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 tacticss, 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 culitvates graceful fitness, quick thinking and lightning reflexes.  Enrollment limited to 16 per section.

Sectioned course: American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguard Training and Basic First Aid/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Prerequisites: 300-yard swim using crawl, breast and sidestrokes, and retrieval of 10-pound brick from 8-foot depth. Enrollment limited to 10.

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.

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.

Topics course. Enrollment limit of 12: While rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have been steadily decreasing, CVD remains one of the most fatal and costly diseases in the US, and great disparities in disease risk, treatment, and death remain. In this research seminar, we will explore traditional risk factors for CVD. We will learn about treatments for the disease, including lifestyle treatments and pharmaceuticals and their efficacy to reduce risk in various populations. We will explore historical, biological and social factors associated with health disparities in the disease.

Study of the anatomical and biophysical (e.g. biomechanics, motor control &learning, and skeletal muscle structure) aspects of human movement. Topics include how movement is produced by bones, joints, muscles, and the nervous system; and factors that moderate movement such as resistance, body position, inertia, and motor control. This course is of interest tostudents interested in physical conditioning, and athletics and coaching.