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An intermediate level of the principles and practices of body sculpting utilizing utilizing specific equipment as well as cardiovascular fitness through circuits and interval training.

An introduction to the principles and practices of body sculpting through weight training and the use of various exercise modalities; as well as cardiovascular fitness through circuits and interval training.

Improvement of fitness levels utilizing pulse/heart rate monitoring, strength training, flexibility exercises and dietary information. Students will learn to create a balanced lifelong exercise program using the outlined training techniques to develop cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and improvement of dietary knowledge.

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.

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.

An introduction to more advanced endurance and speed techniques to enable swimming greater distances. Additional flexibility work and core strengthening will be introduced, as well as ways to avoid common swimming injuries.

This course will cover the beginning skills of pickleball. Emphasis on fundamental strokes, rules, terminology, and etiquette.

This course encourages students to discuss sports issues and analyze sports as a part of our society, ranging from youth leagues to professional sports. Examine the history of sports, its place in society, and its cultural links to race, gender, politics, economics, deviance, aggression, drug use, media, and social mobility.

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.

Intermediate Physical Fitness is an intermediate level class that builds upon beginning components of health-related fitness, training principles, and the benefits of being physically active. Introduction to intermediate level cardiovascular, strength, and core endurance through higher intensity aerobic fitness and plyometric training.