Mindfulness practice is bringing full, non-judgmental attention to what is happening in the present moment. Classes include instruction in four core practices: body scan, mindful yoga, sitting, and walking meditation. …
This course provides a unique experience for students to participate in a variety of adaptive sports, such as goalball or wheelchair rugby, as potential lifetime physical activity options. Students will: …
Elementary Turkish is designed to introduce basic Turkish language forms. They introduce the basic Turkish language and daily culture in modern-day Turkey. By the end of this course, students will …
This course is designed to examine and experience the intersection of physical awareness and cognitive awareness. We will explore the connection between body and mind. As we study and practice …
The seminar will introduce students to research in each of the seven UVa science departments (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology). The course will consist of weekly …
Development of basic oral expression, listening and reading comprehension, and writing. Prerequisite: No previous formal instruction of French or Creole is required.
The Startup class is a fourteen-week course-plus-simulation designed to provide students with not only the basic tools and vocabulary of new ventures, but also a sense of what it feels …
This class is an introduction to K'iche', a Maya language spoken by about a million people in the western Highlands of Guatemala; it is one of the major indigenous languages …
This course introduces boxing for fitness and self-defense. Students will learn proper technique for basic punches in boxing, as well as footwork and defensive moves. As skills progress, complex combinations …
Spending time in nature and practicing mindfulness are two of the best ways to destress and stay balanced and resilient. This course is focused on learning mindfulness through connecting with …
Through this course, you will learn foundational skills for bringing mindfulness-based contemplative practices into your personal life, community, and professional environments. Students will deepen their own mindfulness practice while learning …
Spending time in nature enhances physical and mental wellbeing. This course focuses on how to engage with nature in the most impactful and safe way possible. Classes will include engaging …
All tennis classes include participants from beginners through intermediate/advanced players. Instruction is tailored to the level of class participants. Classes stress proper use of the basic fundamentals including proper strokes, …
Pickleball is a Lifetime Physical Activity class that will focus on skill development and understanding of strategies and rules of the game. The game, one of the fastest growing activities …
This class is open to beginners through intermediate/advanced players. Classes emphasize the fundamental skills and rules of volleyball, as well as basic team play and strategy.
This class is open to beginners through intermediate/advanced players. Covers the basic skills of soccer such as dribbling, shooting, passing, heading, and trapping. Students will learn drills and participate in …
An intermediate-level class, as well as a class specifically for women are offered. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding. Rules and game strategy are also …
This class is open to beginners through intermediate/advanced players. Instruction is provided on a group basis at a local golf club (Birdwood). Emphasis is placed on grip, stance, and swing …
The basic fundamentals of skills and shots, including serves, forehand, and backhand are stressed, along with the rules and game strategy. Singles and doubles play will be stressed.
Beginning (I) and intermediate (II) levels of swimming are offered (simultaneously; instructors will determine participant levels the first week of the class). The beginner level is designed for students who …