15 courses with the subject PE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An introduction to fundamental skills. The course includes an introduction to the health-related components of fitness and how the activity of golf can develop and contribute to overall fitness and wellness. (W)
Basic swimming skills presented include: floats, recoveries, rhythmic breathing, elementary swim strokes, deep-water adjustments, and treading water. Also, survival swimming skills, elementary diving skills and non-swimming rescues will be presented. (W)
Introduces the dimensions of wellness, the components of health-related fitness, and the behavior change process. Students participate in various forms of dance and exercise such as barre methods, ballet, jazz, modern, character, and Pilates to enhance physical fitness and personal wellness. (W) 339
Current information about lifestyle factors affecting the participants’ health, in particular, the role of physical activity, exercise, and fitness. Strategies on how to improve health- related components of physical fitness are covered. Other topics include goal setting, motivation, and stress management. This course also involves participation in a variety of activities. (W)
Introduces the dimensions of wellness, the components of health-related fitness, and the behavior change process. Students establish personal wellness goals and participate in exercise and physical activity to improve fitness, promote health and wellness and self-defense proficiency. The course also introduces basic self-defense concepts, the components of unarmed combat and martial art skills that are practical for personal protection. (W)
Designed to focus on the health-related benefits of moderate to vigorous exercise through the development of safe and effective kicks and punches. Flexibility, strength, and conditioning exercises for all major muscle groups will be included as well as an emphasis on cardiovascular health through a kickboxing workout. An additional focus will be on muscular strength and endurance exercises using free weights and other resistance training equipment. (W)
Development of flexibility and muscular strength and endurance of the major muscle groups and the joint actions involved in a variety of aerobic conditioning activities. In addition, a strong emphasis is placed on the importance of the health benefits of cardiovascular conditioning and on the prevention of injury. (W)
Designed to focus on the health-related benefits of moderate to vigorous exercise through walking and resistance training. Flexibility, strength, and conditioning exercises for all major muscle groups are included, as well as an emphasis on cardiovascular health through a variety of walking activities. (W)
Introduces the dimensions of wellness, the components of health-related fitness, and the behavior change process. Students establish personal wellness goals and participate in exercise and physical activity to improve fitness and promote health and wellness. The course presents the foundation of Hatha yoga practice and focuses on stretching, postures and alignment, breathing exercises, body/mind awareness, relaxation, meditation techniques, health benefits of practice, and key philosophical concepts in the yoga tradition. A course fee is required. (W)
Includes a challenging workout composed of sun salutations, standing postures, balance postures, and floor work to increase strength and flexibility. Also, there is a focus on controlled breathing and stabilization exercises to release tension and stress. A special emphasis will be on the incorporation of stretching and relaxation techniques that contribute to stress management and overall health. (W)
Introduces the Pilates method of body conditioning that uniquely combines stretching and strengthening exercises. The emphasis of the course is to develop an appreciation for the mind/body connection through exercises that improve posture, provide flexibility and balance. (W) 340
Introduces the dimensions of wellness, the components of health-related fitness, and the behavior change process. Students establish personal wellness goals and participate in exercise and physical activity to improve fitness and promote health and wellness. The course presents Taijiquan (T’ai Chi) form practice, the health benefits gained through regular practice, and self-defense techniques. A course fee is required. (W)
Introduces students to the dimensions of wellness, the components of health-related fitness, and the behavior change process. Students establish personal wellness goals and participate in exercise and physical activity to improve fitness and promote health and wellness. The course presents stress, the stress response, and the relaxation response and explores a variety of relaxation techniques and coping strategies to reduce and manage stress for a lifetime. A course fee is required. (W)
Introduces the dimensions of wellness, the components of health-related fitness, and the behavior change process. Students establish personal wellness goals and participate in exercise and physical activity to improve fitness and promote health and wellness. This course presents the basic principles of nutrition, assesses body composition, and discusses factors that contribute to overweight and obesity. The course presents a variety of lifestyle choices and habits that improve body composition and weight for life. A course fee is required. (W)
Introduces the dimensions of wellness, the components of health-related physical fitness and the behavior change process. Students establish personal wellness goals and participate in fitness assessments to establish baseline fitness levels. This course presents current information about lifestyle factors affecting the participants’ health. Focus is on developing strategies that improve health-related components of physical fitness, such as flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition. Additional topics include: goal setting, motivation, nutrition, weight management and stress management. A course fee is required. (W)
Source: Harrisburg Area Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
