120: Ballet. Goal: Ballet technique and theory. Content: Positions and placement of the body, barre and center floor, adagio, and allegro work, and beginning choreography. Taught: Fall. Alternate years. Credit: 1 hour; may be repeated three times. 122: Modern Dance.
Goal: To introduce the student to movement, rhythm, and body awareness. Content: Strength and flexibility, basic combinations, rhythm, beginning theory and choreography, and introductory modern idioms. Taught: Fall. Alternate years. Credit: 1 hour; may be repeated three times. 124: Jazz Dance.
Goal: To introduce the student to basic jazz dance techniques. Content: Strength and flexibility, beginning level combinations and across-the-floor work. Taught: Fall. Credit: l hour; may be repeated three times. 140/144: Fundamentals of Riding I.
Goal: This mounted class will introduce the student to the seven physical qualities of a good position to achieve the four fundamentals of riding: unity, security, effective use of the aids, and non-abuse. The class is designed for those students at the beginning level. Western and hunt seat are taught. Content: The use of correct attire and proper turnout for both horse and rider; the correct preparation and use of the horse and related tack both before and after riding; position work and levels of control and how they are related to performance; emphasis on safety. (Course may be repeated depending on rider’s level and ability.) Taught: HPE 140, Fall; HPE 144, Spring. Credit: 1 hour. 180/184: Fundamentals of Riding II.
Goal: A continuation of riding on the sophomore level. Refined use of the aids and improved cooperation with the horse. This class is designed for riders who have already had some formal instruction. Western and hunt seat are taught.
Content: Correct development and use of the seat and its effects on the horse; developing and improving the unity and balance between the rider and the horse; coordinating aids in relation to the mechanics of the horse with emphasis being placed on correct timing. (Course may be repeated depending on rider’s level and ability.) Taught: HPE 180, Fall; HPE 184, Spring. Prerequisite: HPE 140/144 or permission of instructor. Credit: 1 hour. 207: Beginning Tennis.
Goal: To master the fundamentals of tennis. Content: Stroke technique and rules. Taught: Fall. Credit: 1 hour. 208: Intermediate Tennis.
Goal: To increase the skill level in tennis. Content: Game situation, continued stroke technique, and strategy. Taught: Spring. Prerequisite: HPE 207 or permission of instructor. Credit: 1 hour. 209: Golf.
Goal: To master the fundamentals of golf. Content: Rules, regulations, skills development, and use of different clubs. Taught: Spring. Credit: 1 hour; Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours. 211: Fencing.
Goal: To master the fundamentals of foil fencing. Content: Introduction to basic foil fencing, terminology, rules, and conditioning. Taught: Fall. Credit: 1 hour.
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