Education PEC-1241. Fishing. This course is designed to teach students the fundamental skills of bait casting, spin casting, fly fishing and basic elementary angling techniques. Course Fee: $30. One credit. PEC-1251. Hiking. This course is designed to teach students the basic topics of comfort, equipment, clothing, safety/first aid and ethical issues involved in living with nature/wildlife that a beginner will need to know in order to begin hiking. The course will consist of a couple of required hiking trips. One credit. PEC-1261. Wilderness Survival/Camping. This course is designed to teach students the basic topics of comfort, equipment, clothing, safety/first aid and ethical issues involved in living with nature/wildlife that a beginner will need to know in order to begin backpacking and camping. The course will consist of a required backing/camping trip. One credit. PEC-1281. Horseback Riding. This course is designed to teach the students the basic principles of horseback riding as well as instruction in the care of the animal and the equipment. This course is conducted off campus and runs for half a semester. Course Fee: $150. One credit. PEC-1291. Target Archery. This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals and skills of archery. Students will learn about different bow selections, care of equipment, instruction/practice of shooting skills and the scoring in target archery. One credit. PEC-1311. Weight Training I. This course is designed to teach students to use progressive weight resistance exercises as a means for body toning, and general strength development. Students will learn how to setup a workout program using weight machines and free weights. This course is conducted off campus. Course Fee: $69. One credit. PEC 1312. Weight Training II. This course is designed for students that have completed the Weight Training I course or have a basic understanding of weight lifting and conditioning. Students will learn to identify/understand the benefits of weight training, how weight training affects the body, learn intermediate to advanced level training routines for complete muscular development and learn to design/develop a balanced weight training program to meet their needs. This course is conducted off campus. Course Fee: $69. One credit.
PEC-1321. Contemporary/Jazz Dance. This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals and skills of contemporary/jazz dance. Students will learn the historical perspective, dance technique, rhythm, style, music and composition of contemporary/jazz dance. One credit. PEC-1331. Social Dance. This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of social dance in America. Students will learn the historical context of social dancing and the movement experience of the student. One credit. PEC-1341. Hip Hop Dance. This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals and skills of hip hop dance. Students will learn the history, different types of elements, main styles, dance technique, music and choreography of hip hop dance. One credit. PEC 1352. Ballet. This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of ballet technique. Students will learn basic ballet barre and centre work with an emphasis on movement vocabulary, terminology and ballet history. One credit. PEC-1401. Golf. This course is designed to teach students the basic skills of golf and will allow those who already play golf a chance to improve their skills. Students will learn the basics of hitting irons and woods will be covered, along with chipping and putting. This course is conducted off campus. Course Fee: $40. One credit. PEC 1412. Indoor Rock Climbing I. This course is designed for students with little to no rock climbing experience. Students will learn the fundamental skills in knot tying, belaying, movement techniques and safety procedures. This course is conducted off campus and runs for half a semester. Course Fee: $25. One credit. PEC 1413. Indoor Rock Climbing II. This course is designed for students that have completed the Indoor Rock Climbing I course or have a good foundation of climbing skills (i.e. able to pass a belay and knots test). Students will learn lead climbing, core tension principles, competition climbing and advanced skills in bouldering and climbing techniques. This course is conducted off campus and runs for half a semester. Course Fee: $25. One credit.
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