
PE 212W - Freeman, Dana L.
Intercollegiate Track and Field
Intercollegiate Riding
PE 215 - Reistrup, Gordon P.
Offered 2nd six-weeks in winter. Intercollegiate Riding
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
PE 302 - Shank, Katherine M. (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.
PE Graduation Requirement Complete
PE XXX - Kipfer, Jamie D.
Administrative designation of the completion of the Physical Education requirement for graduation.
Fall 2020▲
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 J.
Students who are classified "non-swimmers" based on the proficiency test must register for this course. May be taken once.
Fundamental Swimming
PE 101 - LaBerge, Logan E.
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 D.
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, Kateri A. (Kami)
A course designed to improve stroke technique and endurance. Not to be taken after completing PE 205 or 213. May be taken once.
Yoga
PE 126 - Freeman, Dana L.
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.
Yoga
PE 126 - Orrison, Wendy C.
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.
Mindfulness and Meditation
PE 128 - Sandberg, Stephanie L. / Barongan, Maria C. (Christy)
Mindfulness meditation combined with yoga practice is a physical and mental discipline that serves to build resilience for both the mind and the body, enabling humans to cope with stress and difficult life situations. This class teaches these practices through examining different meditation, breath, mindfulness, and yoga techniques that we combine together for maximum effect. By the end of the class, students have engaged in meditation and yoga practice, developed the discipline of these practices, and learned to listen to their bodies and minds developing mental and physical health.
Golf
PE 151 - Gyscek, Peter J. / Carralero, Kelsie A.
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 - Colliton, James G. (Gavin) / Williams, Matthew S. (Matt)
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 - Colliton, James G. (Gavin) / Johnson, Jimmie M.
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 - O'Brien, Brooke D. / Assante, Sarah E.
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, Regina A. (Gina) / Olson, Emma C.
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 - Koch, Eric M. / Ellis, Danielle E. (Dani)
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 J. / Goodbarn, Grace
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Aerobic Running
PE 154 - Spalding, Brandon P.
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Aerobic Running
PE 154 - Dager, Michael J. (Mike) / Cunningham, Neil
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Weight Training
PE 155 - LeRose, Garrett M.
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - McCabe, Eugene M. (Gene)
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Singleton, Michael J. (Mike)
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Jones, Robert W. (Bobby)
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - O'Brien, Brendan W.
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Snyder, Bryan L.
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - White, Theodore W. (Ted)
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - Cohen, Brandon J.
Weight Training
Tennis
PE 158B - Detwiler, David A. / Churchill, Samuel R. (Sam)
Offered 1st six-weeks in fall and spring. Beginning and intermediate tennis. Students may take this course only once regardless of level. Not to be taken after completing PE 211.
Tennis
PE 158I - Ness, Erin G. / Barrett, Hailey
Offered 1st six-weeks in fall and spring. Beginning and intermediate tennis. Students may take this course only once regardless of level. Not to be taken after completing PE 211.
Badminton
PE 159 - Shearer, Nathan W.
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Rohde, Ryan H.
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Freeman, Jonathan J. (Jon)
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Radsky, Alex G.
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Cunningham, Neil
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - McHugh, Christopher D. (Chris)
Badminton
Badminton
PE 159 - Clancy, Christine K.
Badminton
Horsemanship
PE 170 - Guyer, Emily A. / Reistrup, Gordon P.
Offered 1st six-weeks in fall. An introduction to basic horsemanship skills fundamentals of hunter seat equitation. Not to be taken after completing PE 215. Additional special fees apply. Limited enrollment.
Body Conditioning
PE 177 - Freeman, Dana L. / Cunningham, Neil
Study combining modern and ethnic dance techniques, jazz, ballet, and improvisation with the somatic principles of Alexander Technique, Developmental Technique, and Bartenieff Fundamentals to provide a comprehensive training regimen for the development of physical endurance, strength, flexibility, and coordination. Classes include a 30-minute aerobic dance sequence of original choreography followed by an additional 30 minutes of Pilates-based mat exercises, yoga, and other innovative training methods. Participants receive training in applied imagery skills for dynamic alignment, active-isolated stretching, stress relieving, relaxation techniques, and experiential anatomy.
Interpretive Movement and Fitness
PE 179 - Miller, Jessica R.
Interpretive movement and fitness.
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).
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
1st six-weeks in fall, 2nd six-weeks in winter. 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 Cross Country
PE 200M - Spalding, Brandon P.
Intercollegiate Cross Country
Intercollegiate Cross Country
PE 200W - Dager, Michael J. (Mike)
Intercollegiate Cross Country
Intercollegiate Football
PE 201 - LeRose, Garrett M.
Intercollegiate Football
Intercollegiate Soccer
PE 202M - Singleton, Michael J. (Mike)
Intercollegiate Soccer
Intercollegiate Soccer
PE 202W - Cunningham, Neil
Intercollegiate Soccer
Intercollegiate Field Hockey
PE 204 - Wills, Regina A. (Gina)
Intercollegiate Field Hockey
Intercollegiate Volleyball
PE 214 - Snyder, Bryan L.
Intercollegiate Volleyball
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
PE 304 - Phillips, Robert M. (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. (First class meeting mandatory.) (Additional fee required. If you need financial assistance to take this course, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@wlu.edu .)
PE Graduation Requirement Complete
PE XXX - Kipfer, Jamie D.
Administrative designation of the completion of the Physical Education requirement for graduation.
Spring 2020▲
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.
Boot Camp
PE 153 - Clancy, Christine K. / Ness, Erin G. / Gardner, Kateri A. (Kami)
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 - Spalding, Brandon P. / McHugh, Christopher D. (Chris) / Detwiler, David A.
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 - O'Brien, Brendan W. / Jones, Robert W. (Bobby)
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 - Freeman, Dana L. / Wills, Regina A. (Gina)
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Aerobic Running
PE 154 - Dager, Michael J. (Mike) / LaBerge, Logan E.
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Aerobic Running
PE 154 - Cunningham, Neil
Aerobic running. Not to be taken after completing PE 200 or 212.
Weight Training
PE 155 - Koch, Eric M. / Shearer, Nathan W.
Weight Training
Weight Training
PE 155 - White, Theodore W. (Ted) / LeRose, Garrett M.
Weight Training
Sports Psychology
PE 306 - Singleton, Michael J. (Mike)
An examination of both theory and application of sport psychology. Students gain an understanding of the psychological principles and theories that apply to sport and learn how to use this knowledge in an applied setting when working with teams or athletes. Major areas of focus include personality theory, attribution theory, group cohesion, imagery, goal orientation and motivation, goal setting, and imagery.
PE Graduation Requirement Complete
PE XXX - Dittman, D. Scott (Scott)
Administrative designation of the completion of the Physical Education requirement for graduation.