PE News

Ballroom Dance - Fall 2009

On the final day of class for the fall 2009 semester class members had the opportunity to dress up and show off all they learned. An intermediate class is offered during the spring semester so that student can continue to advance their skills.

Check out the attached photo gallery for pictures that were taken on 12/9/09.

Hula Dancing - added Sping 2009!

This class provides lessons on the basics of modern hula dancing. Students will learn choreographed dances and will have the opportunity to perform in the annual Hawai'i Club Lu'au toward the end of spring semester.

Introduction to Navigation & Piloting

This course would mainly consist of lecture and lab practice in landmark and aids to navigation identification and "sighting"/observations, navigational rules of the road, tide and current calculations, direction finding, compass theory and time keeping, course plotting and chart interpretation, weather characteristics and basic weather measurement equipment.

Deep Water Running

The Deep Water Running class uses the AQX training system to workout, seeking to achieve optimal performance, health, and overall well being. Utilizing the specially designed AQX training shoes, Deep Water Running closely simulates land running providing a quality aerobic workout while doing away with the high impact of land running. Using flotation belts or suits to help maintain proper body position the system adds variety and balance to workout routines.

 

The AQX training system, besides being a primary workout is used for prevention of and rehabilitation from injuries. After learning the proper mechanics of Deep Water Running, the class branches out by incorporating other techniques such as cross country skiing, running drills, plyometrics, and intervals to the workout.

 

This concept was designed by Garry Killgore, PhD Exercise Physiology, Head Coach Cross Country/Track & Field, Head of PE Department at Linfield College. Gary is also the designer of the shoes and suits.

 

Self Defense for Women

A dynamic self-defense experience, Self Defense for Women develops self confidence and skills for assault situations. It includes conditioning and practical skills for all levels. Below is instructor Katherine White demonstrating a defensive technique for her class.

 

Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor Adventures is a course where you participate in various College Outdoors trips to get one activity credit. You can go skiing, backpacking, whitewater rafting, caving, hiking on the coast, rafting, or sea kayaking, just to name some of the possibilities. For more information on the course or a syllabus, visit the College Outdoors office in Templeton Student Center, Room 244, or e-mail "outdoors@lclark.edu."