General Physical Education Courses

General Physical Education | Courses

G00 Beginning Swimming 1 cr

Introductory skills for the nonswimmer.

G01 Intermediate Swimming 1 cr

Mechanics of strokes and endurance swimming. Prerequisite: G00 or equivalent.

G02 Advanced Swimming 1 cr

Basic competitive techniques and lap swimming. Prerequisite: G01 or equivalent.

G03 Water Aerobics 1 cr

Vigorous exercise to music using water as resistance.

G04 Lifeguard Training 2 cr

Skills to be a lifeguard. Red Cross certification in CPR/PR, Community First Aid and Safety, Lifeguard Training. Prerequisite: strong swimming ability. Course fees.

G05 Water Safety Instructor 2 cr

Red Cross certification for swimming instruction. Prerequisite: current LGT certification. Course fees.

G06 Lifeguard Training Instructor 2 cr

Red Cross certification. Prerequisite: current LGT certification and lifeguard experience. Course fees.

G07 Water Polo 1 cr

Development of necessary finesse and speed in swimming skills. Defensive and offensive skills and tactics. Prerequisite: strong swimming ability.

G09 Scuba 2 cr

Basic introduction to all aspects of scuba. NAUI Openwater certification. Course fee. Prerequisite: swimming ability.

G10 Sport Scuba 2 cr

Offered during spring break in Florida Keys or other southern location. Course fee. NAUI Advanced Openwater certification. Prerequisite: scuba certification.

G11 Advanced Scuba 2 cr

Intensive training in scuba skill development. New England coastal dives. NAUI Advanced certification. Course fee. Prerequisite: scuba certification.

G15 Fitness Walking and Conditioning
1 cr

Proper technique of a safe and efficient stride. Fitness training principles.

G16 Jogging and Conditioning 1 cr

Technique of jogging for cardiovascular endurance. Fitness training principles.

G17 Weight Training and Conditioning I 1 cr

Progressive resistance exercise for muscular strength and endurance. Exercise techniques and training principles.

G18 Weight Training and Conditioning II 1 cr

Advanced instruction in weight training.

G19 Weight Training for Women 1 cr

Progressive resistance exercise for muscular strength and endurance. Exercise techniques and training principles.

G27 Step Aerobics 1 cr

Aerobic workout using step platforms.

G28 Floor Aerobics 1 cr

Floor aerobic exercise.

G29 Combo Aerobics 1 cr

Combination of floor, step or kickboxing exercise.

G30 Social Dance I 1 cr

Introduction of the foxtrot, waltz, tango, bossa nova, cha cha, disco, and other basic dance skills.

G31 Social Dance II 1 cr

Advanced instruction in ballroom and disco dance skills. Prerequisite: G30 or consent of instructor.

G32 Tai Chi Chuan I 1 cr

Introduction to the art. Emphasis on movement, conditioning, and form.

G33 Tai Chi Chaun II 1 cr

Advanced instruction in the art of Tai Chi Chuan.

G34 Aikido I 1 cr

Introduction to Japanese martial art; movements characterized by grace of form. Power of movement achieved through reliance on mental concentration rather than physical strength.

G35 Aikido II 1 cr

Further development of skills in the martial art form. Prerequisite: G34 or equivalent.

G36 Karate I 1 cr

The art of barehand fighting: instruction in basic techniques of punches, strikes, kicks, blocks, and fighting forms. Various methods and styles.

G37 Karate II 1 cr

Further development of the martial art form. Prerequisite: G36 or equivalent.

G38 Judo I 1 cr

Courtesy of judo, breathing techniques (Kokyo), off-balance (Kuzuski), falling techniques (Ukemi), and throws.

G39 Judo II 1 cr

Further development of judo. Prerequisite: G38 or equivalent.

G40 Self-Defense for Women 1 cr

Basic skills of self-defense (various styles).

G41 Hatha Yoga I 1 cr

Breathing exercises, basic postures, relaxation.

G42 Yoga II 1 cr

Breathing exercises, advanced postures, and relaxation. Prerequisite: G41 or G44 or equivalent.

G43 Kundalini Yoga 1 cr

A system of postures, breathing exercises, chants, and meditations to tune up the body and increase mental awareness.

G44 Iyengar Yoga 1 cr

Breathing exercises, basic postures, relaxation. A form of Hatha Yoga.

G47 International Folk Dance 1 cr

G48 Table Tennis 1 cr

Basic fundamentals, strokes, scoring, and strategy. Singles, doubles, and tournament play.

G54 Bowling 1 cr

Basic skills, rules, scoring, terminology, etiquette, handicapping, and league competition. Course fees. Must provide own transportation.

G56 Mountain Biking 1 cr

Fundamental techniques of safe and efficient off-road cycling and general bike maintenance. Area trail rides. Must supply own bike and helmet.

G58 Fencing I 1 cr

Basic attacks, parries, and simple bouting.

G59 Fencing II 1 cr

Proficiency in basic techniques and intermediate skills. Further development of bouting and officiating techniques. Prerequisite: G58 or equivalent.

G60 Snowboarding (2nd sem) 1 cr

All levels. Course held at Berkshire East. Instruction, equipment rental, lift tickets, and transportation included in course fee. Mandatory Pass/Fail.

G61 Alpine Skiing (2nd sem) 1 cr

Introduction to skiing. Course held at Berkshire East. Instruction, equipment rental, lift tickets, and transportation included in course fee. Mandatory Pass/Fail.

G62 Alpine Skiing (2nd sem) 1 cr

Intermediate to advanced. Course held at Berkshire East. Instruction, equipment rental, lift tickets, and transportation included in course fee. Mandatory Pass/Fail.

G63 Golf I 1 cr

Basic development of essential skills and knowledge. Clubs and balls supplied. Course fees.

G65 Badminton I 1 cr

Basic strokes, scoring, and strategy. Singles and doubles play.

G66 Badminton II 1 cr

Advanced skill development and competition. Prerequisite: G65 or equivalent.

G67 Tennis I 1 cr

Basic strokes, scoring, and strategy in singles and doubles play. Must supply own racquet and balls.

G68 Tennis II 1 cr

Further development of skills. Singles and doubles tournament play. Must supply own racquet and balls. Prerequisite: G67 or equivalent.

G71 Racquetball I 1 cr

Basic fundamentals, strokes, scoring, and strategies. Must supply own racquet and safety goggles.

G72 Racquetball II

Further development of skills, strategies, tournament play. Must supply own racquet and balls. Safety goggles required. Prerequisite: G71 or equivalent.

G78 Basketball 1 cr

Fundamental skills, strategy, and team competition.

G79 Volleyball I 1 cr

Fundamental skills, strategy, and rules of game play.

G80 Volleyball II 1 cr

Complex skills and offensive and defensive systems of team play.

G83 Lacrosse 1 cr (1st sem)

Fundamental skills, basic offensive and defensive play, rules of the game. Team competition.

G84 Soccer 1 cr (1st sem)

Basic individual and team skills, rules of the game. Team competition.

G85 Ice Hockey 1 cr

Fundamental skills, strategies, and rules of game play. Prerequisite: skating ability. Must supply own equipment.

G87 Orienteering 1 cr

Introduction to topographical map reading, compass work, fitness training, course setting and following. Field trips. Transportation provided.

G88 Figure Skating I 1 cr

Basic skills and fundamentals.

G89 Figure Skating II 1 cr

Advanced skills and routines.

G91-G98 Activity Instructor 2 cr

Classroom study of teaching and peer instruction of an activity course. Prerequisite: consent of GPE Program.

General Physical Education | Courses