ACTIVITY COURSES (Three hours per week for a semester.)

Aquatics

HK 101 BEGINNING SWIMMING. (1)
Fundamental strokes which include elementary back stroke, front crawl and side stroke; additional skills as sculling, treading water, floating, diving and basic water safety measures. Course is designed for non-swimmers.

HKC 201 INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING. (1) Prerequisite: HK 101 or its equivalent.
Strokes include front crawl, back crawl, side stroke, elementary back, and breast stroke; diving and surface diving. Emphasis is placed on skill in distance swimming. A unit on health-related physical fitness is included.

HK 204 SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING. (1) Prerequisite: HK 201 or its equivalent.
Strokes, stunts, and skills combined and varied in relation to musical accompaniment. Emphasis is placed on creative participation in water shows.

HK 207 SKIN AND SCUBA DIVING. (1) Prerequisite: HK 201 or its equivalent.
Instruction in the fundamental skills of diving with self-contained underwater breathing apparatus; progression according to ability of the student.

HK 208 ADVANCED DIVING/RESCUE. (1) Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent.
Instruction in two certification levels: Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver.  The standards and procedures are set by PADI.

HK 209 LIFEGUARD TRAINING. (2) Prerequisite: HK 201 or its equivalent.
Instruction and certification in standard Red Cross Lifeguard Training.

HK 214 BASIC CANOEING. (1) Prerequisite: HK 201 or equivalent.
Instruction in fundamental skills of canoeing. Certification in American Red Cross Basic Canoeing is included.

HK 313 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR'S COURSE. (2) Prerequisite: HK 209.
Instruction and certification in standard Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course.

CONDITIONING ACTIVITIES

HKC 110 WATER AEROBICS. (1)
A non-impact aerobic activity. Both shallow and deep water exercise provided.

HKC 120 YOGA. (1)

HKC 140 AEROBIC DANCE. (1)
A series of aerobic exercises set to music and designed to improve one's health related fitness. Each component of fitness (cardiovascular and muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition) will be assessed, discussed, and enhanced during class.

HKC 144 CONDITIONING. (1)
Emphasis on developing a personal level of health-related fitness. The physiological basis for improving fitness is studied. Aerobic exercises are utilized to change body fat content, regulate body metabolism, and improve cardiovascular fitness. Exercises are conducted to improve muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility.

HKC 147 WEIGHT TRAINING. (1)
Using weight training/conditioning activities to develop health-related physical fitness. Assessment and exercise prescription are used to improve components of fitness.

HKC 148 FITNESS WALKING. (1)
This course will emphasize the use of fitness walking to improve cardiovascular fitness. Classes will include periodic use of weights and resistance training to improve muscular fitness and flexibility training to improve flexibility. Students will learn to calculate target heart rate, evaluate personal fitness level and determine fitness goals.

HKC 150 STEP AEROBICS. (1)
A step approach is utilized for obtaining optimal health related physical fitness including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and ideal body composition. The correct techniques of step aerobics will be emphasized and practiced. Step Aerobics is fitness training of high intensity.

HKC 158 ADVANCED FITNESS WALKING. (1)
This course is designed for those who walk on a regular basis and wish to improve both time and distance.

HKC 240 AEROBIC DANCE II. (1) Prerequisite: HK 140 or equivalent.
Emphasis is placed on physical fitness, improvement of dance skills and coordination, and opportunities for choreography of aerobic exercise routines.

HKC 247FN 203 NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT. (3)
Principles of physical well being focusing on basic nutrition, preparation of nutritious meals and development of a sound exercise program.  This course will fulfill one hour of the HKC univeristy core requirement.

HKC 341 GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTION WITH CERTIFICATION OPTION. (2) Prerequisite: HKC 140, 150, or 144.
Student may work toward group exercise instructor certification (optional).
 

DANCE

HK 115 DANCE SURVEY. (1)
The study and practice of three forms of dance. Included are the American forms of square, round and long-way dances, and folk dances of various countries; the influence of customs of the people on the dance. Current fad dances are also introduced
 

INDIVIDUAL/DUAL SPORTS

HK 123 BADMINTON-ARCHERY. (1)
One-half of the semester is devoted to instruction in badminton, including fundamental strokes, rules, tactics for singles and doubles play. One-half of the semester is spent in instruction in archery, including fundamental techniques and target shooting.

HK 127 BEGINNING GOLF (1) Course Fee Required.
Instruction in fundamental use of the various clubs. Rules and etiquette are included.

HK 129 BEGINNING FENCING. (1)
Instruction in techniques, footwork and bouting; experience in officiating bouts.

HK 131 BEGINNING TENNIS. (1)
Introduction to fundamental strokes, footwork, playing techniques, rules and etiquette.

HK 142 BEGINNING RACQUETBALL. (1)
Instruction in fundamental strokes, tactics, and rules.

HK 171 PERSONAL DEFENSE FOR WOMEN. (1)
Designed to teach the skills and knowledge essential to defending oneself against an aggressor, avoiding potentially dangerous situations and preventing physical attacks.

HK 231 INTERMEDIATE TENNIS. (1) Prerequisite: HK 131 or its equivalent.
Development of skills; emphasis on singles and doubles play.

TEAM SPORTS

HK 133 BASKETBALL/SOFTBALL. (1)
Instruction and practice in fundamental skills, rules and team play.

HK 134 VOLLEYBALL/SOCCER. (1)
Instruction and practice in fundamental skills, rules and team play.

HK 331 ADVANCED TENNIS (TEAM). (1) Prerequisite: Permission of Coach.
Development of advanced skills; emphasis on strategy in tournament play.

HK 333 ADVANCED BASKETBALL (TEAM). (1) Prerequisite: Permission of Coach.
Emphasis on advanced skills, strategy, and team play.

HK 335 ADVANCED SOFTBALL (TEAM). (1) Prerequisite: Permission of Coach.
Emphasis on advanced skills, strategy, and team play.

HK 339 ADVANCED VOLLEYBALL (TEAM). (1) Prerequisite: Permission of Coach.
Emphasis on advanced skills, strategy and team play.
 

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

HK 136 HORSEBACK RIDING I. (1) Fee required.
Instruction in the basic techniques of handling, grooming, tack-up and riding a horse at the walk, trot and canter levels.

HK 145 BOWLING. (1) Fee required.
Instruction and practice in fundamental skills with emphasis on spot bowling as recommended by National Bowling Congress.

HK 149 RECREATIONAL SPORTS. (1)
Instruction in fundamental skills, rules and strategy of recreational type of sports: pickleball, table tennis, billiards, shuffleboard, horseshoes, floor tennis, and paddle tennis.