Sport & Recreation Classes
Sport and Recreation classes count toward general elective credits and GPA. Usually you can add a full or half semester class at no additional tuition cost* (if total credits are 12-18).
Enrollment in these courses can enhance your academic work by increasing your physical activity, providing creative outlets and reducing stress. Most classes are offered at various levels and/or the instructors personalize the class so that experienced students are challenged while allowing beginners to grow at the pace that is best for them.
Sport & Recreation offers fully in-person, online (asynchronous and synchronous) and hybrid classes. If you are looking for an activity to maintain wellness, fitness or learn a new skill, register for a SPT&REC class for credit in PAWS. Look for the most up-to-date information in the Schedule of Classes by selecting “Sport & Recreation” under subject. Register in PAWS by selecting “Sport & Recreation” under subject & typing the class title under keywords.
*Some SPT&REC classes charge a special fee to cover the cost of specialized equipment, uniforms, food, etc. You can see any additional special fees in PAWS or the Schedule of Classes . Associate level students interested in taking a SPT&REC class need approval from their associate advisor and the course instructor. Tuition is assessed at the undergraduate level. For more information go to One Stop Enrollment & Financial Services Website and/or talk to your Advisor.
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Archery
SPT&REC 289
Master all aspects of safety and the basic fundamentals of recreational archery including stance, draw and release. Fine-tune your shooting skills so you can teach archery. Discover how to build and maintain archery equipment. Test your newly acquired skills at the end of the course with a friendly in-class competition.
Register via PAWS- Instructor
Smikowski - Semester Offered
Fall, Spring - Months Offered
Sep-Dec, Jan-May - Time
Afternoon - Location2 blocks or less from campus
- Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Art of Being Still
SPT&REC 298
Guide your awareness of breath to move into resting in stillness. Journey through many postural seats to help find your most comfortable meditation seat. Explore the landscape of moving into the art of being still while using Delta Waves and guided meditation. Review research from ancient texts on meditation practices as well as current research (Harvard studies), and traditions from many different cultures.
Register via PAWS- Instructor
Maris - Semester Offered
Fall, Spring - Months Offered
Sep-Oct, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, Mar-May - Time
Morning, Online - LocationOn Campus, 2 blocks or less from campus
- Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Backpacking
SPT&REC 294
Understand and practice the basics of backpacking including: equipment, clothing, shelter, food, fires and personal safety. This adventure course incorporates outdoor knowledge culminating in an overnight required backpacking experience. Practical applications and demonstrations will show you how to pack and carry equipment/supplies over a predetermined route.
Register via PAWS- Instructor
Gordon - Semester Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer - Months Offered
Sep-Oct, Mar-May - Time
Hybrid - LocationHybrid, 1 mile or more from campus
- Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Badminton
SPT&REC 295
Play the second most popular sport in the world! Badminton can be played by all age groups and enjoyed at various skill levels. Develop quick reflexes & stamina while trying to keep the shuttle from touching the ground. In this class you will practice how to: serve, drive, net shot, and smash. Learn strategies for playing singles and doubles.
Register via PAWS- Instructor
Blandino - Semester Offered
Fall, Spring - Months Offered
Oct-Dec, Mar-May - Time
Morning - Location2 blocks or less from campus
- Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Ballroom Dance I
SPT&REC 130
Develop a functional understanding and practice of the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha, and Swing! A brief history of each style will be given. Two weeks/4 class periods will be spent on each style, with a review period during midterms and again during the last week of classes. This class does not meet during finals week. No dance experience required.
Register via PAWS- Instructor
Blahnik - Semester Offered
Fall, Spring - Months Offered
Sep-Oct, Jan-Mar - Time
Afternoon - Location1 mile or less from campus
- Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Basic Rider Course, Motorcycle Safety Foundation
SPT&REC 289
The Basic Rider Course is designed to get you comfortable on a bike and give you the skills you need to ride with confidence. Learn about riding behaviors, on road risks & strategies to manage those risks. On the practice range you’ll learn: braking, swerving & cornering, along with maneuvers like controlling skids and surmounting obstacles. At the end of the course you can earn an MSF BRC completion card.
Prerequisites:
Valid automobile driver’s license or learner’s permit and have the ability to ride a bicycle.
- Instructor
Blanchard - Semester Offered
Fall, Spring - Months Offered
Sep-Oct, Mar-May - Time
Afternoon, Evening, Hybrid - LocationHybrid, 1 mile or more from campus
- Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Basketball
SPT&REC 176
Improve your skills through drills and basketball games. The course includes instruction on how to warm up and stretch correctly, practice drills, and in-class basketball games.
Register via PAWS- Instructor
Ross - Semester Offered
Fall, Spring - Months Offered
Sep-Dec, Jan-May - Time
Morning - LocationOn Campus
- Skill Level
Intermediate
Basketball, Coaching Philosophies
SPT&REC 295
Cover the following areas in this class: offensive strategies, types of defenses, motivational techniques, developing practice plans and schedules, current coaches visiting for lecture and Q&A sessions, how to breakdown film study, how to critique different statistics in coaching, and the importance of conditioning and weight training.
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Polite - Semester Offered
Fall, Spring - Months Offered
Sep-Dec, Jan-May - Time
Morning, Online - LocationOnline
- Skill Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Be Kind to Your Mind
SPT&REC 298
You will explore the practice of mindfulness meditation as a tool to increase well-being. We often relate to what is going on in our minds with a sense of struggle, lack of respect, and a lot of judgment. Mindfulness refers to our ability to be fully present, aware, and not overly reactive toward what is going on in us or around us. And mindfulness practice refines our awareness, so we can meet our experience with kindness, while gaining calm, focus, and clarity. Mindfulness meditation helps us live “in the moment,” and learn how to let go of negative thinking, self-judgment, and doubt, as well as the worries and stress that go along with these states of mind. Spending even a few minutes in mindfulness meditation can restore your calm and inner peace.
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Zarate - Semester Offered
Fall, Spring - Months Offered
Sep-Dec, Jan-May - Time
Online - LocationOnline
- Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Beach Body Boot Camp, Outdoor
SPT&REC 296
Challenge your muscles and your mind as you experience drills, circuits and obstacle courses. Cardio exercises and muscle conditioning without equipment will be included to give you a unique full-body workout. Increase muscle endurance, strength, and flexibility. Whether you are new to exercise or experienced, this class is for you!
Register via PAWS- Instructor
Martin or Maris - Semester Offered
Fall, Spring - Months Offered
Sep-Oct, Mar-May - Time
Morning, Online - LocationOnline, 1 mile or more from campus
- Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Beach Volleyball
SPT&REC 295
Get outside this summer and earn credit in Beach Volleyball at Bradford Beach! Obtain a working knowledge of the rules and regulations of beach volleyball. Learn and improve fundamental skills such as: serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking, and defense.
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Thompson - Semester Offered
Summer - Months Offered
June-July, July-Aug - Time
Afternoon - Location1 mile or less from campus
- Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Bicycling, Off Road
SPT&REC 289
Explore various WI trails while learning riding technique, rider positioning and on the trail repairs. Trail etiquette, safety, and basic off road fundamentals will be covered on site on three different WI trails. You will also gain an overview of trail conservation and trail use.
This class meets Sundays for 4 weeks.
Register via PAWS- Instructor
Noll - Semester Offered
Spring - Months Offered
Mar-May - Time
Online - LocationOnline
- Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Registration
Go to: paws.uwm.edu. Select “Sport & Recreation” under subject, search for the Class Title (or part of the title) under Keyword. You may register for a course through the first week of class, but we encourage you to register early to guarantee a spot.
You can add a SPT&REC class to your courses just like any other for credit class in PAWS. Email chsout@uwm.edu if you would like a copy of a previously used syllabus in a class.
In-person classes will follow UWM policies as well as location specific policies related to COVID.
