The Physical Activity Instruction Program (PAIP) provides the university community with a wide variety of high-quality opportunities in physical activity instruction. The program offers courses that emphasize sports and fitness, as well as important life skills.
Physical activity programs that suit a wide range of interests
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1-3
Instruction in a specified physical education activity that is not regularly offered by the Department of Kinesiology. Emphasis on development of skill and knowledge pertinent to the activity. Repeatable for credit with different activity.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in archery skills, including care and construction of tackle. Instruction follows guidelines of the Outdoor Education Project of AAHPERD. Emphasis on fundamental skills and shooting form. Fee charged.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Basic and innovative techniques for catching largemouth bass. This course is an overview of techniques involved in catching bass, conservation of the species, and long range goals for its maintenance. Lecture only.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in fundamental skills of shooting, passing, ball handling, footwork, basic strategies of offensive and defensive play, and interpretation of rules.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in basic skills, including bridge forming, stroke techniques, bank shots, and cue ball spin.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Beginning instruction in the fundamentals of approach, release, arm swing, methods of scoring, rules, and etiquette on the lanes. Explanation of lane construction, lane condition, and automatic machines. Fee charged.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 3
Provides evidence-based knowledge, skills, and coaching on fitness and wellness components to improve personal well-being. Combines classroom content with activity-based lab sections. Open to all students, including those not having had previous athletic or physical education experience.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in guard position, footwork, and basic defensive and offensive skills. Emphasis on fencing with "foil" and an overview of the sabre and epee. Fee charged.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 2
Recommended prerequisite: Open to ROTC cadets only. The path to total fitness requires a combination of physical conditioning, mental conditioning, and common-sense dietary considerations. Army Physical Fitness is for those willing to accept a disciplined regimen proven to lead to total fitness.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Beginning instruction in the basic principles of fitness as they apply to a jogging program. Emphasis on cardiorespiratory endurance and flexibility. Basic concepts underlying Dr. Kenneth Cooper?s aerobic program. For students without prior experience in jogging programs, aerobics levels I through III. S/F graded.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
This course focuses on the classical solo women?s dance of the Middle East that is popularly known as belly dance. This dance will improve flexibility, strength, conditioning, rhythm, and coordination. Class involves warm-ups and stretches and progresses to short dance combinations, choreographies and improvisational exercises accompanied by traditional and world music.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 3
Beginning instruction in techniques for putting, chipping, pitching, iron swing, and wood strokes. Rules and etiquette of golf. Students play on par 3 courses. Fee charged.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Introduces climbing and belaying techniques. Highly experience-based course where students engage in site setting, climbing safety, proper belay techniques and new skill demonstrations. Includes an introduction to lead climbing and belaying lead falls.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Builds on the basic climbing skills learned in Indoor Climbing and help develop lead climbing skills and lead belaying technique and skills. Highly experience-based course where students engage in site setting, climbing safety, genuine reflection, and new skill demonstration.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in the basic ground fighting techniques, throwing, joint locks, chokes, and some self-defense derived from Caique Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. Students should achieve rudimentary technical skill and learn the philosophy and concepts used in ground-fighting martial art practice as well as applying these concepts to competitive ground fighting. Focus is placed on body posturing, position control, flow-drills, and submission techniques.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in basic weapon handling and self-defense using concepts and drills taken from the Remy Presas Modern Arnis system. Students should achieve rudimentary technical skill and learn the philosophy and concept to empty-hand martial art practice as well as applying these concepts to empty-hand martial arts practice. Focus placed on footwork, body posturing, weapon control, flow-drills and disarms.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Designed to give students an understanding and an appreciation of the function of chi gong. Qigong (another spelling of this ancient Chinese art) is an energy balancing and energy generation and restoration method of training consisting of visualizations and affirmations combined with a series of gentle movements that can be easily learned by anyone who wants to improve and sustain their health and wellness. Students are expected to learn a set of chi gong and other basic techniques of tension release and energy restoration. Grading will be based on attendance.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
A basic introduction to the martial arts, including karate, hapkido, jujitsu, judo, aikido, kung-fu, boxing, and wrestling. Students will learn the core concepts of each art, and thus gain a working understanding of what the martial arts are all about, and the differences between them.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in the basic concepts of Jeet Kune Do philosophy and techniques derived from Jun-fan Kickboxing and Wing-chun Kung Fu. Students should achieve rudimentary technical skill in the art of Jun-fan Kickboxing and Wing-chun and learn the philosophy and training concepts of Jeet Kune Do.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in techniques for throwing, blocking, striking, kicking, and self-defense applications of joint locks. Students should achieve technical skill level of yellow belt. Judo uniform required.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Introduction to the slow movements of t?ai chi ch?uan. Course provides instruction in William C. C. Chen?s 60 movement form, physics of body leverage, history, philosophy, and cultural context. One of the most popular forms of exercise in China today.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Beginning instruction in techniques for throwing, grappling skills and limited self defense. Students should achieve technical skill level of yellow belt. Judo uniform required.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Beginning instruction in techniques of blocking, kicking, striking, punching, limited free fighting, and self-defense. Students should achieve technical level of yellow belt. Karate uniform required.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in techniques for practical common sense self defense skills and situations. No uniform required.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Introduces the basic instruction and application of techniques, one-step sparring, and joint locks as well as presenting requirements for rank testing in Japanese Ju-jitsu. Basic techniques include striking, kicking, blocking and body movement designed to improve balance, coordination and power. This course will also cover the cultural and philosophical base of Japanese Ju-jitsu. Techniques are drawn from Small Circle Ju-jitsu.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Introduces the basic instruction and application of techniques as well as presenting requirements for rank testing in the Japanese martial art of Aikido. Basic techniques include striking, blocking, redirection, off-balancing, throwing and body movement designed to improve balance, coordination and power. This course will also cover the cultural and philosophical base of Aikido. Techniques are drawn from Ueshiba Aikido.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in basic weapon handling and self-defense using concepts and drills taken from the Inosanto/Kali blend and Lameco Escrima. Students should achieve rudimentary technical skill and learn the philosophy and concepts used in stick-based martial art practice as well as applying these concepts to empty-hand martial art practice. Focus is placed on footwork, body posturing, weapon control, flow-drills and disarms.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Beginning instruction in self-rescue remedial swimming skills and several basic strokes. For students with no swimming skills. S/F graded.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Beginning instruction in the fundamental skills of serves and forehand and backhand strokes. Competitive play in women?s, men?s, and mixed doubles tennis.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in fundamental skills of power volleyball, including the overhand serve, bump, set, dig, and spike. Team offensive and defensive strategies.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in basic principles and techniques of conditioning through use of free weights. Emphasis on personalized conditioning programs. S/F graded. Fee charged. Repeatable once for credit.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in basic principles and techniques of yoga. Emphasis on personalized training. Repeatable once for credit.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Beginning ice skating class that includes introduction to the mechanics of skating and basic skills such as stride, crossover, stopping, and backward skating. Students will be taught intermediate skills such as hockey-stop, backward crossovers, edge control, and turns as skill level determines. Students will be evaluated at end of semester through written examination and skill demonstrations. Written exam will test knowledge of skating mechanics, techniques, and safety as well as equipment. Skill demonstration will learned skills. Fee charged. Repeatable once for credit.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Recommended prerequisite: SPH-I 127. Builds upon basic knowledge of fencing. Instruction of advanced skills and new techniques with an emphasis on the tactical aspect of fencing at a competitive level. Fee charged.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Recommended prerequisite: SPH-I 140. Instruction in intermediate ground fighting techniques, throwing, joint locks, chokes, and some self-defense derived from Caique Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. Students should achieve intermediate technical skill and learn the philosophy and concepts used in ground-fighting martial art practice as well as applying these concepts to competitive ground fighting. Focus is placed on body posturing, position control, flow-drills and submission techniques for competition. Students should achieve Yellow Belt proficiency.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 2
Examination of the cultures and traditions that shape the martial arts of East Asia, with greatest emphasis on the influence of China upon its neighbors. Martial arts from India, Indonesia, Thailand, Korea, Japan, etc. will also be covered.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in core concepts of Jeet Kune Do philosophy and techniques derived from Jun-fan Kickboxing and Wing-chun. Students should achieve intermediate technical skill in the art of Jun-fan Kickboxing and Wing-chun and continue to grow in their comprehension of the philosophy and concepts of Jeet Kune Do. Focus is placed on individual development and the application of basic techniques toward more advanced, dynamic training.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Designed to give students an increased understanding and an appreciation of the art of hapkido. Content emphasis involves advanced applications of basic hapkido techniques and self-defense. Students should achieve the technical level of a green belt in hapkido.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
This course is an overview on the martial art, judo. Judo is a martial art that deemphasizes punching and kicking but utilizes an opponent?s momentum and an act of breaking their balance to throw them with speed, force, and control. We will focus on basic principles that are building blocks for later, more advanced techniques in judo, while working on muscle awareness and endurance. Aspects of judo, such as: competition, kata (formal techniques), history, formalities, and etiquette will be discussed throughout the course.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Instruction in advanced applications of basic techniques and free fighting. Students should achieve technical level of green belt. Karate uniform required. Students wishing to enroll in this course must have yellow belt technical level or consent of instructor.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
(Formerly HPER-E 268) Instruction designed to help the less skilled swimmer master the five basic strokes, be proficient in self-rescue and basic rescue skills.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 2
Introduction to the theory and practical skills for basic scuba. Program designed to give participants knowledge of physics and physiology as applied to breathing with a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA). Swimming ability and scuba medical history form required. Letter graded. This is a non-certification course. Fee charged. Repeatable once for credit.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Scuba knowledge development through web based and CD-ROM sessions for International Scuba certification. Completes all Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) open water certification knowledge sessions and examinations.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Acquire a moderate to high level of aerobic capacity while using the water, equipment, and other useful techniques, skills, and/or ideas. Achieve student's desired goal through fitness utilizing the water.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
This class will improve fundamental skills and enhance playing style so the individual can enjoy recreational tennis or sharpen their competitive playing abilities.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Advanced ground fighting techniques, throwing, joint locks, chokes, and some self-defense. Students should achieve advanced technical skill. Focus placed on position control, flow, and submission techniques. Students should achieve advanced yellow belt proficiency.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Gives student an increased understanding and an appreciation of the art of karate and tae kwon do. Emphasis involves advanced applications of basic tae kwon do techniques, one-step sparring, forms, and introduction to free fighting. Student should achieve a technical level of blue belt by mid-term and brown belt by finals.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 3
This course consists of lectures, knowledge development assignments, pool skill development modules, and possible open water experiences to provide introduction to the theory and practical skills for use of scuba in a university setting for scientific and recreational diving. You will have the option to participate in two half days of Open Water dive activities conducted at Sunset Pond, Linton, IN. The dives conducted may count towards a PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certification. Dive times are arranged and further details will be provided later in the course.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the development of advanced SCUBA and scientific research diving skills within a confined water environment and knowledge development of advanced SCUBA concepts and scientific diving principles. Advanced and Adventure Open Water Certification dives may be completed with IU or any PADI facility.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
This course allows advanced students in the IU Martial Arts Program to continue their training and personal development in preparation for certification in their respective art. Focus placed on teaching pedagogy, independent exploration into cross training with martial arts outside their area of expertise and training regimen to ensure a well-rounded student. Completion of this course should coincide with student?s achievement of instructor certification.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 1
Advanced instruction in techniques of blocking, kicking, striking, limited free fighting, and self-defense.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill a safety diver role on academic diving projects or during recreational diving activities. Topics include but are not limited to: supervising scientific and recreational diving activities, risk management, emergency action plans, rescue diving skills, equipment safety, basic life support provider training, oxygen administration, managing hazardous marine life injuries, neurological assessment of injured divers, and OHSA standards for scientific diving.
Area of Study: Physical Activity Instruction (InterDepartmental)
Credit Hours: 3
Investigation, documentation, and interpretation of submerged cultural resources with emphasis on development of basic knowledge and techniques utilized in the field of underwater archaeology.