This course introduces the fundamentals of rock climbing to the beginner. It emphasizes smooth climbing technique as well as familiarity with the equipment, various knots, belaying and rappelling. Basic top-rope anchor building is also covered. Safety issues are a strong emphasis in this course. The majority of class time is spent on the Ainsworth Gym climbing wall but also includes off-campus trips.

This course is designed for the beginning or novice archer and uses recurve target bows and equipment. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the basic techniques of target archery emphasizing the care and use of equipment, range safety, stance and shooting techniques, scoring and competition. Restrictions: A maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 12.

This beginner course in foil fencing covers basic footwork and bladework techniques for offense and defense. Students learn tactics, bouting, refereeing and use of electrical scoring equipment to prepare for a friendly in-class tournament at the end of the semester. Fencing is a fun and engaging lifelong sport that cultivates graceful fitness, quick thinking and lightning reflexes. Restrictions: A maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 16.

The course focuses on the improvement of swimming skills. Performance goals include being able to swim Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke and the turns associated with those strokes at a level that surpasses initial performance by the end of the semester. All students are assessed at the beginning and end of the end of the semester. Although this is not a conditioning class, the intermediate level student receive the same stroke technique instruction with an emphasis on a greater volume of swimming which prepares the student for the next level which is swim conditioning.

A course designed to evaluate the role that gender norms and stereotypes have on participation, access and success in sport. Contemporary trends are linked to historical and sociological antecedents. Focus is on historical, contemporary, and future perspectives and issues in sport with a focus on gender and its intersections with other sociological constructs. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only.

This course emphasizes the application of exercise physiology to sport. Students study bioenergetics, exercise fuels, training, environmental concerns and overtraining. A major emphasis is the development of an annual training plan for athletes. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only.

This course emphasizes the application of exercise physiology to sport. Students study bioenergetics, exercise fuels, training, environmental concerns and overtraining. A major emphasis is the development of an annual training plan for athletes. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only.

Legal concepts in the context of sport. Selected legal issues as they relate to coaching including topics such as negligence, contract law, statutory and constitutional law, and defamation and risk analysis/management are examined. Appropriate case studies and related contemporary sources provide the platform for discussion. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only.

Students review musculoskeletal anatomy, etiology of common sports injuries, injury prevention, concussion management and learn how to train individuals involved in sport to maintain health and performance. Students are introduced to different assessment tools, treatment interventions, research methods, apply new knowledge and research a common sports injury to be presented to peers. Enrollment limited to 20.