KINES 61 is designed to give a complete understanding of the fundamental principles of physical fitness and skills necessary organize, plan and implement a complete lifelong fitness program. The student will acquire critical thinking skills essential to developing a healthful, active lifestyle. Students explore training principles and benefits of physical fitness, and learn to apply established fitness guidelines. Students consider performance factors such as nutrition, stress, equipment, personal goals, and motivation.  Students assess and evaluate personal fitness and wellness; they engage in physical exercise to practice concepts presented in the course.

CAS 100A explores how people use techniques of oral communication to address practical, professional and civic problems. It is designed to introduce students to principles of effective public speaking, implemented through the design and presentation of individual speeches. Drawing upon concepts from the study of both rhetoric and communication science, the course aims to foster habits of ethical self-reflection alongside practical speaking skills.