Course Descriptions

This is a beginning pickleball course in which students will develop basic knowledge and skills to play the sport of pickleball. Technical skills include forehand and backhand groundstrokes, volleys, serves, lobs, overheads, dinks, and proper footwork. Students will also learn the fundamental rules, basic strategies, and court positioning for singles and doubles play.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1-1) Contact Hour(s)

This co-educational activity includes instruction in the fundamental skills, rules, and etiquette that govern the activity. An additional fee is required.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This co-educational activity includes instruction in the fundamental skills, rules, and etiquette that govern the activity. An additional fee is required.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This co-educational activity includes instruction in the fundamental skills, rules, history and etiquette that govern badminton.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

A beginning course in Fencing with emphasis on the history of the sport, as well as introducing the student to basic foil techniques such as footwork, offensive and defensive maneuvers, and limited bouting.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

A blend of aerobic activity and weight training designed to improve one's overall fitness level and encourage participation in physical fitness activities for a lifetime. Fitness testing, discussions/lecture, and individualized, workouts will be incorporated throughout the semester.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1-1) Contact Hour(s)

The student will be trained to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies as well as use of an Automatic External Defibrillator. Bloodborne pathogen and basic First Aid training will cover immediate care procedures for injuries and common illness. At the conclusion of this course students are eligible to earn certifications in Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider, bloodborne pathogens, and basic First Aid.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

Yoga for Beginners teaches basic postures and breathing exercises that derive from ancient India. Students are encouraged to develop a greater body-mind alliance, which is often not addressed in our culture. The combination of relaxation, general body toning, flexibility, and meditation gives the student an awareness of their enhanced human potential. Concepts of yoga philosophy are discussed, which provides the basis for the practice of these techniques.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This course introduces the student to fishing in the Finger Lakes area. The course will include laws and regulations, terminology, techniques, and equipment. The course will include scheduled field trips. Additional fee is required.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of martial arts. Emphasis is placed on the physical and mental sides of training, physical fitness, self-discipline, concentration, and meditation.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This co-educational activity includes instruction in the fundamental skills, techniques and rules that govern the life-time activity of tennis.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This course will explore basic techniques of weight training, focusing on the various exercises applied in a weight training program, demonstration of proper technique, and development of an overview of a comprehensive training program.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1-1) Contact Hour(s)

This is a beginning skiing/snowboarding course. This course covers techniques, skills and practice drills designed to improve your skiing/snowboarding ability. Discussion and instruction will encompass the latest equipment, safety and etiquette on the slopes. Time will be provided for practice and review of skills learned in class.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed for students of any fitness level who are interested in improving their general physical condition. This course will help the student to increase his/her cardiovascular endurance and promote weight loss through walking or jogging.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of wellness and how these concepts can be incorporated into their lives. This course will guide the student to the understanding that wellness is not a static condition but rather a continual balance of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual aspects of human need. The course will also provide students with the skill to improve their quality of life and lead them to a higher state of well-being and optimal health. Exercise is a regular part of the class.

• Health and Physical Education
• 2 Credit(s)
• (1-1) Contact Hour(s)

The course is intended to provide criminal justice students the opportunity to prepare for fitness tests used in the selection of entry level police officers. Fitness testing and training for standardized fitness levels that include Sit-ups, Push-ups and a 1.5 mile run will be the focus of the class.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This course is focused on the relationship of nutrition and physical activity to promote and achieve overall lifetime fitness. The student will explore and learn to apply concepts of nutrition, body composition, weight management, cardiorespiratory endurance and flexibility to develop a personal comprehensive fitness plan for life.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1.5-0.5) Contact Hour(s)

Women's Self-Defense Kickboxing is a gender-inclusive martial arts class that combines women's self-defense techniques and aerobic exercise. Instruction will include self-defense techniques to defend against chokes, grabs and ground defense, as well as the Run-Hide-Fight safety action plan. Conditioning exercises to enhance strength and flexibility will include various kicks and boxing drills that are choreographed to music.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This course is an Adventure Education based program designed to provide participants an opportunity to acquire and practice essential life skills while building self-esteem through teambuilding, cooperative games, and ropes challenge courses. Students will learn to solve problems, make decisions, set goals, and develop communication skills in an atmosphere that is both physically and mentally challenging. The course includes individual and group teambuilding activities, cooperative games, safety and spotting techniques. The culminating event in the course consists of a weekend experience; the first day at the Low Ropes challenge course located on FLCC's East Hill campus and the second day at Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This is the entry-level recreational scuba diving course for students with advanced swimming skills that addresses the Academic and Confined Water requirements for Open Water Certification. The Academic lectures and examinations will provide illustration of basic theory and knowledge necessary for Scuba diving. The Confined Water (Pool) portion applies the practical experience of skill building and demonstration. Open Water Certification is encouraged but not included. Internationally recognized PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Certification testing with the instructor may be arranged during the period of the course.

• Health and Physical Education
• 2 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)