PHED BC 1120x and y Beginning Swimming

Students develop comfort and confidence in basic aquatic skills. Students learn front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. No prior swimming experience necessary. Women only.

PHED BC 1121x and y Advanced Beginning Swimming

Students enhance basic swimming technique of all swimming strokes and begin to swim continuous laps. Students learn proper swimming etiquette and emergency procedures for the water.

PHED BC 2122x and y Intermediate Swimming
Refinement of all major swimming strokes and turns. Students increase endurance and develop skills to swim laps continuously. Prior swimming experience required.

PHED BC 2125x and y Aqua Exercise
Introduction to water exercise principles and activities. Various implements will be used to increase support and provide optimal resistance. Aquatic exercise increases strength, endurance and flexibility. No prior swimming experience necessary.

PHED BC 2129x and y Water Safety Instructor
American Red Cross course prepares instructors to teach swimming lessons to individuals of all ages. Students receive ARC certification in WSI at completion of the course. Swimming test given during the first class meeting; at the pre-test, student must demonstrate front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly and basic rescue skills.

PHED BC 3131x and y Lifeguard Training

Preventive lifeguarding and swimming rescues taught. Leads to American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Swimming test for class admission given during first class meeting.

PHED BC 1582x and y Cardio Mix

Choreographed cardiovascular exercises performed to a variety of music. Examples include high, low, step, hip hop, kickbox. Abdominal exercises and stretching included. All levels.

PHED BC 1587x and y Step
Cardiovascular exercise using a step platform. Abdominal exercises and stretching included. Requires some fitness experience.

PHED BC 1590x and y-BC1591 Step Sculpt, Cardio Sculpt

Combination class combining cardiovascular workouts with muscle-toning workouts performed to a variety of music. Step Sculpt requires some fitness experience.

PHED BC 2581x and y Power Mix

Intermediate to advanced group fitness training set to a variety of music. Choreographed combinations of low/high impact aerobics, step, kickbox, strength training, and flexibility exercises are included.

PHED BC 1687x and y Alexander Technique

Introduction to the principles and practice of The Alexander Technique, a process of self-observation, experimentation, and change. Guided by verbal and hands-on cues, students prevent habits of tension that arise when they perform everyday activities. Students learn to move with more lightness, ease, and freedom.

PHED BC 1691x and y T'ai Chi

An introduction to the movements and crucial elements of T'ai Chi and the completion of a short Chen-style form.

PHED BC 1692x and y Qigong

An introduction to traditional Chinese calisthenics which emphasizes the harmony of breathing and movement; typically used for health promotion, martial arts conditioning and in combination with meditative techniques.

PHED BC 1693x and y Yoga
An introduction to Hatha Yoga focusing on the development of the physical body to increase flexibility and strength. Breathing practices and meditation techniques that relax and revitalize the mind and body are included.

PHED BC 1694x and y Yoga Sculpt
A combination of muscle toning and yoga for greater strength and flexibility. Basic yoga postures and relaxation are taught in addition to Body Sculpting with weights, bands and bars.

PHED BC 1696x and y Yoga-Meditation

Instruction in beginning levels of Hatha Yoga postures, with greater attention on breath work and concentration, to prepare for sitting meditation. Every class will include 5-10 minutes of silent contemplation.

PHED BC 2694x and y Intermediate Yoga
Intermediate and advanced Hatha Yoga, with emphasis on increasing muscular endurance and flexibility required to maintain the poses. Breathing practices and meditation techniques are included.

PHED BC 1530x or y Aerial Fitness

Safe instruction in the techniques of aerial acrobatics. The art of climbing, as well as basic skills, drills, and choreography will be taught using aerial silks, static trapeze and rings. This is an open level class.

PHED BC 1532x and y Core Strength

A combination of Pilates-based mat class to strengthen "core" (abs, back and hips) and sculpting techniques for entire body using various equipment. Emphasis on proper breathing and alignment.

PHED BC 1581x and y Body Sculpting

Muscle definition exercises using weights, bands and bars for the whole body, set to music.

PHED BC 1585x and y Weight Training

Introduction to principles of weight training; use of the Cybex resistance machines and free weights. Programs tailored to individual needs.

PHED BC 1586x or y Intermediate Weight Training

In depth examination into the principles of strength training. Advanced instruction on the use of free weights, resistance machines and other strength training equipment for the development of muscular strength and endurance. Students will development and implement individualized training program based on personal strength training goals.

PHED BC 1300x and y Fundamentals of Sport

The development of fundamental motor skills and movement patterns necessary to participate in a variety of sports and activities.

PHED BC 1350x and y Archery
Techniques of shooting target archery. Individualized instruction for all levels; selection and care of equipment; safety; intraclass tournaments, and novelty shoots.

PHED BC 1353x and y Badminton
An introduction to the basic strokes, rules, etiquette, and strategies of singles and doubles play. Advanced skills and strategies introduced as appropriate.

PHED BC 1362x and y Golf

Introduction to the game of golf through a variety of indoor drills to develop all facets of the game. Includes building an effective swing, the "long and short" game, and rules of play. Field trip included.

PHED BC 1363x or y Soccer

Introduction and development of the fundamental skills used in soccer, including ball control, passing and shooting. Introduction to the rules, terminology and etiquette of the game of soccer. Instruction on strategies to be applied within the game of soccer. Sport-specific training for increased muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning.

PHED BC 1364x and y Tennis
Introduction to the basic groundstrokes, serve, rules, scoring, strategy, and etiquette of singles and doubles play.

PHED BC 1366x and y Foil Fencing
Techniques of fencing with the foil. Basic offensive and defensive blade skills as well as fencing etiquette, equipment selection, safety, footwork, rules, officiating, and bouting are included. Introduction to electrical apparatus as time permits.

PHED BC 1367x and y Foil/Sabre Fencing
An introductory course presenting the techniques of foil and sabre fencing. Basic offensive and defensive blade skills of both weapons as well as fencing etiquette, equipment selection, safety, footwork, rules, officiating, and bouting are covered.

PHED BC 1455x and y Basketball
Emphasis on the development of fundamental skills and sport-specific conditioning; rules, team play, and strategies.

PHED BC 1465x and y Lacrosse
Development of the fundamental skills and strategies used in lacrosse; rules, team play, and sport specific conditioning.

PHED BC 1470x and y Volleyball
Development of the fundamental skills and strategies of volleyball. Serving, passing, attacking, blocking, team offense, and defense.

PHED BC 2366x and y Intermediate Tennis

Intermediate and advanced tennis strokes and strategy for competitive and recreational play. Students will learn to critically evaluate their own play and learn self-correcting techniques.
Prerequisites: PHED BC 1364 or permission of the instructor

PHED BC 2510x and y Self-Paced Weight Training
Individualized weight room program. Pretest: 1 RM Bench Press and Leg Press.
Prerequisites: PHED BC 1585x,y Weight Training, PHED BC 1102x,y Personal Fitness or permission of the instructor.

PHED BC 2512x and y Self-Paced Running
Indoor/outdoor running. No treadmill. Group runs throughout the semester. Pretest: 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes.

PHED BC 2514x and y Self-Paced Cardio

Cardiovascular workouts on Stairmaster, stationary bike, elliptical, arc trainer or treadmill. Pretest: 4.0 miles on a stationary bike in 16 minutes.

PHED BC 2516x and y Self-Paced Cycling
Aerobic workouts on stationary bike. Pretest: 2.5 miles on a stationary bike in 12 minutes.

PHED BC 2518x and y Self-Paced Fitness

Participation in fitness activities addressing cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and muscular endurance. Pre-tests: 1RM Chest Press, 1 RM Leg Pres, Crunches/minute
Prerequisites: PHED BC 1585x,y or PHED BC 1102x,y.

PHED BC 3125x and y Self-Paced Lap Swim

Students develop an individualized swimming program with an instructor. Stroke and turn clinics will be offered throughout the course. Pretest: 500 yards (25 pool lengths) in 12 minutes.

PHED BC 1100x and y Wellness

An exploration of the dimensions of wellness. Class format will consist of discussion and limited physical activity. Presentations by health and wellness specialists within the Barnard community will be an integral part of the class.

PHED BC 1102x and y Personal Fitness
Participation in fitness activities addressing cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and muscular endurance.

PHED BC 1103x and y Fitness Instructor
Learn all the basics of fitness training including how to teach group fitness activities (aerobics, step, sculpt) and one-on-one program design. Other topics include anatomy, nutrition, injury prevention and flexibility training. Students prepare for national certification. Course is part lecture and part activity; teaching presentations are built into the course.

PHED BC 1680x and y Karate

Fundamentals of karate taught in the traditional Japanese manner including: three katas (choreographed movements), terminology, self-defense techniques and body conditioning.

PHED BC 1690x and y Self-Defense
Introduction to the essentials of street self-defense; physical activities and mental preparation.

PHED BC 2799x and y Independent Study
Enrollment in a course of instruction not offered by the Barnard or Columbia Physical Education Departments. No first-year students are permitted. Department approval required prior to the first day of the Physical Education registration period.