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Archery
This is an introductory class which focuses on learning proper safety and technique when shooting with bow and arrow. The majority of class time is spent practicing technique while shooting at targets. This is a quarter course that meets twice a week.
Cardiovascular
This class is all activity. The goal is to learn different aspects of a cardiovascular workout. All classes meet and use the cardio equipment in the fitness center and outdoors. This is a semester class that meets twice a week.
Dance - See Dance Department Website
Field Hockey - Beginner
Learn about the history of the game from ancient to modern times and the basics of playing field hockey. No prior experience is necessary. This introductory course will focus on rules, techniques and basic offense and defense tactics. This course will be mostly physical activity with some lecture. This is a quarter course that meets twice a week.
First Aid and CPR/AED
Become certified in adult, child and infant CPR and first aid. Learn the signals of breathing emergencies, risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and first aid basics. This is a quarter course that meets twice a week. There is an additional fee of $40.00 for this course.
Wilderness First Aid
This 16 hour program is a certification course that specializes in learning the skills necessary for handling emergencies in the wilderness and basic rescuer safety. Topics covered range from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment. Classroom lectures and discussions are supplemented by practical work and problem-solving exercises. Scenarios are an important part of this training. click here for program dates and registration form
Fitness
This class is part physical activity and part lecture. It is designed to help you incorporate healthy lifestyle choices into your schedule. This is a semester course that meets twice a week.
Fitness rowing – Advanced
This course is geared toward the experienced rower who desires challenging work outs to improve rowing performance. Students in this course will be exposed to endurance, speed and strength workouts along with receiving information on how to set up their own personal training program. This is a quarter course that meets twice a week.
Fitness Rowing – Beginning
This course is a basic introduction to the sport of rowing. Students will receive instruction on rowing technique, the use of the ergometer (rowing machine), and basic boat handling skills. Students will be exposed to various types of mild cardiovascular workouts while learning to row. This is a quarter course that meets twice a week.
Kickbox Cardio Aerobics
Kickbox Cardio combines low impact conditioning with controlled boxing ‘s kicking routines. The class builds endurance, coordination, self-confidence and increases flexibility. This is a semester course for all fitness levels that meets twice a week.
Lifeguard Training
The purpose of this course is to teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries. Successful completion of the course leads to American Red Cross certification. This is a one credit course.
Map and Compass
This course will focus on learning how to navigate in the outdoors using a map and compass. Requirements: please wear comfortable and appropriate clothing for walking outside. This is a quarter course that meets once a week.
Map/Compass & Leadership
This course combines the art of orienteering with leadership skill development. The first half of the course will focus on learning how to navigate in the outdoors using a map and compass. The second portion of the course will cover theory and practical applications of leadership and team development. The compass and map reading lessons will serve as metaphors in the understanding of leadership and of goal oriented teams. Requirements Please wear comfortable and appropriate clothing for walking outside. This is a semester course that meets once a week.
Naui Scuba
This class provides the fundamental knowledge and skills to scuba dive. The 10 week class meets weekly for a3 hour session, divided between classroom and pool. Upon successful completion of the course the instructor will arrange local dives for certification. SCUBA class members must have successfully completed Bryn Mawr's swim test prior to enrolling in the class. This is a semester course. There is an additional fee of $200.00 for this course.
Principles of Athletic Training
Learn the fundamentals of basic athletic training, taping/wrapping techniques, management of athletic injuries and human anatomy. This is a semester course.
Project Fitness
The goal of this class is to provide knowledge, resources and activities designed to promote personal initiative in developing healthy lifestyle tendencies through combining fitness and cardio. Class meets once a week in the fitness center for activity with individual flexibility in scheduling additional workouts on a weekly basis for the whole semester.
R.A.D.
Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Systems has been around for over 10 yrs. There are over 1500 certified instructors and this system is taught at over 350 colleges and universities. The program has a two fold approach. The first is education of women, which deals with avoidance and how to prevent being in a bad situation. The second is a practical self defense system that can show how to defend against abduction. The objective is to: "Develop and enhance the options of self defense, so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked".
Softball
The softball class stresses fundamentals. Games are played. Beginners are more than welcome. Come out and have some fun. This is a quarter class in the spring tht meets twice a week.
Squash - Beginning
The objective of this class is to introduce the game of squash, basic strokes and rules to the students. Most students should be able to play points and games by the end of the semester. Introduction will include general rules of the game, basic strategy, grip and strokes. Basic strategy, safety, and rules of the game will be taught. This is a semester course that meets once a week.
Swim Conditioning
Students will increase level of cardiovascular endurance, improve stroke and turn techniques and increase understanding of basic principles of aerobic training through successful completion of swimming workouts. This is a semester course that meets twice a week.
Swimming - Beginning
Students will receive instruction in basic aquatic skills including rhythmic breathing, floating, kicking, front and back crawl, and jumping, in addition to basic water safety. This is a quarter course that meets twice a week.
Swimming - Intermediate
Students will receive instruction in the following eight strokes: freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, inverted breaststroke, side stroke. Additionally, turns, treading, basic water safety skills and diving will be taught. This is a quarter course that meets twice a week.
Tennis and Badminton - Beginner
No experience is necessary. Basic skills (forehand, backhand, and serve) will be taught. All students will be able to play both singles and doubles and know the basic rules. Badminton skills taught will be basic strokes, serve, and rules of the game. All students will play both singles and doubles. This is a semester course that meets twice a week
Tennis and Badminton - Intermediate
Basic tennis skills are necessary. Additional skills taught will be control of direction, placement of serve, volley and overhead smash. Further doubles experience and tiebreaker scoring will be reviewed. The badminton portion will review basic strokes and strategy for both singles and doubles and introduce more advanced strategies and strokes. This is a semester course that meets twice a week.
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics is shallow-water excercise set to fun music that can help improve your stamina, endurance and cardio vascular fitness levels. The multidirectional resistance of water provides an excellent non-impact workout. Water aerobic benefits all levels of fitness. This class requires successfully passing the BMC swim test. This is a quarter class that meets twice a week.
Water Safety Instructor
The purpose of this course is to train candidates in helping people of all ages learn to be safe when they are in, on or around water. The program covers skills and knowledge in a logical progression for aquatic skill development. As participants develop these skills, they will become safer and better swimmers. Successful completion of the course leads to American Red Cross certification.
Weight training
This course teaches the student to perform various strength exercises with dumbells, body weight, and on the machines in the fitness center. There is a strong emphasis on using proper form, and on establishing a workout routine. This is a semester course that meets twice a week.
Wellness
All first year students will take part in a semester long seminar focusing on issues of health and wellness that face Bryn Mawr undergraduates, such as time management, study skills, body image, balance and women's health. Topics are taught by faculty and staff from throughout the College. Seminars meet once a week for 90 minutes for the entire semester.
Yoga
This Kripalu yoga class focuses on prolonged stretches that help release tension in your body. Your input about the areas of your body where you feel tension is requested and is vital to creating a class that fully meets your needs. This is a semester course that meets twice a week.
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