Courses

Self-directed study designed to meet the criterion for a one credit HKIN activity course if required for graduation. This course is for students who have completed 100 credits and due to special circumstances are unable to take one of the activity courses offered. The self-directed physical activity program must total 24 hours of physical activity over a minimum of eight weeks and with the following three basic components: cardiovascular activity, strength, and flexibility exercises. Ten of the hours must be overseen by a certified supervisor.

Experiential course provides students with a moderate training program designed for beginning runners to achieve manageable goals with minimal risk of injury culminating with a 5k fun run. This walk/run program strives to runners reach these goals while growing in an understanding of a healthy lifestyle that will support their endeavor of running. Good training shoes and basic training clothes are mandatory to participate since training will take place outside, rain or shine. A sports watch is helpful to have as well.

Experiential course taught in the TWU fitness center teaches students how to train themselves. It teaches basic exercise science, training fundamentals, lifting techniques, and individualized program design. In addition to a short group teaching session, each class students will perform their own workouts while tracking their progress with training logs and evaluating their results at the end of the course.

Experiential course teaches female students to become proficient in basic self-defense techniques that are easy to learn, easy to retain and easy to execute in high stress situations and to help them identify potential threats, development barrier strategies, and improve physical fitness.

Experiential course taught in the TWU fitness center teaches students with prior experience how to train themselves. It investigates how advanced exercises and concepts from Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Weightlifting and Performance Training can be applied to the student’s individual training program. In addition to a short group teaching session, each class students will perform their own workouts while tracking their progress with training logs and evaluating their results at the end of the course.

Experiential course teaches male students to become proficient in basic martial arts techniques that are easy to learn, easy to retain and easy to execute in high stress situations and to help them identify potential threats, development barrier strategies, and improve physical fitness.

Experiential course teaches students to train themselves with kettlebells. Students will study and apply basic exercise science, training fundamentals, lifting techniques, and individualized program design within Kettlebell Sport and fitness. Progress on the student’s program is tracked throughout the semester with training logs. Results are evaluated at the end of the semester.

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan rugby athletes.

A variety of local day-hikes off campus will help students to gain experience of and understanding about the activity and environments. The course includes risk management, trip planning, terrain assessment, group management, weather considerations, packing considerations, emergency and back-up logistics, navigation, and general situational awareness. Spiritual and personal discipline within an outdoor environment is emphasized. Students will gain experience of planning and executing day hikes while keeping themselves and others safe.