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Individual Sports at UNLV
PEX 100 ARCHERY
This course covers the fundamentals of archery, including: aiming, release, scoring, terminology, historical knowledge, appreciation for, and sporting opportunities in archery. The class meets at Pacific Archery Sales; 4084 Schiff (367-1505)
PEX 105 BOWLING
This skill course introduces students to the lifetime activity of bowling. This will be a fundamental course, teaching the basics of the game from scoring to the actual playing. Students will receive individual and group instruction. They will also bowl (3) three games each session.
There is a minimal charge for the lines and shoes for students of this class.
PEX 107 GOLF
Beginning instruction on techniques for putting, chipping, pitching, iron swing, and wood strokes. Course includes covering the rules and etiquette of golf along with a focus on mental aspects. The class will use the facilities at the Callaway Golf Center ; 6730 Las Vegas Blvd. South . $40.00 class fee required .$7.50 to play the course
PEX 107A GOLF (Intermediate)
Prerequisite: PEX 107
Provides the students with a more in-depth look at the game of golf. Focusing more on the short game, course management, and the technical aspects of the swing. Fee structure the same as PEX 107.
PEX 120A SWIMMING (Beginning)
Beginning students with no swimming skills will learn basic stroke techniques and water survival. Others will be able to learn additional basic swimming strokes and work on stroke improvement for strokes already known, or if you just want to work out for competition or better health, you will receive benefits from this course.
PEX 120B SWIMMING (Intermediate)
Prerequisite: PEX 120A
See PEX 120A for description.
PEX 120E LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Prerequisite:
(1) Must be able to swim 500 yards non-stop, demonstrate the freestyle, breast, and side strokes,
(2) recover a 10-pound object from the bottom of the pool, and (3) tread water for two minutes using legs only. This class is designed to give students the skills necessary for swimming pool lifeguard jobs. Students will learn advanced CPR and basic first aid skills as well as life saving techniques.
PEX 122A TENNIS (Beginning)
This skill course introduces students to the lifetime activity of tennis. This will be a fundamental course, teaching the basics of the game from scoring to the actual playing. This class covers the basic fundamentals of tennis techniques, rules, equipment, and a general knowledge base to broaden the student's appreciation and enjoyment of the game.
PEX 122B TENNIS (Intermediate/Advanced)
Prerequisite: PEX 122A
This class focuses on more aggressive playing ability. Students develop more dependable strokes, with directional intent, depth, and pace with both forehand and backhand. Students begin to master the use of power, spins, lobs, overheads, and serves with more power and accuracy.
PEX 123 RACQUETBALL
This course is an introductory course designed to provide basic skills, techniques, and strategies of racquetball. The focus is on learning the game, rules, safety, and sportsmanship. The course will also cover rules for singles and doubles play and provide students with lots of time for game and tournament play.
PEX 184 FENCING (Beginning)
Instruction in basic skills for fencing. Positioning, footwork, offensive and defensive skills, and directing and judging of a fencing bout. Upon completion of this course a student should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of fencing history and terminology, perform basic skills of foil fencing in context of fencing bout and officiate a fencing bout as a judge or director and be able to apply the rules and ethics of fencing from this perspective.
PEX 184B FENCING (Intermediate/Advanced)
Prerequisite: PEX 184
Covers more advanced techniques of attack, defense, and retaliation, counter-attacks, deception, and bouts. Also covers fencing competitions.
