HPERDS

PE-W11 Teaching and Coaching in Mexico . The Mexican environment in and around Merida, Yucatán, Mexico provides an opportunity for students to teach and coach a variety of sports skills to aspiring young students (upper elementary and middle school) for three weeks. Students participating in the course live with local Christian families and conduct clinics in their specialty at local facilities. Students take side excursions to Mayan ruins and worship centers as well as attend religious and cultural events in and around Merida . Students are required to prepare teaching and coaching lessons in definite sports areas (volleyball, softball, baseball, football and basketball) and basic movement skills. Evaluation is based upon satisfactory preparation and teaching/coaching of their assigned specific sports clinic, active participation in orientation exercises and cultural visitations, a detailed daily journal, and a final reflective paper on the entire experience. The local Presbyterian seminary provides Spanish language interpreters to each student so the ability to speak Spanish is not required for this course. This course will meet the Cross Cultural Engagement (CCE) core requirement. Fee: $1825. J. Pettinga. Off campus.

PE-W12 Coaching Young Athletes . This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and practical experiences related to coaching young athletes. If focuses on knowledge, skills, strategies, and issues in youth sport. This course aims to develop insight and knowledge for a youth sport coach/leader, primarily in the areas of philosophy, psychology, and pedagogy, and secondarily in physiology and risk management. This course will study issues involved in coaching the young athlete in an attempt to expose the complicated demands of coaching and the necessary tools one should possess in order to be successful in coaching. The overall course goal is to provide students with a working knowledge of skills, strategies, and issues in youth sport with the intention that many become effective coaches of youth. This course may work towards the coaching minor. Evaluation is based on papers, tests, and quizzes . J. Bergsma, K. Gall . 8:30 a.m. to noon.

PE-W13 Applied Sport Psychology. This introductory course examines the ways in which psychological factors influence one's sport performance. Research based topics include an examination of attentional styles, casual attributions, motivational factors, self-talk, self-concept, self-efficacy, performance related factors, mood states, and somatic and cognitive competitive anxiety. This course also examines an array of research based psychological principles and skills, which individuals can employ to enhance their motor performance. Such topics include the use of imagery, cognitive restructuring, thought-stopping techniques, methods to manage somatic and cognitive anxiety, goal setting, motivational strategies, attentional control skills, and means to enhance self-concept and self-efficacy. Students are evaluated on participation, a group or individual research project and presentation, homework assignments, observation reports, and tests. N. Van Noord. 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PE-W14 Women's Health . This course focuses on personal decision-making in all dimensions of women's health. The class investigates, discusses, and shares women's health concerns ranging from cancer to sexuality. It focuses on the unique physiology and anatomy of women as well as on healthcare use and advocacy. Community experts, women's health videos, and a field trip to a selected agency add to the learning experience. Students are expected to make a class presentation, conduct a health interview, attend relevant January Series lectures, and write two reaction papers on journal articles relevant to women's health issues. D. Bakker , A. Warners. 8:30 a.m. to noon.

PE-W40 Sport Nutrition . Proper nutrition is a key ingredient for success in competitive athletic performance. The goal of the Sport Nutrition course is to investigate the types, amounts, and timing of food and fluid intake, as well as the fact and fiction surrounding nutritional supplements. Specifically, students will study the types of foods necessary before and during exercise, as well as the recommended food/nutrient intake for optimal recovery flowing exercise. Differentiation between eating on practice vs. competition days will be made, as well as performance eating during all-day events, and when traveling for competition. Students will learn the basics about analyzing food and training plans for strength, power, and endurance sports in men and women. The course will also cover the incidence of body dysmorphias (disordered eating, female athlete triad, Adonis complex), as well as strategies for weight gain. The course will combine a variety of lecture, guest speakers, computerized diet analysis, and group discussions and diet plans. Each student will complete a project that entails the development of a booklet of nutritional guidelines for high school athletes by sport and gender. Evaluation methods include quizzes, a final exam, and a project. If possible students will pair up to deliver sport-related nutrition information in the Grand Rapids YMCA after-school programs in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. J. Walton . 8:30 a.m. to noon.

PE-W60 Aerobic Exercise Leadership . This course is designed to be a leadership course for those students interested in learning how to teach group exercise classes in a variety of settings. Modalities of group exercise will include kickboxing, step aerobics, high/low impact aerobics, and circuit station workouts. Topics will include anatomy and physiology, safety, risk rating clients, monitoring exercise intensity, cueing, transitions, music tempo, choreography, and leadership skills. Students will perform a teaching segment to their peers. Students will perform a teaching segment to their peers. Students completing this course will be well prepared for becoming certified through a national certifying organization, such as AFAA or ACE. Prerequisite: PER 105 or permission from the instructor. M. Klooster . 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

CANCELED PER 131A Badminton I (one semester hour). Staff.

PER 131B Badminton I (one semester hour). J. Kim.

PER 135A Volleyball I (one semester hour). N. Meyer.

PER 137A Bowling (one semester hour). Fee required. Pick up information in P.E. Office. Class meets off campus. M. Klooster.

CANCELED PER 137B Bowling (one semester hour). Fee required. Pick up information in P.E. Office. Class meets off campus. M. Christner.

PER 140A Swim I (one semester hour). D. Gelderloos.

PER 155A Ballet I (one semester hour). J. Genson.

PER 165A Ballet II (one semester hour). J. Genson.

PER 173A Basketball (one semester hour). M. Christner.

PER 176A Ice Skating (one semester hour). Fee required. Pick up information in P.E. Office. Class meets off campus. N. Meyer.

PER 177A Downhill Skiing (one semester hour). Fee required. Pick up information in P.E. Office. Class meets off campus. D. Gelderloos.

PER 177B Downhill Skiing (one semester hour). Fee required. Pick up information in P.E. Office. Class meets off campus. D. Gelderloos.

PER 181A Badminton II (one semester hour). J. Kim.

PER 186A Gymnastics (one semester hour). Fee required. Pick up information in P.E. Office. Class meets off campus. M. Klooster, C. Shilton.

PER 198A Scuba (one semester hour). Elective only, does not fulfill core. Fee required. Pick up information in P.E. Office. G. Kimball.

IDIS-W12 A Voice in the Wilderness : Balancing Urban Growth, Outdoor Recreation, and Environmental Responsibility. D. DeGraaf, M. Mulder.

IDIS-W13 Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound Adventure. G. Remelts, R. Walter-Rooks.

IDIS-W21 An Inside Look at The January Series . R. Honderd. 

IDIS-W30 Adventure Therapy: An Experiential Approach to Facilitation. M. Bowers and D. Vermilye.

IDIS-W31 Dancing Across th Elementary Curriculum. E. Van't Hof .