Courses

For students who have experience with the fundamentals of the swing and the game and have also played (several times) on regulation golf courses. Each student must have (or have access to) their own set of clubs. Recommended Preparation: Must be competent player, no beginners. Must have experience playing regulation course and be able to complete 9 holes in under 2 hours

Students will review the basic skills and strategies of futsal. Futsal is a soccer-based game played on a hardcourt like a basketball court and mainly indoors. Basic skills will be developed using exercises, small-sided games and other methods. Rules and strategy will be introduced and up to 6v6 games will be incorporated into each session. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and enjoyment of the game.

Snorkeling, scuba diving, and hiking on this program can be counted toward the PE requirement. Approximately five to six required snorkeling or diving days will be scheduled. Students will be assisted in obtaining snorkeling equipment. Those who wish to scuba dive must obtain necessary certification and medical testing before departure, as well as bear the cost of boat and tank rental and proper supervision. Applicants should be comfortable in the water, possess basic swimming skills (snorkeling and diving days will be scheduled), and be prepared for extended hiking in rugged terrain.

This course is for the student with a strong soccer background (has played or currently plays regularly). Advanced skills and strategies are introduced. Skills will be developed mainly through small-sided games and fast paced, high tempo full sided games (up to 6v6) to goal. Games will be played continuously. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and enjoyment of the game.

Introduction to flag football, techniques, field positions, rules/regulations. Students will participate in vigorous exercise activities including running, throwing, kicking, and catching as well as flag football games with an emphasis on team building and skill development.

This course focuses on developing various physical skills and teamwork through different sports activities. In this course, you will engage in games like volleyball, pickleball, touch football, and fun variations of kickball or spikeball. The goal of this course is to enjoy physical activity while improving your coordination, teamwork, agility, and overall fitness. This course is designed to help students stay active, learn new sports, and enjoy some friendly competition with your classmates. Instruction will focus on team games. All games introduced will begin with rules and the history of the game.

American Red Cross course that encompasses training in aquatic safety and rescue skills. Upon successful completion of course, participants will receive two certifications: one for A.R.C. Lifeguarding and the second for First Aid, AED/CPR; valid for two years. The course is approximately 35 hours in length, with 80% of time spent in pool and 20% in classroom. Required $50 textbook and pocket mask fee will automatically be charged on tuition bill. Recommended Preparation: Student must demonstrate competence in basic swim strokes (front crawl, breaststroke, and sidestroke), ability to tread water (without use of hands/arms) for two minutes and ability to swim underwater.

This course will introduce students to many of the skills necessary to survive and thrive in wilderness. The objective of this course is to prepare students to plan and execute their own backcountry experience with guidance in trip planning, plant and animal identification, first aid, orienteering, shelter building, food planning, packing and preparation. The course couples hands-on outdoor experiential learning with in-class lectures.

An activities class in which all the events with the exception of the long distance events, are covered. Many of the targeted participants have run track or cross country in high school or have participated in some form of athletics. The course is meant to encourage participation and a working knowledge of ALL the events, with the emphasis on learning movement patterns and using learned skills to perform these events, with less emphasis on competitive results and more on personal accomplishment, reaping the benefits of skill acquisition.

The course is designed for students who have had little or no swimming experience. The class will promote water safety, develop water confidence, and introduce fundamental swimming skills. Instruction will follow a progression of swimming instruction that is appropriately tailored to the capabilities of each student.

For students who have experience with organized basketball. This course will involve various skill development elements, conditioning and discussion surrounding on-court strategy and breakdown. It provides instruction on more advanced basketball concepts and skills and is intended for the intermediate basketball player. Skill specific and competitive play will be incorporated in all classes. 

This is an advanced level physical fitness class that will teach the fundamentals of strength training with a specific emphasis on Olympic lifting. 

Open to all experience levels. It provides an introduction to basic volleyball skills, rules, and offensive/defensive strategies within a structure that provides both skill practice and scrimmage opportunities. There is an emphasis on teamwork and social interaction.

This course expands beyond the basic volleyball concepts taught in Volleyball, Coed. It provides instruction on more advanced volleyball concepts and skills and is intended for the intermediate level volleyball player. Skill specific and competitive play will be incorporated in all classes.

Must participate in club rides in any capacity during fall term, and regularly attend club rides during spring term. Supplementary to fall term participation, individuals are expect to participate in a team competition during the spring term.

Participants must be rostered players on CUT/CHOP and be in attendance at all team events (practices, workouts, and tournaments) unless an exception has been discussed with leadership. Participation for all three terms is required. If interested, tryouts are in the Fall term!

This course is for Syzygy/Eclipse team members who tried out in the fall and made the team.

Eligible members are required to attend practices and tournaments for all terms on campus, and must be part of our official roster. If you’re interested in participating on either of these teams, please come to tryouts in the fall!

This club team will introduce students to the wonderful game of lacrosse. People will have to become familiar with both positioning and the skills of throwing and catching, and will be competing with other teams across the Midwest in our league the GLLL (Great Lakes Lacrosse League.) In order to receive PE credit for being a part of this team, students must be a part of the team and meet attendance requirements both Winter and Spring term. ?

Participants will learn the rules and skills required to play rugby; no experience is needed.  Opportunities to compete in rugby 7s and possibly 15s will be available.  To receive credit, participants must attend a minimum of 16 practices and have participated in the club for at least one term prior to Spring (Fall or Winter).

Women’s club rugby is a competitive team that is open to all skill levels. We have practice in the fall, winter, and spring with games during the fall and spring. In the spring, we have two skills practices a week that focus on skill development and gameplay with our coach, and a bonus practice once a week to focus on passing and conditioning led by the captains. We play games and practice with different rugby teams in the area. Students must play on the team in the spring and at least 1 other term (Fall or Winter) to be eligible for credit.

The purpose of the Nordic ski club is to provide competitive opportunities for Nordic athletes, in both classic and skate disciplines. We provide support for the development of endurance sport skills. Participants are welcome to compete in several races throughout the term, both on- and off-campus. The Nordic club seeks to build an inclusive ski community at Carleton. Limited equipment is available for term-long rental, and skis are available from the Rec on a daily basis. Beginner skiers should register for PE 165 Nordic Intro Classic. Those who have experience in classic skiing but wish to learn skate technique should register for PE 166 Nordic Intro Skate.

This club was formed to provide a competitive environment for students of all genders who are well qualified tennis players but not on the varsity teams. In order to register for club tennis you must have been an active member for both the fall and winter terms, or get approval from the captains. Please see the Sport Club Website for contact information.

Active participation in club volleyball practices throughout the term, as well as before or beyond this term is expected. While the club is open to players of all skill/experience levels, our focus in the Winter is largely on preparation for our competitive tournaments. In order to earn PE credit for participating in Men’s Volleyball, a student must be eligible for or actually participate in competition. The league we compete in is the NIVC, Men’s Volleyball league.

The participant must be registered for Water Polo and must participate in 2 terms of the club with 16 events over those two terms–this includes practices and tournaments/games/scrimmages.(every game counts as an event)

Introduction to human anatomy as it pertains to athletic training and prevention and care of athletic injuries. Consists of lecture, practical experiences, and use of rehabilitative modalities. Requirement for athletic training student assistant.

Research shows that the most successful athletes are those who are able to think consciously and engage differently than others before, during, and after competition. Like any other life skill, thinking differently and embracing active mindfulness takes training, a willingness to learn, and dedicated hard work. This course is designed to help students and athletes think differently about various aspects of training and competition, ultimately using these skills as they apply to sport, functioning in team environments, and most importantly to the other areas of their lives outside of athletics during and beyond their time at Carleton.

An examination of athletics and their relationship to society. This course focuses on the emergence of contemporary sport and the current issues facing participants, coaches, administrators, and spectators. A special emphasis is placed on understanding the motivating factors behind sport and developing a philosophy of sport that will help students evaluate current sporting issues in society.

There is no better applied learning environment than sport. This course will take the concepts learned in Foundations of Sports Psychology and examine how they can be directly applied to life after Carleton. Over the course of ten weeks, we’ll host guest speakers across a diverse spectrum of industries and disciplines such as: medicine, education, broadcast journalism, banking, nonprofit management, coaching, social work, banking, corporate recruiting, technology, law, marketing, consulting, and more. We'll discuss/analyze the transition from theory to practice and ultimately, how we can continue to "perform" consistently and strive to be the best possible version of ourselves.