A course designed to teach the mat exercises of Joseph Pilates. These exercises increase core strength, increase joint mobility and stability, and increase muscle tone and flexibility. By the end of this course students are able to develop and maintain their own Pilates matwork program. Enrollment limited to 20.

This active course quickly reviews the fundamentals of rock climbing and top-rope anchor building, then proceeds to introduce more advanced skills with a greater emphasis on lead sport climbing and traditional gear placement. Safety issues remain a strong emphasis in this course. The majority of class time takes place off-campus at nearby cliffs. Prerequisite: Rock Climbing I or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 8.

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. Enrollment limited to 12.

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. Enrollment limited to 12.

This beginner course in foil fencing will cover basic footwork and bladework techniques for offense and defense. Students will 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. Enrollment limited to 16.

A course in the development of basic swimming skills and conquering a fear of the water. Priority is given to establishing personal safety and enhancing skills in the water. Students in this course learn about the basic principles of swimming in terms of buoyancy and propulsion. The primary performance goals are survival swimming skills and comfort in the water. A person who can swim at least one length of the pool is not eligible for this course. Limited to 12 novice or non-swimmers.

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.

An examination of the theory and application of psychological skills training in sport from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Included are strategies that affect behavior, motivation, perception and self-beliefs. Leadership and group dynamics are also covered. Case studies are used to facilitate operationalizing theory.

This course is about a detailed study of the structure and the function of the human musculoskeletal systems (e.g. joints, bones and muscles). In addition, a few motor control and biomechanical principles that apply to musculoskeletal movement (e.g., action potentials, force modulation, line of pull, moment arm and relate a muscles’ line of pull to generating a torque) are introduced. Students learn the skeletal system and skeletal muscles involved in athletic movements and how joints and ligaments promote and limit these movements. Enrollment limited to 20.