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asic self defense moves and counters. Students meet in class weekly for 90
minutes and are expected to participate in two additional weekly exercise
sessions beyond the class meeting to comply with the Surgeon General’s
recommendation of three moderate exercise sessions weekly.
PA142 Resistance Training
One trimester
Credit: One unit physical activity or additional elective credit.
Meeting pattern: One period per week including lab.
This course provides instruction in the fundamental techniques, theories, and
concepts in resistive training. Emphasis is on utilizing proper form with each
exercise involving weights to safely obtain increased muscle tone, endurance,
strength, or power. Through active participation, students are able to design
and execute an individualized exercise program to meet their personal fitness
goals. Students meet in class weekly for 90 minutes and are expected to
participate in two additional weekly exercise sessions beyond the class meeting
to comply with the Surgeon General’s recommendation of three moderate
exercise sessions weekly.
PA144 Modern /Jazz Dance
One trimester
Credit: One unit physical activity or additional elective credit.
Meeting pattern: One period per week including lab.
This course focuses on the contemporary dance techniques of Modern and Jazz
dance, emphasizing correct alignment and the development of strength and
flexibility to support efficient, expressive movement. Modern dance is
associated with full-body engagement and a strong center, while Jazz dance
features syncopated rhythms and body part isolations. Class work also focuses
on musicality and stylistic considerations in the performance of dynamic
movement combinations. No previous experience in dance is necessary.
Students meet in class weekly for 90 minutes and are expected to participate in
two additional weekly exercise sessions beyond the class meeting to comply
with the Surgeon General’s recommendation of three moderate exercise
sessions weekly.
PA146 Pilates and Yoga I
One trimester
Credit: One unit physical activity or additional elective credit.
Meeting pattern: One period per week including lab.
Students learn the fundamentals of the Pilates method of exercise, along with
basic Yoga movements and poses. Both systems of movement emphasize the
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