Fun Classes to Take at BYU

Student Ambassadors
4 days ago
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Rachel O'Malley

McKay Student Ambassador

Elementary Education

Fun Classes to Take at BYU

Signing up for classes can feel overwhelming, but one great way to make it more enjoyable is by registering for some of BYU’s fun and unique courses. With so many exciting options to choose from, like scuba diving or floral design, you can build new skills, develop your talents, and expand your knowledge while making your college experience even more enjoyable.

SWELL Classes

BYU offers SWELL Courses which teach basic wellness skills with exciting, fitness-focused classes which helps students stay healthy, active and confident. Here are some of the many options:

SWELL 107: Pilates strengthens and tones muscles, improves posture, provides flexibility and balance, unites body and mind, and enables a sense of mental control.

SWELL 113: Ultimate Frisbee

Beginning skills and strategies of ultimate, including throwing, catching, cutting, footwork, various defensive and offensive designs, as well as a survey of the rules and regulations of the game.

SWELL 116: Bowling, Beginning.

Beginning skills, rules, and scoring of bowling. Equipment, rules/scoring, grip/setup, approach/arm swing, strike targeting, straight ball, hook ball, and spare targeting.

SWELL 175: Scuba Diving, Beginning

Developing scuba diving skills. Open Water Diver Certification upon successful completion.

Dance Classes

Have you been watching Dancing With the Stars lately? Come spice up your schedule and learn dance techniques in these exciting and educating dance classes:

DANCE 181: Country Western Social Dance, Beginning.

Beginning popular country western dance.

DANCE 184: Ballroom Dance, International Beginning.

Bronze level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.

DANCE 180: Social Dance, Beginning.

Traditional and popular ballroom dance; also social skills.

STDEV Classes

These classes help students with college related concerns that focus on career development, leadership skills, mental health improvement, and academic skills:

STDEV 155: Authentic Leadership and Personal Effectiveness.

Developing personal character and skills necessary to become an effective and authentic leader.

STDEV 143: The Science and Practice of Positive Living.

Enhancing personal growth and mental health through the learning and application of research-backed activities. Developing personal strengths such as gratitude, savoring and mindfulness.

Other Good Options

Here are some highly recommended and thrilling class options:

SFL 110: Food Preparation in the Home.

Principles of cooking and skill development in food preparation techniques. Lab required.

SFL 260: Family Finance.

Introduction to time value of money, budgeting, saving, credit, taxes, housing, insurance, and investing, emphasizing practical application in the home.

PWS 112: Floral Design.

History and principles of floral design; identification, care, and handling of cut flowers; techniques of arranging flowers and other plant materials for home and professional use.

McKay School Classes

Here are some of my personal favorite classes I took in the Elementary Education Program:

ARTED 326: Art for Elementary Teachers

Preservice preparation designed to help art educators and elementary classroom teachers understand the visual arts and develop skills necessary for implementing an arts integrated approach for art education.

One of my favorite classes! You get to actually work and teach students while improving art skills!

EL ED 340 - Children's Literature

Trends and titles in children's and adolescent literature. Reading and critiquing as well as practical uses of children's literature in both school and home.

Your homework is reading children's books, which is a nostalgic and endearing experience.

PETE 169 - Elementary Skills & Activities

Physical skills and activities specific to elementary-age children.

You feel like you are back in a PE class again and you also get to learn amazing tips about managing students.