Courses

• PDP GS 106: Foil, Fencing
  Includes basic techniques and tactics of modern foil fencing, a historical outline of fencing, and practice of the sport for fun, exercise, and/or competition. Equipment is provided. 1 cr either semester
• PDP GS 108: Gymnastics, Beginning
  Students concentrate on learning general body understanding and specific skills in tumbling and on apparatus. 1 cr either semester
• PDP GS 114: Golf, Beginning
  Instruction regarding grip, posture, alignment and swinging applied to irons and woods. Classes are conducted indoors and equipment is provided.
• PDP GS 116: Golf for Women
  An introductory course for women with little or no experience in golf. Instruction on stance, grip, and swing as applied to woods and irons; rules, scoring, and etiquette. Class and golf course sessions. Equipment is provided; however, students may use their own.
• PDP GS 120: Marathon Training
  This course will provide the knowledge and physical foundation needed for students to prepare for completion of a marathon, with the possibility of competing in the Boston Marathon. Content will cover topics such as nutrition guidelines for distance running, injury prevention, creating and evaluating a training plan, maintaining and monitoring a training log, and planning of group runs. Information on obtaining an official entry into the Boston Marathon through fundraising efforts will be provided. The course will meet once a week for one hour.
• PDP GS 122: Boxing
  Learn boxing basics starting with stance and hand placement and proceeding to the jab, the straight right, hooks, and uppercuts. Learn how to slip, duck, and parry a jab; practice counter-punches and footwork. Get a great aerobic workout and walk away with improved self-confidence.
• PDP GS 123: Boot Camp Plus
  A comprehensive course in real deal fitness. Work on cardio-respiratory muscular strength and endurance and flexibility. This is a tried and true workout consisitng of running drills, abdominal work, upper body strength, and enduracne exercises and walking with weight. Basic self defense skills from boxing, wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu and American Combat Karate will also be covered. Get a solid base of physical and mental training to get in superior condition that will help in all sports and outdoor activities. This will be a high level class working with all ability levels.
• 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 133: Basketball, Beg
  Beginning basketball is an introductory class in the sport for people of all skill levels. Though the class will be geared mostly towards the fundamentals of the game, people with varying levels of experience will have the opportunity to gain new skills and drills for their own play or coaching use.
• 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 HE 103: Body Project
  Are you worried about gaining the Freshman 15? Do you catch you and your friends talking about your weight constantly? HE 103 is a hands-on class that challenges the thin ideals that every young person faces in our society. Topics will include fat talk, the thin ideal in the media and beauty industries, and more. As a class, we will contest the current ways we think about our bodies and our self-esteem when we look in the mirror, and learn new strategies to create body acceptance.
• 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.

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