PHYS COND: KICKBOXING I

Sectioned course. This class is recommended for both the curious beginner and the experienced kickboxer. It incorporates martial art forms, a variety of strength/fitness drills, as well as standard boxing techniques. Students start by learning proper form of the basic techniques before progressing to more complicated combinations. Enrollment limited to 20 per section.

PHYS COND: KICKBOXING I

Sectioned course. This class is recommended for both the curious beginner and the experienced kickboxer. It incorporates martial art forms, a variety of strength/fitness drills, as well as standard boxing techniques. Students start by learning proper form of the basic techniques before progressing to more complicated combinations. Enrollment limited to 20 per section.

PHYS COND: AEROBICS

Sectioned course. Exercise to music. Various exercise styles will be introduced. This class will also cover basic exercise principles, injury prevention, and the fundamentals of exercise program design. The goal of this course is to enable students to enter any group fitness setting with confidence. Enrollment limited to 35.

OUTDOOR SKILL:ROCK CLIMBING I

Sectioned course. This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of rock climbing to the beginner. It will emphasize smooth climbing technique as well as familiarity with the equipment, various knots, belaying and rappelling. Basic top-rope anchor building will also be covered. Safety issues will also be a strong emphasis in this course. The majority of class time will take place on the Ainsworth Gym Climbing Wall, but will also include two off-campus trips. Enrollment limited to 12.

OUTDOOR SKILLS:ROCK CLIMBING I

Sectioned course. This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of rock climbing to the beginner. It will emphasize smooth climbing technique as well as familiarity with the equipment, various knots, belaying and rappelling. Basic top-rope anchor building will also be covered. Safety issues will also be a strong emphasis in this course. The majority of class time will take place on the Ainsworth Gym Climbing Wall, but will also include two off-campus trips. Enrollment limited to 12.

OUTDOOR SKILL:WHITEWATER KAYAK

Sectioned course. An introduction to solo whitewater kayaking. This more adventurous class begins in the pool and pond with basic paddling skills, then progresses to local fast water rivers. Students should expect to run Class I and II rapids. Prerequisite: satisfactory swimming skills. Enrollment limited to 6 per section.

OUTDOOR SKILL:WHITEWATER KAYAK

Sectioned course. An introduction to solo whitewater kayaking. This more adventurous class begins in the pool and pond with basic paddling skills, then progresses to local fast water rivers. Students should expect to run Class I and II rapids. Prerequisite: satisfactory swimming skills. Enrollment limited to 6 per section.

OUTDOOR SKILL:WHITEWATER CANOE

Sectioned course. An introduction to solo and tandem whitewater canoeing. This exciting class is taught on local rivers offering Class I and II rapids during the spring. Prerequisite: Previous flatwater canoeing experience, plus satisfactory swimming skills. This class meets the last 6 weeks of the semester. Enrollment limited to 10.

OUTDOOR:ADVENT SAMPLER II

Sectioned course. This winter season sampler course is another opportunity to experience the various activities that keep us outside and having fun in the snow. While visiting our many local natural areas, students will be introduced to nordic skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, caving, snow shelter building, winter canoeing & kayaking, and the essentials of backcountry travel in the cold. This class meets the first 7 weeks of the semester. Enrollment limited to 10.

EQUITATION IV

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.
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