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B.S. in Actuarial Science

Otterbein University Course Catalogs

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 17, 2024  
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions

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  • LFW 1000 - Lifestyle Fitness and Wellness

    Hours: .5
  

  • LFW 1001 - Stability Ball Conditioning

    Hours: 1
    The execution of Pilates and sports inspired conditioning techniques using the stability ball to strengthen and tone core muscles as well as the upper and lower body. Exercises are designed to improve postural alignment, flexibility, and body awareness.
  

  • LFW 1002 - Yoga Relaxation

    Hours: 1
    Yoga is the “union” of the body, mind, and breath. Beginning with the more well-known forms of yoga, approximately 30 yoga poses will be taught throughout the semester. Included will be breath and meditation practice to aid in stress management. Various yoga concepts and philosophies will be introduced and/or practiced.
  

  • LFW 1004 - Beginning Rock Climbing

    Hours: 1
    The fundamentals of rock climbing. Basic climbing techniques, how to belay, how to rappel, how to establish an anchor, and important climbing safety techniques.
    Corequisites: FYS 1058.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  

  • LFW 1006 - Alexander Technique

    Hours: 1
    A practical introduction to the somatic education theories and methods of F.M. Alexander, often employed by performing artists, but equally useful in sports and everyday activities. Reducing tension and enhancing performance by refining kinesthetic perception, and by bringing attention to common ingrained habits that interfere with the postural reflexes.
  

  • LFW 1007 - Feldenkrais Method

    Hours: 1
    A practical introduction to the somatic education theories and methods of Moshe Feldenkrais - a synthesis of Western discoveries about learning and developmental movement with insights from traditional Eastern martial arts. Gentle floor exercises that explore very basic movements in great detail in order to develop the ability to use one’s body with greater ease, comfort, pleasure and power.
  

  • LFW 1008 - Massage Techniques

    Hours: 1
    Utilizing massage techniques to manage daily stress. The physical, mental and emotional benefits of massage. Proper body mechanics when massaging, and the application of simple, appropriate Swedish massage techniques.
  

  • LFW 1009 - Fitness and Wellness Concepts

    Hours: 1
    The self-management skills necessary to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Stresses individual responsibility for achieving optimal well-being and emphasizes preventive health practices that reduce the risk factors associated with disease.
  

  • LFW 1010 - Personal Fitness Program

    Hours: 1
    Develop an individualized fitness plan through Microfit assessment and improve health through physical activity.
  

  • LFW 1011 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness

    Hours: 1
    The benefits of physical fitness and the importance it plays in our lives. Lectures and activities designed to enhance knowledge of health and fitness.
  

  • LFW 1012 - Pilates

    Hours: 1
    A non-impact, anaerobic, gentle, and effective exercise program that is recognized worldwide. Renowned for increasing strength and flexibility, improving alignment and coordination, and synchronizing mind and body. Promotes ease and efficiency of movement and improved posture through focused, slow, careful, and controlled exercises.
  

  • LFW 1013 - Weight Training

    Hours: 1
    Basic fundamental techniques for novices, developed in a steady personal program.
  

  • LFW 1014 - Tennis

    Hours: 1
    Basic fundamental skills necessary to compete recreationally in singles and doubles. Not intended for experienced players.
  

  • LFW 1015 - Ultimate Frisbee

    Hours: 1
    An introduction to Ultimate Frisbee and other disc games that will improve general playing skills and ability, knowledge of the rules, and techniques and strategies that are necessary for efficient, competitive and recreational ultimate participation. Physical conditioning, specific skills, team play, competitive situations and psychological attitudes are also considered.
  

  • LFW 1016 - Tai Chi

    Hours: 1
    An Oriental self-discipline often referred to as “Chinese Yoga” and “Taoist Yoga.” Practicing the Chinese art of energy balance, bringing the bodymind into a healing state of clarity, and equilibrium utilizing several styles of the practice including Tai Chi Chuan, a Chinese body-mind discipline designed for healing, awareness and use as a martial art (Tai = Supreme/Ultimate, Chi = Energy, Kung = work/exercise Chuan = Fist). The many benefits of Tai Chi include: improvement of mental concentration, self-confidence, self-awareness, natural breathing and movement, blood circulation, organ function, flexibility, strength, balance and endurance, and the development of focus, clarity and calmness. The healing benefits of Tai Chi, as a moving form of Qigong (Chi Kung = Ultimate Taoist energy exercise) have been recognized in China for many generations and are now receiving acceptance in the western medical community.
  

  • LFW 1017 - Jazz Aerobics

    Hours: 1
    Injury prevention and technique warmup with postural alignment. Exercises are designed to strengthen and protect the ankles, hips, knees and spine. Aerobic warm-ups and workouts focus on having fun with music. Cool-downs finish with Dance, Tai Chi and Yoga stretching.
  

  • LFW 1018 - Golf

    Hours: 1
    Introduction to the basic skills, rules and knowledge of golf for an appreciation of this lifelong sport.
  

  • LFW 1019 - Cardio Kick Boxing

    Hours: 1
    The execution of punches and kicks borrowed from boxing and kickboxing using a range of aerobic formats and intensities intended to improve individual fitness and well-being, and to promote fitness as a lifestyle.
  

  • LFW 1020 - Advanced Cardio Kick Boxing

    Hours: 1
    Challenges those who are already proficient in Cardio Kickboxing technique and form. Instruction and use of heavy bags and resistance training to improve both health and skill related components of fitness. An introduction to contact kickboxing and promoting individual fitness and wellbeing.
    Prerequisites: LFW 1019 or permission of instructor.
  

  • LFW 1021 - Aerobic Step Circuit

    Hours: 1
    Alternating step aerobics and resistance training for a cardiovascular and strength workout. Proper step and weight training techniques. Improves individual fitness and well-being, and promotes fitness as a lifestyle in a group setting.
  

  • LFW 1022 - Advanced Aerobic Step Circuit

    Hours: 1
    Challenges those who are already proficient in Aerobic Step technique and form. Complex step patterns, multi-muscle group strength training, and interval training designed to improve both health and skill related components of fitness. Promotes individual fitness and well-being.
  

  • LFW 1023 - Ballroom Dance: Swing

    Hours: 1
    An introduction to the various styles and chronology of popular Swing dance with reference to Salsa. The coordination, rhythms, and lead/follow techniques which enable dance with a variety of partners.
  

  • LFW 1024 - Ballroom Dance: Tango and Waltz

    Hours: 1
    Basic understanding of authentic Argentine Style Tango, and Waltz, with reference to Foxtrot. Utilizing several interrelated dance steps and rhythms with an emphasis on partnering techniques, developing the basis of how to partner any social dance. No previous experience required.
  

  • LFW 1025 - AHA Healthcare Provider (CPR)

    Hours: 1
    The skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for people of all ages: adult (ages 8+), child (ages 1- 8) and infant (ages 0-1). The use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), as well as how to relieve choking (foreign-body airway obstruction) on both responsive and unresponsive victims of all ages. Enables the recognition and response to life threatening emergencies. Successful completion results in AHA Healthcare Provider Basic Life Sequence Certification.
    Notes: Not open to Exercise Science and Health Promotion students. This course has an additional fee.
  

  • LFW 1026 - Exercise Walking

    Hours: 1
    Techniques for turning walking into a lifelong fitness activity. Individualized progression. Held in both indoor and outdoor setting.
  

  • LFW 1027 - New Games

    Hours: 1
    Development of skills in problem solving, creative thinking and expression, and leadership and teamwork, while playing a variety of cooperative games where athletic ability is not a requirement.
  

  • LFW 1028 - Zumba

    Hours: 1
    A Latin-inspired dance fitness experience. An effective interval workout combining high and low intensity movements drawing from salsa, cumbia, merengue, reggaeton, and samba. No dance experience required.
  

  • LFW 1029 - Self Defense

    Hours: 1
    Basic self-defense knowledge and practical defensive methods for individual use in the anticipation and prevention of a perpetrator and dangerous situations.
  

  • LFW 1030 - Zumba and Sculpt

    Hours: 1
    Builds on traditional Zumba with the addition of a strength training component. Zumba intervals as well as total body sculpting exercises.
  

  • LFW 1031 - Boot Camp

    Hours: 1
    A combination of plyometrics, agility drills, strength training, and core work. Designed to challenge the cardiovascular system as well as increase muscle endurance and improve kinesthetic awareness.
  

  • LFW 1032 - Total Body Training

    Hours: 1
    Alternating cycles of cardio drills and weight work for a total body workout. Primary focus is on cardio conditioning, fat loss, and overall muscle conditioning.
  

  • LFW 1034 - Total Body Training

    Hours: 1
    Alternating cycles of cardio drills and weight work for a total body workout. Primary focus is on cardio conditioning, fat loss, and overall muscle conditioning.
  

  • LFW 1036 - Olympic Weightlifting

    Hours: 1
    The complete technical progressions of the snatch, clean and jerk, and all associated exercises. Program design, technical rules, and practice coaching and performing these exercises in a practical setting.
  

  • LFW 1037 - 5K Run/Walk Training

    Hours: 1
    Designed to help successfully complete a 5K race (equal to 3.1 miles). How to train safely for this distance, as well as proper strength training and stretching exercises to assist with peak performance. At the end of the term, we will run/walk a local 5K race together. All fitness levels are welcome, as the goal is to do your individual best.
  

  • LFW 1038 - Cardio Circuit

    Hours: 1
    Interval based circuit training is used to increase cardiovascular capacity and muscular endurance. The primary focus is to improve cardiovascular fitness.
  

  • LFW 1039 - Scuba Diving

    Hours: 1
    The fundamentals of SCUBA diving and leads to certification as an “Open Water” diver.
    Prerequisites: Approved medical form.
    Notes: Eligible to be taken as pass/fail. This course has an additional fee. 
  

  • LFW 1040 - Pickleball

    Hours: 1
    Fast paced, self officiated net game with similarities to tennis, badminton, table tennis, and racquetball. Course covers rules, strategies, court positions, basic skills and techniques, preparation for play, and extensive active practice and play with 2, 3, or 4 people.
  

  • LFW 1041 - Somatic Movement Studies

    Hours: 1
    A practical introduction to somatic movement education methods and practice, including The Alexander Technique, The Feldenkrais Method®, and other related studies. Through individualized exploration, students can reduce tension, enhance performance, and find greater ease, comfort, confidence, and power in everyday activities. We will examine how improving kinesthetic perception can influence ingrained habits of movement and improve the function of the postural reflexes.
  

  • LFW 1045 - The Six Dimensions of Wellness


    Extends the view of health and wellness beyond the physical to include social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and occupational health. Includes student mastery of appropriate health promoting physical activity routines, strategies to be a part of a community, strengthening resilience and presence in daily lives, and pursuing meaning.
  

  • LFW 3900 - Independent Study

    Hours: 1
    Independent study.
    Notes: This course is repeatable.
 

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