Athletics, Wellness and Physical Education (AWPE)

Courses

*AWPE 100 RIDING LESSIONS (.5 credits)
Basic techniques of riding a horse. (W)

*AWPE 109 RIDING ASSISTANTS (.5 credits)
How to teach basic riding techniques. (W)

*AWPE 110 BOWLING (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 115 BEGINNING SQUARE DANCING
(.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 116 BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING: WOMEN (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 117 BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING: MEN (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 118 BEGINNING TENNIS (.5 credits)
An introduction to the game of tennis. Includes the basic techniques of serving, volleying, ground strokes, scoring, basic strategy and rules of tennis. (W)

*AWPE 119 SOFTBALL (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 120 BEGINNING RACQUETBALL
(.5 credits)
Designed to enhance the skills necessary to participate in the sport of racquetball and enjoy lifelong activity. (W)

*AWPE 121 BEGINNING GOLF (.5 credits)
An introduction to the game of golf. Covers basic techniques of driving, hitting irons, chipping, putting, scoring and the basic rules of golf. (W)

*AWPE 122 FLAG FOOTBALL (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 123 INDOOR HOCKEY (.5 credits)
Designed to combine skills and rules from field hockey and ice hockey, resulting in a fast-moving, technical, fun game. (W)

*AWPE 124 JOGGING (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 125 CYCLING (ROAD) (.5 credits)
Designed for riders ranging from the beginning cyclist to the more advanced cyclist. Students cover distances of eight to 40 miles during a class period. Bikes and helmets required. (W)

*AWPE 126 YOGA (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 127 AEROBICS (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 128 GROUP FITNESS (.5 credits)
Classes offered may include spinning, sculpt and tone, low-impact, cross training, kick boxing, step circuit, tae box, and water fitness. Instruction includes use of proper technique and skills. Students choose three activities in which to participate each week. Classes are offered six days a week. (W)

*AWPE 129 GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (.5 credits)
How to teach a group fitness class. (W)

*AWPE 131 BASKETBALL (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 132 LACROSSE (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 133 SPEED AND POWER TRAINING (.5 credits)
Designed to increase an individual's quickness and strength through vigorous fitness (running) activities. (W)

*AWPE 134 LADDERS/PLYOMETRICS AND EXPLOSIVE
WEIGHT TRAINING (.5 credits)
Designed to increase an individual's speed and strength. (W)

*AWPE 135 BALLROOM DANCING (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 136 PILATES (.5 credits)
Designed to improve an individual's overall fitness. (W)

*AWPE 138 ADVANCED GROUP FITNESS (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 140 VOLLEYBALL (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 150 CHEERLEADING (Club) (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 151 FRISBEE (Ultimate Club) (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 152 LACROSSE (Club) (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 153 RUGBY (Club) (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 154 VOLLEYBALL (Club) (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 155 PICKLE BALL (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 156 BADMINTON (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 157 SOFTBALL (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 200 INTRODUCTION TO CANOEING (.5 credits)
An introduction to canoeing on local lakes and rivers, including an overnight trip on one of the most picturesque rivers in the state. (W)

*AWPE 201 INDOOR GYM CLIMBING (.5 credits)
An introduction to the sport of climbing. Involves four introductory classes and an additional 12 documented hours of open climbing. (W)

*AWPE 202 INTRODUCTION TO THE VERTICAL WORLD (.5 credits)
An introduction to the skills and activities of the vertical world including climbing, rappelling, rope ascension, zip-lines and high ropes course activities. Highly recommended for those interested in working for the Challenge Education Program or the Solomon Climbing Wall. (W)

*AWPE 204 OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 205 DOWNHILL SKIING (.5 credits)
Downhill skiing at Perfect North Slopes near Cincinnati. Six trips are planned. For beginner and intermediate skiers. (W)

*AWPE 206 CROSS COUNTRY SKIING (.5 credits)
Proper technique and etiquette for cross country skiing outdoors. (W)

*AWPE 207 BACKPACKING (.5 credits)
Backpack in the Appalachians over Fall Break! Trip open to beginners. Involves a pre-trip meeting and a three-day backpacking trip in a southeastern wilderness area (West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky or Tennessee). (W)

*AWPE 208 CAVING (.5 credits)
Includes an introductory caving trip to Indiana caves. (W)

*AWPE 209 INTRODUCTION TO TRAIL BUILDING (.5 credits)
A hands-on introduction to the tools, skills, and techniques of trail construction. Topics include stepping stones; water bars; basic bridge construction; trail clearing and re-vegetation techniques; and erosion minimization. (W)

*AWPE 223 BEGINNING LAP SWIMMING (.5 credits)
For students who are already proficient in the basic skills of swimming, and who are interested in working on distance and conditioning in the water. (W)

*AWPE 224 LIFESAVING (.5 credits)
Leads to certification. (W)

*AWPE 226 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (.5 credits)
Explores techniques for teaching basic and advanced swimming skills and strokes to all ages. (W)

*AWPE 227 SWIMMING LESSONS (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 300 WHITEWATER CANOEING (.5 credits)
Proper techniques and skills for whitewater canoeing introduced. (W)

*AWPE 303 WHITEWATER KAYAKING (.5 credits)
Learn the basic skills of whitewater kayaking in this introductory course. Covers equipment, paddle strokes, the Eskimo roll, basic river reading and rescues. (W)

*AWPE 304 INTERMEDIATE ROCK CLIMBING (.5 credits)
Explores more advanced climbing movement and skills. Includes a trip to the River Gorge, a world famous climbing destination in Kentucky. (W)

*AWPE 308 STABLES INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM (.5 credits)
How to become an instructor of horse riding lessons. (W)

*AWPE 309 RIDING ASSISTANTS II (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 310 ICE CLIMBING (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 324 LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR COURSE (.5 credits)
Leads to certification in lifesaving instructing. (W)

*AWPE 325 CYCLING (Off Road) (.5 credits)
Designed for the more advanced cyclist. Riding is done on off-road terrain and can be challenging at times. Bikes and helmets required. (W)

*AWPE 329 LIFETIME WELLNESS (3 credits)
Fulfills two activity requirements of Wellness Requirement. Designed for all Earlham students, with a special focus on first-year and transfer students. Guided by the Earlham Wellness model of Body/Mind/Spirit/Community, this course fosters an understanding of wellness and the tools necessary to incorporate healthy behaviors into daily lives. (W)

*AWPE 403 ADVANCED WHITEWATER CANOEING (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 404 ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING (.5 credits)
Rock climb at one of the hottest climbing areas in the United States! Trip involves a pre-trip meeting, several indoor sessions and a weekend trip to Kentucky's Red River Gorge, a world-class climbing destination and beautiful fall location. (W)

*AWPE 408 STABLES BARN STAFF (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 410 ADVANCED BOWLING (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 415 ADVANCED SQUARE DANCING (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 416 ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING: WOMEN (.5 credits)
Designed to expand weight training knowledge and skills presented in the introductory course. (W)

*AWPE 417 ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING: MEN (.5 credits)
Designed to expand weight training knowledge and skills presented in the introductory course. (W)

*AWPE 420 ADVANCED RACQUETBALL (.5 credits)
Designed to improve racquetball skills in singles games. Focuses on specific shots in the game. (W)

*AWPE 423 ADVANCED LAP SWIMMING (.5 credits)
For students who have mastered the basic skills of swimming AND who excel in swimming. Designed for students interested in increasing endurance and strength in the water through swimming for distance. (W)

*AWPE 424 ADVANCED JOGGING (.5 credits) (W)

*AWPE 429 INDIVIDUALIZED WELLNESS PLAN (1 credit)
Fulfills two activity requirements of the Wellness Requirement. Applies material learned in AWPE 329. Each student develops an individual wellness plan which guides him/ her through the Earlham experience. Prerequisite: AWPE 329. (W)

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