Physical Activity (PA)

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

Beginning Tennis

Jogging

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.

Beginning Tennis

This weekly class is an introduction to strategies that improve stress management, build capacity for dealing with future stressful situations, and mindfulness to improve overall well-being. Through in-class and homework assignments, 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 their everyday lives.

Intermediate Tennis

Intermediate Jogging -

First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) -

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.

Intermediate Tennis

Intermediate Jogging -

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 203R–207R require permission of instructor.

PA 203R–207R require permission of instructor.

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

This class is intended for students looking to practice yoga and breath work with an emphasis on group practices, learning about different styles of asana(the physical postures of yoga), and learning about the eight limbs of yoga and the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of developing a yoga practice. Students will learn about yoga through community practice in class, and will be encouraged to read The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Etihical Practice by Deborah Adele. This class is designed to be progressive, so that from the beginning of the five weeks until the end, students will experience for themselves the benefits of a regular yoga practice.

Advanced Tennis

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

Advanced Swim for Fitness -

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

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

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