2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

LW 290-299
Special Projects in Lifelong
Wellness
Lifelong Wellness Activty
LWA 101 Fitness for Life 1 Sem Hr
Introduces basic concepts underlying fitness and wellness as they relate
to optimal healthful living using a wide variety of aerobic conditioning
and resistance training techniques. Credit may be earned in LW 101 or
LWA 101 but not in both. (0-30)
LWA 105 Women’s Fitness 1 Sem Hr
Introduces basic concepts underlying fitness and wellness as they relate
to optimal healthful living using a wide variety of aerobic conditioning
and resistance training techniques. (15-15)
LWA 106 Athletic Conditioning 1 Sem Hr
Designed to improve current level of fitness. Uses weight, circuit,
plyometric, and endurance exercises to improve power, balance, and
agility. Incorporates the five health-related components of fitness:
cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility,
and body composition. Credit may be earned in LW 106 or LWA 106
but not in both. (15-15)
LWA 108 Weight Training 1 Sem Hr
Introduces a systematic program of body conditioning and development
through the use of weight exercises to improve individual wellness.
Credit may earned in only one of the following: LWA 108, LW 107, LW
108, or LW 109. (0-30)
LWA 109 Weight Training for Women 1 Sem Hr
Introduces resistance training concepts. Presents, develops, and practices
methods for muscular strength and endurance. Pre- and post-fitness
assessment testing will be done and individual printouts will be made
available. (0-30)
LWA 110 Jogging 1 Sem Hr
Introduces jogging as a means to obtain or improve current levels of
health or conditioning. Emphasizes jogging to impact cardiorespiratory
health. Uses aerobic endurance activities involving training techniques,
skilled pacing, weights, calisthenics, proper stretching, and nutritional
information to provide a complete exercise program. Credit may be
earned in LW 110 or LWA 110 but not in both. (15-15)
LWA 111 Circuit Training 1 Sem Hr
Maintains and improves physical fitness levels. Uses weights, calisthenics,
and endurance exercises in different combinations to provide complete
workouts in a limited amount of time. Credit may be earned in LW 111
or LWA 111 but not in both. (0-30)
LWA 113 Tae Kwon Do I 1 Sem Hr
Provides an intorduction to non-contact martial arts stressing technique
and qualities of respect, self-discipline, and skills of self-defense. Credit
may be earned in LW 113 or LWA 113 but not in both. (0-30)
LWA 114 Tae Kwon Do II 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: LWA 113. Provides an opportunity to utilize advanced
techniques in a non-contact martial art class at the intermediate level.
This course is mainly designed for yellow stripe through sixth gup color
belts. Credit may be earned in LW 114 or LWA 114 but not in both. (0-30)
LWA 115 Aikido 1 Sem Hr
Provides an introduction to a non-aggrressive martial art stressing use of
spiritual energy, self-cultivation, mutual respect, and skills of self-defense.
Credit may be earned in LW 115 or LWA 115 but not in both. (0-30)
LWA 116 Tai Chi 1 Sem Hr
Enhances physical and emotional well-being through the ancient Chinese
martial art of Tai Chi. Improves understanding and knowledge of the
philosophy, theory, and application of the Wu style of Tai chi, and
how this relates to self-improvement in daily life. Improves muscular
endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiorespiratory
health based on muscular contraction and release in continuous slow
movements of the Tai Chi form. Credit may be earned in LW 116 or LWA
116 but not in both. (15-15)
LWA 118 Sports Judo 1 Sem Hr
Introduces the rules, skills, and courtesies in sports judo, as well as
the special conditioning required. Credit may be earned in one of the
following ONLY: LWA 118, LW 117, LW 118, or LW 119. (0-30)
LWA 119 Jujitsu 1 Sem Hr
Introduces the fundamental movements and submissions of Jujitsu.
Provides opportunity in sport specific strength and conditioning. Preand
post-fitness assessment testing will be administered. (15-15)
LWA 122 Fencing I 1 Sem Hr
Introduces foil fencing, its basic fundamentals, techniques, rules, and
safety measures. Credit may be earned in one of the following ONLY:
LWA 122, LW 122, LW 201, or LEA 201. (0-30)
LWA 124 Basketball 1 Sem Hr
Introduces basic skills of passing, dribbling, shooting, positional play,
rules, and strategy of the game. Includes special conditioning to improve
individual wellness. Credit may be earned in one of the following ONLY:
LWA 124, LW 123, LW 124, or LW 125. (0-30)
LWA 127 Volleyball I 1 Sem Hr
Introduces basic skills of handling the ball, passing, setting, spiking,
net-rebound play, and blocking. Includes rules and strategy. Credit may
be earned in LW 127 or LWA 127 but not in both. (0-30)
LWA 131 Racquetball I 1 Sem Hr
Introduces basic skills and rules necessary to participate in racquetball
which is a competitive game played in a four-walled court by two,
three, or four players using stringed racquets to sreve and return the
ball. Credit may be earned in LW 131 or LWA 131 but not in both. (0-30)
LWA 137 Tennis I 1 Sem Hr
Introduces the basic strokes in tennis along with rules, strategies, and
courtesies of the game. Credit may be earned in LW 137 or LWA 137
but not in both. (0-30)
LWA 150 Kettlebell Training 1 Sem Hr
Introduces Kettlebell training concepts. Presents, develops, and practices
Kettlebell training methods for muscular strength and endurance. Pre
and post fitness assessment testing will be done and individual printouts
will be made available. (15-15)
LWA 151 Kick Boxing 1 Sem Hr
Presents Kick Boxing as a means of self-defense and conditioning.
Provides maximum cardiorespiratory benefits, muscular endurance,
speed, and agility in addition to balance, flexibility, and mind/body
integration. Credit may be earned in LW 151 or LWA 151 but not in
both. (15-15)
LWA 152 Astanga Yoga 1.5 Sem Hrs
Introduces the basic tools used in learning Astange Yoga. Uses sequential
postures, called asana, for linking together a vigorous flow of movements.
Includes workout that is physically, spiritually, and mentally engaging.
Credit may be earned in LW 152 or LWA 152 but not in both. (15-30)
LWA 153 Dance Aerobics 1 Sem Hr
Provides information and skills needed to assess and improve fitness
through the use of aerobic dance, exercises to music, and analysis of
personal nutrition habits. Credit may be earned in LW 153 or LWA 153
but not in both. (0-30)
386 Delta College 2012-2013