Sessions feature instruction on various self-defense topics provided by highly trained Colgate personnel and visiting lecturers. The series is designed to build confidence during daily activities as well as during physical encounters or attacks. Situation awareness and avoidance are stressed. Communication skills, including dialogue and verbalization, are part of each participatory session. This course teaches a six-week segment of American Rhythms or Latin Rhythms.
Students learn basic steps and etiquette and enjoy dancing with different partners.
Spinning Spinning is an intense indoor cycling workout for the body and mind. It simulates outdoor road biking by combining a 110-pound stationary bike, motivation, and good music. The participant builds strength and endurance while increasing metabolism. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills and elements of proper swimming techniques and mechanics. This ancient Chinese form of martial art, exercise, and self-cultivation is characterized by slow, balanced, and flowing movement.