Phys Educ Performance Cent Courses
Circuit Training
(Offered fall, spring, and summer). This course is designed for the development and maintenance of physical fitness through regular participation in a continuous sequence with a variety of activities such as cardiovascular exercise, calisthenics, weights, bands, balls, and weight-bearing exercises.
Credit hours: 1
Lecture hours: 2
Lifetime Fitness
This course is designed to improve or maintain strength and fitness levels through cross training. Activities such as weight training, land aerobics, water aerobics, walking and jogging are included. Emphasis in on fitness and proper exercise techniques.
Credit hours: 1
Lecture hours: 2
Yoga
(Offered fall, spring, and summer). Performance and application using a series of yoga basic movements, breathing, and concentration techniques designed to enhance body awareness, flexibility, balance, and allow the mind to be focused and centered.
Credit hours: 1
Lecture hours: 2
Weight Training
(Offered fall, spring, and summer). This course is designed to improve or maintain strength and fitness levels through weight training. Emphasis is on fitness and proper use of weight equipment.
Credit hours: 1
Lecture hours: 2
Walking for Aerobic Conditioning
This is a beginning level fitness walking course developed to increase the physical strength and overall health of participants. Students will be slowly introduced to a walking program appropriate for them. Intensity of the program will increase as the student's skill level and endurance increase. No previous experience or knowledge is necessary.
Credit hours: 1
Lecture hours: 2
Zumba Fitness
(Offered fall, spring, and summer). Zumba fitness is an exercise class designed around dancing to a blend of Latin and international rhythms, with a goal that everyone can follow. Zumba fitness utilizes interval training that alternates fast and slow rhythms for an effective cardiovascular workout while also exercising the primary muscle groups. Dancing experience is not required. Intended benefits include improved coordination, flexibility, concentration and endurance, as well as a total body workout.
Credit hours: 1
Lecture hours: 2
Aerobics
This course is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness through dance and exercise.
Credit hours: 1
Lecture hours: 2