Athlet,Wellness & Phys Educ

This course introduces students to the equestrian center and covers horse care, safety, barn skills, and the program's values.  No horse experience is needed.  This course may be student taught.  Students taking this class will be required to volunteer at least one shift at the barn.

This is in an introductory level canoe course taking place in the first (Fall course) or second (Spring course) 7 weeks of the semester. There will be weekly on-campus skills sessions and weekend/day field trips to local state park lakes and/or rivers. No previous canoeing experience is required. Course fee applies.

 An introduction to indoor climbing. Classes take place in the first 7 weeks of the semester. This course will involve 6 introductory classes and an additional 8 documented hours of open climbing throughout the semester. Course fee applies.

Gain strength and endurance, enhance your climbing technique, and try climbing at a commercial gym! Classes take place in the first 7 weeks of the semester. This course will involve 6 weekly classes at Earlham’s Wall, an off campus trip to a regional climbing gym, and completion of a self-designed project by the end of the semester. Pre-requisite: Intro to Gym Climbing or permission of instructor(s). Course fee applies.

This is in an introductory level backpacking course taking place over Early Semester Break. There will be several preparatory sessions during the first 7 weeks of the semester. No previous backpacking experience is required.
 

Students who wish to become second-semester Barn co-op members must register for this course. This course teaches advanced horse care, leadership in the barn, and handling barn emergencies. It prepares student to become riding instructors. This course is student-taught. If the course fee is prohibitive, contact ecstables@earlham.edu for solutions.

Help conserve nature!  This course combines physical activity with the purpose of conserving Earlham's natural forest preserves in the Richmond area. Some trails need to be built to control trampling and to facilitate teaching and research. In addition, all areas are being invaded by exotic plant species that compete with native species. Activities include hauling materials, building trail structures, digging contours, planting trees and pulling and digging up invasive shrubs. 

Every human being has the capacity to actively learn how to live consciously in the present moment. Learning to be mindful is a skill like any other. This seven-week course will present some of the fundamental practices of mindfulness, which will include sitting meditation, walking meditation and mindful movement. The philosophical background that forms the basis of mindfulness will also be discussed.

Learn canoe skills and instructional techniques for leading safe canoe trips. The course is intended for students with previous canoe experience and will comprise 1 main field trip over Early Semester Break, supplemented by self-guided research and practice sessions during the semester. Students will receive training in group management, advanced paddle strokes, and coaching/teaching tips. Pre-requisite: Intro to Canoeing/AW Water/Outdoor Trip Leadership, or permission of instructor(s). Course fee applies.

Learn climbing and instructional techniques for leading safe climbing trips. The course is intended for students with previous outdoor rock climbing experience and will comprise 1 main field trip over Early Semester Break, supplemented by day trips and self-guided gym practice during the semester. Students will receive training in outdoor top-rope site management, anchor setting, sport climbing/leading fundamentals, and coaching/teaching techniques. Pre-requisite: Intermediate Climbing/Outdoor Rock/Wall Staff and Outdoor Trip Leadership, or permission of instructor(s). Course fee applies.

Kinesiology is the study of human movement focusing on both the physiological and mechanical properties. This course will begin with an examination of the musculoskeletal system. Students will lean the bones, joints, and muscles of the body, along with their primary and secondary functions. The second part of the course will focus on the principles of physics and motion and how we apply those to the human body.