Sectioned course: An introduction to the game of golf. Taught from “green to tee,” this course teaches the basic mechanics of the swing as well as correct club selection. The initial focus of the course is directed to the “short game” and develops toward appropriate use of mid- and long irons, concluding with woods/metals. Applied rules of golf and etiquette are also addressed. Pending weather, field trip experience may be scheduled at the end of the term. Equipment is provided. Enrollment limited to 10 per section.

Sectioned course: An introduction to the game of golf. Taught from “green to tee,” this course teaches the basic mechanics of the swing as well as correct club selection. The initial focus of the course is directed to the “short game” and develops toward appropriate use of mid- and long irons, concluding with woods/metals. Applied rules of golf and etiquette are also addressed. Pending weather, field trip experience may be scheduled at the end of the term. Equipment is provided. Enrollment limited to 10 per section.

Sectioned course: This beginner course in foil fencing will cover basic footwork and bladework techniques for offense and defense. Students will learn tactics, bouting, refereeing and use of electrical scoring equipment to prepare for a friendly in-class tournament at the end of the semester. Fencing is a fun and engaging lifelong sport that cultivates graceful fitness, quick thinking and lightning reflexes. Enrollment limited to 16 per section.

Sectioned course: Swimming workouts to improve physical fitness. Stroke improvement, exercise program design and a variety of aquatic training modalities are also included. Intermediate swimming ability required. Enrollment limited to 20.

Sectioned course: This class is designed to learn the basic fundamentals of springboard diving. Students will develop skills in the five categories of one-meter diving while covering springboard safety and body mechanics to master basic approaches and entries.  Enrollment limited to 8.

Sectioned course: The course will focus on the improvement of swimming skills. Performance goals include being able to swim Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke and the turns associated with those strokes at a level that surpasses initial performance by the end of the semester. All students are assessed at the beginning and end of the end of the semester.

Sectioned course: A course in the development of basic swimming skills and the conquering fear of the water. Priority is given to establishing personal safety and enhancing skills in the water. Students in this course learn about the basic principles of swimming in terms of buoyancy and propulsion. The primary performance goals are survival swimming skills and comfort in the water. A person who can swim at least one length of the pool is not eligible for this course. Limited to 12 novice or non-swimmers.

This course is about a detailed study of the structure and the function of the human musculoskeletal systems (e.g. joints, bones and muscles). In addition, a few motor control and biomechanical principles that apply to musculoskeletal movement (e.g action potentials, force modulation, line of pull, moment arm, and relate a muscles’ line of pull to generating a torque) will be introduced. Students will learn the skeletal system and skeletal muscles involved in athletic movements and how joints and ligaments promote and limit these movements.

Independent coaching and the study of advanced coaching tactics and strategy in a specific sport. Prerequisite: 505d. This is a full-year course.

Assisting in the coaching of an intercollegiate team. Weekly conferences on team management, coach responsibilities and coaching aids.