Credit Course Schedules

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 learn basic principles of aerobic, interval, and resistance training to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular benefits, and total body toning. This class format combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fitness fashion to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits. Students will be introduced to basic anatomy, kinesiology, and exercise physiology. No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will learn basic principles of aerobic, interval, and resistance training to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular benefits, and total body toning. This class format combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fitness fashion to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits. Students will be introduced to basic anatomy, kinesiology, and exercise physiology. No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will learn and demonstrate an understanding of the art of Hatha yoga and relaxation techniques. Students will learn how to relieve stress and emotional tension through the systematic training of guided imagery, diaphragmatic breathing, and breath awareness. The course includes lectures on yoga philosophy, postures, diet, meditation, and relaxation techniques. Hatha yoga is a human science that takes into consideration bodily pains, poor posture, faulty breathing, and incorrect walking, and teaches greater awareness of the body as a whole without separating it from the mind and the influences of all senses. No requisites. J fall, spring; C occasionally. 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 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