PE Activity Courses
Coed, comprehensive aerobic conditioning and body toning routines to music designed
to increase muscle tone, flexibility, strength and the cardio respiratory system through
the use of interval workouts. Nutrition and diet programs addressed. Prescriptive
and descriptive fitness testing administered. Prerequisites: doctor's permission or
physical within last year recommended for students age 40 and older.
Coed, comprehensive aerobic conditioning and body toning routines to music designed
to increase muscle tone, flexibility, strength and the cardio respiratory system through
the use of interval workouts. Nutrition and diet programs addressed. Prescriptive
and descriptive fitness testing administered. Prerequisites: doctor's permission or
physical within last year recommended for students age 40 and older.
Focuses on two areas: basic weight training for learning the proper techniques and
safety, and power weight training for students to continue a regular lifting program.
Provides an opportunity for rehabilitation of injuries. Prerequisite: orientation.
Focuses on two areas: basic weight training for learning the proper techniques and
safety, and power weight training for students to continue regular lifting programs.
Provides an opportunity for rehabilitation of injuries. Prerequisites: orientation.
Designed as an off-season functional conditioning class for WVC athletes. Course focus
will be dictated by the demands of the individual sports.
Designed as an off-season functional conditioning class for Wenatchee Valley College
athletes. Course focus will be dictated by the demands of the individual sports.
Basic skills and techniques to help provide enjoyment and satisfaction, whether participating
on a recreational or more competitive level.
Lifetime skills offering a composite of the following court sports activities: tennis
(fall and spring), basketball, volleyball, racquetball and walleyball. Introduction
of basic skills for all these court sports. Develops lifetime skills that can be used
for recreational activities.
Lifetime skills offering a composite of the following court sports activities: tennis
(fall and spring), basketball, volleyball, racquetball and walleyball. Introduction
of basic skills for all these court sports. Develops lifetime skills that can be used
for recreational activities.
A comprehensive introductory course on traditional Okinawan karate. Designed with
diversified subject matter including physical fitness, self-defense and traditional
karate emphasizing the mental awareness, history and philosophy of karate-do.
A low-impact exercise based on the slow, fluid movement of tai chi and the breathing
exercises of chi kung. Tai chi is an internal martial art based on Chinese philosophy
and medicine. A simple, effective program for relaxation and stress reduction through
greater mind-body awareness.
Designed to introduce the basic skills of fencing. Learn footwork, offensive and defensive
moves to be utilized in fencing bouts.
Designed for students of all fitness levels. Gain balance, flexibility, strength,
endurance and core stability through a series of Pilates movements. Learn relaxation
methods through breathing techniques in a calming and energizing atmosphere.
Designed for students of all fitness levels. Gain balance, flexibility, strength,
endurance and stability through a series of poses or asanas. Learn relaxation methods
through breathing techniques in a calming and energizing atmosphere.
A unique blend of yoga and Pilates designed for students of all fitness levels. Gain
balance, flexibility, strength, endurance and core stability through a series of poses
and Pilates movements. Learn relaxation methods through breathing techniques in a
calming and energizing atmosphere.
Students will refine and deepen their knowledge of yoga poses and alignment. Students
will master challenging poses for balance, strength and stability, as well as learning
basic arm balances and inversions. This class is contraindicated for those with serious
back injury, inability to maintain challenging workouts, and those who are pregnant.
Prerequisites: PEH 122.
Basic skills, knowledge and techniques of golf. Introduces and prepares beginning
golfers for a lifetime sport.
Principle facets of racquetball. Basic foundations of stroke technique and rules interpretation,
including game and tournament strategy as well as court safety. Prerequisites: complete
physical exam or doctor's permission for students age 40 and older.
Designed for the student that wants to have a challenging and high intensity strengthening
program. Emphasis will be on proper fundamentals of lifting with weights, TRX bands
and the student's own body weight. Prescriptive and descriptive programs designed
for the student after pre-assessment of student’s fitness level.
Designed for the student that wants to have a challenging and high intensity strengthening
program. Emphasis will be on proper fundamentals of lifting with weights, TRX bands
and the student's own body weight. Prescriptive and descriptive programs designed
for the student after pre-assessment of the student's fitness level.
Basic to intermediate-level cross-country ski instruction in a weekend format. Skiing
techniques for flats, hills, downhill and backcountry will be covered. Techniques
such as diagonal stride, skating, uphill running, turning and stopping are incorporated
into the session with an emphasis on safety.
Fundamental skills of the game, the rules of play and accepted course etiquette.
Designed to teach the basic fundamental skills, strategies and rules of the game.
Designed to introduce the concept of fitness and wellness, and to accommodate every
level of fitness and age group. The Super Circuit is a fitness and cardiovascular-oriented
program. Personalized strength, flexibility and fitness programs are available. Prerequisites:
orientation. Doctor's permission or physical within last year recommended for students
age 40 or older.
Designed to introduce the concept of fitness and wellness, and to accommodate every
level of fitness and age group. The Super Circuit is a fitness and cardiovascular-oriented
program. Personalized strength, flexibility and fitness programs are available. Prerequisites:
orientation. Doctor's permission or physical within last year recommended for students
age 40 or older.
Learn to teach effective self-defense techniques to intermediate students. Other benefits
of karate training, such as flexibility, coordination, self-confidence and physical
fitness are secondary to learning good self-defense. Prerequisite: one quarter of
PEH 118 or instructor's signature.
A low-impact exercise based on the slow, fluid movement of tai chi and the breathing
exercises of chi kung. Tai chi is an internal martial art based on Chinese philosophy
and medicine. A simple, effective program for relaxation and stress reduction through
greater mind-body awareness.
Designed to cover the principles of fencing for advanced students. Learn footwork,
offensive and defensive moves to be used in fencing bouts. Prerequisite: PEH 120 or
instructor's signature.
Principles of racquetball for advanced players. Detailed information on stroke techniques,
rules interpretation, including game and tournament strategy, as well as court safety.
Aerobic value will be derived by participation and a lifetime sport activity will
be the end result. Prerequisites: complete physical exam or doctor's permission for
students age 40 and older. PEH 126 or instructor's signature.
Designed to introduce the concept of fitness and wellness, and to accommodate every
level of fitness and age group. The Super Circuit is a fitness and cardiovascular-oriented
program. Personalized strength, flexibility and fitness programs are available. Prerequisites:
orientation. Doctor's permission or physical within last year recommended for students
age 40 or older.
Designed to introduce the concept of fitness and wellness, and to accommodate every
level of fitness and age group. The Super Circuit is a fitness and cardiovascular-oriented
program. Personalized strength, flexibility and fitness programs are available. Prerequisites:
orientation. Doctor's permission or physical within last year recommended for students
age 40 or older.