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An introduction to exercise walking and cardiovascular conditioning basics. Emphasis is placed on techniques to improve physical endurance, body alignment, flexibility, and overall wellness. This course will serve the needs of many students who do not have extensive movement experience.

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An introduction to power walking and the next level of strength building, flexibility, and endurance to expand cardiovascular health, walking speed, and distances. It is designed to be the next wellness step for students already familiar with introductory exercise walking and physical activity benefits.

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An introduction to race walking techniques for cardiovascular fitness with an emphasis on increasing flexibility, strength, and injury prevention. Walking speed and distance is increased from Intermediate Walking for Wellness. It is particularly suited for students wanting an advanced aerobic challenge without the added pressure on joints produced by running.

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Introduction to boxercise as a conditioning fitness class utilizing aerobic/boxing techniques with an emphasis on cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

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Intermediate boxercise builds upon the skills and technique learned in beginning level boxercise class with emphasis on intermediate level terminology and combinations that includes partner and group work and increased aerobic fitness intensity.

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Beginning Weight Training emphasizes instruction and implementation of machine weight and free weight training programs.

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Intermediate Weight Training emphasizes instruction and implementation of intermediate level machine weight and free weight training programs.

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Beginning Strength and Interval Training emphasizes free weight and machine weight training via a set number of exercises completed with in a timed circuit.

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Stretching is a fundamental component of fitness. Emphasis is on techniques to improve flexibility safely and effectively, while enhancing overall fitness and fluidity of movement. Discussion of basic muscle groups and types of stretches will be included.

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Builds on knowledge and skills from PE 217A: Beginning Stretching and Flexibility. Includes isometric and combination stretches, identification of muscle group pairs, basic anatomical terminology, and stretching sequences for specific activities or sports.

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A gentle approach to Hatha Yoga that includes a representative sample of beginning and restorative yoga postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. Emphasis on adaptation of the poses to improve alignment, increase blood circulation, flexibility, muscular strength, and to alleviate stress. Appropriate for older students and students with mild to moderate musculoskeletal conditions.

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An introduction to the principles and practice of yoga as a physical discipline. Basic yoga postures, breathing exercises, alignment principles, combination of poses, and relaxation techniques will be included. An overview of the basic philosophy of the physical practice of yoga will be presented.

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An introduction to the fundamentals and principles of the Pilates Method. Traditional mat Pilates exercises and principles are combined to achieve body control, core strength, and joint mobility.

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Build upon Pilates I, utilizing the fundamentals and principles of the Pilates Method. Traditional mat Pilates exercises, series, and principles are combined to achieve body control, core strength, and joint mobility.

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An introduction to badminton basic skills and game play. Emphasis is placed on learning the ready position, grips, overhead and underhand clear, overhead drop, doubles forehand serve, and forehand and backhand drive. Basic rules and strategy for doubles game play will also be covered.

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A review of basic badminton stokes such as the clear, forehand doubles serve, overhead drop, and drive. Additional skills will be introduced such as the net drop, smash, block, offensive drive, singles serve, backhand clear, deep forehand clear, and backhand doubles serve. Singles and doubles footwork progressions, court coverage, and strategies will also be covered. It is the next step for students already familiar with the introductory skills of badminton.

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A review of intermediate badminton techniques and an introduction to more advanced badminton court skills and strokes. Rotation systems for doubles and increasingly complex game strategies will also be covered. The course is designed for students who want to continue developing into more highly skilled players.

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This course will emphasize skill development such as dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding and defensive techniques necessary to play a beginning level game of basketball.

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This course will emphasize skill, agility, body conditioning, and endurance. It will also assess and evaluate advanced theories and systems of play.

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The course will cover beginning fundamental skills of tennis. Emphasis will be on rules, terminology, court etiquette and basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and serve.

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The intermediate course will review rules, etiquette, basic skills, strokes and footwork, scoring and strategy. Emphasis will be on shot placement and use of spins in fundamental strokes.

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This is an introduction to the sport of volleyball, examining and performing the skills required for game play. Analysis and correction of basic team strategies and application of volleyball rules are also covered.

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This course is designed to teach the intermediate skills and techniques of the sport of volleyball. The student will review basic volleyball skills such as pass, set, serve and spike. In addition, the student will be introduced to additional intermediate skills such as 2-person block, jump service, multiple offenses and center back defense.

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A course designed for the non-swimmer, introducing water safety and basic swimming skills, including physical and mental adjustments to water, floating and basic strokes.

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A course designed for the non-swimmer, providing instruction in fundamental swimming and personal water safety skills.