Mission Statement

The goal of the Physical Activity and Wellness Program (PAWP) is to provide AU students the opportunity to develop and refine skills, knowledge and interest in a variety of physical activities that will enhance health, happiness, wellness and pursuit of positive leisure activities across their lifetimes.

Course Offerings

Course offerings and availability vary by semester. Please consult the course catalog or ask your advisor for more information.

  • KINE 1100: Wellness and Public Health
    Review content and theory associated with basic health information, critical health issues, economic, political, and cultural influences on health and wellness; concepts related to improving and maintaining optimal health and wellness, and basic concepts and principles of wellness for the self-appraisal of health-related physical fitness.

  • PHED 1000: Active Auburn
    Basic concepts associated with physical activity and the opportunities on campus to engage in health-promoting and wellness activities.

  • PHED 1200: Walking, Bollywood, or Barre 
    Walking: Basic concepts and physical activities associated with the development and maintenance of cardio-respiratory functioning. Activities in this course are focused on walking as a form of exercise.
    Bollywood: Cardiofitness dance.
    Barre: Fitness course incorporating a ballet barre and movement derived from ballet.
    Course may be repeated with a change in topic.

  • PHED 1230: Jogging
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with the development and maintenance of cardio-respiratory functioning. Activities in this course are focused on jogging as a form of exercise. Course may be repeated with a change in topic.

  • PHED 1260: Military Fitness for Everyone
    Basics of military-type physical activity training, goal-setting, and fitness principles.

  • PHED 1300: CrossFit

    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with CrossFit.

  • PHED 1380: Kettlebell Training

    Introductory approach to kettlebell techniques and kettlebell program development.

  • PHED 1390: Weight Management

    Nutrition and exercise concepts associated with maintaining healthy weight.

  • PHED 1450: Volleyball
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with volleyball.

  • PHED 1510: Bowling
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with bowling.

  • PHED 1520: Golf
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with golf.

  • PHED 1530: Golf II
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with golf II.

  • PHED 1600: Beginning Muay Thai
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with beginning Muay Thai.

  • PHED 1600: Intermediate/Advanced Muay Thai
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with intermediate to advanced Muay Thai.

  • PHED 1600: Beginning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with beginning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

  • PHED 1600: Beginning/Advanced Jiu Jitsu
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with beginning to advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

  • PHED 1760: Scuba
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with scuba.

  • PHED 1700: Scuba 2
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with scuba 2.

  • PHED 1700: Scuba 3
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with scuba 3.

  • PHED 1710: Whitewater Kayaking I
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with whitewater kayaking.

  • PHED 1720: Whitewater Kayaking II
    Basic concepts and physical activities associated with whitewater kayaking II.

  • PHED 2100: Wheelchair Sports for Everyone
    A physical education class which introduces students to various wheelchair sports.

  • PHED 2200: Self Defense for Women

    The Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) System is a comprehensive program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women that promotes awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance with a progression to hands-on training and simulation exercises.

CONTACT INFO

Robin Thornburg-Brock
PHED Coordinator - School of Kinesiology
334-844-1406
Email
Last updated: 11/14/2024