If you like basketball but have little or no experience, then this is the class for you. Students will work on the basic skills of basketball, such as dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense. Students will also spend time focusing on the rules of the game and playing. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

This course will give students background knowledge and first-hand experience in stretching, weight lifting, and aerobic conditioning. Students will learn the basics of flexibility training, using heart rate to guide aerobic conditioning, and assist in designing an individualized weight training program. Each class session will include stretching, running/walking, and weight lifting. People who have never been involved in a fitness program are especially welcome. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

The class will focus on improving foot, speed, agility, and explosiveness through drills and plyometrics. Class will meet ONLY for 6 weeks after the start of the semester. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

This class will utilize various techniques to improve one's strength and conditioning without the use of weights. All experience levels are welcome. The class is especially good for those interested in improving strength for sports. Five college students will be graded pass/fail.

While the weather is still too bad to ride, why not put a few hours a week into fixing up and fine tuning your bicycle? Each week students will focus on an area of the bike and learn what is required to clean and maintain that part. At the end of each class, students will have done the maintenance and be able to depart with their bike intact. At the end of this seven week class, students will have rebuilt their bike and be ready for spring weather. Class meets Wednesdays in January till March. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

New England with its cold, wet winters can be a wonderful place to climb frozen water! Students will meet once a week and travel to local cliffs to practice winter climbing skills. Primary focus will be on steep ice and mixed climbing, and the use of tools and techniques for winter travel in the mountains. Class meets on Tuesdays in January until Spring Break. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

This class begins after Spring Break. Students should be experienced top rope climbers and competent belayers. We will cover rope management, anchors, belaying the leader and self-rescue. We will actuate this information outdoors. The goal of this course is to prepare climbers to be competent seconds for multipitch climbs and to provide instruction in lead climbing. Class will meet Tuesdays in March till May. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.