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  • PE 175: Teaching of Track and Field

    1.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    Emphasizes track and field skill acquisition along with identification of appropriate teaching methods associated with these activities. This is a Theory and Technique Course (open to Physical Education majors only).
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  • PE 177: Teaching of Self-Defense/Lacrosse

    1.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    The course deals with the skills, knowledge, and attributes needed for self-defense and lacrosse. This course also emphasizes the teaching, coaching, officiating, and physical skill development of men's and women's lacrosse. This is a Theory and Technique Course (open to Physical Education majors only).
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  • PE 181: Adventures in Backpacking

    1.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course teaches the basic knowledge and skills of backpacking travel in a temperate environment. Techniques such as how to use and to carry a backpack, hiking skills including route selection and trail negotiation with a pack, map, and compass techniques, knowledge and care of backpacking equipment, planning backpacking trips, and environmentally sound backpacking skills will be covered. The course includes a mandatory weekend trip to put skills to practical use. This is a Wellness and Lifetime Activity Course (offered to all students).
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  • PE 182: Introduction to Rock Climbing

    2.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course introduces students to the fundamental skills of top rope rock climbing. Beginning skills in belaying, static climbing, rappelling, prussiking, artificial wall climbing safety considerations and minimal environmental approaches will be covered. The student will be introduced to various teaching methodologies and classroom management approaches specific to rock climbing community and commercial settings.
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  • PE 184: Adventure Games

    1.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course is designed to provide physical activity and direct experience in adventure challenges requiring self-discipline, willingness to try, and personal commitment. Coursework includes physical fitness and flexibility exercises, aerobic games, cooperative games and nongames, group initiatives, trust activities, and challenge course low and high elements involving perceived physical and psychological risk and challenges. This is a Wellness and Lifetime Activity Course (offered to all students).
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  • PE 186: Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

    2.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This introductory course is designed to explore the fundamental skills and safety concepts necessary to participate in cross country skiing and snowshoeing effectively. The physical and cognitive benefits of outdoor aerobic activities will be addressed. Safety approaches to cold weather activities will be explored. Various skiing and snowshoeing techniques including diagonal stride, kick concept, double poling, descending/ascending, striding, turning and walking/running will be examined. In addition, equipment selection and care, trip planning and logistics, and minimum environmental impact techniques will be addressed.
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  • PE 187: Flat-water Canoe Tripping

    1.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course teaches the basic skills and concepts of flat-water canoe camping, such as how to enter and to exit a canoe, tandem paddling techniques, canoe safety, and canoe portaging. Students will also learn basic canoe camping skills, including food planning, how to use camping equipment, and minimum impact camping techniques. Students will participate in a mandatory weekend canoe camping experience to put learned skills to practical use. This is a Wellness and Lifetime Activity Course (offered to all students).
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  • PE 188: Sailing

    1.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course offers students an opportunity to develop skills, to learn techniques, and to achieve personal satisfaction in beginning sailing. The course also involves the knowledge and application of the rules of water safety to the sport of sailing. This class is designed for beginners. At its conclusion students will be able to enjoy sailing as a lifetime recreational sport. This is a Wellness and Lifetime Activity Course (offered to all students).
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  • PE 189: Basic Canoeing

    2.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    Instruction focuses on the fundamental skills and concepts needed to operate a canoe effectively. Furthermore, the student will be introduced to various teaching methodologies and classroom management approaches for teaching in non-traditional settings. Safety procedures will be emphasized including self-rescue and group rescue approaches. Various paddling techniques including power strokes, turning strokes and bracing with the paddle will be examined. In addition, equipment selection and care, boating regulations, trip planning and logistics, outdoor leadership, basic water reading skills, white water clarification and minimum environmental impact techniques will be addressed. An overview of the various types of and safety equipment will be explored.
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  • PE 190: Experimental

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.
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