Physical Activity (PA)

PA 101A -  Beginning Swimming  
Credits: 1  

Beginning Swimming (for non-swimmers and weak swimmers only).

PA 101B -  Beginning Tennis  
Credits: 1  

Beginning Tennis

PA 101C -  Jogging  
Credits: 1  

Jogging

PA 101R -  Introduction to Riding I  
Credits: 1  

This class is intended for students who have NO or VERY LITTLE experience riding horses. If you have some experience riding horses, please contact Karen Hurff (khurff@skidmore.edu) to discuss class placement.

PA 102B -  Beginning Tennis  
Credits: 1  

Beginning Tennis

PA 102R -  Introduction to Riding II  
Credits: 1  
Prerequisites: Each of these riding courses has the course before it (or permission of instructor) as a prerequisite.   
PA 103C -  Trail Running  
Credits: 1  
PA 103R -  Position and Control I  
Credits: 1  
Prerequisites: Each of these riding courses has the course before it (or permission of instructor) as a prerequisite.  
PA 104B -  Beginning Golf  
Credits: 1  
PA 104R -  Position and Control II  
Credits: 1  
Prerequisites: Each of these riding courses has the course before it (or permission of instructor) as a prerequisite.  
PA 105B -  Mountain Biking  
Credits: 1  
PA 105R -  Novice Equitation I  
Credits: 1  
Prerequisites: Each of these riding courses has the course before it (or permission of instructor) as a prerequisite.  
PA 106B -  Mountain Biking  
Credits: 1  
PA 106R -  Novice Equitation II  
Credits: 1  
Prerequisites: Each of these riding courses has the course before it (or permission of instructor) as a prerequisite. PA106R is prerequisite for PA 201R and PA 201R is prerequisite for PA 202R, or permission of instructor for both.   
Note(s): PA 207R may be repeated for credit.  
PA 109B -  Softball  
Credits: 1  
PA 110B -  Softball  
Credits: 1  
PA 110C -  Aerobic Dance  
Credits: 1  
PA 111B -  Lacrosse  
Credits: 1  
PA 111C -  Self-Paced Fitness  
Credits: 1  
PA 112B -  Lacrosse  
Credits: 1  
PA 112C -  Beg Weight Training  
Credits: 1  
PA 113C -  Beg Rowing  
Credits: 1  
PA 114C -  Judo  
Credits: 1  
PA 115C -  Karate  
Credits: 1  
PA 116C -  Self Defense  
Credits: 1  
PA 117C -  Ultimate Frisbee  
Credits: 1  
PA 118C -  Power and Agility Training  
Credits: 1  
PA 119C -  Strength and Aerobic Fitness  
Credits: 1  
PA 120B -  Beg Racquetball  
Credits: 1  
PA 122B -  Beg Handball  
Credits: 1  
PA 123B -  Volleyball  
Credits: 1  
PA 124B -  Badminton  
Credits: 1  
PA 126B -  Basketball  
Credits: 1  
PA 128B -  Fly Fish  
Credits: 1  
PA 129C -  Stress Reduction and Mindfulness  
Credits: 1  

Eight-week experiential introduction to stress management and wellness through mindfulness-based practices. Students will increase their awareness of stress symptoms and will engage in activities designed to support a more responsive approach to stress coping. Emphasis will be placed on body scan techniques, sitting meditations, and mindful movement- such as mindful walking and stretching. Students will also learn various strategies designed to enhance wellness through mindfulness in the everyday. The course requires a 6-hour guided mindfulness retreat facilitated by the instructor. The retreat is held on campus, on a weekend day; date to-be-determined each semester.

PA 132B -  Beginning Mtn Biking  
Credits: 1  
PA 201A -  Intermediate Swimming  
Credits: 1  
Prerequisites: PA 101A Beginning Swimming.  
PA 201B -  Intermediate Tennis  
Credits: 1  

Intermediate Tennis

PA 201C -  Intermediate Jogging  
Credits: 1  

Intermediate Jogging -

PA 201F -  First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) - First Aid and CPR(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)  
Credits: 1  

First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) -

PA 201R -  Intermediate Equitation I  
Credits: 1  

PA 106R is prerequisite for PA 201R and PA 201R is prerequisite for PA 202R, or permission of instructor for both. PA 203R–207R require permission of instructor. PA 207R may be repeated for credit.

PA 202A -  Swim For Fitness  
Credits: 1  
PA 202B -  Intermediate Tennis  
Credits: 1  

Intermediate Tennis

PA 202C -  Intermediate Jogging  
Credits: 1  

Intermediate Jogging -

PA 202F -  First Aid and Cpr  
Credits: 1  
PA 202R -  Intermediate Equitation II  
Credits: 1  

PA 106R is prerequisite for PA 201R and PA 201R is prerequisite for PA 202R, or permission of instructor for both. PA 203R–207R require permission of instructor. PA 207R may be repeated for credit.

PA 203A -  Scuba  
Credits: 1  
PA 203B -  Intermediate Golf  
Credits: 1  
PA 203R -  Advanced Equitation I  
Credits: 1  

PA 203R–207R require permission of instructor.

PA 204A -  Self-Paced Swimming  
Credits: 1  
PA 204B -  Intermediate Golf  
Credits: 1  
PA 204R -  Advanced Equitation II  
Credits: 1  

PA 203R–207R require permission of instructor.

PA 205R -  Combined Training II (fee)  
Credits: 1  
PA 206R -  Intro to Dressage (fee)  
Credits: 1  
PA 207R -  Schooling  
Credits: 1  

PA 203R–207R require permission of instructor. PA 207R may be repeated for credit.

PA 210C -  Int Aerobic Dance  
Credits: 1  
PA 211C -  Int Self-Paced Fitness  
Credits: 1  
PA 212C -  Int Weight Training  
Credits: 1  
PA 213C -  Intermediate Rowing  
Credits: 1  
PA 214C -  Marathon Training  
Credits: 1  
PA 216C -  Int Self Defense  
Credits: 1  
PA 218C -  Intermediate Power and Agility  
Credits: 1  
Prerequisites: PA 118C.  
PA 220B -  Intermed Racquetball  
Credits: 1  
PA 222B -  Intermediate Handball  
Credits: 1  
PA 301A -  Adv Swimming  
Credits: 1  
PA 301B -  Advanced Tennis  
Credits: 1  

Advanced Tennis

PA 301R -  Applied Schooling  
Credits: 2  

The 300-level riding courses require permission of instructor. PA 301R may be repeated for credit.

PA 302A -  Advanced Swimming for Fitness  
Credits: 1  

Advanced Swim for Fitness -

PA 302B -  Advanced Tennis  
Credits: 1  
PA 302R -  Applied Dressage (fee)  
Credits: 2  
PA 303B -  Advanced Golf  
Credits: 1  
PA 303R -  Stable Management  
Credits: 2  
PA 304A -  Lifeguard Training  
Credits: 1  
PA 304B -  Advanced Golf  
Credits: 1  
PA 304R -  Introduction to Teaching  
Credits: 2  

The 300-level riding courses require permission of instructor. PA 304R–306R are taught one-on-one.

PA 305A -  Water Safety Instructor  
Credits: 1  
PA 305R -  Intermediate Teaching  
Credits: 2  

The 300-level riding courses require permission of instructor. PA 304R-306R are taught one-on-one.

PA 306R -  Advanced Teaching  
Credits: 2  

The 300-level riding courses require permission of instructor. PA 304R-306R are taught one-on-one.

PA 308C -  Power Lifting  
Credits: 1  
PA 309C -  Body Building  
Credits: 1  
PA 312C -  Adv Weight Training  
Credits: 1  
PA 320B -  Adv Racquetball  
Credits: 1  
PA 321B -  Advanced Squash  
Credits: 1  
PA 322B -  Advanced Handball  
Credits: 1