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1.00 Credits
Introduces the Pilates method of body conditioning that uniquely combines stretching and strengthening exercises. The emphasis of the course is to develop an appreciation for the mind/body connection through exercises that improve posture, provide flexibility and balance. A course fee is required. (W)
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T'ai Chi. Taijiquan (T'ai Chi) is a Chinese martial art and a health art. This course introduces this ancient practice, including two short taiji forms and self defense techniques. A major focus is also on health benefits obtained through regular practice. A course fee is required. (W)
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1.00 Credits
Presents practical information designed to empower students to develop life-long strategies for managing stress. This course provides students with opportunities to explore a variety of relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, t'ai chi, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery. Students participate in physical activity and exercise. The course also emphasizes the role of proper nutrition, regular physical activity, and physical fitness to create a balanced lifestyle. A course fee is required. (W)
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1.00 Credits
Presents the basic principles of nutrition and exercise training for the purpose of weight management. Special emphasis is on the role of regular physical activity and exercise to maintain an optimal body weight for overall health and wellness. A course fee is required. (W)
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3.00 Credits
Derives from a wellness-based approach emphasizing the relationship of physical activity and fitness to optimal health. This course presents current information about lifestyle factors affecting the participants' health. Focus is on developing strategies that improve health-related components of physical fitness, such as flexibility, muscle strength, muscle endurance, cardiovascular-respiratory endurance, and body composition. Other topics to be discussed include: goal setting, motivation, nutrition, weight management, and stress management. Students develop individualized fitness plans and participate in a variety of physical activities. This is an excellent foundational course for pre-teaching Physical Education/ Exercise Science majors. A course fee is required. (W)
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3.00 Credits
Classic philosophical problems are examined through classroom discussions and a wide range of historical readings. The foundations of Western philosophical thought are explored from such thinkers as Socrates, Descartes, Nietzsche, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Prerequisite: Completion of all reading courses required by the College's Testing and Placement program and eligibility for enrollment in ENGL 101. (H&A)
Prerequisite:
(( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106
Corequisite:
ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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3.00 Credits
Classic philosophical problems are examined through classroom discussions and a wide range of historical readings. The foundations of Western philosophical thought are explored from such thinkers as Socrates, Descartes, Nietzsche, and Martin Luther King Jr. Using a seminar and discussion-based approach; this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. (H&A) Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement Program.
Prerequisite:
(( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106
Corequisite:
ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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3.00 Credits
Learning to think clearly by examining the logical principles of right reasoning. Practice in creating valid inductive and deductive arguments and spotting arguments and misleading ploys increase the student's powers of writing, speaking and critical thinking. (H&A)
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3.00 Credits
Explores the central beliefs of the major world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This course addresses the varieties of religious experience from both Eastern and Western cultural traditions with an emphasis upon the similarities and differences among their major teachings. (H&A)
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3.00 Credits
An investigation into the conceptual structures and methods used in scientific thinking; the logic of scientific assumptions, theories, and laws; and the relation between scientific facts and ethical values.
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