For the beginning student, emphasis is on the development of basic skill, energy, strength, control and rhythmic awareness. Intermediate and advanced students study more complex movement combinations, explore movement problems and construct original forms. Classes are designed progressively to prepare, strengthen, discipline and advance the student in modern and ballet dance forms. Prerequisite: DNC 152, DNC 231 and DNC 232 require permission of instructor. ART

Designed to improve students’ current levels of physical fitness relative to muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition through a carefully designed and monitored personal weight training program. (0.5 credit.)

Designed to help students develop a fitness program based on personal goals such as improving diet, losing weight, gaining strength and improving muscular and/or cardiovascular endurance. Assesses current levels of fitness and prescribes a program based on individual goals and personal assessments. (0.5 credit.)

Activity classes not otherwise offered through the physical education curriculum that are designed to meet special student and faculty interests, such as skiing, squash, cross country, orienteering, bicycling, water aerobics and synchronized swimming. (0.5 credit.)

Exercise class designed to improve student levels of physical fitness. Fitness tests administered before and after the course to monitor improvement. Students read various materials relating to diet and exercise. (0.5 credit.)

Methods course in which students learn to teach all Red Cross swimming and community water safety courses. (0.5 credit.) Open to students who are advanced swimmers and wish to teach swimming.

Follows guidelines of the American Red Cross and, on successful completion, carries Red Cross certification. (0.5 credit.) Prerequisite: Swimming test.

Intermediate-/advanced-level swimming course. The five basic strokes are refined: the butterfly, overarm, side, inverted breast and trudgen strokes are taught, along with additional advanced safety and swimmer skills. (0.5 credit.)

Basic swimming course. Includes instruction in basic water skills such as treading water and survival floating, entries, safety skills and the five basic strokes. (0.5 credit.)

Students refine their personal expression through a synthesis of conceptual and technical challenges resulting in a coherent, gallery-ready presentation of images. In-depth exploration of concepts and contexts is demonstrated through written and verbal presentations. Substantial self-direction is expected. Prerequisite: FA 214. ART