Fundamentals of shooting - seven-step approach. Proper target shooting technique and form stressed.

4 Class Hours, 11 Laboratory Hours per semester.

A series of laboratories and lectures culminating in a four-day mandatory backpacking trip. Students learn to select, care for, and properly use the essential equipment, as well as some low-cost alternatives to expensive items. The stress is on safety and low ecological impact camping.

15 Class Hours, 15 Laboratory Hours per half semester.

Instruction and practice in the various strokes. Rules, terminology and equipment. Strategy for singles and doubles.

4 Class Hours, 11 Laboratory Hours per half semester.

Beginning Ballet will introduce students to the basic elements of classical ballet in ballet technique classes.

8 Class Hours, 22 Laboratory Hours.

A course in basic ice skating techniques that moves from less difficult to more difficult performance skating sequences. Students will undergo an assessment of skills at the beginning of the course and will be given instructions and practice time for improvement of skills. Speed of performance as well as execution will be stressed. Will fulfill the C-V requirement. Students will need to bring skates or rent them from the BCC Rink where the course is taught.

8 class hours 22 lab hours 1 Credit

Bowling fundamentals including ball selection, grip, stance, approach and delivery. Etiquette, scoring, correction of basic mistakes in delivery. Classes are at off-campus site and students must pay for own games, shoe rental and transportation.

3 Class Hours, 12 Laboratory Hours per half semester.

Students participate in an individualized fitness program. Each student will be tested for fitness levels in cardio-respiratory, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition. Results of the profile will help determine a workout routine for classroom activity. Discussions on chapter topics and tests will assist students in making healthy lifestyle choices.

8 Class Hours, 22 Laboratory Hours.

Students participate in an individualized fitness program. Each student will be tested for fitness levels, in cardio-respiratory, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition. Results of the profile will help determine a workout routine of classroom activity. Discussions on chapter topics and tests will assist students in making healthy lifestyle choices. PED 119 has one more hour of activity than PED 118, and more emphasis on taking command by making healthy decisions about their workouts. There is usually an improvement grade built in for motivational purposes.

12 Class Hours, 33 Laboratory Hours.

A Lab/Lecture course designed to prepare students interested in a career in exercise supervision or instruction. The many components of fitness will be thoroughly discussed as to their relevance to health, wellness and athletic excellence. Students will learn the principles of exercise (overload) and determine how to apply these principles in order to make safe and healthy improvements to one's fitness level. Students will learn new as well as classic exercise programs and demonstrate them in lab.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours.

Basic skills, etiquette and strategy. Student required to play nine holes (fee required) and hit at a driving range, providing their own transportation. Clubs provided for those without. For the beginning golfer.

4 Class Hours, 11 Laboratory Hours per half semester.

Basics of grooming, saddling and safety procedures. Development and expansion of riding skills. Elementary knowledge of horses, their care and maintenance. Two options available: 1. English. 2. Western. (Additional fee and taught off campus.)

8 Class Hours, 22 Laboratory Hours per semester.

Jogging as a possible leisure time activity. Physiological benefits, improvement of technique and basic principles of training. Individual works at own level and sets own goals. Distance usually worked: 2 miles.

3 Class Hours, 12 Laboratory Hours per semester.

Classical karate on the beginning and intermediate levels. Philosophy and brief history of karate. Basic kata (forms) together with self-defense and prearranged sparring techniques. Free sparring with no body contact. Emphasis is on physical conditioning and mental discipline.

8 Class Hours, 22 Laboratory Hours per semester.

Jazz dance technique through practical skill work, jazz styles and dance combinations.

8 Class Hours, 22 Laboratory Hours per semester.

A continuation of Jazz Dance I, emphasizing jazz dance techniques throught practical skill work.

8 Class Hours, 22 Laboratory Hours per semester; Prerequisite: PED 135 or previous dance experience.

Brief explanation of karate, judo and other martial arts. Approximately 10 basic self-defense movements which, if properly acquired and practiced, can be applicable to many situations. Basic techniques of blocking, falling, punching and general body shifting motions. No definite dress required. A student should remember that exercises are meant to increase flexibility and endurance of muscles, and the dress should be a comfortable one for this purpose. Although this is not the formal karate class, the class will be conducted with formality and discipline.

3 Class Hours, 12 Laboratory Hours per semester.

Instruction and practice in cross-country skiing - beginning through advanced. conduct, terminology, safety and equipment. Classes both on and off campus. Skis, poles, bindings provided; students responsible for boots and transportation.

3 Class Hours, 12 Laboratory Hours per semester.

A low impact, high energy cardiovascular program done with a music background. Floor aerobics, step aerobics, body toning, and resistance bands included. Open to both men and women.

12 Class Hours; 33 Laboratory Hours.

A low impact, high energy cardiovascular program done with a music background. Floor aerobics, step aerobics, body toning, and resistance bands included. Open to both men and women.

8 Class Hours, 22 Laboratory Hours per semester.

Instruction and practice in the fundamental skills of kicking, tackling, trapping, dribbling and heading. Rules and tactics. Team competition. Separate sections for men and women.

4 Class Hours, 11 Laboratory Hours per half semester.

Designed to teach the swimmer the techniques of snorkeling, safety equipment selection and skills. Offered to student taking Tropical Ecology during intersession.

8 Class Hours, 22 Laboratory Hours per semester.

Students will learn the basic principals of good nutrition; how energy nutrients work within their body and how they can use nutrition to improve their overall health. They will also be able to utilize this information to decipher the current nutrition recommendations being addressed in the media.

15 Class Hours

A course designed for people seriously interested and committed to changing their body composition. This class requires daily attendance for activity and instruction on weight loss, diet, nutrition, muscle strength, and toning. Workout clothing including sweat suits or shorts and T-shirt are required as well as a good pair of gym shoes.

1 lecture, 4 Laboratory Hours.

Instruction and practice in the basic strokes - forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Rules, terminology and equipment. Strategy for singles and doubles.

4 Class Hours, 11 Laboratory Hours per half semester.

This course is a theoretical classroom approach to assessing and evaluating healthy pathways in life. Students will explore and analyze the components of diet and exercise that can be chosen which may lead to a happier and healthier life. Emphasis is placed on making educated decisions and using the self-motivation and discipline necessary to make changes leading to a more active healthy lifestyle.

15 Class Hours.

Basics of grooming, saddling, and safety procedures. Development and expansion of riding skills - learning to cope with natural hazards like creeks, traffic, terrain. Elementary knowledge of horses, their care and maintenance. (Taught off campus and an additional fee is required.)

4 Class Hours, 11 Laboratory Hours per half semester.

Effect of exercise on cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Components of fitness, principles of training along with training prescriptions. Energy supply systems discussed. Effective nutrition, ergogenic aids and environmental factors.

15 Class Hours

A basic course in the fundamentals of power volleyball. Team strategy, history and rules. Drills and competitive play.

4 Class Hours, 12 Laboratory Hours per half semester.

Fitness Walking is a safe form of aerobic exercise which can be incorporated into one's life style and individual fitness program. Proper shoes and foul weather gear is needed.

12 Class Hours, 33 Laboratory Hours.

Introduction to the Universal Gym and free weights as a means of physical conditioning. Components of fitness and principles of training discussed. Several strength building prescriptions presented, including free weights.

3 Class Hours, 12 Laboratory Hours per half semester.

Lacrosse experience is not necessary, only a desire to enjoy the spring season with the women's team. For more information please go to: http://devw.sunybroome.edu:8080/athletics.aspx?id=212.

Student undertakes a project of own choice with guidance from faculty member.The project is intended for a student who has completed requirements.

Prerequisite: 2 Semester Hours in Physical Education.