Physical Activity & Wellness Program (PAW)
The Physical Activity and Wellness program (PAW) is intended to promote health and wellness through participation in physical activity and recreational sports. The program offers a wide array of one-credit-hour courses that are available to students across the university. Courses offered through the PAW program are designed to provide opportunities for students to develop the knowledge and expertise needed to successfully engage in self-directed physical activity as well as individual- and team-oriented recreational sports. Please see the course listings below to see what the PAW Program offers for students at Ohio University.
Course Composition
Courses will combine instruction of physical activity or sport and health and wellness curriculum. Course instruction and materials are delivered in both a face-to-face and online format. Individual courses will carry one hour of graded academic credit that will count toward the required total for graduation and for the determination of full-time status in the semester in which the course is taken.
*PAW Assumption of Risk Waiver:
Please complete the PAW Assumption of Risk Form before participating in a PAW course and/or event. Proof of completion is required.
PAW 1000 Exercise & Conditioning
This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a lasting interest in attaining and maintaining personal health and wellness throughout their lifetime. This course provides a basic understanding of the history, safety, and etiquette of Exercise and Conditioning. Students learn basic exercises and develop an understanding of how to build an efficient workout program.
PAW 1002 Circuit Training
This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a lasting interest in attaining and maintaining personal health and wellness throughout their lifetime. This course provides a basic understanding of the history, safety, and etiquette of Circuit Training. Students learn basic circuits and develop an understanding of how to create and build an efficient workout program.
PAW 1003 Weight Training
This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a lasting interest in attaining and maintaining personal health and wellness throughout their lifetime. This course provides a basic understanding of the history, safety, and etiquette of Weight Training. Students develop knowledge of proper techniques in lifting, as well as a basic understanding of how to create an efficient Weight Training program and lifestyle.
PAW 1004 Jogging
This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a lasting interest in attaining and maintaining personal health and wellness throughout their lifetime. This course provides a basic understanding of the history, safety, and etiquette of Jogging. Students learn proper techniques of jogging, as well as methods to improve performance and continued participation over time.
PAW 1005 Yoga
This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a lasting interest in attaining and maintaining personal health and wellness throughout their lifetime. This course provides a basic understanding of the history, safety, and etiquette of Yoga. Students learn the many different positions and proper techniques, as well as develop an understanding of how to create an efficient Yoga routine and lifestyle.
PAW 1220 Trail Running
This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a lasting interest in attaining and maintaining personal health and wellness throughout their lifetime. This course provides a basic understanding of the history, safety, and etiquette of Trail Running. Students learn fundamental skills and techniques of Trail Running, as well as experience varying and challenging courses to support lifelong participation.
For information about the PAW program or individual courses, contact:
Dr. Annie Olcott
PAW Program Coordinator
Patton College of Education
Patton Hall 202K