Kinesiology

Survival Activities

2007-2008 BIP (Survival Activities) Course Descriptions

1037. Physical Activity Workshop I (1 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0008.)

These workshops are designed to enable students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to participate at a beginning level in one of four activity spheres: aquatics, lifetime, fitness, and/or survival.

Note: For a list of activities offered each semester, contact the workshop coordinator in the Department of Kinesiology in Pearson Hall, Room 123. Kinesiology 1037 begins on the first Tuesday of each semester and runs for the first seven (7) weeks of the semester.

1038. Physical Activity Workshop II (1 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0009.)

These workshops are designed to enable students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to participate at a beginning level in one or four movement spheres: aquatics, lifetime, fitness, and survival.

Note: For a list of activities offered each semester, contact the workshop coordinator in the Department of Kinesiology in Pearson Hall, Room 123. Kinesiology 1038 begins mid-semester and runs for the last seven (7) weeks of the semester.

1003. Adventure Climbing I (2 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0066.)

This course focuses on the physical, cognitive, and social skills necessary to safely participate in climbing at ropes courses and related settings for a lifetime. Particular areas of emphasis include: safety and spotting, climbing equipment, knot tying, Prusik climbing, rappelling and belaying. Psychological skills training and values of the activity are included.

1005. Aikido I (2 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0042.)

This course introduces the art of self-defense based on non-resistance rather than strength. No attempt is made to stop attacks in Aikido; they are met and guided in a way that causes attackers to be thrown by the directional force of their own attack. Physical and psychological preparation and values of the activity are included.

1006. Aikido II (2 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0043.)

Prerequisite: Kinesiology 1005 (0042) or permission of instructor.

This course advances the basic skills learned in beginning Aikido to include the use of weapons and the history and philosophy of self-defense. Physical and psychological preparation and values of the activity are included.

1009. Backpacking and Camping I (2 s.h.) F S. $.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0020.)

This course introduces the techniques of low impact, all-weather backpacking and camping, including choosing equipment, planning trips, finding the way, cooking, and survival. Class meetings are rescheduled into weekend trips after initial instruction and planning meetings on campus. Physical and psychological preparation and values of the activity are included.

1016. Fencing I (2 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0041.)

This course introduces fencing for form and/or competition. It includes defensive and offensive strategies; care and selection of proper equipment; rules, officiating, injury prevention, and chivalry. Physical and psychological preparation and values of the activity are included.

1026. Karate I (2 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0037.)

This course introduces the principles and techniques of striking, kicking, punching, blocking, the code of ethics of karate, and the rules of competition. Physical and psychological preparation and values of the activity are included.

1036. Personal Defense for Women (2 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0039.)

This course introduces a five-stage approach to personal protection (awareness, avoidance, prevention, physical action, and follow up). Physical defensive skills involve "live" simulations while focusing on the concerns and needs of women. Physical and psychological preparation and values of the activity are included.

1052. Tae Kwon Do I (2 s.h.) F S SS.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0046.)

This course introduces the skills and knowledge for using the hands, arms, legs, and feet to attack and defend oneself; breathing and muscle control; competitive rules; the ranking system; safety; fitness; and history, values, and etiquette. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean form of martial arts and is taught from a traditional perspective and supplemented by modern scientific principles. Physical and psychological preparation and values of participation in the activity are included.