Undergraduate Physical Education General
Undergraduate Physical Education General
2024 Spring Term
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BEGINNING BADMINTON
PEGNRL 104
An activity course designed to teach the student the basic skills, knowledges, strategies, and understandings of badminton.
BEGINNING BOWLING
PEGNRL 108
An activity course designed to develop or improve the fundamental skills of bowling so that bowling can be utilized now, and later in life, as a recreational activity.
INTERMEDIATE BOWLING
PEGNRL 109
A course designed to develop the bowler on the intermediate skill level through intermediate and advanced techniques.
BEGINNING GOLF
PEGNRL 120
To learn the basic skills, rules, and etiquette of golf for use as a leisure-time activity.
INTERMEDIATE GOLF
PEGNRL 121
An activity course designed to give the student the opportunity to develop and utilize intermediate skills in golf. Students will practice their skills in an actual nine-hole course setting.
BICYCLING
PEGNRL 135
This bicycling course is designed for both the beginner to the intermediate rider. A variety of topics will be included: safety, proper size and riding technique, equipment, repairs & amintenance, basic physiological benefits, cycle touring and route development. Trips will be on low traveled roads and bike paths. Bikes and helmets are available.
BEGINNING YOGA
PEGNRL 141
An activity course which introduces the techniques of performing basic asanas (exercises) and purposeful breathing. Extra emphasis is given to toning the body, using deep muscle isometrics, and concentration in relaxation and better mental attitudes.
INTERMEDIATE YOGA
PEGNRL 142
An activity course designed which expands on the techniques of performing intermediate asanas and new methods for breathing, massage, and imagery. Special emphasis is given to limbering the body while using deep muscle isometrics, imagery in everyday life, stress reduction, and nutrition designed to improve lifelong health.
INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING (ARC LEVEL V-VI)
PEGNRL 151
An activity course designed to polish the students front crawl and back crawl, as well as develop proficiency in the breaststroke and sidestroke. The butterfly, approach stroke, turns, and surface dives are introduced.
BEGINNING TENNIS
PEGNRL 160
An activity course instructing students in the basic fundamentals of tennis. The course consists of learning and practicing six basic strokes. An attempt is made to develop an appreciation and love for the game so the student will participate in the activity after college.
BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING
PEGNRL 167
A course designed to develop a basic understanding of the use of weights as fundamental techniques and skills and to help the individual set up and understand a good program of training.
BEGINNING SELF DEFENSE
PEGNRL 170
An activity course designed to increase personal fitness, to develop skills in the defense of one's self, and to develop skills to identify crime situations and how to handle them.
BEGINNING TAE KWON DO: KARATE
PEGNRL 175
An activity course designed to teach the fundamental physical and mental skills of Tae Kwon Do, a Korean style of karate. The course will cover basic blocks, kicks, strikes, and forms, as well as proper breathing techniques and the theory of power. Emphasis will be placed on how karate can be used for self-defense.
EXERCISEWALKING
PEGNRL 183
An activity class to teach students a variety of walking styles and training routines. Students develop a program of exercise walking which best fits their lifestyle and physical fitness needs.
MILITARY CONDITIONING
PEGNRL 187
An activity course which is an introductory study for men and women of military calisthenics designed to develop both individual fitness and leadership skills essential to the management of an effective organizational physical fitness program.
SWIM FOR FITNESS
PEGNRL 190
An activity course helping students utilize their swimming skills to develop and maintain fitness; distance, fartlek, interval techniques, and dry land exercises are taught. Out-of-class activity is recommended.
PERSONAL HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR LIFE
PEGNRL 192
An activity course which develops students understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, while experiencing the choices available. Students will develop a basic understanding of creating and/or assessing healthy and safe exercise program(s) relative to their goals and needs.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION
PEGNRL 193
PEGNRL 193 is open to all students who are selected to participate on an intercollegiate athletic team at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The student-athlete must participate in the physical activity and lectures pertaining to the preparation of a varsity athletic team for the entire season to receive credit for the class. (May count for degree credits but not credits in a major or minor.)
OUTDOOR RECREATION AND HEALTH
PEGNRL 201
Outdoor adventure and time in nature provide important wellness benefits that can be integrated into the college experience and that can lead to healthy life-long behaviors. This hybrid course explores local outdoor adventure opportunities, health benefits of visiting protected areas, and strategies for reducing recreation impact on the environment. This course involves weekly outdoor experiences in order to help students learn basic outdoor adventure skills that prepare them to find and carry out their own outdoor adventures in the future.