Course Calendar 2011-2012 - Champlain College Saint-Lambert

Physical Education
109-101-MQ
Fitness & Wellness (Sports Conditioning)
This course will emphasize fitness and wellness; students
will achieve the objectives by training mostly the
secondary components of fitness (speed, agility,
quickness). Joint and core stability, static and dynamic
balance, and flexibility will also be explored. This course
would interest those interested in improving their
athletic performance.
2 hours/week Units: 1.00
109-101-MQ
Fitness & Wellness (Pilates)
Pilates is a method of muscular conditioning that
emphasizes core strength, body awareness, proper
alignment and a balanced flow of movement. Performed
on a mat, using body weight and light resistance
exercises, this class will give students the opportunity to
engage in a Pilates fitness regime designed to
complement cardiovascular exercise, sport conditioning
and a healthy lifestyle.
2 hours/week Units: 1.00
109-101-MQ
Fitness & Wellness (Group Fitness)
Participation activities will include cardio-boxing, step
workouts, hi & low impact aerobics, power yoga as well
as types of circuit and interval training. Some muscle
conditioning and stretching techniques will also be
emphasized.
2 hours/week Units: 1.00
109-101-MQ
Fitness & Wellness (Total Body Conditioning)
Students will do various types of conditioning and resistance
training exercises to improve all aspects of their physical
fitness.
2 hours/week Units: 1.00
109-101-MQ
Fitness & Wellness (Winter Activities Intensive)
Objectives of this course will be met through online
assignments, 1 meeting at the college and two
compulsory one-day trips to Mt. St-Bruno/Mt Royal and
Mt. St-Hilaire/Mt Orford either cross country skiing
and/or snowshoeing.
Units: 1.00
109-101-MQ Fitness & Wellness (Hiking Activities
Intensive)
Objectives of this course will be met through online
assignments, 1st meeting at the college and two
compulsory one-day hiking trips to Mt. St-Bruno/Mt
Royal and Mt. St-Hilaire/Mt Orford. There is an
obligatory transportation and lift ticket fee associated
with this course.
Units: 1.00
109-101-MQ
Fitness & Wellness (Games)
The emphasis of this course is on physical fitness and
wellness; one of the strategies to attain these ends will
be through the use of various games such as basketball,
volleyball, badminton, soccer, European handball. There
will be a theory component; however, whenever possible
the content will be dealt with through physical activity.
2 hours/week Units: 1.00
109-101-MQ
Fitness & Wellness (Mind Body Activities)
The emphasis of this course is on physical fitness and
wellness through various activities such as yoga, Pilates,
tai chi and trail hiking in order to enhance their selfawareness
and develop a better understanding of how
“mindful” exercise benefits both one’s physical and
psychological well-being. In addition to these activities,
students will explore and assess their current lifestyle
choices and test various components of fitness in order
to determine their current level of fitness.
2 hours/week Units: 1.00
109-101-MQ
Fitness & Wellness (Circuit Training)
This course will emphasize fitness and wellness; the
workouts will involve full body exercises and athletic
movements designed to work both the cardiovascular
and muscular systems with minimal equipment. An
emphasis will also be place on improving balance and
agility. This course would interest those interested in an
intense mutli-purpose workout to improve overall fitness
or athletic performance. Modifications to the intensity
of the program will be incorporated as needed.
2 hours/week Units: 1.00