This class is conducted following the guidelines of the American Red Cross, Department of Transportation, American Heart Association, and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Emphasis is placed upon the body’s reaction to trauma and the causes, immediate recognition and early care of medical conditions and injuries. Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is also included.
PE 188 | Cardio and Resistance Training
This course combines a mix of cardio, Zumba/dance fitness fusion, total body sculpting, circuit training and barre fitness. Utilizing a variety of music and dance styles to condition and strengthen your body with hand weights, resistance bands, and STEP. This 1 hour, high repetition workout, will take you through a variety of exercises while moving to the beat of the music. Improve cardio fitness, muscle tone, balance and strength. It truly is a total body workout!
PE 185 | Aerobic Conditioning
Students develop aerobic capacity through a blend of workouts involving the rowing ergometer, running, and the stationary bicycle. Students are instructed how to individualize a periodized training regimen based on their own fitness goals. Supplemental work to improve core stability and muscular endurance is included as well.
PE 181 | Intermediate Ballet
A continuation of beginning ballet, introducing intermediate level ballet technique, including the first level of the study of pas de deux. Designed for the student with a background in ballet.
PE 180 | Beginning Ballet
A study of the basic theories and techniques of classical ballet wherein the historic vocabulary of ballet is taught. Beginning ballet is designed for the beginning ballet student with no previous dance training.
PE 170 | Zumba Fitness
Zumba® is a Latin inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and International music and dance movements, which create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. Zumba integrates some of the basic principles of aerobic, interval and effective fitness resistance training to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular benefits, and total body toning. Zumba provides a vibrant non-intimidating opportunity for dancers and non-dancers to participate in a group aerobic class.
PE 167 | Beginning Badminton
Instruction will include: rules of badminton, basic fundamentals on playing which include different strokes, the serve, strategies, and types of equipment and its care.
PE 161 | Beginning Tennis
Introduction to the fundamental skills, rules and terminology of tennis. Emphasis is placed on the development of good technique in the serve, forehand, and backhand. Unique consideration: students must provide their own racquets.
PE 159 | Lifeguard Training
Lifesaving techniques leading to certification by the American Red Cross in Lifeguard Training. Requires above average swimming ability, particularly in sidestroke, breaststroke, underwater swimming, and swimming endurance.
PE 158 | Swim for Fitness
Student skill level should include the ability to swim at least 4 lengths of the pool without stopping. Knowledge and skill in both freestyle and backstroke are desired, but not required. Students must be comfortable swimming in deep water. Using a variety of techniques and energy systems, successful completion of this course will enable participants to create their own exercise routine. Also included is technical instructional feedback on the proper methods of swim stroke mechanics, and their application towards a successful exercise routine.