A study of whether sport has served to promote or inhibit ethnic/minority participation in the American Dream. Biological and cultural factors are examined to ascertain the reasons for success of some groups and failure of others as high-level participants. The lives of major American sports figures are studied in depth to determine the costs assessed and rewards bestowed on those who battled racial, ethnic or sexual oppression in the athletic arena.

Sectioned course.: Continuing level of yoga includes a refinement of postures, breath and meditation techniques. Introduction of intermediate postures with emphasis on variations of basic postures and deepening of vinyasa (flow) practice. Standing poses, backbends, inversions and arm balances, provides a vehicle for deeper exploration of yoga practice and philosophy. Prerequisite: Yoga I. Enrollment limited to 26.

Sectioned course.: An introduction to basic hatha yoga poses, breath techniques, meditation and yoga philosophy. Designed to help students reduce stress, improve strength and flexibility, and enjoy the mind/body connection. Enrollment limited to 26 per section.

Sectioned course.: An introduction to basic hatha yoga poses, breath techniques, meditation and yoga philosophy. Designed to help students reduce stress, improve strength and flexibility, and enjoy the mind/body connection. Enrollment limited to 26 per section.

Sectioned course.: An introduction to basic hatha yoga poses, breath techniques, meditation and yoga philosophy. Designed to help students reduce stress, improve strength and flexibility, and enjoy the mind/body connection. Enrollment limited to 26 per section.

Sectioned course.: Students must have a working knowledge of the four basic tennis strokes (forehand, backhand, volleys, serves). The format for Tennis II is a “play and learn” environment. Emphasis is on positioning and basic strategies for singles and doubles. Lobs and overheads are introduced. In addition, tennis drills are presented to help students refine and practice the four basic strokes. Prerequisite: Tennis I or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 16 per section.

Sectioned course.: The development of badminton skills, strokes and strategy. Students learn to play singles and doubles in this fast indoor sport. Enrollment limited to 16. Course meets the first eight weeks of the semester.

Sectioned course.: This high-speed racket class starts off with British racquetball to introduce students to four-wall play with a shorter racket and a larger ball. We then move to high-quality regulation squash equipment. Squash is a great aerobic activity that improves on balance, agility and eye-hand coordination. Non-marking shoes suitable for squash are mandatory. (Beginner). Enrollment limited to 10.

Sectioned course.: Students are introduced to the basic strokes of tennis (forehand, backhand, volleys, serves). Singles and doubles play and basic positioning are presented. Tennis rules and etiquette are included in the curriculum. Enrollment limited to 16 per section.

Sectioned course.: Eight Trigram Palm is a traditional Chinese martial art once used by the Emperor’s Imperial Guard. Its theory is based on the I Ching (Book of Changes) and the eight surrounding trigrams. As a martial art, Ba Gua Zhang incorporates a number of training methods, making it a challenging and effective practice in terms of self-defense and health building. This course teaches strengthening postures, strike sequences, turning the circle, and forms which are the four pillars of this unique martial art. Enrollment limited to 20.