• FAST 1060: Yoga for Athletic Performance

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Course designed for students interested in improving athletic performance and injury prevention. Activities focus on meditation, self-awareness, imagery and breath control. Improvement in flexibility, strength and balance are also a focal point of the curriculum. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate methods to ease anxiety & tension in athletic endeavors. 2. Demonstrate methods to improve posture & balance. 3. Demonstrate methods to improve mind & body awareness and connection as related to athletic performance. Course fee required.
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• FAST 1085: Weight Training

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Activity course for men and women students interested in learning the fundamentals of weight training. Includes instruction designed to build and strengthen the body. Students will receive supervised practice in various progressive resistance exercises and learn basics of weight training as well as improve their body strength. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the benefit of resistance training for health-related fitness and athletic performance through lecture, class assignments, and class participation, at the developmental and intermediate levels. 2. Explain safety precautions and best practices related to resistance training through lecture, class assignments, and class participation, at the developmental and intermediate levels. 3. Demonstrate appropriate form for performing resistance training activities, through instructor demonstration and class participation, at the developmental and intermediate levels. 4. Create a personal fitness program through academic learning and active class participation, at the developmental and intermediate levels. FA, SP
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• FAST 1088R: Individualized Fitness

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Activity course designed for students who desire to begin and sustain a fitness program. Teaches students to manage a fitness program and pursue lifelong fitness goals. Utah Tech University's Fitness Center is equipped with the finest fitness equipment, including dozens of aerobic and strength machines, and it is staffed by trained fitness instructors. Students may receive complete fitness assessments and have one of the instructors help develop a personalized exercise program. Students must attend a general orientation at the beginning of the semester. Thereafter, students use the fitness equipment at times that may be convenient to them to fulfill a required number of hours spent exercising. Repeatable up to 8 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the benefit of resistance training for health-related fitness and athletic performance. 2. Explain safety precautions and best practices related to resistance training. 3. Demonstrate appropriate form for performing resistance training activities 4. Create a personal fitness program. FA, SP, SU
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• FAST 1100: Beginning Tennis

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Activity course that provides instruction in the fundamentals of tennis, including basic stroke orientation, rules, and scoring in order to encourage further involvement in tennis. Students will learn tennis with the intent of developing a lifetime leisure and social activity that will give hours of enjoyment as a family, social, and/or competitive activity. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills relative to the game of Tennis. 2. Explain tennis rules, regulations, and court etiquette. 3. Demonstrate strategy pertaining to both offensive and defensive play through lectures, instructor demonstration, and class participation, at the beginning level. 4. Demonstrate sportsmanship and respect for players, officials, and spectators. 5. Identify venues available for recreational play within the local community and surrounding area. Course fee required. FA, SP
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• FAST 1101: Intermediate Tennis

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Activity course for students interested in expanded, more advanced skill development of strokes and strategy for both singles and doubles play in order to increase their interest in tennis and inspire continued involvement as a social outlet and recreational activity. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills relative to the game of Tennis. 2. Demonstrate advanced strategy pertaining to both offensive and defensive play. 3. Create drills for improving skills and fitness for advancing ability in Tennis. 4. Identify venues available for competitive and recreational play within the local community and surrounding area. Course fee required. FA, SP
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• FAST 1110: Racquetball

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Activity course for students interested in learning the basics of racquetball, including instruction in serving, returning, and court strategy. Students will learn skills, rules, and proper etiquette as well as improving their skill levels in racquetball. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate skills relative to the game of Racquetball. 2. Describe racquetball rules, regulations, and court etiquette. 3. Demonstrate strategy pertaining to both offensive and defensive play. 4. Demonstrate sportsmanship and respect for players, officials, and spectators through lectures. 5. Identify venues available for recreational play within the local community and surrounding area. Course fee required. FA, SP
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• FAST 1111: Intermediate Racquetball

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Activity course for students interested in learning more skills in racquetball. Designed to improve student's racquetball skill, as well as provide activity. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills relative to the game of Racquetball. 2. Demonstrate advanced strategy pertaining to both offensive and defensive play. 3. Create drills for improving skills and fitness for advancing ability in racquetball. 4. Identify venues available for competitive and recreational play within the local community and surrounding area. Course fee required. FA, SP
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• FAST 1125: Pickleball

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Pickleball is a game similar to tennis, but played on a smaller court with a wiffleball and wooden or composite paddles. It is arguably easier to establish basic skills than tennis; however, the game can become very competitive among advanced players. The course is taught with the intent of students developing a lifetime leisure and social activity that will give hours of enjoyment as a family, social, and/or competitive activity. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop knowledge and skills relative to the game of Pickleball. 2. Develop an understanding of Pickleball rules, regulations, and court etiquette. 3. Develop an understanding of strategy pertaining to both offensive and defensive play. 4. Develop sportsmanship and respect for players, officials, and spectators. 5. Identify venues available for recreational play within the local community and surrounding area. Course fee required. FA, SP
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• FAST 1126: Intermediate Pickleball

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Activity course for students who have already mastered the basic skills of pickleball. Students interested in this class should have already taken beginning pickleball and/or competed in tournaments. This class is designed to give students more playing time, increase knowledge of pickleball strategy, and improve individual skill levels. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop knowledge and skills relative to the game of Pickleball. 2. Develop an understanding of Pickleball rules, regulations, and court etiquette. 3. Develop an understanding of strategy pertaining to both offensive and defensive play. 4. Develop sportsmanship and respect for players, officials, and spectators. 5. Identify venues available for recreational play within the local community and surrounding area. FA, SP
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• FAST 1129: Disc Golf

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Activity course for students interested in learning basic disc golf skills and knowledge. Designed to teach technique, rules, strategy and course etiquette, as well as provide activity. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate skills relative to the game of Disc Golf. 2. Describe Disc Golf, regulations, and etiquette. 3. Demonstrate strategy of Disc Golf play. 4. Demonstrate sportsmanship and respect for players, officials, and spectators through lectures. 5. Identify venues available for recreational play within the local community and surrounding area. Course fee required. FA, SP
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