Physical education courses help students learn while staying active
Students who are new to the Palmetto State and looking to learn something new while having fun can take a class on South Carolina’s state dance, the shag. Offered as a physical education course for beginners, PEDU 177 gives students the chance to have fun while learning and being physically active.
“Shag dancing in Columbia, S.C., has been around for many years,” said Cory Alexander, an instructor for the course. “If students have not thought about the classes that the PEDU department offers before, I encourage them to look at what the university offers. They are a great way to learn an exciting activity that you have always wanted to try with [other] students that share the same interests.”
In an online description of the class, comments from former students reveal an enjoyable experience.
“I’ve never been much of a dancer, but shag is really interesting to learn and every class get more exciting,” one student said in the comments.
Students have other options for earning credits and getting active by taking PEDU courses like zumba, yoga and rock climbing, to name a few.