Course Descriptions

Physical Education Course Descriptions

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ATHL-101 - RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE FOR WOMEN  2 credits
The RAD course is specifically designed to empower women to take charge of their own survival. This course is a combination of discussion, instruction, and physical activity to educate women in prevention and awareness strategies and self-defense techniques to avoid rape and physical assault. The women will learn the proper use of pepper mace and take part in an optional simulated live attack. RAD is taught in a safe, secure environment with sensitivity to the needs, values, and well-being of women.
ATHL-102 - PHYSICAL AGGRESSION DEFENSE  2 credits
This course is specifically designed for men. Easy to learn but effective self-defense techniques will be taught and students will learn successful methods to enhance their street awareness and safety, and reduce risk. The men will analyze and discuss rage and anger control, and will learn how to deal with relationships in a non-violent way. They will be trained in the proper use of pepper mace and take part in an optional simulated live attack.
ATHL-103 - RAD DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OPTIONS  1 credit
The RAD course is specifically designed to empower women to take charge of their own survival. This course will concentrate on domestic situations and combines discussion, instruction, and physical activity to educate women in prevention strategies and self-defense techniques to avoid rape and physical assault. The participants will take part in an optional simulated live attack. RAD is taught in a safe, secure environment with sensitivity to the needs, values and well-being of women.
ATHL-104 - RAD AEROSOL & KEYCHAIN OPTIONS  1 credit
The RAD course is specifically designed to empower women to take charge of their own survival by utilizing aerosol and keychains as defense techniques. A combination of discussion, instruction, and hands on activities will be used to educate women in prevention and awareness strategies and self-defense techniques to avoid rape and physical assault. This course concentrates on the utilization of aerosol options, such as pepper mace and keychains as tools to avoid attack. Women will learn the proper use of pepper mace and take part in an optional simulated live attack. RAD is taught in a safe, secure environment with sensitivity to the needs, values and well-being of women.
ATHL-150 - YOGA FOR HEALTH  1 credit
This course will provide an introduction to yoga and meditation techniques for beginners. Students will be introduced to the history and philosophy of yoga, elementary yoga asanas, breathing techniques, meditation, and creative visualization as a tool for stress reduction, and will develop a 45-minute beginner yoga routine. One hour lecture.
ATHL-201 - ADVANCED RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE  2 credits
A continuation of ATHL-101. PREREQUISITE: ATHL-101