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HOME ECONOMICS FOR THE
HOMEMAKER (AHOM) COURSES
AHOM 10 ADVANCED CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION
– Units: 0.0
Learn how to handle more advanced fabrics, designer
patterns and fitting problems.
AHOM 20 BEGINNING CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION
– Units: 0.0
Designed to teach sewing, equipment use and
commercial patterns.
AHOM 20.1 INTERMEDIATE CLOTHING
CONSTRUCTION – Units: 0.0
A structured class teaching advanced pattern
techniques for those with basic sewing knowledge.
AHOM 30 HOME DECORATIVE ART – Units: 0.0
Specializing in macramé and speed knitting. Designed
for all ages over 18 including older adults.
AHOM 50 SEWING FOR THE FAMILY – Units: 0.0
Features pattern fitting, use of sewing machine and
technology for family clothing needs.
AHOM 60 NEEDLECRAFT DESIGN – Units: 0.0
Specializing in basic stitches of knitting and crocheting.
A class for beginners as well as intermediate and
advanced students.
AHOM 70 HAND CRAFTED ITEMS – Units: 0.0
Craft and small quilting projects for home and personal
use.
AHOM 75 MACHINE QUILTING I – Units: 0.0
A beginners class designed to teach strip sewing
techniques of making quilts quickly and efficiently by
machine.
AHOM 75.1 MACHINE QUILTING II – Units: 0.0
A continuation of Machine Quilting I for those who
desire more complicated patterns of quilts by machine.
PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
AHOM 82 INTERIOR DESIGN I – Units: 0.0
A course in the study of color schemes, design, and
other topics to introduce this career as well as to help
homemakers beautify their home environment.
AHOM 85 SERGER TECHNIQUES – Units: 0.0
Designed to teach basic techniques including threading,
tension adjustments, and go on to learn both
construction and decorative uses in project construction.
Designed for both beginner and more advanced
students.
AHOM 90 TAILORING – Units: 0.0
Modern tailoring techniques are applied to suits and
coats for professional fit and appearance. Advanced
clothing construction or equivalent recommended.
ADULT PHYSICAL FITNESS (ADPE)
COURSES
ADPE 40 PHYSICAL FITNESS (Formerly ADPE 60) –
Units: 0.0
An exercise course designed to emphasize fitness by
offering the student a variety of exercises and aerobic
work. Open to both men and women.
ADPE 41 ADVANCED PHYSICAL FITNESS (Formerly
ADPE 61) – Units: 0.0
Advanced techniques of exercise through use of a
variety of controlled exercises. This class is open to
both men and women.
ADPE 80 ADULT TENNIS – Units: 0.0
Tennis for adults is fun, offers excellent exercise, and a
way to make friends while enjoying tennis. Enhance
your tennis skills and quality of life.
ADPE 90 HAWAIIAN DANCE FOR OLDER ADULTS –
Units: 0.0
Instruction of basic steps of Hawaiian dance, arm
movements, terminology, the usage of Hawaiian
implements for routines to Hawaiian music. Dance for
the older adult offers excellent exercise and a way to
make friends while enjoying the class. Enhances mental
and physical skills and quality of life.
NON-CREDIT HOME ECONOMICS • ADULT PHYSICAL FITNESS
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