This course is designed to teach students the process of identifying, setting, and achieving a specific health behavior change goal within the Wheel of Health. The course will consist of short lectures, discussions, and individual health coaching sessions. Action steps towards the health goal will be expected each week outside of class meeting times.
This course consists of a survey of group fitness techniques taught with choreography and music. Three-week modules in the following disciplines will be presented: Cardiovascular Fitness (Aerobics, Step, Kickboxing), Body Sculpting, Pilates, and Yoga.
A Pilates-based mat exercises class to strengthen core (abs, back and hips) and sculpting techniques for entire body using various equipment. Emphasis on proper breathing and alignment.
This course focuses on strength and endurance exercises using hand weights, resistance bands, body bars, gliding discs and balls. Muscle toning exercises are discussed and practiced in detail to develop muscle definition for the upper and lower body. Emphasis is placed on correct body placement. Informative coloring sessions enhance the physical learning. Instruction in stretching technique included.
Introduction to the principles of strength training and conditioning. Instruction on the use of free weights, resistance machines and cardiovascular equipment for the development of muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular conditioning and flexibility. Program tailored to individual needs with an emphasis on lifetime fitness.
This series of classes will provice the practice of Tai Chi Chuan as a moving meditation and health maintenance exercise. This process involves both physical and nonphysical work and introduces Tai Chi as an exercise of consciousness. There will also be recommended reading selections in the history and philosophical underpinnings of Tai Chi. No pre-requisite for this course. Each class will consist of physical practice of the Tai Chi sequence of movements/postures, also discussion including history of and principles of Tai Chi.
An introduction to Hatha Yoga focusing on the development of the physical body to increase flexibility and strength. Breathing practices and meditation techniques that relax and revitalize the mind and body are included.
This course includes an introduction to Hatha Yoga, which focuses on the development of the physical body through asanas, or poses, and classic meditation and relaxation techniques. Regular meditation practice at home is required.
This is a beginning level Hatha Yoga course consisting of one group class and one individual home practice required each week. Home practice builds confidence and kinesthetic awareness in the practitioner and encourages commitment to practice.