A seminar focusing on current research papers in women's health. Recent topics have included reproductive health issues, eating disorders, heart disease, depression, autoimmune disorders, and breast cancer. Prerequisites: 140 or a strong biological sciences background, and permission of the instructor. Open to juniors and seniors. This course may not be taken for the S/U grading option. Enrollment limited to 14.

An introduction to the science of human nutrition. We will study digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients in the body, and the way nutrients are used to support growth and development and maintain health. We will also examine how personal dietary choices affect nutritive quality of the diet and health of an individual. The relationship between diet and health will be explored throughout this course. Special topics will include diet and physical fitness, weight control, vegetarianism, and women's nutrition concerns. High school chemistry recommended but not required.

This course is designed to explore how youth sports impacts the health, education, and well-being of children. Class components will include an examination of youth sport philosophies, literature on cognitive and physical growth, approaches to coach and parent education, and an assessment of school and community based programs. As a class we will design, organize, and implement a series of youth sport days at Smith College.

Exercise, sport, and outdoor activities all require energy to perform. The study of these energetic events is the basis of this course. We study how the body adapts to repeated bouts of physical activity and how the body can perform a single event. This course is highly applied. Short lectures accompanied by relevant laboratory experiences are the methodology. Prerequisite: BIO 150 or permission of the instructor. This course also counts toward the major in biology. Enrollment limited to 20.

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

This course will introduce students to the principles of coaching that are applicable to all sports. Content will include the following areas of sport science: Pedagogy, Leadership, Psychology, Biomechanics, Physiology, Growth & Development and areas of Health & Wellness related to the well-being of athletes.

The ultimate goal is to teach emergency medical care that will enable the student to a) recognize symptoms of illness and/or injuries; b) implement proper procedures; c) administer appropriate care; d) achieve and maintain proficiency in all skills; e) be responsible and behave in a professional manner; f) become certified in Community First Aid/AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Enrollment limited to 10.

The ultimate goal is to teach emergency medical care that will enable the student to a) recognize symptoms of illness and/or injuries; b) implement proper procedures; c) administer appropriate care; d) achieve and maintain proficiency in all skills; e) be responsible and behave in a professional manner; f) become certified in Community First Aid/AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Enrollment limited to 10.

Admission by permission of the instructor. Special Studies are open only to qualified juniors and seniors, and in appropriate cases, to sophomores.

This course engages the class in a semester-long design and/or analysis project. Students will work in ad hoc teams using a variety of skills and knowledge to address a current issue or question related to environmental sustainability for our local community. The specific projects will vary from year to year. Students will gain direct experience with the range and complexity of activities required to address a real-world environmental project. Student work will be assessed via progress reports (written and oral), reflective essays, and a final report.