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Saratoga Springs,
New York, 12866
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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.
Department of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation
personnel work closely together to provide a well
balanced program of recreational and interest group activities.
Opportunities for all students
to engage in competitive and recreational sport activities
are provided 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.
Not for liberal arts credit.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY I
A. Aquatics PA101A Beginning Swimming (for non-swimmers and weak swimmers only)
C. Conditioning (includes Martial Arts) PA101/102C Jogging PA110C Aerobic Dance PA111C Self-paced Fitness PA112C Beginning Weight Training PA113C Beginning Rowing PA114C Judo PA115C Karate PA116C Self Defense PA118C Power and Agility PA119C Strength and Aerobic Fitness
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
