Athletic Director Renwick, Chair; Associate Athletic Director Sheppard; Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Operations Acquarulo; Recreation Coordinator Kilcoyne; Associate Professors Assaiante, Bartlett, Decker, Devanney, Hitchcock, Noone, Parmenter, and Suitor; Assistant Professors Acquarulo, Bowman, Cosgrove, Davis, Duggan, Higgins, Livesay, Melnitsky, and Williams; Instructors MacDermott, Ng, Pilger, and Smith; Athletic Trainer LeDuc
The physical education program is designed to meet individual interests and needs. A variety of activities is available to augment health and physical fitness, develop recreational and leisure skills, initiate and facilitate functional and aesthetic body movement, and impart knowledge in the areas of skills performance, game strategy and rules, and an in-depth understanding of sports coaching, recreational leadership, and first aid.
Courses in physical education are offered on a quarter basis, i.e., two courses a semester and four courses in an academic year. Academic credit, up to a maximum of one credit, toward the 36 credits required for the degree, may be earned at a rate of .25 course credit for successful completion. All courses are graded on a pass/fail basis. Classes are offered on the same starting time schedule as all academic classes, but end earlier due to dressing time. Students may not repeat the same course activity for an additional .25 course credit.
All physical education courses earn .25 course credit and need written permission of the instructor or Bill Decker, coordinator of physical education.
Specific courses include options in the following areas:
Registration—Courses are offered on a coeducational basis. Attire appropriate to each activity and attendance requirements will be determined by the individual class instructor and handed out the first day of class.
Just prior to and during the first week of each quarter, students may drop or add courses with the permission of their faculty adviser and the instructor of the course added. After the add/drop deadline, no more courses may be added and courses dropped are recorded and marked “W” on the transcript. Students may withdraw from courses up to and including the Friday of the fourth full week of classes during that quarter.
Course offerings and the instructors are now listed in the Schedule of Classes and course listing and registration for physical education courses is done at the same time and on the same form as academic course registration. There is no advance registration for physical education classes.
Fall Term
101L. Beginning Swimming I— A course primarily for non-swimmers. Covers water acclimatization, floating, treading water, bobbing, lead-up strokes, human stroke, and sculling. The time for this class is arranged between the student(s) and the instructor. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Anderson
107. Beginning Ice Skating— Held in the Koeppel Community Sports Center. Basic Fundamentals of skating techniques for the recreational skater. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Greason
111L. Squash I— Basic fundamentals of squash racquets including racquet grip, service, return of serve, court position, basic strokes and elementary strategy. Racquets available. Enrollment limited. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Assaiante, Hitchcock, Turco, Vargas Heredia
112L. Beginning Tennis— Instruction will concentrate on the fundamental tennis strokes: forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. Knowledge of rules, game procedures, and tennis etiquette will be emphasized. Racquets available. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Higgins, Noone, Vargas Heredia
113L. Badminton I— Emphasis will be on the basic strokes and strategy of badminton, rules, and etiquette. Students will have the opportunity to play both singles and doubles. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Suitor, Turco
123L. Group Exercise and Aerobics— A coeducational fitness course based on an aerobic exercise regimen for improvement of muscle tone, coordination, and cardiovascular conditioning. Instruction will provide safe and proper techniques of stretching and breathing and will include choreographed routines of dance, exercise, and step aerobics. Individual maximal and training heart rates will be determined and monitored to evaluate the student’s performance and progress. Pass/fail only. Minimum enrollment. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Decker Jr.
124L. Fitness I— Instruction for a beginning fitness and conditioning program. It will involve proper warm-up and stretching techniques, cardiovascular training involving heart rates, and an introduction to safe and effective strength training. It will include basic concepts of anatomy and physiology. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Cosgrove, Davis, Malloy, Ng, Staff
131L. Golf— Instruction to grip, stance, and basic swing. Course etiquette, rules, and procedures taught; instruction with each club regarding its special use and technique for its particular shot. Golf clubs available. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Livesay, Rhatican
152. Coaching Seminar— Primarily for students who anticipate the possibility of coaching in private school: in-depth study of fundamentals, staff organization, practice planning, and different coaching philosophies and styles. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Sheppard
201L. Intermediate Swimming— This is a course designed for the swimmer of limited skill and experience. It will have as an objective the development of aquatic skills and attitudes which will encourage the enjoyment of swimming as a lifelong recreational activity. Stroke correction and instruction will concentrate on selected basic strokes. Instruction on turns and entering the water will also be given. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Anderson
211L. Squash II— A review of basic skills followed by instruction in advanced shots such as the lob, cross-court, corner shot, drop shot; control of ball and court position emphasized. Racquets available. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Hitchcock, Livesay, Staff, Vargas Heredia
212L. Intermediate Tennis— To increase proficiency by reviewing and modifying the basic ground strokes in tennis. To develop individual and new strokes, lob and overhead, and to introduce basic singles and doubles strategy. Racquets available. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Higgins, Ranaghan
224L. Fitness II— Instruction towards a more sophisticated conditioning program. It will be a continuation of stretching and cardiovascular fitness, but more advanced training techniques and principles will be introduced. It will involve goal-setting and individual sport specific programs. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-MacDermott, Malloy, Ng, Rhatican, Rousseau
Spring Term
101L. Beginning Swimming I— A course primarily for non-swimmers. Covers water acclimatization, floating, treading water, bobbing, lead-up strokes, human stroke, and sculling. The time for this class is arranged between the student(s) and the instructor. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Anderson
107. Beginning Ice Skating— Held in the Koeppel Community Sports Center. Basic Fundamentals of skating techniques for the recreational skater. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Duggan
111L. Squash I— Basic fundamentals of squash racquets including racquet grip, service, return of serve, court position, basic strokes and elementary strategy. Racquets available. Enrollment limited. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Devanney, Parmenter, Pilger, Staff, Turco
112L. Beginning Tennis— Instruction will concentrate on the fundamental tennis strokes: forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. Knowledge of rules, game procedures, and tennis etiquette will be emphasized. Racquets available. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Melnitsky, Smith
123L. Group Exercise and Aerobics— A coeducational fitness course based on an aerobic exercise regimen for improvement of muscle tone, coordination, and cardiovascular conditioning. Instruction will provide safe and proper techniques of stretching and breathing and will include choreographed routines of dance, exercise, and step aerobics. Individual maximal and training heart rates will be determined and monitored to evaluate the student’s performance and progress. Pass/fail only. Minimum enrollment. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Decker Jr.
124L. Fitness I— Instruction for a beginning fitness and conditioning program. It will involve proper warm-up and stretching techniques, cardiovascular training involving heart rates, and an introduction to safe and effective strength training. It will include basic concepts of anatomy and physiology. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Acquarulo, Cosgrove, Livesay, Malloy, Ranaghan, Staff, Turco, Williams
131L. Golf— Instruction to grip, stance, and basic swing. Course etiquette, rules, and procedures taught; instruction with each club regarding its special use and technique for its particular shot. Golf clubs available. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Devanney, Greason, Pilger
152. Coaching Seminar— Primarily for students who anticipate the possibility of coaching in private school: in-depth study of fundamentals, staff organization, practice planning, and different coaching philosophies and styles. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Bowman, Sheppard
201L. Intermediate Swimming— This is a course designed for the swimmer of limited skill and experience. It will have as an objective the development of aquatic skills and attitudes which will encourage the enjoyment of swimming as a lifelong recreational activity. Stroke correction and instruction will concentrate on selected basic strokes. Instruction on turns and entering the water will also be given. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Anderson
211L. Squash II— A review of basic skills followed by instruction in advanced shots such as the lob, cross-court, corner shot, drop shot; control of ball and court position emphasized. Racquets available. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Assaiante, Parmenter, Vargas Heredia
212L. Intermediate Tennis— To increase proficiency by reviewing and modifying the basic ground strokes in tennis. To develop individual and new strokes, lob and overhead, and to introduce basic singles and doubles strategy. Racquets available. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Bartlett, Melnitsky, Ranaghan, Williams
213L. Badminton II— A review of the skills introduced in Physical Education 113. Emphasis will be placed on advanced-level strokes, footwork, and strategy. Play will be at a higher competitive level. Prerequisite: Physical Education 113. Enrollment limited. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Suitor
224L. Fitness II— Instruction towards a more sophisticated conditioning program. It will be a continuation of stretching and cardiovascular fitness, but more advanced training techniques and principles will be introduced. It will involve goal-setting and individual sport specific programs. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Acquarulo, Bowman, Davis, Duggan, Malloy, Rhatican, Rousseau
[312L. Advanced Tennis]— To cover tennis skills at a more advanced level. To introduce the approach shot, passing shots, spin serve and to emphasize the strategic use of these strokes in advanced singles and doubles play. Racquets available. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)
341L. Lifeguard Training I— This is the Red Cross course in lifesaving which, combined with Lifeguard Training II, yields Red Cross certification. This course deals partially with the development and enhancement of swimming skills, and basic forms of water rescue. Nominal fee. Minimal enrollment. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Noone
342L. Lifeguard Training II— A continuation of Lifeguard Training I. With swimming efficiency established, this course teaches the complex skills needed for swimming rescue. Considerable practice is undertaken to perfect techniques in release of holds, control of a struggling victim, and carrying a victim to safety. Completion of Lifeguard Training I and II achieves this phase of certification to lifeguard at pools and waterfronts. Nominal fee. Minimal enrollment. Prerequisite: Physical Education 341. (0.25 course credit) (Enrollment limited)-Noone