Sectioned course. Qigong (or chi kung) is an internal Chinese meditative practice which uses slow and precise body movements, controlled breathing and mental focusing to promote the circulation of qi (life force energy), increase coordination, flexibility, muscle strength and overall health and well-being. Students learn 36 warm-up exercises from the Chinese system of Liangong and 64 Movements of Wild goose Qigong. Enrollment limited to 20. (E)

Sectioned course. An introduction to the principles and methods of training to improve and maintain fitness. Each student designs and follows an individualized conditioning program. Programs are tailored to the needs of the student. Each individual is monitored throughout the semester and students are expected to do most of their exercise out of class. Enrollment limited to 20.

A series of courses in hunter seat equitation and basic dressage. Attention also given to safety, use and care of equipment, equine health and stable management. Students must attend registration session to be announced in E-Digest. All sections are to be arranged. There is a fee.
For students in their fourth semester of riding at Smith. Intermediate to advanced levels on the flat and over fences. Prerequisite: Equitation III.

A series of courses in hunter seat equitation and basic dressage. Attention also given to safety, use and care of equipment, equine health and stable management. Students must attend registration session to be announced in E-Digest. All sections are to be arranged. There is a fee.
For students in their third semester of riding at Smith. Low intermediate to advanced levels on the flat and over fences. Prerequisite: Equitation II.

A series of courses in hunter seat equitation and basic dressage. Attention also given to safety, use and care of equipment, equine health and stable management. Students must attend registration session to be announced in E-Digest. All sections are to be arranged. There is a fee.
For students in their second semester of riding at Smith. Sections range from advanced beginner to advanced levels on the flat and over fences. Prerequisite: Equitation I.

Sectioned course. The use and care of equipment, physiology and techniques of SCUBA diving. Students must supply their own mask, fins, snorkel which maybe purchased through the instructor. Optional NAUI certification through open water dives is available for a fee. Prerequisite: satisfactory swimming skills, and good health. Enrollment limited to 20.

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

In sections limited to 15 students each, this course primarily provides systematic instruction and practice in reading and writing academic prose, with emphasis on argumentation. The course also provides instruction and practice in conducting research and in public speaking. Bilingual students and non-native speakers are especially encouraged to register for sections taught by Holly Davis. Priority will be given to incoming students in the fall-semester sections. Course may be repeated for credit with another instructor. We live in a world where everybody seems to be performing.

In sections limited to 15 students each, this course primarily provides systematic instruction and practice in reading and writing academic prose, with emphasis on argumentation. The course also provides instruction and practice in conducting research and in public speaking. Bilingual students and non-native speakers are especially encouraged to register for sections taught by Holly Davis. Priority will be given to incoming students in the fall-semester sections. Course may be repeated for credit with another instructor.

By permission of the instructor, for qualified juniors and seniors. A scholarly project conducted under the supervision of any member of the department.