General Fitness & Physical Activity Classes
Course descriptions reflect 2012-2013 academic year offerings.
PEAC 017: Military Fitness
Instructor: Joshua Casto
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $0
This course is designed to provide participating students with an introduction to Military Physical Fitness training per Army Field Manual 21-20, Physical Fitness Training. The course will challenge students every Wednesday morning with at least 45 minutes of physical training. Classes, whenever possible, will take place outside. However, the classes will shift indoors for inclement weather. At least one class session will take place in the UVM pool.
PEAC 018: Rock Climbing
Instructor: Andrea Charest
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $175
Basic climbing techniques, holds, and strategies are taught in rock climbing. Additionally, students will learn how to belay and become familiar with climbing etiquette and safety practices. This class is held off-campus; students will be required to sign a transportation waiver and provide their own transportation. Please see the special instructions page for more information.
PEAC 021: Walking for Fitness 1-4
Instructor: Patsy McLaughlin
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $50
The emphasis of this course is on life-long exercise principles combined with the immediate benefit of a strength and aerobic workout. Using walking as the aerobic exercise of choice, this course examines cardio-respiratory fitness, exercise principles, and how to design and evaluate fitness programs/workouts. This course will emphasize target Heart Rate: how to find it and how to use it when establishing and evaluating goals. The student will be challenged to walk at a fitness level using different types of workouts and activities.
PEAC 026: Jogging for Fitness
Instructor: Patsy McLaughlin
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $50
The emphasis of this course is on life-long exercise principles combined with the immediate benefit of a strength and aerobic workout. Using jogging as the aerobic exercise of choice, this course examines cardio-respiratory fitness, exercise principles, and how to design and evaluate fitness programs/workouts. This course will emphasize target Heart Rate: how to find it and how to use it when establishing and evaluating goals. The student will experiment with different types of workout and be encouraged to apply the information to their own body and level of conditioning. Since learning to know one's own abilities while implementing general principles is the objective, individualization is encouraged and all levels of conditioning are welcome.
PEAC 027: Group Fitness
Instructor: Shelby Hinkle Smith
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $75
This class is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students who enroll in group fitness will be automatically registered for a group fitness semester pass. To receive a passing grade, students must attend a minimum of 28 group fitness classes throughout the semester. There is no limit as to the number of classes that may be attended; and although it is recommended that students participate in a variety of classes, it is not a requirement. This class is great for regular group fitness participants who are looking for an additional credit or students who are new to group fitness and would like an incentive to participate and try a variety of classes. Please see the special instructions page for more information.
PEAC 052: Yoga & Mindfulness
Instructor: John McConnell
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $85
This course introduces students to various yoga poses and techniques, delves into the history of yoga in the United States and around the world, and provides students with the understanding of how yoga improves one's overall wellness.
PEAC 053: Archery
Instructor: Patsy McLaughlin
Semesters Offered: Fall Only
Fee: $50
This class is designed to teach the fundamentals of target archery. The student will learn about the equipment, terminology, and basic archery technique using recurve bows. Students will learn to correct common errors so they can self-evaluate as well as evaluate others. Throughout the semester the class will practice in individual and team game situations as well as individual and team competitions.
PEAC 061: Bowling 1-4
Instructors: Mike Corley
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $115
This class focuses on various performance goals such as developing a smooth approach and delivery with proper timing and accuracy, throwing a straight ball (or hook) with consistency, acquiring the knowledge and skill to pick up spares, and acquiring a knowledge of rules, scoring, terminology, etiquette, handicapping and league competition. This class is held off-campus; students will be required to sign a transportation waiver and provide their own transportation. Please see the special instructions page for more information.
PEAC 065: Figure Skating 1-4
Instructors: Nancy Fillebrown
& Martha Harding
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $50
The figure skating class is designed to work with all levels of skaters. The basics of figure skating will be covered and new skills will be introduced according to your past experience and/or proficiency. Skaters participating in this class will be sub-grouped by ability and will work towards advancing their skating skills throughout the semester in a fun and cooperative environment. Students must have their own skates to participate in this class as there are no rentals available at the Gutterson Arena.
PEAC 145: Volleyball 3-4
Instructor: Patsy McLaughlin
Semesters Offered: Spring Only
Fee: $50
Intermediate volleyball is intended for anyone who loves the game of volleyball and would like to improve in the basic skills of volleyball, such as serving, passing, blocking, and spiking. Students interested in this class are looking for a fast-paced, competitive, yet recreational level of volleyball.
PEAC 199: Multiculturalism Through Food & Sport
Instructor: Paul Reinhardt
Semesters Offered: Fall Only
Fee: $50
This course is designed for students to learn about international and regional cultures through the exploration of the history of sports within the culture and the connection to that culture's cuisine. A variety of sports and games will be selected from various cultures that can be played in the backyard and foster individual and social interaction. Students will work in groups to conduct research and then present to the class on the history and development of the spor/game from a cultural lens, how to play the activity, and how the food is representative of the culture.
PEAC 199: Cycling & Heart Rate Training
Instructor: David Means
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $50
The course is intended to introduce students to using heart rate monitors and understanding how heart rate specific training programs benefit cyclists. Many of the class sessions will take place in the Spinning room; however, some classes may take place outside - students must provide their own bikes for these class sessions.
PEAC 199: Kickboxing for Self-Defense
Instructor: Dan Linde
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $60
This course will teach the basic techniques of competitive kickboxing, and then adapt those techniques to create a powerful system for personal protection. Half of each class will involve training "boot camp" style to build up students’ strength and endurance and the second half will involve skill development in learning how to properly apply power through a myriad of techniques and combinations.
PEAC 199: Learn to Play Hockey 1-2
Instructor: Peter Olson
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $90
The Learn to Play Hockey 1-2 class will focus on the fundamental basics of playing hockey. Through drills and small area games, students will learn proper technique in forward and backward skating, puck handling, passing, and shooting. Students will also learn the basic rules of ice hockey, as well as some team play fundamentals.
PEAC 199: Yoga & Ayurveda
Instructor: Sarab Kaur
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Fee: $85
Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of natural medicine, is the sister science of yoga. It utilizes dietary, lifestyle, and yogic practices to maintain or restore optimum health. This course provides a very basic introduction to ayurvedic principles and philosophies, which will be used as a framework for our yoga practice, consisting primarily of Hatha Yoga. The course is geared toward beginning yoga students, but all participants may experience a benefit. At the same time, expect a range of intensity in this course, from a slow, gentle to moderate practice to a more rigorous vinyasa/flow. Students are welcome and encouraged to modify based on their constitution and level of experience at any time.
PEAC 199: Yoga for Relaxation
Instructor: Sarab Kaur
Semesters Offered: Fall only (starting Fall 2013)
Fee: $85
This is a quiet and gentle yoga class drawing on styles such as Yin and Restorative Yoga. Our practice stays low to the ground, consisting primarily of supine and prone postures, to include many holding postures, which can be intense. The primary focus of this course is to encourage deep release of tension and stress and to promote greater relaxation. Simple pranayam (breathing exercises) and short meditations will compliment our practice and further enhance a greater sense of balance and ease.
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