Course Syllabi

Introduction to a total fitness program that involves cardiovascular conditioning, strength, endurance, and flexibility necessary for well- rounded life. The student must complete an orientation before being allowed to participate. Offered for credit/no credit only.

A total fitness program including cardiovascular conditioning, strength, endurance, and flexibility designed to improve or sustain an individual physical fitness level.

Instruction is individualized. Focus will be geared towards the components of fitness in achieving a healthy life style. This class is offered for credit/no credit. Class fee will be charged.

Course is designed to improve the wellness of campus employees through developing positive lifestyle habits. OE/OE CR/NC

Individually paced walking/jogging using effective techniques. Includes cardiovascular workout within a target heart rate zone to promote positive health fitness and confidence.

Introduction to practicing yoga poses and breathing exercises designed to tone and strengthen the entire body, improve flexibility, increase the oxygen flow and find deeper relaxation by balancing body, mind and spirit.

The course will introduce the beginning techniques of Brazilian samba dancing. Students will practice samba for elongated periods of time, elevating heart rate to produce positive aerobic effects.

High intensity, low impact program that involves stepping on and off a platform repeatedly, while simultaneously
performing upper body movements. CR/NC

This course is designed for collegiate athletes focusing on fundamental concepts and basic team building to enhance athletic performance.

Instruction and application of various (sport
specific) methods used to increase strength and
improve the physical condition of the first year
college athlete.

Cardiovascular strengthening and flexibility exercise in the pool for swimmers at all levels. Includes review of safety water techniques, and upper and lower body movement in water. Also includes coordination of movement to music, and cardiovascular fitness level determination using heart rate measurements.

Introduction to muscular strength and endurance. Workouts designed to tone and strengthen the entire body. Includes hand weights, resistance activities and stretching and flexibility exercises.

This class will provide instruction and practice
in the skills and understanding of conditioning
and agility training for the college athlete.

This course is designed for the novice rider. In this course students will learn all aspects of safety including choosing the right cycle and equipment. This course will also cover how cycling can be an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

The collegiate athlete will apply the skills and understanding of resistance training to enhance sport performance. Athlete will develop a structural foundation and understanding of muscle groups.

Basic techniques of Latin dancing are explored. Includes rumba, cha-cha, and tango. Also includes dance movement variations.

To instill knowledge and enhance fitness and creativity in dance. This course teaches the students basic terminology and movements of creative dance. The issue of style is certainly not definite, steps are varied and numerous, and ever changing. Creativity to music through dance is the goal as well as developing individual skill level and production of teamwork.

Designed for individuals interested in acquiring the knowledge and techniques required for participation in basketball.

Designed for individuals interested in acquiring the knowledge and technique required for participation in basketball on a collegiate or recreation team.

Designed for individuals interested in acquiring the knowledge and techniques required for participation in volleyball.