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HEU 1000, 1 s.h.

This course is an introductory tennis course. Students will apply learned skills, strategies and rules for singles and doubles play. The course includes an exploration of the history of tennis.

HEU 1030, 1 s.h.

Experience the excitement of pickleball, a fast-paced paddle sport that blends elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. A game suitable for players of all ages and skill levels, pickleball offers an enjoyable way to stay active and enrich your well-being. In a fun, supportive environment, you will engage in practice activities and game play, designed to enhance your knowledge, skills, and confidence on the court.

HEU 1050, 1 s.h.

Golf is an introductory course in the basics of the sport. Instruction will include all aspects of the game from the fundamentals of the swing to putting and chipping. Students will learn the rules and the etiquette of the game.

HEU 1090, 1 s.h.

This course is designed to engage students in daily physiological fitness activities to meet the needs of the individual student in both weight training and cardiorespiratory training.  The student will learn the necessary components to design and implement a program based on their individual goals.

HEU 1120, 1 s.h.

This is an introductory course in the basics of whitewater kayaking. This course will focus on paddling skills, whitewater safety, and technique. Students will develop an ability to understand river features and how to navigate rapids through reading the river. This course meets in a nontraditional format and will include an overnight trip to paddle on a river in western North Carolina.

HEU 1190, 1 s.h.

This course provides an introduction to the skills and habits of fly fishing, including a brief history of the sport, ways in which to preserve fish habitat, casting mechanics and fishing technique practice. The course will also focus on the mental and physical health benefits of fly fishing. The course meets following a nontraditional meeting schedule and includes off-campus travel.

HEU 1610, 2 s.h.

In this course, you’ll explore mindfulness to enhance emotional intelligence, reduce anxiety, and boost self-awareness using the Koru method of instruction. Based on scientific evidence, it covers the impact of mindfulness on modern life. Through experiential learning, you’ll gain tools to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance decision-making. This is a hands-on practical course of skill building. Coursework includes a guided ten minutes of on-your-own practice daily using the Koru app, journaling, and weekly in-person meetings for discussion. By the course’s end, you’ll have a strong mindfulness foundation for your well-being journey.

HEU 1611, 1 s.h.

This course will provide an overview of stress response and common anxious thoughts, feelings, and body sensations associated with social interactions, talking in front of others, and ‘stage fright’. We will also explore ways to self-regulate and cultivate our courage to grow confidence with our voices and our ability to speak in front of others. The goal is ‘challenge by choice’ in participating in fun and creative ways with other students that are wanting to grow their courage in an encouraging and supportive environment.

HEU 1707, 1 s.h.

Engaging with nature contributes to personal well-being by enhancing physical, mental, and social health. In this course, you will be immersed in the multifaceted aspects of the great outdoors. Through this exploration, you will gain insights into both the direct and indirect impacts of these experiences on your well-being, while contemplating their influence on your identity and your relationships with the nature.

HEU 1713, 1 s.h.

In this course, students will engage with the food they eat in a new light, looking inquisitively at the source and practice of making a meal. Over the course of the semester, students will grow produce from seed to plate, helping plant, weed and harvest crops they will then cook as a community. With produce in hand, students will investigate where all parts of their meal comes from, how it comes from the earth, and ways they can be a part of that process. Finally, the class will learn about how to have a healthy relationship with food from a lens of local food systems by cooking and sharing with one another. Through this course, students will explore how cooking can be an act of self-care, expression and nature awareness.

HEU 1719, 1 s.h.

This course provides an introduction to foraging and an opportunity to connect with the natural world in a different way. Throughout the course, we will introduce the botany, taxonomy, and ecology of edible wild foods while also discussing the historical and cultural knowledges connected to the natural world. Students will be able to deepen their connection to the natural world, develop an ethic of care for local environments, and experience the mental health benefits the outdoors can provide. The course will meet in a nontraditional format and will include off-campus trips.

HEU 1723, 1 s.h.

Life changes. A lot. Shift Happens. Your life plans change along with how you see yourself. This course is about building a deeper understanding of your own resilience and adaptability. We’ll talk real strategies for dealing with unexpected detours. Because shift happens and we need to find good ways to make meaning of this shift. By the end of this course, you will emerge more confident and self-aware. And when the shift hits the fan in the future, you will be better prepared to handle that shift and more.

HEU 1733, 1 s.h.

This experiential course integrates yoga, mindfulness, and ecological awareness through embodied practice in natural environments such as Â鶹ÊÓƵ Forest and campus green spaces. Students explore how presence, sustainability, and community are cultivated through mindful movement outdoors. Practices draw from yoga asana, breathwork (pranayama), meditation, and somatic inquiry, paired with reflective writing and discussion of wellness frameworks such as the Pancha Maya Kosha (body, breath, mind, intuition, bliss).

HEU 1739, 1 s.h.

Growing into Adulthood is a hands on, heart forward exploration of what it means to become an adult in today’s world. We start with the traditional markers of adulthood: financial independence, responsibility, identity formation, community engagement-and then expand into the modern reality of emerging adulthood, where timelines stretch, identities evolve, and the path forward is rarely linear. Drawing from Jewish tradition, students explore ancient and contemporary frameworks for adulthood: responsibility (achrayut), purpose (tachlit), community (kehillah), and the lifelong process of becoming. These sources help students ask deeper questions about who they are, who they want to become, and how adulthood is defined beyond checklists. Throughout the semester, students meet with Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni who share their real struggles, pivots, failures, breakthroughs, and successes. These conversations offer an unfiltered look at life beyond campus and help students build a network of mentors who’ve navigated the same uncertainties.

HEU 1742, 1 s.h.

Movement Matters: Your 0K-5K Journey is a 12-week course offers a structured, progressive approach to physical well-being through the Couch to 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) model, guiding you from no current running activity to completing a 5 km run or walk. With emphasis on safe training practices, you will learn how to build endurance, prevent injuries, and adopt healthy movement habits. Weekly sessions combine physical activity with foundational knowledge of running and holistic wellness. No prior running experience is required, just a commitment to personal growth and physical well-being in a supportive, safety-conscious environment.