Courses

• PDP GS 124: Kickboxing
  This combination of American and traditional Thai kickboxing is a full-body, high-intensity workout that challenges muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility. Traditional Muay Thai uses fists, elbows, knees, and feet as tools of self-defense. Focus pads and kicking shields are used to teach correct punching and kicking techniques.
• PDP GS 128: Table Tennis
  Instruction in basic offensive and defensive strokes in both singles and doubles play.
• PDP GS 138: Billiards, Beginning
  Learn basic skills and techniques (including the use of draw, follow, English, and bank shots) used in pocket billiards. The terminology, rules, and strategies of billiard games such as 8-ball, 9-ball, and cutthroat are also covered.
• PDP GS 140: Rock Climbing
  Learn all the skills necessary to pass the top rope qualifier test. Instruction will include rope management and climbing knots,belay technique, climbing commands, basic movement and safety procedures.
• PDP GS 206: Fencing, Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP GS 104 and PDP GS 106. Practical fencing, advanced techniques, and bouting experience.
• PDP GS 208: Gymnastics, Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP GS 108, gymnastics experience, or the instructor's consent. Intermediate-level students work to improve specific skills and to develop individual routines.
• PDP GS 214: Golf,intermediate
  Swing basics will be reinforced and applied to specialty shots. Self-diagnosis and correction of swing flaws will be emphasized. Classes will be conducted indoors and equipment will be provided.
• PDP HE 101: Stress Mgmt 101
  This class will allow students to understand stress form both a physiological and psychological perspective. It will provide knowledge on identifying stressors and learning prevention techniques and coping strategies. We will discuss how stress effects academics, general health, mental health and overall well-being. Sessions are co-led between a peer educator and a variety of staff. Students will learn about the resources available to them both on and off-campus.
• PDP MA 101: T'ai Chi, Beginning
  A classical system of martial arts and exercise developed in China 700 years ago. It is characterized by fluid and slow movements designed to cultivate internal energy, balance yin and yang, develop body flexibility, and promote efficient and healthful body movement.
• PDP MA 103: Tae Kwon Do, Beginning
  The practice of tae kwon do-an ancient Korean art of self-defense-develops character through self-confidence, patience, physical fitness, mental alertness, leadership, humility, and respect.
• PDP MA 105: Shotokan Karate
  Introduction to the martial art of Shotokan karate and its applications for self-defense. Stresses physical conditioning and discipline.
• PDP MA 107: Kung Fu, Beginning
  Traditional Chinese martial art emphasizing flexibility and cardiovascular training. Teaches classical forms as well as self-defense techniques.
• PDP MA 201: T'ai Chi, Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP MA 101. A classical system of martial arts and exercise developed in China 700 years ago. It is characterized by fluid and slow movements designed to cultivate internal energy, balance yin and yang, develop body flexibility, and promote efficient and healthful body movement. The intermediate class is more demanding and faster paced than the beginning class.
• PDP MA 203: Tae Kwon Do, Intermediate
  Instruction in forms, basic skills, and sparring techniques.
• PDP MB 101: Hatha Yoga, Beginning
  This slow, fluid, graceful exercise helps develop muscle tone, flexibility, coordination, balance, breath control, and deep relaxation.
• PDP MB 103: Zen Meditation
  Includes sitting and walking meditation, koan study (the seemingly illogical questions posed by the teacher to test the student's clarity), personal interviews, and group discussion.
• PDP MB 201: Hatha Yoga, Low Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP MB 101 or the equivalent. Deepen harmony of mind and body through gradual perfection of postures and increased attentiveness to breathing. Stress, stiffness, and weakness transform into deep relaxation.
• PDP MB 203: Hatha Yoga, High Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP MB 201. For dedicated intermediates who wish to perfect the more difficult moves and increase their understanding of the mechanisms of the human body.
• PDP NT 101: HEALTHY DIETING
  Just as every person is unique, every person's healthy diet must also be unique. This course wil empahsize the scientific evidence about nutrition and activity for safe and effective weight loss. Participants will be guided through an assessment of their lifestyle demands and constraints, food preferences and health goals in order to establish realistic goals for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Skills and strategies for meal planning, dining out, food shopping, and recipe modification will be introduced through interactive sessions, field trips and cooking demonstrations. This class is for non-nutrition majors only.
• PDP NT 103: Vegetarian Nutrition
  This course will discuss the health and economic benefits of well-planned vegetarian eating styles. Nutrients of concern and appropriate vegetarian food sources will be covered for each type of vegetarian. Skills and strategies for nutritious and delicious meal planning, food shopping, and recipe modification and dining out will be introduced through interactive sessions. This class is for non-nutrition majors only.

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