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For more detailed information on course content, please contact the Department Chairman or call 631-6222
.REMEMBER - An activity cannot be repeated. If an activity is deemed inappropriate for skill level the student will be reassigned by departmental choice. For more detailed information on course content please call 631-6222.
BALLROOM DANCE: American & Latin (2 Separate Units)
These activities are among the departments most popular. The basics of Ballroom Dance, along with proper etiquette, are presented. American Dance includes the Waltz, Foxtrot, Two-Step, Jitterbug, Swing, and Polka. Latin Dance includes the Cha Cha, Merengue, Mambo, Tango, and Salsa
Biking is an excellent lifetime sport that will increase your cardio-respiratory and muscular endurance and help in maintaining a healthy weight. It's also fun! In this class you will learn practical and useful information on equipment, maintenance, riding position, techniques, repairing punctures and the different types and styles of bikes. We will ride in and around campus
The class will cover etiquette, and all bowling fundamentals such as scoring, form, stance, grips, approach, delivery and spare pick-up. A fee is charged and will cover transportation, lanes fees, and shoes. Location is “Strikes and Spares.” Transportation will leave from the library circle at 3:30p.m. and return to campus at 5:45p.m. The cost for the class will be $37.00. This will cover 4-2 hour sessions, 1 time per week (includes games and shoes) and transportation.
Learn the basics of successfully coaching young athletes. This course will help give a foundation for the value of healthy athletic competition. The successful coach assists athletes in learning new skills, enjoy competition and feel good about themselves in a safe and healthy environment. The student will begin to develop a coaching philosophy, understand physical-social-psychological issues, and learn about team organization and game preparation. This course does not cover sport specific techniques and tactics.
CONTEMPORARY TOPICS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
This course is designed to aid the student in transition from high school to university life issues. The class will address the unique demands on the student and will be directed toward the different dimensions of wellness. Emphasis is on decision making skills and positive life choices in areas of personal, academic, and professional success. Opportunities will be presented to enable the student to increase awareness of self-responsibility, enhanced self-understanding, exposure to campus resources, and strategies for improved behavior change.
The student will learn basic cycling techniques, training principles, training routines while enhancing core strength, flexibility and cardio-respiratory endurance.
Fencing is the art and sport of swordsmanship using a blunt weapon. Fencers use one of three types of weapons – the foil, the epee, or the sabre. Students will learn fencing moves such as On Guard, Lunge, Attack and Parry, and Touch; as well as understanding basic rules of competition.
Prerequisite: Fencers who successfully completed level I may participate in this class.
No intermediate or advanced students are allowed. Students will already have proper understanding of foil, different commands and proper footwork.Beginner level II students will learn how to parry in the different zones, learn more advanced footwork and strategies.
The principle objective in this course, through knowledge and skill development, is to prepare students to handle emergency situations. In this course Adult CPR/AED and First Aid sections are certified separately. Automated External Defibrillation is included if time allows.
FITNESS FOR LIFE
These activities focus on several methods of achieving and maintaining a healthy level of fitness. Emphasis will be on aerobic conditioning and cardiorespiratory endurance; but flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance will be addressed. Many activities are group oriented; such as soccer, team handball, circuit training, jump rope, rabbit runs, interval training, and ultimate frisbee/football.
Rules, regulations, and golf etiquette will be introduced via videos and books. Using irons and woods three areas will be addressed: the basics of grip, techniques of a sound swing, and elements of the game. Descriptions and practice of putting, chipping, pitching and the full swing are included in this course.
Prerequisite::This class is for students with a limited background in golf or who have taken Beginning Golf in the fall.
Club use skills will be addressed along with an understanding of all rules, terminology and etiquette. Mental as well as physical aspects of the game of golf will be integrated into this class.
This is an excellent activity to develop several elements of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular fitness, coordination, and flexibility. Students will have access to ten courts in the Rockne Memorial Building. Emphasis is on eyes to hand to ball coordination, developing the weak hand and side, as well as handball skills for play. Rules, regulations, safety, and principles for strategy will be covered.
Learn how to prepare for and enjoy a day of hiking in a variety of urban and natural settings. Learn compass techniques, pacing, safety, survival skills, and the climbing wall.
Ice skating is an important competitive sport as well as a popular form of recreation. This class will teach skating safety, use of the right equipment, basic skating moves and techniques. Class may include games, relays, and broomball.
Introduction to Fitness is a course in which students learn fitness principles while developing higher personal levels of physical fitness, through participation in a variety of activities. The curriculum consists of twelve topics from which the instructor will choose one topic each class session. Offerings will be based on instructor expertise and facility availability. The topics include: Medicine Ball Workout, Yoga, Cycling, Jump Rope Circuit, Sport of Choice, Weight Training, Dance Dane Revolution, Body Weight Training, Circuit Training, Campus Run, Pool Workout and Kettle Bells.
This course will be 9 classes. Completion of all 9 classes will enable students to achieve the first belt, the yellow belt. Classes will include: various martial arts stretches, exercises for warming up and helping the body develop the motor skills necessary for martial arts technique development, first 15 basic fundamentals, first pattern or poom-se, 10 basic self-defense techniques, 2 walking combination techniques, as well as several different martial arts kicking techniques.
Students should wear loose comfortable clothing such as sweat pants & T-shirt.Each class will begin with brief meditation & recital of the student creed & end with a mat chat on philosophical topics from martial arts.
The purpose of this Red Cross course is to provide students the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The suggested time for the Lifeguard course is approximately 33 hours. It is all-inclusive with First Aid, CPR, and AED for the Professional Rescuer. Administering Emergency Oxygen Administration and Preventing Disease Transmission will also be included.
A game similar to handball with respect to rules and the physical skill involved. Since only one hand is used it is more easily learned than handball. This sport has high carry-over potential and can be enjoyed co-recreationally. Emphasis is placed on rules of the game, strokes, footwork, court position and strategy.
RUNNING FOR FITNESS AND COMPETITION
The design of this class is based around the student currently training for a road race or eventually planning on building off of their fitness base to compete in a road race. Whether the student wants to compete to win or is set out to accomplish a given distance, they will learn the necessary tools to be properly prepared for race day and each day of the journey leading up to the event.
*SCUBA DIVING (YMCA certification)
This course consists of 28 hours of classroom and pool sessions (6 Sundays and 1 Saturday afternoon). Completion of the course results in receiving a YMCA SCUBA Open Water Diver Certification, which is a lifetime certification. An informational meeting is held before the start of each course for a questions and answers session. This course is taught at the Rockne Memorial. A fee is charged.
This course will provide knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the psychological and philosophical fundamentals required to participate in the art of self defense. Through practice and different example scenarios, students will develop a degree of proficiency in a variety of techniques.
Learn one of the fastest growing sports in the country. This course will introduce the student to equipment and basic skills necessary for participation. Equipment is provided and classes are taught on the Notre Dame Golf Course. A fee is charged.
SNOW SKIING – DOWNHILL AND SNOWBOARDING
This course is open to both non-skiers and skiers of various abilities. It is designed to help the beginner to achieve adequate skill in order to enjoy the sport and to ski under control. It will allow a person who has skied before to improve their ability. The fee charged includes transportation, lessons, lift tickets and use of equipment
Soccer maintains its place in the program due to its contribution to fitness and worldwide popularity. The sport is a combination of individual skills and team play. The course objectives are to develop stamina, agility, balance and coordination as well as an understanding of the rules and field strategy.
It is University policy that all students should be able to protect themselves in the water. Therefore, all students must take a swim test. Our swimming program is designed to equip the student with water safety skills and knowledge in order to be reasonably safe and comfortable in, on, and around the water.
Prerequisites: Student has knowledge of three of the four competitive strokes. Demonstrate the ability to confidently swim 100 yards using any of the four competitive swimming strokes.
This class is designed for students who are interested in using swimming as a form of physical conditioning across their lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on stroke development; students will be exposed to different training methods. This class will accommodate swimmers from intermediate to advanced levels. All participants will be exposed to drill progressions that will help with development of proper stroke mechanics as well as learn how to develop training plans (daily, season/long-term).
A physical and dynamic sport which combines the skills of running, jumping and throwing into a fast moving and exciting game. Team Handball incorporates facets of various team sports, most closely resembling basketball; dribbling and passing, picks and rolls, and fast breaks. The basic objective of the game is to out maneuver the opponent by passing the ball quickly and then throw the ball past the defense and goalie to score.
Beginning tennis introduces the student with little or no background to a game that can be played throughout one’s lifetime. Fundamentals of grip, forehand, backhand, serve and volley as well as rules and etiquette of tennis are stressed. Time for supervised practice is provided. Intermediate tennis will review basic skills of the game as well as introduce net play, volley, overheads and lob. In addition, court strategy and tactics are taught. The department provides racquets. STUDENTS MUST WEAR TENNIS SHOES TO PARTICIPATE.
Prerequisite: Students who took Beginning Tennis in the fall or have limited knowledge of the game, may sign up for Beginning Tennis Level 2
You should already be able to execute the basics of the forehand, backhand, serve and volley. No intermediate or higher players will be allowed to take the class.
This class is designed to improve your beginning strokes and learn to use them in a single or doubles play situation. Other advanced beginning strokes will be taught such as lob and overhead. We will also incorporate singles and doubles set up and responsibilities.
As we incorporate the principles of Mind, Body and Spirit into Beginning Tennis Level 2, the concepts of relaxation, simplicity, repetition and preparation will be integrated into this class.
TRIATHLON TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS
Triathlon Training for Beginners is a new course designed to provide the necessary information needed to understand and develop a students swimming, cycling, and running abilities in order to prepare for a competitive triathlon. Some of the topics that will be discussed are proper technique and training methodology for each discipline, equipment needs and maintenance, adequate nutrition and hydration for an active/competitive lifestyle, injury care and prevention, and rules and regulations of competitions.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Ultimate Frisbee is a physical and dynamic sport which includes running, catching, and throwing. The basic objective is to out maneuver the opponent to score a goal.
Volleyball is an increasingly popular team game that can be played in or outdoors, either recreationally or competitively. Basic skills include fundamentals of the serve, passing, spiking and blocking. Rules and court strategy are a part of this course.
Becoming one of the fastest growing trends for cardio-respiratory endurance, it is used for recreational fitness as well as an Olympic sport. Students will learn about proper shoes, safety, correct stride techniques, as well as designing and monitoring a successful program.
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE
The WSI course prepares candidates to teach various Red Cross swimming and diving skills as well as emergency prevention and response. The course length is approximately 34 hours which includes the Fundamentals of Instructor Training.
WEIGHT TRAINING
The objectives of this course are to introduce the student to methods and techniques for improving muscular strength and endurance through program design. Methods of training include machines, free weights, and training without apparatus. Orientation to equipment, safety and proper technique is emphasized.
WEIGHT TRAINING - BEGINNING LEVEL 2
Prerequisite: Students who have taken beginning weight training or have some basic knowledge of weight training may sign up for this class.
This class is for students with basic background knowledge of weight training. This class is designed to teach more advanced lifting techniques and methods of weight training than those taught in the beginning weight training class. The class will allow for individual appraisal of each student’s needs when designing a program.
YOGA
Yoga has a long history of philosophy and tradition, often referred to as the science of spirituality. Used as a form of exercise and cross training, it has profound and far-reaching health benefits. Students will receive information on the benefits, history, and the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Classes will focus on learning different breathing techniques and relaxation to be utilized as stress management tools for everyday life. Through consistent practice a student will gain strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
