Athlet,Wellness & Phys Educ

Courses

AWPE 109: Introduction to Equine Studies

Credits 2

Students who wish to become Barn co-op members must register for this course. This course introduces this unique student-run program and covers horse care, safety, barn skills, and the program's values. No horse experience is needed. This course is student-taught. If the fee is prohibitive, contact ecstables@earlham.edu for solutions.

AWPE 143: Strength Training Fundamentals

Credits 1
This course examines the basic methods and techniques associated with the design of strength and conditioning programs to enhance general fitness. The course will demonstrate and provide knowledge and practical experience in the proper execution of various traditional and functional strength training techniques.

AWPE 182: Outdoor Activities

Credits 1
Complete 18 hours of activity from a program of local excursions and regional day trips designed to introduce you to outdoor activities that you can do within easy reach of Earlham. Trips are available on a first-come first-served sign up basis throughout the semester and you must have your hours signed off by an instructor for this to satisfy the AWPE requirements. Activities may include bike rides in and around Richmond, mountain-biking, canoe and kayak trips, day hikes, caving excursions, and overnight camping trips.

AWPE 199: Fundamentals of Exercise Science

Credits 3
An introduction to the study of Exercise Science. The student will study the body's physiological systems and their response to exercise. The principles and proper techniques of physical fitness, weight management, and wellness will be discussed.

AWPE 200: Introduction to Canoeing

This is in an introductory level canoe course taking place in the first (Fall course) or second (Spring course) 7 weeks of the semester. There will be weekly on-campus skills sessions and weekend/day field trips to local state park lakes and/or rivers. No previous canoeing experience is required. Course fee applies.

AWPE 201: Indoor Gym Climbing

 An introduction to indoor climbing. Classes take place in the first 7 weeks of the semester. This course will involve 6 introductory classes and an additional 8 documented hours of open climbing throughout the semester. Course fee applies.

AWPE 202: Intermediate Gym Climbing

Gain strength and endurance, enhance your climbing technique, and try climbing at a commercial gym! Classes take place in the first 7 weeks of the semester. This course will involve 6 weekly classes at Earlham’s Wall, an off campus trip to a regional climbing gym, and completion of a self-designed project by the end of the semester. Pre-requisite: Intro to Gym Climbing or permission of instructor(s). Course fee applies.

AWPE 207: Backpacking

This is in an introductory level backpacking course taking place over Early Semester Break. There will be several preparatory sessions during the first 7 weeks of the semester. No previous backpacking experience is required.
 

AWPE 209: Leadership & Barn Management

Credits 2

Students who wish to become second-semester Barn co-op members must register for this course. This course teaches advanced horse care, leadership in the barn, and handling barn emergencies. It prepares student to become riding instructors. This course is student-taught. If the course fee is prohibitive, contact ecstables@earlham.edu for solutions.

AWPE 210: Trail Building/Invasive Species Control

Help conserve nature!  This course combines physical activity with the purpose of conserving Earlham's natural forest preserves in the Richmond area. Some trails need to be built to control trampling and to facilitate teaching and research. In addition, all areas are being invaded by exotic plant species that compete with native species. Activities include hauling materials, building trail structures, digging contours, planting trees and pulling and digging up invasive shrubs. 

AWPE 221: Outdoor Trip Leadership

Credits 2
This is a 7-week course that includes a weeklong, student-led field trip over Spring Break. OTL is required for students wishing to pursue the Outdoor Education Applied Minor or lead outdoor education trips such as August Wilderness or AWPE courses. Topics covered include trip planning and preparation, risk management, lesson facilitation, and outdoor skill acquisition.

AWPE 241: Life Skills & Leadership

Credits 1
The life skills and leadership development course will develop, challenge and support students in their continual journey to be leaders in academics, social relationships and life. This course will have a particular focus on financial literacy, mindfulness, stress management, career preparation and strategies for prevention for various types of risky social behaviors.

AWPE 262: Intro to Mindfulness

Credits 0

Every human being has the capacity to actively learn how to live consciously in the present moment. Learning to be mindful is a skill like any other. This seven-week course will present some of the fundamental practices of mindfulness, which will include sitting meditation, walking meditation and mindful movement. The philosophical background that forms the basis of mindfulness will also be discussed.

AWPE 300: Canoe Skills Seminar

Learn canoe skills and instructional techniques for leading safe canoe trips. The course is intended for students with previous canoe experience and will comprise 1 main field trip over Early Semester Break, supplemented by self-guided research and practice sessions during the semester. Students will receive training in group management, advanced paddle strokes, and coaching/teaching tips. Pre-requisite: Intro to Canoeing/AW Water/Outdoor Trip Leadership, or permission of instructor(s). Course fee applies.

AWPE 304: Outdoor Rock Climbing Seminar

Learn climbing and instructional techniques for leading safe climbing trips. The course is intended for students with previous outdoor rock climbing experience and will comprise 1 main field trip over Early Semester Break, supplemented by day trips and self-guided gym practice during the semester. Students will receive training in outdoor top-rope site management, anchor setting, sport climbing/leading fundamentals, and coaching/teaching techniques. Pre-requisite: Intermediate Climbing/Outdoor Rock/Wall Staff and Outdoor Trip Leadership, or permission of instructor(s). Course fee applies.

AWPE 309: Riding Assistants Course II

Credits 1
Open only to EC Stables Cooperative members who are work shift leaders and riding lesson instructors. Instruction on how to become an instructor of horse riding lessons.

AWPE 329: Lifetime Wellness

Credits 3
Fulfills two activity requirements of Wellness Requirement. Designed for all Earlham students. Guided by the Earlham Wellness model of Body/Mind/Spirit/Community, fosters an understanding of wellness and the tools necessary to incorporate healthy behaviors into daily lives.

AWPE 341: Exercise Physiology

Credits 2
This course is intended for the student who is interested in the science behind exercise and sports, and wants a better understanding of the physiological principles of human motion. Many individuals know how to exercise but do not know the why or how to achieve the most out of their efforts. The human body is an incredible machine and exercise science is the study of this machine at its peaks performance.

AWPE 362: Mindfulness Practices

Credits 1
This course is a continuation of AWPE 262, Intro to Mindfulness. Giving the student and opportunity to further deepen into formal practices of sitting and walking meditations, the body scan, yoga and loving kindness. The class will continue to have discussions about the challenges and discoveries of practice, as well as continuing to explore strategies of how to weave informal Mindfulness practices into our everyday life and interactions.

ESHS 342: Kinesiology

Credits 3

Kinesiology is the study of human movement focusing on both the physiological and mechanical properties. This course will begin with an examination of the musculoskeletal system. Students will lean the bones, joints, and muscles of the body, along with their primary and secondary functions. The second part of the course will focus on the principles of physics and motion and how we apply those to the human body.