{"id":118,"date":"2022-05-31T21:53:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T21:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/cat\/academic-programs\/physical-education\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T11:00:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T15:00:08","slug":"physical-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/catalog\/academic-programs\/physical-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Instructors: Alaniz, Bader, Bailey, Clark, Duimstra, Ellenbest, Farley, Fink, Fiore, Ghazal, Giard, Hoinville, Horner, Krajacic, Langeland, Leibforth, Lemner, K. Miller, V. Miller, Moon, Morrison, Murphy, Oberhill, Ott, Price, Pruis, Read, Redko, Rice, Riley, Stockwood, Thompson, White, Whitehead, Yancho, Zorbo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through its physical education & wellness requirement and offerings that carry academic credit, the College sees this as a necessary piece of a health, active, fit lifestyle; a cornerstone of successful living and enlightened leadership. Several opportunities for a variety of course offerings are housed in the department of physical education which includes intramurals administration and the department of athletics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Physical Education Graduation Requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All students shall earn one unit of physical education (PE) & wellness, which may be met by electing and satisfactorily completing five courses, each equal to 0.2 units, selected from physical education & wellness classes, intercollegiate athletics, study abroad, and LandSea, subject to the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. A modified or otherwise specifically planned program will be developed by an advisor in the department for any student having a complete or partial restriction as indicated on that individual’s health record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Students are urged to complete the requirement over the period of five quarters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Students may take as many PE activity classes as they desire, but only one unit, or five 0.2-unit activities, will be counted toward the graduation requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. All PE\/wellness courses may be repeated as often as desired, with the exception of Outdoor Leadership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Varsity athletes earn .25 units per sport per academic year, and split seasons such as golf will award one activity credit for the academic year, whether the athlete participates in fall or spring or both. Therefore, should a student play 4 seasons of a varsity sport, they will earn the full PE\/Wellness unit. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. One course credit for physical education\/wellness may be granted for each six months of military service or each quarter of ROTC training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. In some instances, students may receive PE\/Wellness credit for activity classes on study abroad, especially those indigenous to a particular culture. These credits must be certified through the Center for International Programs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Courses include various opportunities. Some courses require that students furnish their own equipment or transportation; some require a modest fee; but one can achieve the full unit with on-campus, non-fee courses. For on-campus fee courses, the fee is charged directly to the student account; for off-campus fee courses, the student pays the instructor as indicated on the course schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Course categories include Fitness, Dance, Sport Skill, Life Skill\/Health, Outdoor, Independent Study, Varsity Sports, and Full Unit. Note that some courses may fit into more than one category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fitness: AM Power Workout, Barre, Developmental Swimming, Distance Running, Individual Fitness, Interval Training, K-Cycle, Pilates, Weight Training, Yoga <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dance: Wellspring Dance Classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sport Skill: Badminton, Basketball, Equestrian, Golf, Pickleball, Racquetball, Soccer, Squash, Stunt and Cheer Club, Tai Chi, Tennis (Beginning and Advanced), Ultimate Frisbee Club, Volleyball<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Life Skill\/Health: CPR and First Aid, Gardening, Composting, Cooking Basics, Design Your Path, FirstGen2Success, Learn to Swim, Lifeguard Certification, Scuba, Step Up, Tower Bell Ringing, Walking: Mind, Body, Community<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Outdoor: Arboretum Stewardship, Backpacking, Land\/Sea and Land\/Sea Leadership, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Leadership (.4 units), River Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Snowshoeing, Wilderness First Aid and CPR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Independent Study: Courses available for an activity that is not offered on the course schedule. All independent studies will need an instructor and must be approved by the Department Chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Varsity Sports: Athletes who complete 4 varsity seasons will earn the full PE unit. (.25 units per season)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Physical Education Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t002<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tBadminton <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tTo learn the basics of Badminton and create an active and fun environment.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t003<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tBasketball <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tInstruction for all levels of skill in the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis on the development and improvement of total fitness, skill and general knowledge about basketball for leisure time use. <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t008<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tEquestrian Club Intro to Riding <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tStudents must contact the instructor for more information, provide own transportation, and pay lesson fees directly to Cedar Lodge. http:\/\/www.cedarlodge.com\/ For students that have little or no experience with horses. Classes will focus on teaching basic ground and riding skills. This class will teach students how to be confident when handling horses both on the ground and while mounted.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t012<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tGolf <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t020<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tBeginning Racquetball <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis class provides instruction for all levels of skill in the fundamentals of racquetball. Emphasis on the basic rules, skill development, and total fitness.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t021<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tSquash <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tProvides students with appropriate level of knowledge and skills in squash.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t022<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tRecreational Soccer <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tInstruction and review of basic technical soccer skills. Playing experience in an organized environment is preferred but not required.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t023<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tPickleball <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis class provides instruction for all levels of skill in the fundamentals of pickleball. Emphasis on the basic rules, skill development, and total fitness.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t024<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tIndoor Rock Climbing <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis class is mostly self-directed and is held off-campus at Climb Kalamazoo. Students learn basic climbing and belaying techniques for climbing, and must participate in the safety training prior to climbing.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t027<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tScuba <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tCourse covers information on physics, physiology, medicine, and environment. Practical aspects of the course cover equipment, gear usage and familiarization drills. Students who complete all requirements, including open water training dives, receive SCUBA certification. Recommended prerequisite: Students must have healthy lungs, not be suffering from asthma, or any other airway-restricting condition. Students must also be comfortable swimmers. Pool evaluation will be given first session. A medical exam may be required based upon certain health conditions. Course fee: - $330.00 Required gear - Mask, snorkel, fins (booties), SMB & Reel (supplied by student\/purchased through Diventures. If students have their own gear they can bring it in so we can check it out to make sure its adequate) - average cost for base level \/entry level gear $350.00 - $450.00 Open Water Training Dives - $200.00<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t031<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tTai Chi <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis class explores the mind\/body connections and fitness aspects of traditional Chinese internal style martial arts. Each Class includes internal energy (chi) cultivation exercises, stretching and strengthening exercises, work on learning from an internal style Kung Fu form and work on learning a Tai Chi form<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t033<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tBeginning Tennis <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tLearn many of the basic fundamentals and skills of tennis, as well as learning how to play the game in an enjoyable and active environment.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t035<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tAdvanced Tennis <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tEnhance established technical knowledge and learn the necessary competitive skills for singles and doubles in an enjoyable and active environment.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t036<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tUltimate Frisbee Club Sport <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tStudent must be a member of the club to elect to take this class.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t037<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tVolleyball <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tLearn basic volleyball skills and how to train for, and compete on a team. <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t040<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tCheer\/Stunt Club Sport <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tStudent must be a member of the club to elect to take this class.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t056<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWellspring Dance Classes <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tJoin Wellspring\/Cori Terry & Dancers, the only professional dance company in Kalamazoo, for our Adult dance courses and earn PE credit. Our classes are taught by professional company members span a variety of types. For the 10-week quarter, you will be able to choose your weekly class to fit your schedule and interests. Modern and ballet classes are offered weekly as well as Mix It Up Monday which changes week to week. This class is off campus.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t085<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tInterval Training <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis class is designed to lead participants through a series of cardio and strength training exercises with relatively brief rest intervals in between. Open to all fitness levels and there will be emphasis on exercise safety, technique, progression and modification. The class will use a variety of equipment available on the fitness floor.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t091<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tLearn to Swim <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis class is designed to help those who cannot swim, learn the basics of the sport. This includes comfort level in the water, floating and basic swim strokes.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t092<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tDevelopmental Swimming <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis course is designed to improve your comfort level in the water, your overall fitness and aerobic capacity, and is swimming on your own for fitness, logged and turned in on a regular basis.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t096<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tK-Cycle (Indoor Cycling) <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis course improves fitness, strength, and discipline through extended stationary cycling workouts.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t097<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tIndividual Fitness <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tDevelop an awareness of the importance and value of physical fitness in everyday life. The student is responsible for one meeting per week, and the practice and recording of one's own personal fitness plan.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t097<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tIndividual Fitness: Distance Running <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tDevelop an awareness of the importance and value of physical fitness in everyday life with an emphasis on distance running.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t099<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tLifeguard Certification <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis course is an American Red Cross certified class that will provide Lifeguard Certification for those who complete the coursework and test. The certification fee is $45.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t100<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tKalamazoo Barre <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tKalamazoo Barre is an on-campus, fun yet challenging, 50-minute workout, inspired by ballet and Pilates. Certified instructors lead the classes which involve small, isometric movements that promote fat burning and interval training.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t107<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tPilates <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis course is designed to take you through the basic moves and components of a Pilate's class: concentration, breathing, quality, focus, body awareness, core control.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t108<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tEquestrian Club Intermediate Riding <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tStudents must contact the instructor for more information, provide own transportation, and pay lesson fees directly to Cedar Lodge. http:\/\/www.cedarlodge.com\/ For students with some riding experience, students that have already successfully finished the Intro to Riding class at Cedar Lodge, or students that have taken some lessons at another stable. To enter this class, students must already know how to groom, tack and ride with control at a walk and trot. Class will focus on developing existing skills to a higher level and learning new, more advanced technique. This class may be taken more than once.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t111<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tAM Power Workout <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tStart your day on a healthy foot in AM Power Workout! Classes will combine elements from many group fitness styles including yoga, Pilates, aerobics, circuit training, dance, and more. This efficient workout will build strength and flexibility while also burning calories. You will be charged up and ready to face another day!<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t116<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWeight Training <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tAre you looking to increase your strength and incorporate weight training into your fitness routine? This class is geared towards beginner strength & conditioning experience and knowledgebase. This class will develop your knowledge and selection of strength training exercises, technique, safety and workout design.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t118<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tBeginning Yoga <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThe course provides a foundation in the practice of yoga as a holistic approach to health, vigor, and happiness. <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t126<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tGardening <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tFeel the benefits of gardening to your overall health (mental, physical); understand the fitness\/wellness benefits of gardening and gain the basic knowledge and skills needed to grow vegetables that are 100% organic and non-GMO.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t127<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tNative Plant Gardening <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tNative Plant Gardening will provide a working and learning environment caring for a hillside native plant area right on campus. This involves digging, planting, growing, weeding, and labeling in the garden along with some discussion about pollinators and Michigan native plants.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t128<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tComposting: Worms, Waste, & Well-Being <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tStudents will explore all aspects of the life-death cycle, and practice several food waste composting techniques such as vermicompost, trench compost, and hot compost, as well as learn about the key actors in the composting processes.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t130<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tCooking Basics <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tStudents in Cooking Basics will have the opportunity to learn and practice basic cooking techniques, such as knife skills, pan skills, baking, and basic food preparation. Cooking will be conducted outside of the scheduled class period and students must have access to a kitchen and equipment. Students must provide their own ingredients for class.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t134<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWalking: Mind, Body, Community <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis course will explore the power of walking, not just for physical health but also as a tool for practicing mindfulness and engaging with community.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t144<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tDesign Your Path <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis course provides an opportunity for you to reflect on your K-Plan to date, synthesizing learning across curricular and co-curricular experiences, to design multiple paths to move through college and beyond. Wherever you are in your K journey, whether a first-year student or a senior, this course will give you tools and resources to consider and plan for your next steps.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t145<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tFirstGen2Success: Building Career Wellness <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis course is designed to help first-generation college students develop career literacy, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to navigate their career paths successfully. Each week, students will explore various aspects of career development, including self-assessment, resume building, networking, job search strategies, and more.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t146<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tHarnessing Influence for Growing Healthy Habits <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tHealth promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and improve, their health. Through a wide range of interventions, including social and environmental, health promotion aims to address health determinants. This course provides students with an overview of the principles of health promotion, various theories developed to change health behavior and an opportunity to apply this knowledge to a digital project.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t147<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tConfident At Commencement <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThis course provides seniors with practical, career-focused guidance in vocational wellness to help them transition confidently from college to life after graduation. Through a series of interactive sessions led by alumni and campus experts, students will explore essential life skills such as personal finance, job searching, professional networking, and more. The course is designed to address the specific needs of graduating students as they prepare for the next phase of their personal and professional lives. The course aims to fulfill Kalamazoo College's PE\/Wellness requirement by focusing on vocational wellness, preparing students to align their future work with their personal values, interests, and long-term well-being.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t155<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tTower Bell Ringing <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tStetson Chapel houses one of only 53 English change ringing towers in North America and the only one in the state of Michigan. Change ringing is a team sport, a musical performance, an ancient art, and a challenging pattern-based exercise that involves a group of people ringing a set of tuned bells rhythmically through a series of changing sequences that are determined by mathematical principles. Despite the fact that the bells are heavy (up to a half-ton in Stetson's tower), change ringing is more mental than physical, but you don't have to be an athlete, a mathematician, or a musician to learn. Instruction is one-on-one in conjunction with attendance at weekly practices of the Kalamazoo College Guild of Change Ringers. Open to first-year students and sophomores or with the instructor's permission.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t156<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tTower Bell Ringing II <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tFor students who have mastered the rudiments of rope-handling and wish to continue developing their skills in change-ringing.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tMust have completed PED-155 or PED-156. <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
    \r\n\t\t\t\tPED<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t160<\/span>\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tArboretum Stewardship Practicum <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Arboretum Stewardship Practicum affords students the opportunity to participate in and learn about the management of trails and invasive species control at the college's Lillian Anderson Arboretum<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
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