As fall semester begins, many students are on the hunt for some GPA boosting classes. These classes are considered to be on the easier side and can almost guarantee that “easy A” we all love.
One of the most talked about classes on Auburn’s campus is a physical education class called "Fitness Through Puppy Play". The College of Veterinary Medicine and the School of Kinesiology have collaborated to bring this fitness class to students. Students in this class train, socialize and exercise puppies who will grow up to become detection dogs. Like most GPA boosting classes, "Fitness Through Puppy Play" is worth two credit hours.
"Self-Defense for Women" is yet another physical education course offered numerous times each week. The course is designed to bring awareness and teach realistic self-defense methods to women. The class is made up of hands-on training and exercises. This class is sure to help your GPA, but it does have an interesting type of final exam.
"The self-defense final is a simulation. There is a rush of adrenaline and I surprised myself with how quickly I reacted. Being able to practice in real life situations made me feel more safe and ready to defend myself if I ever needed to," Adison Nikolai, a senior in nursing science, said.
Bowling has recently become a popular class for Auburn students. Your grade is mostly influenced by attendance and the class is known for being stress free.
Chris Eagan, a senior in pre-business took bowling and thoroughly enjoyed it.
"It's a great class to take a load off from your work, learn the fundamentals of bowling and make new friends,” Eagan said.
Crossfit is another class offered as a physical education credit. According to past students, the class is a great way to stay in shape all semester long. Many find Crossfit to be challenging, but students claim they came out of the class feeling stronger and more fit.
Amber Robinson, a junior in industrial design, was one of those students.
“Crossfit was pretty intense each class, but I felt like I really did get more in shape. I also got an “A” just by going to class,” Robinson said.
Crossfit class is three days a week and an hour long. Students are sure to build muscle and gain that “A”. However, the instructors enforce a strict attendance policy.
“It was a great class, but if you missed more than five classes throughout the semester, your grade would drop down to a ‘B’,” Robinson.
Auburn University is not the only school that offers these unique types of classes.
GPA boosting classes not only help your grades, but they also help you unwind from the rest of your hectic schedule. Syllabus week is in full swing, so take a look at some of these classes if you need a grade boost this semester.
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