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* These class descriptions have been compiled to help
students choose a course that is of interest to them. This
is a master list of all physical education offerings.
It should be noted that certain classes may be offered in
the fall only or in the spring only. Please check with the
Registrar’s Office or the Physical Education Office for the
official schedule of classes.
Adapted Physical Education - (with Instructor's
Approval), ARRANGED
Instructor: Charles Katsiaficas/Staff
For students that have special needs to incorporate
Physical Education activity toward improving one=s
health or well being in overcoming Physical Disability,
optional exposure to stretch activity as related to
improving flexibility, cardiovascular improvement
opportunity and or strength development exercise.
Aerobics, Cardio Kick Boxing - Instructor:
Valerie Cowan
This class will combine two types of aerobic activity,
kick boxing aerobics and kwando. The class is designed to
enhance cardiovascular development, improve flexibility, and
increase strength.
Aerobics, Int. - Instructor: Bill Banks
Improve cardiovascular and general health, coordination,
and fitness. Help people establish healthy habits that get
them off the dieting gain/lose cycle that gradually turns
the human body into a glob of fat with artery disease. Have
exercise with motivating music and supportive ambience so
that it=s fun.
Archery, Beg. - Instructor: Kathy Connell / Frank
Pericolosi / Jen Scanlon
Beginning fundamentals of target archery including
instinctive point-of-aim and sight shooting...a mind-over
matter endeavor.
Badminton, Beginning - Instructor: Pat Mulcahy/
Jen Scanlon
This class will cover basic badminton skills. The basic
strokes, forehand, backhand, drops, clears and smashes will
be practiced. Drills will be sued to develop the basic
skills. The first half of the semester will be exclusively
drills and hitting. The last half will be 20% drills then
80% competitive play, alternating between singles and
doubles play.
Badminton, Beg/Int. - Instructor: Pat Mulcahy
This class will cover basic badminton skills. These
skills will be divided into four areas: (1) grips and
services (2) forehand overhead strokes (3) backhand overhead
strokes and (4) underhand strokes. More advanced skill will
be included when appropriate. Approximately 25% of our time
will be spent on instruction and drills, 60% in play
situations and 15% in competitive play. The first semester
will be exclusively drills and hitting. The last half will
be 20% drills then 80% competitive play, alternating between
singles and doubles play.
Badminton, Intermediate: Instructor: Pat Mulcahy
This class will cover basic badminton skills. These
skills will be divided into four areas (1) grips and
services, (2) forehand overhead strokes, (3) backhand
overhead strokes, and (4) underhand strokes. More advanced
skill will be included when appropriate. Approximately 25%
of our time will be spent on instruction and drills, 60% in
play situations and 15% in competitive play. The first half
of the semester will be exclusively drills and hitting. The
last half will be 20% drills then 80% competitive play,
alternating between singles and doubles play.
Bowling - Instructor: Roger Caron / Ann Lebedeff
/ Frank Pericolosi / Bill Swartz
Bowling class offers a great opportunity to learn a
lifetime sport and is open to all skill levels. Instruction
includes how to select a ball, basic approach and delivery,
scoring and etiquette. Class is organized as a mini league
and meets at Upland Bowl on Foothill Blvd. Students are
responsible for own transportation. The weekly fee includes
2 games and shoes. Fee.
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries -
Instructor: Kirk Jones
The intent of this course is to offer the student a
practical overview of the care and prevention of athletic
injuries. Students should acquire the skills necessary to
appropriately recognize and manage injuries sustained to
athletes and be able to apply adhesive tape in various
forms.
CPR/Adv. First Aid Emergency Response -
Instructor: Staff
The CPR/Adv. First Aid class is designed to give students
the confidence and ability to perform first aid skills in
case of an emergency. The course includes texts,
lecture/discussion and skills practice. In addition,
students will receive American Red Cross Certification in
adult, infant, and child CPR as well as in Advanced First
Aid. Fee.
Cardio and Weight Training – Instructor: Lisa
Beckett
It is the goal of the class to introduce the student to
the principles of total well-being and provide exposure to a
wide array of training methods. This class will also
implement individualized programs deigned to meet sound
fitness goals as well as personal goals.
Each class period will include exercises to improve
flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength
and endurance. Cardiorespiratory activities will include
walking, jogging, hiking, stationary bike, water exercise
and aerobics to music. Muscular strength and endurance
activities will include free-weight and Cybex weight
training, as well as gravitational resistance exercises.
Each student will complete a diet analysis exercise and
prudent nutritional guidelines will be discussed. Various
methods of relaxation and stress reduction will also be
presented.
Dance, Alexander Technique - Instructor: S.
Robbins
The Alexander Technique is a pragmatic method for
exploring the basis of human movement, understanding how we
interfere with out own coordination, and how we can change
unconscious physical habits. Journals and outside practice
periods are part of the course.
Dance, Ballet I - Instructor: Jolley/ Lamourex /
Koenig
Beginning ballet stressing fundamentals of classical
ballet. Students learn basic dance vocabulary at the barre
and in the center and develop coordination, musicality,
alignment and harmony of line.
Dance, Ballet II - Instructor: Koenig
Intermediate class expanding basic dance vocabulary of
Ballet I. Barre and center with attention to alignment,
musical phrasing, dynamics, harmony of line, and ease of
movement. Provides student with strong base technique which
can be applied to a wide range of disciplines.
Dance, Ballet III - Instructor: Koenig
Advanced class including barre and center with increasing
stress on dynamics, musical phrasing, and physical aplomb
stripped of artifice. Students expand dance vocabulary and
perfects ease of movement and harmony of line. The student
attains strong base technique which can be applied to a wide
range of disciplines. For half course or cumulative credit.
Dance, Contra - Instructor: Cristanne Miller
Fast-paced "traditional dance, to live music," involving
many figures of square dancing and many additional figures.
No partner is required to join the class, although all
dances involve a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn,
aerobic, and great fun. As the semester progresses, dances
become increasingly complex.
Dance, Hip Hop - Instructor: Cara Krisinger
This class is designed for students of all levels. The
emphasis in this class will be on style and choreography.
Class will begin with a detailed warm up of 10-15 minutes;
continue with progressions across the floor, and end with a
hip hop combination. A new hip hop routine will be taught
each week of this course. Tuesdays will be spent learning
the choreography, leaving Thursdays to review and fine tune
the combination. Fee.
Dance, International Latin, Beg. - Instructor:
Christopher Witt
International style ballroom has a style all it=s
own. If you have seen ballroom on TV or seen the movie
ADance With Me@
you=ve seen the
kind of stuff you will learn in International classes. This
is also the style of ballroom used on the Claremont Colleges
Ballroom Dance Company. Students learn Rumba, Samba, and
Cha-Cha. More time is spent on learning true ballroom
technique and partnering. Medals exams are available for
International classes. This is the real stuff! Fee.
Dance, International Latin, Int. - Instructor:
Christopher Witt
This class not only raises the level of the steps that
are taught but also adds Paso Doble to the first three
dances. If you are interested in competitive ballroom
(especially Latin), this class is where you want to be.
Prerequisite - Beginning Latin Fee.
Dance, International Latin, Advanced -
Instructor: Christopher Witt
This is the top level of International Latin American
ballroom. Dancers work hard on their technique and higher
skills to truly become accomplished performers. Dances
covered: Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba and Paso Doble.
Prerequisite: You must take and pass a Silver Medals
Exam or equivalent to register for this class. Latin dance
shoes and dance wear is required. Fee.
Dance, International Standard, Beg. - Instructor:
Christopher Witt
In this class, students learn Quickstep, Tango and Waltz.
These are considerably different than the Social Dance
versions. This style is the kind used when the man wears a
tail suit and the lady a full and frilly ball gown. As with
International Latin, there is considerable focus on
technique and partnering. Medals exams available. Fee.
Dance, International Standard, Int. - Instructor:
Christopher Witt
More advanced steps and more fun as the level of dance
rises. People will stop to watch you once you=ve
made it through Intermediate Standard. Prerequisite -
Beginning Standard. Fee.
Dance, International Standard, Adv. – Instructor:
Christopher Witt
This course will provide instruction in International
Standard Ballroom Dance at an advanced (gold) level.
Instruction will be given in the International Style waltz,
quickstep, tango, and foxtrot. Areas of technique such as
posture, dance position, rhythm, leading and following, and
footwork will be emphasized. Pre-requisite: Intermediate
Standard Fee.
Dance, Modern Technique II - Instructor: Jolley /
Cameron/ Pennington / Gadlin
Dance with a Jose Limon-based technique including
principles of fall and recovery, isolations of the body,
weight, and suspension, body alignment, dynamics, and
musical phrasing.
Dance, Modern Technique III - Instructor: Cameron
/ Pennington
In depth exploration of modern dance technique, including
principles of fall and recovery, isolations of the body,
weight, and suspension. Introductory elements of
improvisation and composition. Special reading, critical
reviews, oral participation, and written assignments in
addition to studio work. Prerequisite: Previous dance
training or permission of instructor.
Dance, Modern Technique IV - Instructor: Cameron
/ Pennington
Continues on a deeper level the work of modern dance III
and prepares students for advanced repertory. Classroom
study supplemented by selected readings, critical reviews,
and written assignments. Students will be assigned and
critiqued on various oral presentations throughout the
semester.
Dance, Repertory - Instructor: Cameron
Participation in two weeks by faculty, advanced students,
guest artist, or major choreographers. Students participate
in the reconstruction of a previously choreographed work or
contribute to the creation of a new work. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
Dance, Social, Beginning - Instructor:
Christopher Witt
This fun course introduces you to the fundamentals of
partner dancing. You will learn basic patterns in several
popular social dances such as Swing, Tango, Waltz, Cha-Cha
and salsa. By learning a few steps in a variety of dances
you will be able to hold your own on the dance floor after
one short semester. PE credit is available for this course
which meets twice a week. Fee.
Dance, Social, Intermediate - Instructor:
Christopher Witt
Take your social dancing to the next level. Learn more
advanced dances, such as the popular West Coast Swing, and
learn more steps for the dance taught in the beginning
class. This class is structured similarly to the beginning
class and lets you become an accomplished dancer. Fee.
Fencing, Beg. - Instructor: George Clovis
Foil, epee, sabré movements, actions, techniques, tactics
and practical fencing; rules and directing. Fee.
Fencing, Saber: - Instructor: George Clovis
Saber fencing students will study the only "cutting"
sword used in modern European based fencing. Many people say
that saber allows a greater sense of freedom than do foil
and epee fencing. This is the swashbuckling weapon and yet
it is a relatively gentle martial art. Prior fencing
experience not required. Fee.
Fitness, Advanced Conditioning - Instructor:
Roger Caron
This particular section is for serious trainers who want
to concentrate on the development of the physique through a
strenuous strength and plyometric program. We will learn
specific exercises designed to develop explosive muscle mass
and definition. There will also be two lectures to address
the nutrition and supplement aspects of strength training.
Fitness, Jogging/Running - Instructor: Kirk
Reynolds
This course will teach the basics of running with an
emphasis on learning to train and run wisely. The overall
goal is to teach you how to incorporate running as part of
your overall fitness and health regimen. You will learn how
to gradually build your endurance, and strength training,
stretching, and injury prevention will also be covered.
Fitness, Strength Fitness, Adv. - Instructor:
Roger Caron
This particular section is for serious trainers who want
to concentrate on the development of the physique through a
strenuous strength program. We will learn specific exercises
designed to build muscle mass and definition. There will
also be two lectures to address the nutrition and supplement
aspects of strength training.
Fitness, Water Aerobics - Instructor: Carla
Jackson
Designed to enhance cardiovascular development, improve
flexibility and increase strength, less stress to knees and
back.
Fitness Education, Weight Training - Instructor:
Kathy Connell / Ann Lebedeff / Pat Mulcahy
Students will learn how to use the equipment in the
fitness center. Individual program based on students=
needs will be generated and provide the basis of the
students=
workouts.
Fitness Education, Weight Training – Instructor:
Jason Lowery
This course will introduce students to various aspects of
weight training including program design, lab exercises, and
weight training’s contribution (along with flexibility,
nutrition, and cardiovascular work) to overall fitness.
Fitness Education, Weight Training - Instructor:
Kirk Reynolds
This course will teach the basics of weight training with
an emphasis on learning to lift and progress wisely. The
overall goal is to teach you how to incorporate weight
training as part of your overall fitness and health regimen.
You will learn how to gradually build your strength, while
flexibility, stretching, and injury prevention will also be
covered.
Fitness Education, Weight Training - Instructor:
Frank Pericolosi / Jen Scanlon
Acquaint each participant to the rules and regulations of
the fitness center as related to appropriate dress,
procedure and conduct. Instructors will provide individual
programs regarding stretch exercise to increase flexibility,
cardio-vascular development and resistive exercise to
develop and or increase strength.
Fitness Education, Weight Training - Advanced -
Instructor: Roger Caron
Strength fitness is for all ages, shapes and sizes. The
strength fitness in this class is directed at the middle of
the roader. A person who can spend 30 minutes two or three
times per week having a desire to remain firm and
Atoned.@
The student will learn the specifics of a good strength
fitness program and through the use of various weight
training programs using machine and free weights. After an
initial aerobic circuit program to establish a fitness base,
the primary focus shifts to body sculpting as opposed to
body building.
Golf, Beg. - Instructor: Staff/Pat Mulcahy /
Charles Katsiaficas
Designed for the beginning student with little or no
experience. Class includes stroke analysis and an
introduction to rules and strategies. Fee.
Golf, Beg. / Int. - Instructor: Staff / Pat
Mulcahy
Designed for the beginning student with little or no
experience and a student with some golf background. Class
will include stroke analysis, and an introduction to rules
and strategies. Videos and video taping will be used as part
of the instruction. The course will consist of both practice
hitting and playing at the Claremont Golf Course. Fee.
Golf, Int. - Instructor: Pat Mulcahy
Designed for the student with some golf background.
Videos and video taping will be used as part of the
instruction. The course will consist of both practice
hitting and playing at the Claremont Golf Course. Fee.
Horseback Riding - Instructor: Candice Pipkin Off
Campus 626-334-9480
Weight limit 185 lbs.
Ten week program in the instruction of Hunt Seat
Equitation (English saddle) groups are formed based on
ability (previous riding experience, if any) and divided
into three categories, beginner, and intermediate and
advanced. Fee.
Martial Arts, Shotokan Karate, Beg/Int/Adv. -
Instructor: Ty Aponte
This martial art is a blend of traditional Japanese
disciplines. Systematic training will increase your level of
fitness through flexibility and conditioning exercises.
Advancement will develop confidence, co-ordination, and self
defense skills, with an emphasis on the philosophical
aspects of the art. Individual growth is maximized by an
increased self awareness, mental and physical skill
development. Fee.
Martial Arts, Tai Chi Ch=uan,
Beg/Int. - Instructor: Mark Wallace
Tai Chi Ch=aun
is a centuries-old Chinese discipline encompassing practical
self-defense methods against single or multiple attackers.
While studying the practical arts of restraining, blocking
and striking, students will learn the philosophical aspects
of martial awareness and responsibility. Fee.
Pickleball: - Instructor: Lisa Beckett
Pickleball has the combined features of badminton, tennis
and table tennis. The rallies are fun, exciting and can last
several minutes. It is easy to learn and you can get a great
workout, even as a beginner. It requires much less
athletic skill than tennis, and beginner rallies are much
longer. Basic instruction will be given on grips,
strokes, spins, strategies, and rules. Even with the many
strokes and strategies to learn, the student can actually
play the game of the first day of class. The class format
will include skill progressions, drills, free play and
competition.
Pilates – Mat Essentials – Instructor: Eli
Koenn-Bollinger
The mat exercises combine a balance of exercises from a
seated, prone (lying on your stomach), supine (lying on your
back), or a side-lying position. This "balance" incorporates
movements of flexion (forward and lateral), extension, and
rotation of the spine.
Pilates Method, Beg – Instructor: Valerie Cowan
You will learn a combo of stretching, strengthening, and
mind-body exercises. This is a low-impact workout that
improves core strength, balance and stabilization as well as
flexibility and posture.
Pilates Method, Int. – Instructor: Valerie Cowan
A combination of stretching, strengthening and mind/body
exercises. A low-impact workout that improves core strength,
balance and stabilization as well as flexibility and
posture. This class incorporates more difficult exercises
for those with improved core strength. Beginning Pilates
Method is required before taking this course.
Racquetball, Beg. - Instructor: Charlie
Katsiaficas / Roger Caron
Will cover the basic fundamental and strategies needed to
enjoy racquetball at a recreational level. No prior
racquetball experience is necessary. Depending on the class,
we may also introduce squash during the semester.
Racquetball, Beg. - Instructor: Ann Lebedeff
Will cover the basic fundamental and strategies needed to
enjoy racquetball at a recreational level. No prior
racquetball experience is necessary.
Racquetball, Beg. – Instructor: : Frank
Pericolosi
Students will become familiar with the fundamentals and
strategies of racquetball, so that they may enjoy the game
at a recreation level. The student will put to use these
fundamentals and strategies through play with other
students. No prior experience in racquetball is necessary.
Racquetball, Beg./Int. - Instructor: Bill Swartz
/ Roger Caron
Will cover the basic fundamental and strategies needed to
enjoy racquetball at a recreational level. No prior
racquetball experience is necessary. Depending on the class,
we may also introduce squash during the semester.
Racquetball, Int/Adv - Instructor: Bill Swartz
This course provides a review of the basic strokes in
racquetball and will provide instruction to develop better
control, speed and accuracy of the strokes. An added
emphasis will be on competitive 1 on 1 and doubles play.
Selected Topics in Physical Education: -
Instructor: Staff
Independent reading and research under the guidance and
counsel of a faculty member. Students select an area of
study and present papers and evidence of research
appropriate to the project. Individual discussions and
papers. Permission of department screening committee
required. Course or half-course each semester.
Soccer, Beg. - Instructor: Bill Swartz
Basic skills will be taught such as dribbling passing,
shooting in a game environment. Emphasis will be on the
basic triangle in a 3 on 3 format.
Soccer, Beg/Int. Instructor: Eli Koenn-Bollinger
/ Bill Swartz
Basic skills will be taught such as dribbling passing,
shooting in a game environment. Emphasis will be on the
basic triangle in a 3 on 3 format.
Soccer, Int/Adv. Instructor: Eli Koenn-Bollinger
/ Bill Swartz
Attacking/Defending principles will be emphasized in a
game related atmosphere.
Squash, Rackets, Beg. - Instructor: Bill Swartz /
Jason Lowery / Ann Lebedeff
This course will emphasize the basic techniques of
squash. This includes forehand, backhand volley and serve.
The rules and their applications will also be taught. Squash
rackets is the most demanding of 4-wall court games. It has
parallels to all the other racket sports and has particular
skill transfer benefits to those students who aspire to
quality tennis play. Instruction is modified to the
performance level of the class participants. The class size
is limited to 6 due to the number of courts available.
Squash, Beg/Int - Instructor: Charles Katsiaficas
/ Bill Swartz
This course covers the fundamentals of squash technique,
rules, and strategy. Students will learn the basic strokes,
including forehand and backhand drives, the volley post and
serve. Instruction is modified to the experience level of
the class participants. The class size is limited to 6 due
to the number of courts available.
Squash, Int. – Instructor: Bill Swartz
Intermediate squash players will perfect their ground
strokes, volleys and serves in a competitive and fun
environment.
Swimming, Beg. Instructor: Gary Troyer
Beginning swimming is designed for non-swimmers and weak
swimmers with limited experience in the water. Students will
become water safe. Skills to be taught include: floats,
treading water, breaststroke, elementary backstroke,
freestyle, backstroke and entries.
Swimming, Beg. Instructor: Penny Lee Dean
Beginning swimming is designed for non-swimmers with no
experience in the water. Students will become water safe.
Skills to be taught include: floats, treading water,
breaststroke, elementary backstroke, freestyle, backstroke
and entries.
Swimming, Advanced Beginning - Instructor: Penny
Lee Dean
This is designed for swimmers with limited experience in
the water. Students will be taught free, backstroke,
breaststroke, fly, sidestroke, turns and entries.
Swimming, Int. - Instructor: Gary Troyer/Penny
Lee Dean
The intermediates will work on stroke mechanics for free,
breaststroke and sidestroke. In addition, backstroke, turns,
entries and butterfly will be taught.
Swimming, Advanced - Instructor: Penny Lee Dean
This class will work on stroke mechanics for free,
backstroke, fly, breastroke, sidestroke and turns. The
advanced swimmers will be given swim workouts and stroke
mechanics adjustment if necessary.
Swim Fitness - Instructor: Staff
This class will work on stroke mechanics for free,
breaststroke and sidestroke. In addition, backstroke, turns,
entries and butterfly will be taught. The advanced swimmers
will be given swim workouts and stroke mechanics adjustment
if necessary.
Lifeguard Training - Instructor: Staff
Lifeguard Training is an American Red Cross course in
lifeguard skill, pool operation and aquatic safety. Course
completion includes CPR and Basic First Aid Cards. Swim test
required for enrollment.
Water Safety-Instruction Training - Instructor:
Staff
WSI is an American Red Cross course in teaching methods
and aquatic safety. Successful completion leads to
certification as a Red Cross Swimming Instructor.
Pre-requisites include intermediate or better swim skills.
Table Tennis, Beg. - Instructor: Lisa Beckett /
Valerie Cowan
This class is designed for students with little or no
table tennis experience. Skill areas to be covered include
the grip, ready position, footwork, timing, forehand push,
backhand push, forehand chop, backhand chop, forehand
topspin, backhand topspin, forehand loop, backhand loop,
forehand block, backhand block, forehand smash, backhand
smash, and serves (sidespin, topspin, chop).
Table Tennis, Int. - Instructor: Staff
This class will cover techniques and fundamentals of
competitive table tennis such as grip styles, footwork and
forehand and backhand strokes. Knowledge of equipment, rules
and regulations as well as various offensive and defensive
strategies will also be covered.
Table Tennis, Beg/Int. - Instructor: Staff
This class will cover techniques and fundamentals of
competitive table tennis such as grip styles, footwork and
forehand and backhand strokes. Knowledge of equipment, rules
and regulations as well as various offensive and defensive
strategies will also be covered.
Tennis, Beg. - Instructor: Kathy Connell
For students with no previous experience or for students
not qualified for intermediate level tennis. This course
will emphasize the basic techniques used in tennis.
Instruction will cover development of a forehand, backhand,
volley, overhead and serve. The class will cover general
strategy for both singles and doubles play. The student will
also develop general fitness, and an appreciation and
understanding of the rules.
Tennis, Beg. - Instructor: Charlie Katsiaficas
This course will emphasize the basic techniques used in
tennis. Instruction will cover development of a forehand,
backhand, volley, overhead and serve. The class will cover
general strategy for both singles and doubles play. The
student will also develop general fitness, and an
appreciation and understanding of the rules.
Tennis, Beg. - Instructor: Bill Swartz
For students with no previous experience or for students
not qualified for intermediate level tennis. An exposure to
stretching and conditioning. Also basic racket grips and
basic stance. Forehand and backhand racket preparation
(pivots), hitting position and stroking. Included are
net-volley and half-volley play, and service techniques,
other facets covered are alignment responsibility, scoring,
strategy, rules, court etiquette, and competition.
Tennis, Beg./Int. Instructor: Lisa Beckett/Kathy
Connell
For students with some knowledge of basic techniques used
in tennis. Major goals are to improve basic skills through
drill and play situations and to increase understanding of
strategy for both singles and doubles.
Tennis, Int. - Instructor: Bill Swartz
This class is for students who can rally from the
baseline successfully with both forehand and backhand
strokes and who can hit a serve. Major goals are to improve
basic skills through drill and play situations and to
increase understanding of strategy for both singles and
doubles. Stretching, general fitness and conditioning are
part of class activity.
Tennis, Int. - Instructor: Ann Lebedeff / Kathy
Connell
This course provides a review of the basic techniques of
beginning tennis (i.e. forehand, backhand serve, volley,
smash, and lob), plus a review of simple singles and doubles
strategies, rules and etiquette. Intermediate tennis
introduces such skill techniques as the approach shot, drop
shot, under spin and topspin, and more advanced singles and
doubles strategies.
Tennis, Adv. - Instructor: Benjamin Belletto /
Ann Lebedeff
This course provides a review of the basic strokes in
tennis (i.e.. forehand, backhand, serve, volley, smash, lob)
and will provide instruction to develop better control,
speed, and accuracy of those strokes mentioned.
Trail Walking/ Hiking: - Instructor: Kathy
Connell
This course will provide an opportunity for students to
walk and hike in the local mountains. A basic level of
fitness is strongly recommended (the ability to walk briskly
for 30 minutes). Basic trail hiking safety will be covered.
The class will be required to stay until 12:30 P.M on two or
three occasions to allow for longer hikes. The class will
vote on the dates.
Beginning Triathlon/Training – Instructor: Penny
Lee Dean
This course teaches and refines swimming, biking and
running. It teaches nutrition for a
triathlon. The course teaches transitions from swim to bike
and bike to run. Stretching and equipment needs are also
covered. The course ends with an Olympic distance triathlon
Ultimate Frisbee: - Instructor: Kirk Reynolds
This class is for beginners wishing to learn the
fundamentals, skills and rules of Ultimate. The class will
teach basic skills of throwing deliveries (backhand,
sidearm, upside down), throwing awareness (faking, timing)
receiving (maneuvering, catching) and individual defense
(marker, defender) through instruction, demonstration, and
drills. As skills accumulate, playing experience will be
incorporated.
Volleyball, Int./Adv. - Instructor: Valerie Cowan
This course provides a review of the basic skills in
volleyball (i.e. passing, setting, hitting, blocking,
serving). Instructional content will also include various
defensive, offensive, serve receive and free ball
strategies. In addition, students will have ample time to
engage in game play. Varsity level experience preferred.
Wallyball – Instructor – Kirk Reynolds
The game is easy to learn. Just imagine an off-the-wall
volleyball game and you’ve got the basics. Wallyball is
played on a racquetball/handball court, where balls may be
hit off the side walls as well as directly over the net. The
ceiling is out of bounds, and so is the back wall if hit on
a serve or volley. However the receiving team can hit or
deflect the ball off its back wall to keep the action going.
Water Safety / Instructor Training – Staff
Water Safety Instructor is a method of teaching class
which will certify students to teach the American Red Cross
Classes from Infant to Basic Rescue. Intermediate swim
skills are required and much of the class time will be
utilized in swim theory, educational methodology and
practice teaching. Textbooks and materials will cost approx.
$40.00.
Yoga, Active Method – Instructor: Eli Koenn
Bollinger
Yoga Active is a demystified style of yoga designed for
every body. It delivers a safe, exercise science-supported,
practical style of yoga that is accessible, understandable,
and doable by any age and fitness level. It is a total
mind-body workout that features cardiovascular conditioning,
functional strength, flexibility, muscle balancing and
relaxation.
Yoga, Fit Method – Instructor: Eli
Koenn-Bollinger
This class is designed specifically for the fitness
industry. Yoga Fit features strength, cardiovascular
conditioning and flexibility components using music to
enhance the experience.
Fee.
Yoga, Hatha Method I - Instructor: Naomi Bendiner
/ Carla Jackson
An intense practice of yoga postures. Anatomy physiology
and postures individually adapted to your ability. These
classes are designed to suit anyone in basic good health.
Fee.
Yoga, Hatha Method II – Instructor: Naomi
Bendiner
Hatha Yoga II is a continuing level yoga class with focus
on intermediate level postures and refinement of practice
and understanding. Hatha Yoga I or previous experience
recommended.
Yoga, Kundalini - Instructor: Gurucharan Khalsa
Each class session will include Yoga Postures, breathing
techniques, a period of deep relaxation and meditation. You
will explore ways in which yoga and meditation can improve
your overall health and well being and also gain an
understanding of the basic philosophy of yoga. If you are
interested in learning to relax, become more flexible,
manage stress, and achieve a great peace of mind this is the
perfect class for you. Fee.
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