815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs,
New York, 12866
SKIDMORE PHONE
518-580-5000
Physical Activity
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT FOR ALL: Instructional classes
focus on increasing the level of skill in an activity, understanding
the basic principles of movement involved, and applying them
in a particular situation. Courses are sectioned according
to ability level.
Classes meet for two hours a week. Seasonal sports are limited
to a six-week period.
Riding activity courses carry an instructional fee. Contact
Cindy Ford, director of the Riding Program, for current fees.
Athletics personnel and the Athletic Council work closely together to provide a well
balanced program of recreational and interest group activities.
The Athletic Council provides opportunities for all students
to engage in competitive and recreational sport activities
within the College community.
ACTIVITY COURSES Courses are designated 100 level
(beginning), 200 level (intermediate), 300 level (advanced).
The department expects students to enroll for the appropriate
level based on their previous experiences and skills levels;
the department reserves the right to make adjustments as needed.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, physical activity courses
may not be repeated for credit. They may be repeated as audits.
With the exception of repeatable courses, students are allowed
one credit per level per activity toward graduation. Riding
courses carry prerequisites. Courses may be added or deleted
as appropriate. Course series are half-credit offerings.
Non-liberal arts. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY I
A. Aquatics PA101A Beginning Swimming
B. Sports PA101/102B Beginning Tennis PA103/104B Beginning Golf PA107/108B Indoor Soccer PA109/110B Softball PA111/112B Lacrosse PA113/114B Flag Football PA115/116B Fly Fishing PA120B Beginning Racquetball PA121B Beginning Squash PA122B Beginning Handball PA123B Volleyball PA124B Badminton PA125B Small-sided Soccer PA126B Basketball PA127B Group Games
R. Riding PA101R Introduction to Riding I PA102R Introduction to Riding II PA103R Position and Control I PA104R Position and Control II PA105R Novice Equitation I PA106R Novice Equitation II Each of these riding courses has the course before it (or permission of instructor) as
a prerequisite.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY II
A. Aquatics PA201A Intermediate Swimming PA202A Swim for Fitness
C. Conditioning (Includes Martial Arts) PA201/202C Intermediate Jogging PA210C Intermediate Aerobic Dance PA211C Intermediate Self-paced Fitness PA212C Intermediate Weight Training PA213C Intermediate Rowing PA214C Marathon Training
F. First Aid PA201F First Aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
R. Riding PA201R Intermediate Equitation I PA202R Intermediate Equitation II PA203R Advanced Equitation I PA204R Advanced Equitation II PA207R Schooling PA106R is prerequisite for PA201R and PA201R is prerequisite
for 202R, or permission of instructor for both. PA203R-207R
require permission of instructor. PA207R
may be repeated for credit.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY III
A. Aquatics PA302A Advanced Swim for Fitness PA304A Lifeguard Training PA305A Water Safety Instructor
