Strength and Conditioning: 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.

Getting an effective workout does not always have to take time away from your life by going to a gym and running on a treadmill like a hamster. You will be surprised how much you can accomplish in a space no bigger than your dorm lounge or common room with a towel and water bottle at your side. Maximum Interval Training is an exercise system that uses your own body as the equipment.

Getting an effective workout does not always have to take time away from your life by going to a gym and running on a treadmill like a hamster. You will be surprised how much you can accomplish in a space no bigger than your dorm lounge or common room with a towel and water bottle at your side. Maximum Interval Training is an exercise system that uses your own body as the equipment.

Spinning is a group cycling class that guides participants through workout phases using music, warm-up, steady up-tempo cadences, sprints, climbs, and cool downs. You control resistance on your bike to make the pedaling easy or difficult as you choose. Constant adjustment is normal. This group cycling class is designed for all fitness levels and involves various cycling drills that offer an exhilarating cardiovascular workout. The class also teaches you proper form and interval training. Staff and faculty are welcome! Bring workout clothes, towel, and water bottle.

Introduction to Sport Climbing: Sport climbing is the term used to describe the style of climbing where a person uses fixed protection to lead climb. This class will focus on teaching the technical skills and training techniques for better climbing. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT A PERSON HAVE STRONG TOP ROPE CLIMBING SKILLS BEFORE THEY ADVANCE INTO SPORT CLIMBING. This course is perfect experienced rock climbers wanting to learn to lead climb, and is a prerequisite for the spring Traditional Lead Climbing class. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

This course is for beginning and experienced rock climbers. It will cover basic safety techniques, rope work, knots and climbing techniques. Enjoy the opportunity to exercise your body and mind at many local climbing areas as well as Hampshire College's indoor climbing wall. Beginners are especially welcome. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

Have you ever dreamed of hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or The Long Trail? Students will learn how to select gear and equipment for long distance hiking, prepare mail drops, meal plan for weeks at a time and execute on a thru hike. The class will section hike portions of the Robert Frost Trail during the semester, while planning for two different 3-day hikes, with a non-refundable lab fee of $100 due by the second week of class. The lab fee will cover transportation, equipment, food, mail drops, permits, camping fees, and map.

If you have the desire to learn to swim, here is the perfect opportunity! This class will focus on helping the adult swimmer better understand and adapt to the water environment. Students will work on keeping the "fun in fundamentals" as they learn floats, slides, propulsive movements, breath control and personal safety techniques. Swimming strokes will include: breast, freestyle and elementary backstroke. Glenna Alderson is an American Red Cross certified instructor. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

This course is an opportunity to experience the many activities that make up outdoor adventure. Students will be introduced to natural areas in the local region. Students engage in the activities on a variety of levels from a beginning introduction to a refinement of skills. Activities include canoeing, sea kayaking, climbing, hiking, outdoor cooking, ropes course, biking and group initiatives. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

This course is for students who have had previous whitewater kayaking experience. Students will learn to improve their whitewater techniques on class 2/3 water on local rivers. Pre-requisites include: swimming ability, kayak roll on moving water, previous experience on moving water (class1-2), peel-out and ferrying experience. *Qualified students may use this course for an ACA certification in kayak instruction. *flat and/or moving water certification. This type of certification is required for most outdoor professionals who want to teach water sports.