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Students will be introduced to the basic concepts and benefits of physical activity, adequate nutrition, and positive lifetime patterns as a means to promote better health. Combines a series of lectures and labs to disseminate practical information that will enable students to make judgments about their lifestyle choices. No requisites. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be involved in an intense basic aerobic workout without choreography or dance. The course focuses on endurance, strength, flexibility, and plyometric training. Circuit training, interval training, and endurance and resistance training are emphasized. No requisites. J spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop a thorough understanding of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's fitness and sport performance. The effect nutrition has on health promotion and disease prevention is emphasized through current research and practical activities. No requisites. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will advance to the next level of resistance training. The student will learn advanced training techniques that emphasize muscular strength, principles of progression, periodization, nutrition and supplementation. The student will move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to a program that is fine tuned and designed for their specific strength goals. No requisites. Institutional Course Syllabus

Student gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a national certification exam in personal training. Topics include guidelines for instructor safe, effective, and purposeful exercise, essentials of the client-trainer relationship, conducting health and fitness assessments, and designing and implementing appropriate exercise programming. No requisites. J spring, fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will apply fundamental concepts of health-focused fitness, which include: flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular health, and body composition. Students will learn how to incorporate and benefit from proper warm ups, cool downs, weight training, plyometrics, HIIT and SARQ training, lower back care, injury prevention, relaxation techniques, and nutrition in their personal workout routines. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to create a personalized fitness program designed specifically for them, based on body typology, muscle fibers, resting heart rate and body composition. No requisites. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will learn about a total body conditioning exercise method which combines flexibility and strength. The purpose of Pilates is to develop mind and body uniformity; provide balance, flexibility, and strength; improve posture; and strengthen the abdomen, lower back, and buttocks. No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will use universal and free weights to develop strength and muscular endurance. The course will introduce concepts of form, repetition sequences, and provide a basic understanding of musculature and training techniques.No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will use universal and free weights to develop strength and muscular endurance. The course will introduce concepts of form, repetition sequences, and provide a basic understanding of musculature and training techniques.No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will demonstrate the use of effective physical actions when no other alternative is available. Students will also demonstrate the ability to minimize the possibilities of assault and physical confrontation. The elements of karate, aikido, judo, and other fighting martial arts will be introduced. Learning how not to be a victim is the main course objective. No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus