physiological principles and instruction on techniques of weight training.
041 Beginning Rowing (1)
An introductory course that focuses on the fundamental skills of sweep rowing. This course will proceed at a pace that is appropriate for new rowers or those with limited experience, but becomes physically demanding as the semester progresses.
042 Beginning Sculling (1)
This course is designed to proceed at each student's skill level and ability. The focus is to learn how to row a one person rowing shell (i.e. scull). No prior rowing experience required but must know how to swim.
043 Beginning Circuit Training (1)
This class is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and flexibility utilizing interval training.
044 Beginning Water Aerobics (1)
This course uses exercises conducted in water such as water walking, aerobic exercise to music and various resistance exercises to develop cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness.
045 Beginning Aerobic Dance/Step (1)
The course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn the principles and facts about aerobic fitness and to develop aerobic fitness through various beginning level aerobic dances and step aerobics. The aerobic dances are geared for the non-dancer and include a blend of jogging, lunges, arm and leg movements, and other large muscle movement.
046 Beginning Canoeing (1)
This course will teach the beginning student strokes, parts of equipment, and trip planning. Field experience will be a part of the course.
047 Beginning Jogging/Running for Fitness (1)
This course provides an opportunity to develop cardiovascular fitness and weight control. Selection of proper clothing and equipment, the physiological effects of a jogging/running program, care and prevention of injuries, and the mechanics of safe exercise are presented. Nutrition and weight control are covered.
048 Beginning Ballet (1)
This course introduces students to fundamental skills in the art of ballet. Movement combinations of allegro and adagio along with a self-choreographed dance are incorporated.
049 Beginning SCUBA Diving (1)
This course will teach students how to dive safely and be able to plan a scuba dive. Diving equipment, techniques, medical aspects, and diving physics will be covered.
050 Beginning Gymnastics (1)
Beginning gymnastics is designed to acquaint students with the concepts, values, and technical elements of gymnastics.
051 Beginning Swimming (1)
This course affords students the opportunity to work in the shallow and deep waters. Skills are developed as well as safety behaviors.
052 Beginning Modern Dance (1)
Modern Dance is symbolic movement which has been organized, integrated and objectified for individualized expressive purposes. It shares with other art forms and elements of creativity.
053 Power Yoga (1)
Designed to improve cardiovascular strength, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility. Goals are accomplished through the balance of mind and body, along with focus of effort. Also designed to increase awareness and knowledge concerning yoga tradition, technique and practices used to promote health and fitness.
054 Rock Climbing and Rappelling (1)
This course will prepare you for basic rock-climbing practices in the outdoors.
055 Walking for Fitness (1)
This course provides an opportunity to develop cardiovascular fitness and weight control. Selection of proper clothing and equipment, the physiological effects of a walking program, care and prevention of injuries, and the mechanics of safe exercise are presented. Nutrition and weight control are covered.
056 Tai Chi (1)
Provides students with an introduction of Tai Chi exercise, including its methods, principles and applications. Practicing a short form of Yang style Tai Chi Quan, students will be able to use Tai Chi exercises as a way to improve mental and physical health, release stress, promote positive energy, and enrich quality of life.
057 Swimming for Fitness (1)
To gain an understanding of principles of training and benefits of aquatic exercise using swim strokes: freestyle, backstroke, sidestrokes. Timed swims are included.
058 SCUBA Lifesaving and Accident Management (1)
This course will teach scuba lifesaving techniques, CPR, first aid and emergency oxygen use as it pertains to the sport of scuba diving. The student will be able to recognize an emergency and respond in the proper manner.
059 Lifeguarding/WSI (1)
The purpose of the lifeguard training course is to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare lifeguard candidates to recognize emergencies, respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, and prevent drowning and other incidents. The course also teaches other skills an individual needs to become a professional lifeguard. Not repeatable.
060 Beginning Boxing Aerobics (1)
Boxing Aerobics will be taught at the beginning level. The course is designed to provide each student with the opportunity to learn the principles and facts about aerobic fitness and to develop their aerobic fitness by learning and performing various beginning boxing aerobic routines.
061 Self Defense (1)
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain self-confidence while learning basic defense techniques. Students will be instructed in the beginning level of self-defense techniques of a variety of martial arts including karate, tae kwon do, judo and kung fu.
062 Beginning Kayaking (1)
This course will teach beginner-level kayaking skills and techniques, and introduce basic river safety concepts and practices.
065 Intermediate Rowing (1)
Intermediate rowing is a class designed for those students who desire to advance their knowledge and skill levels beyond that of students enrolled in beginning rowing. The class will serve to refine skills and conditioning levels achieved in previous sweep rowing classes. The class is significantly more physically challenging than at the beginning level. Prerequisite: Beginning rowing or instructor approval.
066 Intermediate Water Aerobics (1)
This course uses exercises conducted in water such as water walking, aerobic exercise to music and various resistance exercises to develop cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness.
067 Intermediate Bowling (1)
This course focuses on refinement of the experienced student's delivery mechanics including the approach, release, and follow through. Maximum quality practice time is emphasized. Alternate approaches and release are presented and several types of tournaments are conducted.
068 Intermediate Golf (1)
This course builds on and refines swing motion. Ball flight control is introduced with more in-depth swing analysis.
069 Intermediate Tennis (1)
Increased proficiency in four basic skills will be developed. New shots taught include the overhead, the drop, the lob, and spin serve. Strategy for singles and doubles play will be stressed. Emphasis is on increased pace and ball placement.
