2008-2009 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

156 RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIESPHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES(PE)106 Basic Pocket Billiards (1)Offered intermittently.109 Ballet (1)Offered intermittently.114 Archery and Badminton (1)Offered intermittently.115 Beginning Tennis (1)Offered intermittently.116 Personal Fitness Training (1)Offered intermittently.118 Creative Movement (1)Offered intermittently.120 Aerobics (1)Offered intermittently.122 Coed Softball/Basketball (1)Offered intermittently.123 Ballroom Dancing (1)Offered intermittently124 Coed Volleyball/Soccer (1)Offered intermittently.126 Beginning Golf & Bowling (1)Offered intermittently.127 Introduction to Fencing (1)Offered intermittently.128 Dance Aerobics (1)Offered intermittently.129 Beginning Swimming (1)Offered intermittently.130 Martial Arts (1)Offered each semester.131 Jazz Movement (1)Offered intermittently.132 Sailing (1)Offered intermittently.133 Handball/Racquetball (1)Offered intermittently.134 Windsurfing (1)Offered intermittently.145 Beginning Scuba Diving (1)Offered intermittently.146 Yoga (1)Offered intermittently.152 Beginning Mat Pilates (1)Offered intermittently.166 Israeli Self Defense (1)Offered intermittently.177 Lifeguard Training (1)Offered intermittently.188 Indoor Climbing (1)Offered intermittently.230 Intermediate Martial Arts (1)An advanced martial arts course in karate for studentswho have mastered beginning martial arts skills and nowdesire to work on their advanced belts. Prerequisite: PE 130.Offered each semester.300 Coaching of Team Sports (3)A clinical analysis of coaching sports on recreational andvarsity level. Intended for future coaches and recreationmajors and includes: philosophy, conditioning, care ofinjuries, rules and skills of the following sports: soccer,baseball and basketball. Prerequisite: junior status orconsent. Offered fall of even-numbered years.308 Instruction Theory & Techniquesin Dance & Rhythms (3)A basic knowledge of dance history, example: ethnicorigins, social influences, style and evolution of the creativeprocess, developments in the discipline or techniques ofdance, also dance as an art form as well as a performing art.Parallels the liberal arts studies in history, sociology,philosophy, music, theatre/communications, and leisurestudies. It creates a greater understanding and appreciationof dance. Also, it specifically points out the instructionaluses and purposes of choreography. Offered intermittently.RECREATION COURSES (REC)101 Introduction to Recreation &Leisure Services (3)(S)For all students who desire to explore the varied professionsof recreation/leisure services as a possible career goalor for their personal growth and development. Recreationand leisure in historical development and today’scontemporary society plus leisure education are the majorareas of concentration. Prerequisite: freshmen/sophomoresonly; juniors/seniors by consent. Offered each semester.200 Therapeutic Recreation:Inclusion & Community (3)Designed to provide insight into issues relative topersons with disabilities residing in the community. Suchissues may include therapeutic recreation and generalrecreation needs, legal and ethical considerations, andgeneral inclusion in community services. Students developa heightened sensitivity to the barriers faced by people withdisabilities and learn to facilitate inclusion as well as strivefor normalcy in community recreation settings. Somefieldwork required. Offered each spring.201 Introduction toTherapeutic Recreation (3)Provides an overview of the profession of TherapeuticRecreation: the philosophy, practice, procedures andfoundation of services for people with disabilities or specialneeds. Students develop an understanding of theprofessional preparation, service settings and consumergroups that utilize recreational therapy services. Studentsdevelop insight into both the treatment/therapeutic aspectsof the profession and the recreation/leisure opportunities