Physical Activity and Lifetime Movement Program

PALM Activity Courses

 

Open to ALL majors across campus, the Physical Activity and Lifetime Movement (PALM) Program is your gateway to a healthier, more active life. We offer more than 30 elective-credit courses in personal fitness, individual and team sports, and lifestyle activities.

The PALM program will help you embark on a journey of lifelong physical fitness and well-being. Whether you're a beginner looking to kickstart your active lifestyle or a seasoned enthusiast aiming to reach new heights, our program is designed to empower you at every step. Join us in exploring the boundless benefits of movement, and let's make every move count!

Learn More About the PALM Program

Designed to help you develop the skills necessary to achieve a lifetime of physical activity, the PALM program has a course for every interest and skill level. Each unique course provides you with the opportunity to gain a foundational knowledge in physical fitness and wellness through movement and education. Learn about the history and principles behind each activity while getting active!
  • Which PALM Course Will You Try First?

    The PALM Program offers students a wide variety of ways to stay active and gain credit hours. Courses include, but are not limited to:

    • Yoga
    • Surfing
    • Women's Self Defense
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball 
    • Badminton 
    • Pilates
    • Golf
    • Sailing 
    • Stand-Up Paddle Boarding 
    • Pickleball 
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  • Our PALM Instructors

    The PALM Program courses each have their own instructor who brings not only many years of training, but who are also extremely passionate about and dedicated to their discipline.

    You'll find instructors such as:

    • A Former National Paddlesport Instructor of the Year
    • Division I Coaches 
    • Nationally Licensed Instructors
    • Former Collegiate Athletes 
    • Competitors at the National and International Levels
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Get Credit for Getting Fit

“Allowing students time during the school week to enhance fitness, acquire knowledge related to lifelong health and develop healthy habits directly benefits our students now and has the potential to positively affect them their entire lives.” – Tom Carroll ’91, PALM Program Director

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