Kinesiology Department

Physical Activity Course Descriptions

100-119
120-139
140-158
164-177

100. Wellness

Fall and Spring (2,2) Staff.

Weekly lectures are designed to acquaint students with the concepts of personal fitness and wellness. Additional weekly lab and discussion sections focus on wellness assessments and discussion of contemporary wellness topics. This course receives one activity credit.

104. Yoga

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed as an introduction to “Iyengar yoga.” We focus on developing strength, flexibility, and awareness through practicing postures and breath awareness (adaptable to all somatotypes and disabilities).

105. Judo

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course enables the student the opportunity to learn judo principles and be introduced to Olympic sport judo.

106. Tai Chi

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Tai chi is a centuries-old Chinese discipline. It emphasizes an awareness of the interdependence of mind and body while enhancing health, self-cultivation and inner calm.

107. Sailing I

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed for the beginner. Knowledge includes rigging and care for the boats on and off the water. Practical experience includes tacking, jibing, points of sail, balance and trim and capsize recovery.

108. Squash

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed to introduce the beginning player to the equipment, court, fundamental strokes and basic strategy of squash.

109. Sailing II

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course develops skills learned in Sailing I and introduces students to the thrills of racing. Experiencing sailing a variety of boats is possible. (Pre-requisite: Sailing I)

114. Volleyball I

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Course teaches the fundamental skills of setting, bumping, serving, blocking and spiking, team strategies and actual round robin competition.

115. Swim I

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed for non-swimmers. Content includes physical and mental adjustments, basic water skills, and knowledge to make the person safe in, on and around the water.

116. Swim II

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed for the individual with limited swimming ability. Students selecting this course must be safe in deep water but need further instruction in strokes and techniques.

117. Swim III

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed for the individual with strong swimming skills. Stroke technique and refinement of skills will be emphasized.

118. Competitive Swimming for Fitness

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed to improve student knowledge of competitive swimming techniques and their used to improve individual fitness.

119. Lifeguard Training

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course provides the opportunity to achieve ARC certification in lifeguarding. Skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies are emphasized.

120. Water Safety Instructor

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course offers certification and trains candidates in the ARC Learn to Swim Program, Infant and Preschool Aquatics, Basic Water Safety, Emergency Water Safety, and Water Safety Instructor Aide courses.

121. Lifeguard Instructor

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed to train instructor candidates to teach Lifeguard Training including First Aid, CPR for the professional rescuer, lifeguard aide and community water safety.

122. SCUBA

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed as an introduction to scuba diving. By completing all requirements the student will be ready to undertake the open water training dives to achieve certification.

123,124. Synchronized Swimming

(GER 6) Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed to develop the basic skills required for the performance of synchronized Swimming figures and routines. It also will involve the swimmer in creating the choreography of duet and trio routines as well as working as a group to choreograph a team routine, which includes all swimmers in the class. Choreography will include selection and editing of music as well as setting movement to the music selected.

130. Adventure Games

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This class provides a challenging experience through “new games,” ropes and initiatives course, climbing, rappelling, prussiking and aerobic games. Emphasis is placed on group cooperation and a willingness to try.

131. Adventure Games II

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff. Prerequisite: KIN 130.

Building on the level I experience students apply their knowledge and skills during a weekend of physically and psychologically challenging activities. Group problem solving and teamwork is emphasized.

132. Aerobic Exercise to Music

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed to introduce the beginner to basic aerobic dance steps and combinations while improving cardiovascular fitness. A variety of aerobic type activities will be incorporated in the class.

133. Backpacking.

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff

This class is designed to teach the basic knowledge and skills necessary to backpack in a temperate mountain zone. This includes route finding, map reading, trail negotiation, trip preparation, food selection and preparation, tents, packing and safety. A weekend trip concludes the experience.

134. Backpacking II

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This class is designed to give the backpacker an opportunity to plan for, and conduct a 4 day trip in a wilderness setting. Preparation will include dealing with emergencies, packing, food prep and route planning.

135. Badminton

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Entry skill level, teaching basic strokes, rules, scoring, etiquette and game appreciation. Singles and doubles strategies including skills in clears, drive, smashes and serves.

137. Bowling

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed for beginning students to acquire basic skills and techniques of bowling and for advanced bowlers to improve skills.

138. Canoe Camping

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed to introduce students to a combination of camping and tandem white water canoeing skills. This course culminates with an overnight trip on Class I-II white water.

139. Flat Water Canoeing

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Introduces beginners to the spectrum of tandem flatwater canoeing. Content includes paddling strokes, lake maneuvers, portaging, navigation, rescue, proper equipment choice and a survey on the spectrum of canoe sport.

140. White Water Canoeing

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed to introduce students to tandem canoeing on Class I-II white water. This class culminates with a one day white water paddling trip.

141. White Water II

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

An intermediate level course open to canoes and kayaks. The emphasis is more advanced level strokes and maneuvers and refinement of rescue and self-rescue skills appropriate for lower intermediate whitewater.

142. Mountain Biking

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Designed for the recreational cyclist to improve their cycling skills, both on and off the road. Skill development includes bike maintenance and repair, and technical riding skills. Bikes not provided.

143. Cycling

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed for the recreational cyclist who wishes to improve their on and off road biking skills. Introduction to equipment and general maintenance and roadside repairs. The students are also given the opportunity to improve their cardiovascular fitness by frequent bicycle rides.

144. Square and Line Dance

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed to introduce students to the various forms of American contra and square dance, the basic figures used in these dances, and the conventions and courtesies followed in dance communities throughout the country.

145,151. Folk Dance

(GER 6) Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Folk Dance I introduces students to a variety of folk and ethnic dances of primarily European and Middle Eastern origins. Dances are studied from a cultural perspective, and are identified by formation, function, step pattern, rhythm and tempo. Folk Dance II course builds on the technical skills of Folk I. The social and multicultural components of the subject are enhanced. Dances are selected that challenge the student’s strength, balance, flexibility, coordination and endurance. Emphasis is placed on the creative process and evolution of folk dance today.

146,149. Artistic Gymnastics

(GER 6) Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Both levels of this course satisfy GER 6 and one physical activity requirement through the development of the movement skills and the artistic skills involved in the creation of an artistic gymnastics routine. Two levels of artistic gymnastics must be taken to fulfill GER 6.

147. Golf I

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Golf I stresses fundamentals of the game for beginners. The following will be taught: the swing with various clubs, basic rules, etiquette, courtesies, and introduction to course play.

148. Golf II

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Course experience and management, knowledge of rules, and basic skills are a pre-requisite for Golf II. Approximately two-thirds of the semester involve course play.

153. Self Defense

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course enables the student the opportunity to defend themselves in various threatening situations. Students will learn a global and unique approach to self-defense through judo techniques.

154. Kayaking

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Prepares beginners to kayak on Class II whitewater. Material covers safety practices, strokes, lake and river maneuvers, river reading, self-rescue including the Eskimo roll and proper equipment. Field experience planned.

157. Racquetball I

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Entry level course teaching basic skills, rules, scoring and love of the game. Introduction of singles strategies and some round robin play. Skills include drives, serves, lobs and kills.

158. Racquetball II

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Prior instruction or Racquetball I required. introduction to competitive drill sand competition. Emphasis on singles play, court awareness and shot selection and placement.

164. Rock Climbing I

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This beginning course introduces students to basic rock climbing, belaying and rappelling techniques. Skills include climbing, belaying, rappelling, knot tying, anchor systems, self-rescue, equipment selection and care, terminology and communications.

165. Rock Climbing II

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

An intermediate level class that increases depth and breadth of climbing, belaying and rappelling skills, including rescue, mental and physical conditioning, movement techniques and an understanding of lead climbing practices.

170. Tennis I

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed to teach students the basic skills, rules, and etiquette of beginning tennis. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental skills and applying rules and etiquette in game situations.

171. Tennis II

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Advanced beginner skilled class, emphasizing fundamental skills in serves, volleys, overheads, ground strokes and top spin. Introduction to doubles strategies.

172. Tennis III

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

Class designed for intermediate skill sand prior instruction. Extensive play in singles and doubles, introducing competitive drills and review of basic skills.

174. Triathlon Training

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course provides students with the skills necessary to train for and compete in an Olympic distance triathlon. 1500M swim, 40K bike and 10K run distances will be developed.

175. Weight Training

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This course is designed to provide the beginning weight trainer with the information and skills necessary to establish and work toward goals in the areas of muscular strength, size, endurance, and/or toning.

176. Windsurfing I

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This class covers the basic skills necessary to learn handing a windsurfer on and off the water. It includes rigging, nomenclature safety, tacking, jibing and points of sail. Sailors achieve abilities to sail in moderate winds.

177. Winter Camping

Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.

This class introduces the beginner to the exciting activities of the winter environment. Skills include cross country skiing, snow shoeing, skating, sledding, mountaineering, snow shelter, star gazing, and safety. Students spend two nights outside, otherwise accommodations are provided in an outdoor education center.