school of social science - Hampshire College

aPRA 152
TOP ROPE CLIMBING (B)
Earl Alderson
This course is the same as 0 PRA 1 51.
Class will meet Thursday, 12:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Enrollment is limited to 12.
aPRA 174
BASIC FITNESS AND TRAINING
Troy Hill
This course will give students background knowledge,
firsthand experience in stretching, weight lifting, and aerobic
conditioning. We will cover the basics of flexibility training
and of using your heart rate to guide aerobic conditioning,
and we will assist you in designing an individualized weight
training program.
Each class session will include stretching. runningl
walking, and weight lifting. People who have never been
involved in a fitness program are especially welcome.
Class will meet Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m.-10:00
a,m. in the Multi-Spon Center. Enrollment is limited to 12.
aPRA 175
BACKYARD WILDERNESS
Karen Warren
The Connecticut River Valley is a bioregion rich in
natural variety and beauty. This course will be an opportunity
to explore the natural places in our own backyard. The focus
will be on different ways of experiencing the mountains,
srreams, and valleys of the area. By foot, canoe,· and bike we
will attempt to develop a sense of place with some truly
magical local sites.
Activities may include a swamp walk, canoeing on the
Connecticut River, an overnight solo. a Holyoke Range hike.
a night hike, and practicing skills used by native cultures. A
weekend camping trip early in the course will provide a
chance to explore what it means to "be a native to a place."
Readings and projects will further develop this concept.
Class will meet Thursday 1 :00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Enrollment
is limited to 12.
aPRA 185
BEGINNING TENNIS
Madelyn McRae
This class is for those who've liked the game from afar
and are now ready to get into the swing themselves. You'll
leave this class with a thorough knowledge of the basics
(stroke production and game rules) to keep you playing one of
the best lifetime sports. Emphasis on group interaction and
fun.
Group lessons for three or more students may be
arranged. Class will meet in the Multi-Sport Center, day and
time to be determined. Instructor's permission required.
Contact Madelyn McRae for more information.
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aPRA 187
INTERMEDIATE TENNIS
Madelyn McRae
For the occasional but avid player who's eager to improve.
This class provides a solid review of basics, introduces
spin. and looks at singles and doubles strategy. Meet other
"court rats" and learn to evaluate your own play. A great lead·
in for He Club Tennis.
Group lessons for three or more students may be
arranged. Class will meet in the Multi-Sport Center, day and
time to be determined. Instructor's permission required.
Contact Madelyn McRae for more information.
aPRA208
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, FROM THEORY TO
PRACTICE
Karen Warren
This course will offer an overview of the theoretical tenets
of experiential education and how it can be applied in a
variety of settings. including the outdoors and alternative and
traditional classrooms.
Topics to be addressed include current issues in experiential
education, oppression and empowerment in education,
teaching experientially. creative expression, and the historical
and philosophical basis of experiential education.
The course format will include readings. discussion, guest
speakers, field experiences, and individual research and
presentations on experiential education. An emphasis of the
course will be for students to develop and work with curriculums
based on experiential learning by creating studentfacilitated
workshops and gaining exposure to experiential
education methodology currently employed in the local area.
The course is designed for Division II and III level
students. Class will meet one afternoon a week for a four-hour
session. An additional hour per week will be arranged.