21 courses with the subject PAW, 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.
PAW 107Introduction to Rock Climbing (Coed)1
Fall/Spring This course will provide a foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience related to rock climbing. Students will develop and demonstrate competence in basic technical skills and climbing techniques for safe participation in rock climbing, belaying, and bouldering. Students will be introduced to an outdoor climbing site, and basic techniques for setting natural climbing anchors. Students of various climbing experience levels are welcome in this course. 1 credit hour
This course is designed to improve the student’s current level of health and well-being through physical fitness. Emphasis will be on activities that promote increased cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength/endurance, and flexibility by using a variety of training techniques designed to improve each of these areas of fitness. Students will learn how to critically evaluate different exercise programs and the relevance of varied programs to the student’s personal goals. 1 credit hour
This course is an introduction to basic self-defense skills, and escape and avoidance strategies. The course includes an exploration of violent crimes in society, violence and crime prevention techniques, self-defense and the law and how to develop a personal safety plan of action. Fitness principles will be addressed specifically in terms of the student’s ability to practice and perform basic self-defense skills. 1 credit hour
PAW 134Concepts of Physical Activity and Wellness (Coed)1
This course introduces the student to a variety of physical activity experiences. Students will acquire knowledge in the health-related aspects of physical fitness, develop psychomotor skills and experience personal preferences while engaging in a variety of introductory physical activities (cardiorespiratory, muscular strength/endurance, core conditioning, flexibility training, yoga, pilates, etc.). Upon completion of this course, students will be empowered to participate regularly in a variety of physical activities, elect additional physical education skill courses based on their needs and interests, and also be encouraged to actively participate in co-curricular campus and community-based activity programs that promote higher levels of health and related physical fitness and wellness. 1 credit hour
This is an introductory course that emphasizes grip, set-up, swing, and club play. Additionally, both etiquette and the rules of golf (PGA and USGA) will be covered. The course involves both instruction and practice. Some of the course sessions are held off campus with a nominal fee assessed. 1 credit hour
Fall This course will provide a foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience related to backpacking and backcountry camping. Students will learn and practice basic backpacking skills for gear selection and use. Course instructional topics will include personal fitness, activity benefits, trip planning, gear preparation, precautions/hazards, safety, leave no trace practices, and leadership. Students of various backpacking experience levels are welcome in this course. Experiential outings (including travel) will occur within regularly scheduled class meeting times. Students will be expected to attend one overnight backpacking trip in addition to regularly scheduled class time. Students are responsible for transportation and cost for equipment rental associated with the overnight backpacking trip. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This course will introduce foundational first aid knowledge and skills useful for travel and recreation in outdoor settings. Students will develop and demonstrate basic proficiency in assessing situations and people requiring first aid, providing effective first aid for common outdoor injuries and illnesses, and understanding basic concepts related to evacuation. This course meets requirements for Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This course emphasizes the physical technique of learning yoga postures, which work on all dimensions of the body and mind. Students participate in a program of gentle movement at a level consistent with their existing level of fitness. This course will briefly explore the history and philosophy of yoga. 1 credit hour
Core conditioning is a key component of physical fitness and encompasses exercise programs targeting the muscle groups that stabilize the spine, pelvis and shoulders, providing a solid foundation for movement. Participants will actively engage in a program based on their current fitness level and learn proper training techniques by using one’s own body weight as well as various pieces of equipment such as medicine balls, kettle bells, stability balls, resistance bands, dumbbells TRX suspension training, and balance equipment such as the Bosu and foam rollers. 1 credit hour
Spring This class will allow students to gain the required ballet vocabulary and beginning techniques. Through barre work and center work, students will learn correct body alignment, musicality and performance style. 1 credit hour
Spring This class will allow students to gain the required ballet vocabulary and beginning techniques. Through barre work and center work, students will learn correct body alignment, musicality and performance style. 1 credit hour
Spring This class will allow students to gain the required jazz vocabulary, isolations and movement phrases. Students will be exposed to Classical Jazz, Contemporary Jazz and Lyrical Jazz. 1 credit hour
Spring This class will allow students to gain the required jazz vocabulary, isolations and movement phrases. Students will be exposed to Classical Jazz, Contemporary Jazz and Lyrical Jazz. 1 credit hour
Fall This class will allow students to gain the required modern dance vocabulary, alignment, movement phrases, and locomotor skills. Rhythmic proficiency, performance and strength and flexibility will be emphasized in this course. 1 credit hour
Fall This class will allow students to gain the required modern dance vocabulary, alignment, movement phrases, and locomotor skills. Rhythmic proficiency, performance and strength and flexibility will be emphasized in this course. 1 credit hour
Fall This class will allow students to gain the required tap dance vocabulary, rhythmic proficiency, coordination, and performance skills. Students will also study the history of tap dance in America. 1 credit hour
Fall This class will allow students to gain the required tap dance vocabulary, rhythmic proficiency, coordination, and performance skills. Students will also study the history of tap dance in America. 1 credit hour
Fall Specific dance styles will change from offering to offering in this course and may be suggested by faculty or student interest, for example; Lyrical, Irish, Partnering, African, Hip-Hop. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring/Summer This course provides both theoretical and experiential learning activities. Key stress theories, physical health risks associated with chronic stress and nutrition are examined. Students will actively engage in stress management exercises such as Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates. Mindfulness techniques and other types of physical fitness training will also be explored for increasing stress management. 3 credit hours
PAW 234Wellness, Fitness and Lifestyle Management3
Fall/Spring This course empowers students to identify their own health risks considering family history and lifestyle choices. Current information influencing a student’s individual health and wellness will be examined. Focus is on developing skills and strategies to improve overall wellness in the following areas: physical, social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and environmental. As students assess multiple wellness dimensions, a specific target behavior will be identified and a plan for change developed. Students will be challenged to think personally and socially as they consider complex health risks and see opportunities to support positive change in themselves and others. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This course will provide students with an in‐depth look at this ancient practice and relate the direct experience of yoga practice to modern day challenges. Yoga asks participants to reflect upon how they respond and behave across a variety of circumstances and challenges in the practice of yoga, and how those responses apply to ‘off the mat’ life scenarios as well. While yoga may be an outwardly physical practice, and indeed does offer much in the way of physical health benefit, this class is designed to allow for deep, personal reflection and application to all areas and stages of life. The course will also allow students to explore how they can share yoga with others of various ages and situations for the benefit of a workplace or community. 3 credit hours
