Physical Education

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Peg Rees, Program Director

(541) 346-4113

All courses have a self-support course fee that replaces fees listed in the Tuition section of this catalog.

Noncredit participants may register for activity courses. They pay the same fee as for-credit students and enroll in person at 102 Esslinger Hall on or after June 23.

Aerobics

PEAE 131, 132 Body Sculpt I,II (1,1) June 23–July 18; July 21–August 13. Exercise techniques using body resistance, weights, tubing, and other resistive devices. Includes exercises for upper and lower body, low back, and abdominals. Includes stretching and relaxation. Self-support course fee: $65. Kawada.

PEAE 231, 232 Step Aerobics I, II (1,1) June 23–July 18; July 21–August 13. Low-impact activity that focuses on basic stepping techniques for the development of cardiorespiratory fitness. Also includes floor exercises for muscular endurance and flexibility. Self-support course fee: $65. Creighton.

Aquatics

PEAQ 213 Learn to Lap Swim (1) July 21–August 13. Learn to use aquatic training equipment while perfecting basic swimming strokes needed for aerobic conditioning. Design a personal workout. Prereq: beginning swimming experience. Self-support course fee: $65. Cowan-James.

Aquatics—Scuba

PEAS 368 Scuba: Basic (2) June 23–July 24. Preparation for an open-water dive through classroom and in-pool sessions on swimming skills, equipment use, and survival techniques. Leads to PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certification. Includes a two- to three-day outing. Self-support course fee: $340. Prereq: beginning swimming experience. Vearrier.

PEAS 369 Scuba: Advanced (1) June 23–July 18. Techniques include underwater navigation, deep dive, night dive, and search and salvage. Leads to PADI certification; includes outing. Self-support course fee: $260. Prereq: open-water scuba certificate. Vearrier.

PEAS 372 Scuba: Altitude Diver (1) June 23–July 18. Familiarizes divers with skills, planning, organization techniques, procedures, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of diving at altitudes between 1,000 and 10,000 feet. Includes one-day outing. Prereq: PEAS 368. Self-support course fee: $160. Vearrier.

PEAS 378 Scuba: Nitrox (1) June 23–July 18. Examines the procedures, safety protocols, hazards, and theory of no-decompression diving with oxygen-enriched air; use of the recreational dive planner in table format. Prereq: basic scuba certification. Self-support course fee: $210. Vearrier.

PEAS 399 Scuba Instructor (2) June 13–19. Learn to teach and evaluate PADI standards and procedures, written materials, pool skills, and open-water sessions. Sessions held at Eugene Skin Divers. Self-support course fee: $1,360. Prereq: Dive Master II Certificate. Vearrier.

Fitness

PEF 111 Stretch and Flex I (1) June 23–July 18; July 21–August 13. Workouts focus on increasing the student’s flexibility in all muscle groups. Time is devoted to muscular-endurance training and relaxation techniques. Self-support course fee: $65. Creighton, Radcliffe.

PEF 199 Pilates-Yoga (1) June 23–July 18; July 21–August 13. Pilates class incorporates basic yoga positions to improve flexibility, balance, and strength in a safe and thoughtful progression. Self-support course fee: $65. Graham.

PEF 201 Pilates Matwork I (1) July 21–August 13. Exercises are designed to strengthen the core musculature of the body. Students experience greater stabilization of the torso, improved posture, and increased flexibility. Self-support course fee: $65. Creighton.

PEF 241 Group Cycling I (1) June 23–July 18; July 21–August 13. Indoor aerobic cycling training on state-of-the-art stationary bicycles. Self-support course fee: $65. Graham.

Individual Activities

PEI 221 Billiards I (1) June 25–July 20. Beginning skills: how to make the cue ball follow, stop, and draw. Rules of eight ball, nine ball, and rotation taught. Tournament play. Self-support course fee: $77. Rubino.

PEI 241 Golf I (1) June 25–August 17. Beginning golf. Emphasis on basic skills, especially the full swing and short game shots. Golf rules and etiquette. Includes four free nine-hole rounds outside of class. Self-support course fee: $120. Jeffries.

Leadership

PEL 409 Physical Education Practicum (1) June 23–July 18. Self-support course fee: $10 or $45.

PEL 409 Outdoor Practicum (1) June 23–July 18; July 21–August 18. Self-support course fee: $20.

Mind-Body

PEMB 211 Hatha Yoga (1) June 23–July 18; July 21–August 13; June 23–August 13. Learn beginning postures. Realize an increase in strength, balance, and flexibility of the mind and body. How breathing patterns affect the state of the mind. Self-support course fee: $65. Denby, Dobbie, Halliwill, Nelson.

Outdoor Pursuits—Land

PEOL 251 Rock Climbing I (1) June 23–July 18; July 21–August 13. Learn the basics of safe and responsible climbing. Topics include equipment, knots, belaying, rappelling, basic anchor. Self-support course fee: $65. Crowe, Strong.

PEOL 252 Rock Climbing II (1) July 21–August 13. Climbing techniques for intermediate climbers. Reviews knots, belaying, rappelling, and basic anchor. Includes face and crack climbing and bouldering. Self-support course fee: $65. Fee includes use of climbing shoes. Crowe.

PEOL 285 Wilderness Survival (1) June 23–July 18. Topics include backcountry hazards, survival skills, search and rescue, low-impact camping, environmental issues. Includes one-day outing at Mount Pisgah with map and compass. Self-support course fee: $74. Strong.

PEOL 493 Wilderness First Responder (4) September 15–26. Intensive first-aid course designed to meet the needs of those who travel beyond the reach of conventional emergency services. Follows Wilderness Medical Society standards. Self-support course fee: $575. Miner.

Running

PERU 101 Fitness Walking (1) July 21–August 13. Recreational fitness course designed to increase cardiovascular endurance; emphasizes walking with ease and efficiency. Students walk various routes near campus. Self-support course fee: $65. McConnell.

PERU 131 Jogging-Running (1) July 21–August 13. Increase cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance; understand running mechanics, training techniques, and pacing. Learn injury prevention and treatment related to running. Self-support course fee: $65. Henderson.

PERU 331 5K Training I (1) July 21–August 13. Increase cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance; understand running mechanics, training techniques, and pacing. Learn injury prevention and treatment related to running. Prereq: PERU 131 or equivalent. Self-support course fee: $65. Henderson.

Weight Training

PEW 211 Weight Training I (1) June 23–July 18; July 21–August 13. Values and basic techniques of weight training through a program designed to develop overall fitness. Self-support course fee: $65. Favor.

PEW 212 Weight Training II (1) June 23–July 18; July 21–August 13. Practice in lifts and weight-training techniques. Students develop personal programs in consultation with instructor. Discussion of the role of weight training in a total fitness program. Prereq: PEW 211 or equivalent. Self-support course fee: $65. Favor.