LIFE FITNESS

LFIT-112  Lifeguard Training

1 Credit

This course is designed to provide the necessary minimum skills training for a person to qualify as a non-surf lifeguard. This training should be supplemented with training specific to the facility. This course provides ample opportunity for participants to learn and practice new skills, and to build their endurance so that these skills can be accomplished, and the course successfully completed. Prerequisite: Persons are eligible who will be fifteen by the final class; are in sound physical condition; can swim 500 yards continuously using a front crawl stroke and breast stroke, and swim to a depth of nine feet. (2.5 hours weekly)

LFIT-114  Basic Scuba

1 Credit

This course is designed for the novice skin and scuba diving enthusiast. Emphasis is placed on physical conditioning, perfection of essential skills, and study of the physics and physiology of diving. Also, external hazards of diving and care and maintenance of equipment are studied. All course activities take place in the classroom and pool of Howard Community College. Prerequisite: Minimum age for participation is 12 years. If under 16 years of age, must register for the course with an adult. Pass a Watermanship Skills Test. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-116  Fitness through Swimming

1 Credit

This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to swimming and aquatic activities as a means of fitness development and maintenance. In addition to pool sessions, the student will be presented with a series of lectures designed to present to them the basic concepts of fitness development in general, as well as how they relate specifically to swimming. The student will also have the opportunity to learn the techniques and skills involved in snorkeling. Prerequisite: Swim 25-yards, non-stop, using any of the standard swimming strokes. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-117  Aquafit

1 Credit

Aquafit is a vertical water fitness program designed to improve cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility of participants. The course will help the student increase fitness level, improve muscle tone, and look and feel better. Aquafit will be individualized to fit each student’s fitness level and swimming ability. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-120  Aerobic Dance

1 Credit

This course is designed to provide continuous movement through exercise and dance routines. Emphasis will be placed on the physiological benefits of aerobic dance. The course will provide students with the opportunity to maintain an intermediate level of cardiovascular fitness. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-122 StrengthFit

1 Credit

This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to improve overall muscle strength, endurance, and tone. Students will learn how to develop and maintain a personal strengthening and conditioning program using basic fitness apparatus. This course will emphasize the use various fitness apparatus including inflatable balls, medicine balls, weighted bars, resistance tubing, and hand weights. No traditional weight machines will be used. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-123  Step Aerobics

1 Credit

This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Step Aerobics, including information on the science, technique and footwork. Exploration of the "physiological" effects and "biomechanical" effects will be covered. There is no prerequisite for this course. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-124  Conditioning

1 Credit

This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of conditioning techniques through weight training and endurance training. Students will be exposed to exercise bikes, the universal gym and jogging techniques. Specific exercises will be recommended for the development of a personal conditioning program. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-125  Golf

1 Credit

This course is designed to introduce the student to the various aspects of golf. The use of the different types of clubs including the various woods and irons. Proper stroke and putting skills will also be covered. Scoring, course etiquette, and golfing safety will be covered. Students will receive instruction and playing time on a regulation golf course. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-126  Yoga I

1 Credit

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to practice Indian Yoga. Students will experience how yoga can be used to improve health and well-being of mind and body. (1 hour weekly)

LFIT-127  Tai Chi

1 Credit

This course is designed to provide the students with a knowledge and ability to perform the ancient Chinese martial art Tai Chi. The health aspects of Tai Chi practice will be emphasized. Students will also be presented with the history and philosophy of Tai Chi. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-128  Martial Arts I

1 Credit

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the martial arts of the World. Students will train in the techniques and methods of the martial arts of Jeet Kune Do. This form of martial art involves the use of hand strikes, kicking, elbowing, takedowns, throws, and locks. The historical and cultural basis of various arts in general, as well as Jeet Kune Do specifically, will be presented. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-129  Self Defense

1 Credit

This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles and concepts of personal safety and self defense. The theories, strategies, and techniques of the Burmese martial art of Bando will form the base used to develop physical self-defense competency. Development of self-protective awareness will be emphasized. The philosophy, history, legality, and psychology of self defense will be presented. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-132  Yoga II

1 Credit

This course is designed to provide the student with the skill to perform a variety of advanced Hatha yoga positions and an understanding and experience of meditation. Students will learn the role yoga and meditation play in the two-way relaxation response between mind/body and body/mind. This course will also give students an understanding of the effect yoga and meditation has on one’s overall well-being physically and mentally. Students should have previous experience in practicing yoga. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-133  Tennis - Beginning

1 Credit

This course is designed to provide students who have never participated in, or have had limited formal instruction in, the sport of tennis. Students will be taught the various tennis strokes, as well as the rules, etiquette, and strategies for playing tennis. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-136  Kickboxing for Fitness

1 Credit

This course is designed to provide students with opportunity to practice kickboxing as a means of aerobic and muscular conditioning. The techniques and training methods from the sport of kickboxing will be used to enhance the students exercise experience. Students need no prior training or experience in kickboxing. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-137  Circuit Weight Training

1 Credit

This course is designed to improve muscle strength/endurance and cardiovascular fitness through participation in weight training and aerobic activities. (2 hours weekly)

LFIT-197  Pilates

1 credit

Study and application of the Pilates Mat Program as a method of body conditioning, posing questions for anatomical self-evaluation based on applied instruction, lecture/discussion, required readings, and observation. (2 hours weekly) NOTE: Also listed as DANC-197.

LFIT-198 Alexander Technique

1 Credit

This course is an examination of the Alexander Technique as a method to investigate the issues of mind/body disciplines and alleviate excessive tension, and habitual holding patterns which produce ineffi cient use of the body. Principles of the Alexander Technique will be explored through anatomical self-evaluation based on applied instruction, lecture/discussion, required readings, and observation. (2 hours weekly) NOTE: Also listed as DANC-198.

LFIT-199  Intermediate Pilates

1 credits

This course is designed to provide the student with the ability to perform Intermediate Mat Pilates exercises. The student will be able to perform a basic postural assessment and explain exercise modifications based on the assessment. This course will incorporate the use of Pilates Fitness circle and Stability ball to challenge exercise intensity. Prerequisite: DANC-197/LFIT-197. (2 hours weekly) NOTE: Also listed as DANC-199.