Spring Semester 2006
Course Offerings:
Click here for Spring 2006 Directory of Classes - Physical Education
Course
Descriptions
Registration
Information
Barnard Exchange
Swim Test
Dates
Introduction
The
Required Program services the Columbia College and Engineering students at Columbia University. These students have a two semester Physical Education
degree requirement and may elect to take one or two additional terms
of Physical Education for academic credit. If space is available, undergraduate
General Studies students are permitted to take courses in the Required
Program. Other members of the Fitness Center are encouraged to take courses offered in the Voluntary
Program.
Students
who request to have their physical education activities limited or waived
because of a medical condition should contact Professor Torrey, chair
of Physical Education. In some situations, students may require an evaluation
by a clinician at health Services at Columbia in order to receive a waiver. In consultation with
Professor Torrey, students may be instructed to contact Dr. Samuel Seward,
medical director of Health Services at Columbia, who facilitates these evaluations. All students are
required to pass a swimming test or submit a waiver from the University
Health Service. The swimming tests are administered the first day of
classes and the first Friday of each month between 12 noon and 2:00pm in the Uris Pool. A schedule of additional times to
take the test will be posted on the website. Those who do not pass are
encouraged to take a beginner swimming course at the first opportunity.
The test consists of swimming three laps of the pool (75 yards) without
resting, using any stroke or combination of strokes. If a student takes
beginner swimming for one term and is still not able to pass the swimming
test, the requirement is waived.
The
grading in all physical education courses is Pass/Fail. Students who
fulfill the attendance and participation requirement receive a pass.
Those who miss more than the permissible number of classes and who do
not drop the course by the official drop deadline (date to be announced)
receive an unofficial withdrawal (UW). Students who anticipate attendance
problems should contact their instructors or the department representative.
The
Required Program offers a variety of activities in the areas of aquatics,
dance, fitness, martial arts, individual and dual “lifetime” sports, team sports, and outdoor education. It is our goal that the
experiences provided by these activites will contribute to the development
of an active, healthy lifestyle.
The
majority of the activities are offered in ten time preferences. However,
there are early morning conditioning activities, Friday-only classes
at Baker Field, and special courses that utilize off-campus facilities
during weekends and vacation periods. A description of the activities
and a listing of the course offerings for the Spring Semester are available
below. Unless otherwise indicated, the activities are scheduled on a
quarterly basis with each quarter lasting approximately seven weeks.
At midterm the student selects another activity for the remainder of
the term, although in many cases the student has the opportunity to
continue the same activity. Students may register for only one section
of physical education each term.
The courses offered by the Physical Education Depatment are listed among
the courses eligible for on-line registration as well as the Directory
of Classes. You may register on-line during your scheduled appointment
times.
Aquatics
Diving
Lap Swim
Lifeguard
Training
Scuba
Swimming
(Beg., Int., Adv.)
Fitness
Aerobics
Body
Sculpting
Cardio
Fitness
Cardio
Kickboxing/Sculpt
Pilates/Sculpt
Hatha Yoga
Intro to
Fitness and Wellness
Iyengar
Yoga
Self-Paced
Running
Step Aerobics
Strength
Training
Tai
Chi Chuan
Martial Arts
Judo
Karate
Outdoor Education
Cycling
Golf
Hiking
Kayaking
Skiing
Snowboarding
Racquet Activities
Badminton
Racquetball
Squash
Tennis
Special Interest
Cheerleading/Dance Team
C.P.R./First
Aid
Fencing
Team Sports
Basketball
Floor
Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Registration: College and Engineering students can select Physical
Education courses on-line. Barnard and
General Studies students can register for Physical Education courses Thursday, January 19 and Friday, January 20 from 10:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m. at 205 Kent Hall for General Studies Students and at
the Physical Education Office for Barnard Students (336 Dodge Fitness
Center, 854-3439). As of January 23, students must receive approval
from the instructor to register for the course.
First Day of
Classes: Although most classes begin on Tuesday, January 17,
Physical Education Classes start on Monday, January 23, Tuesday, January 24 and Friday, January 27. Unless indicated otherwise, all students
who have registered for Physical Education should report to the Levien
Gymnasium for their first scheduled class. Following the orientation
lecture by Professor Torrey, students will be given attendance credit
and will also have the option of acquiring a daily lock/towel service
for a $34 fee ($20 will be refunded at the end of the semester for students
who pass the course). Students who need to take the swimming test will
then proceed to the Uris Pool - bring swimming suits. Students registered
for beginner swimming are not required to take the test.
Students
who are participating on an intercollegiate team should register for
the appropriate team section of Physical Education C1005—Intercollegiate
Athletics. Athletes who register correctly and participate on a
team receive a Pass; those who drop off a team in mid-term and still
want academic credit must notify the Physical Education Office and be
placed in an activity to complete the attendance requirement. Otherwise,
the student must officially drop Intercollegiate Athletics or
he or she will receive UW for a grade.
For
further information regarding the Required Program, contact Ken Torrey, Chair of the Physical Education Department, 334 Dodge
Fitness Center, 854-4001.
The
Barnard Exchange Program
The
Columbia and Barnard Physical Education Departments have an
exchange program. Space is reserved for Columbia College and Engineering students in selected Barnard physical
education courses. A list of the Barnard courses offered through the
exchange program is available in the Columbia Physical Education Office
(336 Dodge Fitness Center) and the Barnard Physical Education Office
(209 Barnard Hall). Only students who have taken a Columbia Physical
Education course and passed the required swimming test are eligible
to register for one of these courses. Columbia College and FF-SEAS students
interested in taking a Barnard Physical Education class must get approval
at the Barnard Physical Education Office on Wednesday, January 18 and Thursday, January 19 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact Barnard's Physical Education
Office, 206 Barnard Hall (854-2085) for further information. Due to
space availability, General Studies students are not eligible to take
Barnard Physical Education classes.
Swimming
Test Schedule
The swimming test will be offered at the Uris
Pool throughout the Spring 2006 semester on the days and times
listed below. College students who are unable to attend one of these
sessions should contact Ken Torrey
at 854-4001 to arrange a time to take the test. If you have any concerns
regarding your ability to fulfill the swimming requirement, please contact
Dr. Torrey as soon as possible.
Mondays
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fridays
Noon-2 p.m.
Sundays
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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