Physical Education Activity Courses

Course: Aerobic Running PE 1330/F
  Description: The course will provide the student with introductory concepts of an aerobic running exercise program to satisfy their individual fitness and activity needs.
  Text: Handouts will be provided.
  Equipment: Always wear proper running attire; running or trail running shoes and comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions.
  Fees: None
Course: Aquacize PE 1110/F
  Description: Aquacise is a fun 45-minute exercise activity class performed to music that is designed to enhance the student’s cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility. Basic aquatic fitness concepts and techniques will also be presented.
  Text: Handouts will be provided.
  Equipment: Proper swimming attire is required.  Clean supportive “athletic” shoes or aqua socks are recommended. Students are encouraged to bring a towel and water bottle to class.
  Fees: None
Course: Backpacking and Camping PE 1410/S
  Description: The course will provide the student with basic campcraft skills (camp selection, hygiene, cooking, stoves, LNT, shelters), hiking, route finding, map & compass skills, safety & equipment review. Students must also be able to hike with a 45 lb. pack up to 6miles/day.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Students must provide their own camping equipment and food. Transportation provided by the college & student vehicle if needed.
  Fees: $20
Course: Beginning Badminton PE 1520/S
  Description: The course will provide the student with basic knowledge and techniques of the game of Badminton as an exercise program to satisfy their individual fitness and activity needs.
  Text: Handouts will be provided.
  Equipment: Equipment provided by FLC.
  Fees: None
Course: Basketball PE 1530/S
  Description: This course introduces the student to the basic skills, rules, and strategies of basketball.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Appropriate basketball attire includes comfortable exercise clothing and court shoes.
  Fees: None
Course: Circuit Training PE 1310/F
  Description: A course designed to develop cardiovascular fitness levels via walking, running, circuit training, rope jumping, interval training, plyometrics, swimming and other exercises.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Appropriate athletic clothing and shoes for indoor and outdoor work; swimming attire for swimming classes
  Fees: None
Course: Competitive Mountain Biking PE 1421/F
  Description: This course covers medium to advance biking skills.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Mountain bike and helmet
  Fees: None
Course: Cycling PE/1420 F
  Description: The course will provide the student with introductory concepts of a cycling exercise program to satisfy their individual fitness and activity needs.
  Text: Handouts will be provided.
  Equipment: Bicycle and helmet
  Fees: None
Course: Dance: Ballroom PE 1210/S
  Description: This course is designed to introduce the students to the basic steps, courtesies, etiquette, music and rhythm of ballroom dance.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Socks or non-marking shoes or boots with smooth soles
  Fees: None
Course: Dance: Country & Western PE 1211/S
  Description: This course is designed to introduce the students to the basic steps, courtesies, etiquette, music and rhythm of Country & Western dance.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Socks or non-marking shoes or boots with smooth soles
  Fees: Non.
Course: Dance: Social PE 1216/S
  Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the basic steps, turns, etiquette, music, rhythm and style of social dance.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Socks or non-marking shoes/boots with smooth soles required.  Neat, comfortable clothing that will not inhibit movement.
  Fees: None
Course: Dance: Swing PE 1215/S
  Description: This course is designed to introduce the students to the basic steps, lifts, throws, etiquette, music, rhythm & style of ballroom swing.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Socks or non-marking shoes/boots with smooth soles; neat, comfortable clothing
  Fees: None
Course: Day Hiking PE 1430/F
  Description: An opportunity to explore the local area as it applies to the hiking trails near campus and Durango.
  Text: Hiking Trails of Southwestern Colorado by Pixler
  Equipment: Notebook (to log hikes)
  Fees: None
Course: Desert Mountain Biking PE 1422/F
  Description: This course covers basic to mid-level mountain bike riding techniques, including, but not limited to, bike handling, climbing, descents, riding position, diet, endurance, stretching, safety and bike maintenance.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Mountain bike & helmet; riding gloves & glasses are recommended.
  Fees: $20
Course: Flycasting PE 1440/S
  Description: This course will introduce the student to the sport of fly-fishing, including equipment and techniques.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Students are responsible for the necessary equipment.
  Fees: None.
Course: Golf PE 1555/S
  Description: Develop the basic fundamentals of your golf swing. Develop a basic swing pattern. Learn a basic knowledge of the rules. Learn the basic etiquette of golf. Develop an awareness of fundamental strategies in course management.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Appropriate golfing attire and set of golf clubs; if you do not have golf clubs, they will be provided.
  Fees: $55
Course: Gymnastics & Tumbling PE 1560/S
  Description: Gymnastics is designed to teach basic skills on all six apparatus (men’s and women’s).
  Text: None
  Equipment: Comfortable clothing
  Fees: None
Course: Kayaking – Beginning PE 1450/S
  Description: Basic kayaking skills including but, not limited to, paddling strokes, rolling & assisted rescues, self-rescue, basic hydrology and river safety, equipment review.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Swimsuit (no cut-offs); nose clip and goggles are recommended. No outside boats allowed except by instructor permission.
  Fees: None
Course: Kayaking – Intermediate PE 1451/S
  Description: This course will review kayak rolling and paddling skill sin the pool, then will concentrate on applying these skills on the river.  Reading whitewater, identifying river features, safety review, kayak ferry angles, eddy turns, peel outs, surfing, hole riding/bracing will be covered.  Precise boat control will be emphasized.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Wetsuit or dry top & adequate cold water paddling clothing; private kayak, paddle, spray deck & helmet OR FLC equipment is available.  No private boats allowed in pool without instructor permission.  Adequate food & water for weekend trips.
  Fees: None
Course: Recreational Games PE 1571/S
  Description: This course is designed to expose students to a variety of recreational games that are generally not covered in our regular physical activity class offerings. Activities to be included are: deck tennis, indoor hockey, cageball, bowling, horseshoes, whiffle softball, dodgeball, croquet, ping-pong, shuffleboard, billiards, darts, hopscotch, pickleball, etc. Some competitive and cooperative activities will be introduced.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Tennis shoes and comfortable clothing for physical activities
  Fees: None
Course: Rock Climbing PE 1460/S
  Description: This course covers basic beginning rock climbing skills including, but not limited to, knots, anchor systems, belay/climbing commands, rock climbing techniques (face, friction, crack), belaying (mechanical, hip, lowering) rappelling, equipment review, and related safety issues.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Six (6) feet of 6mm prussik cord; clothing necessary to be active in an outdoor situation including rock shoes, court shoes, or lightweight boots.
  Fees: None
Course: Run/Cycle/Swim PE 1490/F
  Description: This is a fitness class designed to be accomplished on your individual schedule, utilizing the three activities, run, cycle, and swim. You will pretest and post test your fitness level and determine the change in your personal fitness over class duration.
  Text: None
  Equipment: None
  Fees: None
Course: Scuba Diving PE 1470/S
  Description: In this half-semester course, students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to safely explore the underwater world.  The class has both a classroom and pool component, and finishes with two days of diving in one of our local lakes.  Students who successfully complete the course are eligible for certification by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).
  Text: Textbook, dive tables, and logbook. (obtainable from instructor);
  Equipment: Swimsuit, towel, and passport-size photo for certification card
  Fees: $100 fee for equipment rental and air; $75.00 (plus $3.25 tax) for textbook, dive tables, logbook, and certification processing.  These materials must be purchased if you intend to certify.
Course: Self Defense PE 1580/S
  Description: Active participation in basic self-defense skills, prevention and awareness.
  Text: Department Self Defense handbook (available from the FLC Bookstore-CUB),
  Equipment: Tennis shoes and non-restrictive, comfortable attire are recommended; no jewelry
  Fees: None
Course: Ski Conditioning PE 1340/F
  Description: A course designed to help with cardiovascular and muscle conditioning and to prepare you for alpine and cross-country skiing.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Skip rope; court shoes & appropriate work out clothes
  Fees: None
Course: Skiing: Cross Country PE 1481/F
  Description: This course introduces the student to the fundamentals and techniques of Nordic skiing and will provide an opportunity for students to enhance their Nordic skiing skills and overall physical condition.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Dress in light layered clothing; hat, warm gloves, sunglasses and sunscreen are required. Students must provide their own skis, boots, poles, cork, scraper, wax remover and cloth. Wax:   1) Purchase wax includes Gold/Silver or 1 tube each of blue, purple, red. OR 2) Klister Wax: 1 tube each of blue, purple, red
  Fees: None
Course: Skiing: Telemark PE 1483/S
  Description: This course covers the basics of learning how to Telemark ski.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Telemark skis, boots, poles, and clothing
  Fees: None
Course: Soccer - Beginning PE 1610/S
  Description: A course designed to develop the basic skills, rules knowledge, and strategy involved with soccer.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Appropriate athletic clothing, tennis shoes/soccer shoes.
  Fees: None
Course: Softball - Beginning PE 1590/S
  Description: To learn the fundamental skills involved in the game of softball.
  Text: None
  Equipment: None
  Fees: None
Course: Step Aerobics PE 1350/F
  Description: A 45-minute exercise class performed to music that is designed to enhance the student’s cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility. Basic aerobic conditioning and fitness techniques will also be presented.
  Text: Handouts will be provided.
  Equipment: Proper and clean “aerobic” “cross trainers” or “athletic” shoes that support forward/lateral movement and have cushioned arches and heels are required. Dress according to your exercise comfort. Non-restrictive clothing is recommended. Students are encouraged to bring a towel and water bottle to class. 
  Fees: None
Course: Students with Physical Disabilities PE 1635/F
  Description: Individualized physical activity programs for students with physical disabilities in physical and motor fitness, fundamental motor skills and patterns, sports skills and aquatics.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Appropriate sports attire that does not restrict participation (usually T-shirts, shorts, sweats, socks, shoes).
  Fees: None
Course: Students with Physical Disabilities PE 1636/S
  Description: Individualized physical activity programs for students with physical disabilities in physical and motor fitness, fundamental motor skills and patterns, sports skills and aquatics.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Appropriate sports attire that does not restrict participation (usually T-shirts, shorts, sweats, socks, shoes).
  Fees: None
   
Course: Swimming For Fitness PE 1122/F
  Description: Swimming for fitness is a fun aquatic activity class designed to enhance the student’s cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, and flexibility while moving through water. Students will learn various aquatic training techniques that can be used to improve or maintain their current level of physical fitness.
  Text: Handouts will be provided.
  Equipment: Swimsuits, goggles, and swim caps for long hair are required. Street shoes are not allowed on the pool deck; however, thongs and aqua socks are allowed.
  Fees: None
Course: Swimming – Beginning PE 1120/S
  Description: The course will introduce the student to techniques required to swim a number of basic strokes. Steps will be taken to set aside the fear of water and introduce the student to safety procedures.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Swimsuits, goggles, and swim caps for long hair are required. Street shoes are not allowed on the pool deck; however, thongs and aqua socks are allowed.
  Fees: None
Course: Swimming – Intermediate PE 1121/S
  Description: This course is designed to improve your skill and fitness through a series of varied swim instruction sessions, practice and workouts.
  Text: None
  Equipment: Swimsuits, goggles, and swim caps for long hair are required. Street shoes are not allowed on the pool deck; however, thongs and aqua socks are allowed.
  Fees: None
Course: Tennis – Beginning PE 1620/S
  Description: This course will introduce the student to the game of tennis. This format will include instruction and practice in skills, knowledge of rules and scoring.
  Text: Class handout “Rules of the Game”
  Equipment: Court or athletic shoes, tennis balls, tennis racquet, athletic clothing
  Fees: None
Course: Triathlon Training PE 1360/F
  Description: This course is designed to instruct students in the basics of triathlon training and competing.
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