The 102 course is designed to provide each student with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively learn the skills and be a successful participant in the chosen activity. Each student will be expected to analyze the factors that contribute to the acquisition of skills. Using a problem-solving approach, the student will conduct a personal analysis of her/his knowledge and abilities, establish personal goals, and plan strategies leading to the improvement of those skills. The ultimate goal is for each student to establish a sense of personal responsibility for learning that will encourage continued participation in a physical activity.
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| 109-102-MQ |
Aero Gym |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
Aero Gym which stands for Aerobic Gymnastics is one of the most dynamic sports in Canada. Its popularity is practiced by a variety of participants; male, female, former gymnasts, cheerleaders or dancers from beginners to advanced levels. AG incorporates elements from almost all disciplines (martial arts, gymnastics, and break dancing) and is a new and fascinating way of challenging students to stay fit and continue to learn new moves! Theoretical and practical principles of physical skill acquisition and goal-setting procedures will be covered. Verify facility location in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Aikido |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to the Japanese martial art Aikido and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for the practice of Aikido. The skills are practiced in the combat room. Basic techniques, tactics, and etiquette will be covered. Inner calmness, relaxation and flowing natural movements are emphasized. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Alpine Activities (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Descriptions for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Program Coordinator. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Badminton |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to badminton and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for individual and team badminton. The skills are practiced in the gymnasium. Basic techniques, rules, tactics, and etiquette will be covered. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Basketball |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to basketball and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for basketball. The skills are practiced in the gymnasium. Individual techniques, offensive and defensive team tactics, and game strategies in drills and in game play will be covered. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Canoe Adventure (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This combined 109-102-MQ & 109-103-MQ intensive course introduces students to the skills necessary for safe and effective canoeing and culminates in a 4-day canoeing expedition at the end of the winter semester. Students will sleep in the outdoors, paddle and portage all equipment, and move camp every night. All classes and intensive days are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to continue in the course. This course takes place off-campus and a course fee is charged to cover costs of the activity. Verify facility location, dates, and cost in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Canoe Skills (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
In this course, you will learn how to safely and effectively conduct single-day canoe outings. Starting with an assessment of your previous experience (none is required), you will be introduced to a progressive sequence of skills and set personal goals. The ultimate aim of the class is for you to establish a personal sense of responsibility and autonomy in this activity. The course is offered in two formats: 1) as 3 single-day outings on local lakes, or 2) a a 3-day intensive in the Laurentians. Both formats include several afternoon or evening sessions. All classes and activity sessions are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to continue in the course. This course takes place off-campus and a course fee is charged to cover rental of canoes and, in the 3-day intensive format, accommodation & transportation. Verify dates & location in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Cross Country Skiing (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
Glide though the forest and learn this great Canadian activity! This 3-day intensive course is designed to help students learn or improve their cross-country skiing skills. Content includes basic, classic and skating ski techniques, as well as equipment, clothing, waxing, safety, ski fitness and ski tour preparation. Theoretical and practical principles of physical skill acquisition and goal-setting procedures will be covered. All classes, training sessions, and ski days are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to continue in the course. Students must bring appropriate outdoor clothing. This course takes place off-campus with indoor sleeping facilities and a course fee is charged to cover the cost of transportation, accommodation in an outdoor centre, meals, rental of cross-country ski equipment, and park entry fees. Verify dates & location in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Dance Styles |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to a variety of dance styles and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for the practice of dance. The skills are practiced in the dance room. Basic movements, music, history, and culture will be covered. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Dance Styles (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Descriptions for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Program Coordinator. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Downhill Skiing (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This intensive course will introduce students to skiing and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for skiing. The skills will be covered based on the individual student’s needs. Physical conditioning, safety skills, care and selection of equipment will also be covered. All classes and intensive days are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to continue in the course. This course takes place off-campus and a course fee is charged to cover costs of the activity. Verify facility location, dates, and cost in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Dragon Boating (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
NEW COURSE! Dragon Boating is one of the oldest sports in the world - over 2000 years old! As China's National sport, dragon boat racing has been practiced in China by over 60 million people. Over the past 25 years it has spread beyond Asia to Europe and North America. Students will be introduced to the basic safety skills and paddling strokes of dragon boat. Theoretical and practical principles of physical skill acquisition and goal-setting procedures will be covered. Dragon Boating is offered as a compressed course. Students must attend a series of pre-intensive classes and off-campus training sessions. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to continue in the course. This course takes place off-campus and a course fee is charged to cover the cost of boat rentals, pfd (personal flotation devices), and an indoor training facility. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Fencing |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to the sport of fencing and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for the practice of fencing. The skills are practiced in the activity room. Basic techniques, rules, tactics, and etiquette will be covered. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Fundamental Skills for Back Stab. ( |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Descriptions for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Program Coordinator. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Fundamental Skills for Back Stability (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course provides students with the opportunity to blend of exercise approaches from Yoga, Fundamental Sport Skills, Fitness and Stress Coping Skills to explore postural and muscle imbalance. The knowledge and experience students will gain during this course will have application for the rest of their lives to maintain good posture and mobility for daily activities, exercise and work. Theoretical and practical principles of physical skill acquisition and goal-setting procedures will be covered. Verify facility location in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Fundamental Skills for Sport |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to fundamental movement skills and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed to for effective movement. The skills are practiced in the fitness room. Use of equipment such as plyometric boxes, Swiss balls and BOSU, free weights and machines, bars, elastics, TRX, and ladders will be covered. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Golf |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course introduces students to the game of golf and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for golf. The skills are practiced in a gymnasium setting. Basic rules, swing techniques, tactics and golf etiquette will be covered. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Golf (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Descriptions for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Program Coordinator. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Karate |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to the Japanese martial art of Karatedo and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for the practice of Karatedo. The skills are practiced in the combat room. Etiquette, basic movement, offensive and defensive skills will be covered. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Kung Fu |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to the practice of the Chinese martial art, Kung Fu and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for practicing Kung Fu. The skills are practiced in the combat room. Basic movement, offensive and defensive techniques, philosophy, tactics, and theory will be covered. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Orienteering (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This compressed course introduces students to orienteering and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for orienteering. The skills are practiced outdoors. Map and compass skills will be covered. All classes and intensive days are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to continue in the course. This course takes place off-campus and a course fee is charged to cover costs of the activity. Verify facility location, dates, and cost in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Outdoor Backpacking Adventure |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Descriptions for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Program Coordinator. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Outdoor Canoeing Adventure (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Descriptions for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Program Coordinator. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Pilates |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
In this introductory course to Pilates, students would learn a variety of Pilates stretching and strengthening movements focused on improving the balance between body and mind. The benefits of this method of conditioning will overflow into the students’ daily lives. Students will experience improvement in their muscular endurance, flexibility, posture, alignment, ability to perform daily tasks, and sport performance. Theoretical and practical principles of physical skill acquisition and goal-setting procedures will be covered. Verify facility location in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Rock Climbing |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Descriptions for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Program Coordinator. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Rockclimbing |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This compressed course introduces students to rockclimbing and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for rockclimbing. The skills are practiced in the rockwall gymnasium. Basics of climbing technique and safety will be covered. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Rowing (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This intensive course introduces students to rowing and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for recreational rowing. The skills are practiced in a fitness room on indoor rowing machines (four 3 hour sessions) and at an off-campus rowing club in a rowing basin (three 6 hour sessions). Basic techniques and safety will be covered. All classes and intensive days are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to continue in the course. This course takes place off-campus and a course fee is charged to cover costs of the activity. Verify facility location, dates, and cost in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Self Defence |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course uses the technique of self-defense to help students apply effective learning skills in the performance of physical activity. The three basic areas of self-defense to be practiced include prevention, escape and confrontation. Theoretical and practical principles of physical skill acquisition and goal-setting procedures will be covered. Verify facility location in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Self Defence (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Descriptions for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Program Coordinator. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Skiing or Snowboarding (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This intensive course will introduce students to skiing and/or snowboarding and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for skiing and/or snowboarding. The skills will be covered based on the individual student’s needs. Physical conditioning, safety skills, care and selection of equipment will also be covered. All classes and intensive days are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to continue in the course. This course takes place off-campus and a course fee is charged to cover costs of the activity. Verify facility location, dates, and cost in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Skiing or Snowboarding (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Descriptions for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Program Coordinator. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Soccer |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to the sport of soccer and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for play the game of soccer. The skills are practiced in the gymnasium. Individual techniques, offensive and defensive team tactics, and game strategies in drills and in game play will be covered. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Social Dance |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to social dance and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed to participate in various social dances. The skills are practiced in the dance room. Cha-cha, valse lente, rhumba, tango, samba, mambo, merengue, triple swing, jive and line dancing will be covered. This course may be available in an intensive format in August, January or May. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Sports Participation Contract |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Descriptions for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Program Coordinator. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Sports Participation Contract (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course is open to members of a Dawson College intercollegiate team who practice regularly throughout two terms. Students are encouraged to select a 101 Physical Education course in their first fall term so that they may select this course in the winter term. This course is considered a winter term. Before first-year students can register through the Athletics office in October, they must first request permission from both the Phys. ed. department chairperson and the Athletic Director. The supervising teacher, coach and student athlete will work together to coordinate achievement of the competencies. Students will attend lecture sessions and be assigned learning tasks pertaining to the objectives of the course. Practices will be monitored regularly throughout the season (October to March) in order to observe the achievement of the activity-oriented elements of the competency. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Stress Coping Skills |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to Stress Coping Skills and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed to cope with stress. The skills are practiced in the activity room. Identifying stress habits and various relaxation techniques will be covered. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Tai Chi |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course uses the techniques of Tai Chi Chuan to help students apply effective learning skills in the performance of physical activity. The tai chi form (wu style), push hands, and self defense application will be practiced. Theoretical and practical principles of physical skill acquisition and goal-setting procedures will be covered. Verify facility location in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Tennis (INTENSIVE) |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This compressed course will introduce students to the game of tennis and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed to play tennis. The skills are practiced off-campus. Basic techniques, rules, tactics, and etiquette will be covered. Classes take place over five consecutive days, six hours per day. This course takes place off-campus and a course fee is charged to cover the cost of court rentals. Verify facility location, dates, and cost in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Ultimate Frisbee |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop and improve the individual skills and team strategies necessary for enjoyable participation in the sport of ultimate frisbee. The fundamental skills developed easily transfer to the application for the sport providing students with the opportunity for lifelong participation in the sport. Physical, technical/tactical and mental aspects of the game will be the focus. Theoretical and practical principles of physical skill acquisition and goal-setting procedures will be used. Verify facility location in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Volleyball |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to the game of volleyball and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed to play volleyball. The skills are practiced in the gymnasium. Basic techniques, rules, and tactics will be covered. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Weight Training Skills |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This introductory course teaches practical skills, safety guidelines, techniques, basic principles and mental aspects of weight training. Over fifty exercises are practiced using a variety of training systems including supersets, drop sets, pyramid sets, negatives, etc. Theoretical and practical principles of physical skill acquisition and goal-setting procedures will be covered. Verify facility location in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-102-MQ |
Yoga |
0 - 2 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to the practice of yoga and provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills needed for doing yoga. The skills are practiced in the activity room. Yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and deep relaxation will be covered. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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