Designs to develop functional fitness required for firefighters and law enforcement personnel through a series of traditional strength and conditioning protocols as well as individual and group related task based activities. Best practices, methodology, and application of functionally specific physical requirements appropriate to careers in Firefighting, Law Enforcement and rescue services will be emphasized.
The history, social movements, physiology, psychology, and sociology of women in sports. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the changing roles in sports for women.
Learn how to perform fitness assessments--cardiovascular, muscular strength and body fat composition--and develop individualized, goal-specific exercise programs. The introduction of theory and principles of fitness training with evidence-based training protocols are used to promote optimum fitness.
Stretching is a fundamental component of fitness. Emphasis is on techniques to improve flexibility safely and effectively, while enhancing overall fitness and fluidity of movement. Discussion of basic muscle groups and types of stretches will be included.
Explorations of various Latin-American dance forms with an emphasis on Salsa partner dance. Students will learn to execute beginning dance steps in Salsa and other Latin dance forms. The course is focused on social dance.
A course designed for the non-swimmer, providing instruction in fundamental swimming and personal water safety skills.
A course designed for the non-swimmer, introducing water safety and basic swimming skills, including physical and mental adjustments to water, floating and basic strokes.
This course establishes foundation for later sport-specific physical preparation and intense training. Its primary emphasis is general preparation and some specialized skills and strength conditioning exercises to work all the major muscles and joints. Key areas of study will also include sports injuries prevention and rehabilitation, nutrition, and mental skills.
This course establishes foundation for later sport-specific physical preparation and intense training. Its primary emphasis is general preparation and some specialized skills and strength conditioning exercises to work all the major muscles and joints. Key areas of study will also include sports injuries prevention and rehabilitation, nutrition, and mental skills.
Introduction to the application of nutrition to human performance in both exercise and sports, with emphasis on nutrition as it applies to fitness, sport-specific training, and athletic performance. Topics include nutrient requirements and dietary recommendations, energy metabolism, weight management, the role of adequate nutrition in performance during training and competition, nutrition ergogenic aids.