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Prerequisite: READ 0098, unless exempt. Trains individuals to overcome reluctance to act in emergency situations, and to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness, and injury. Course will also involve cardiovascular physical activity and discuss behaviors recommended for reducing risk factors for heart disease. (American Red Cross Certification-First Aid, Adult CPR, and Automated External Defibrillation) (F,S,M)
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Prerequisite: READ 0098, unless exempt. Introduces students to basic scientific knowledge and practical experience in the principles, assessment, and development of total well-being through health related physical fitness and lifestyle management techniques. Major topics will include: cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance and strength, flexibility, body composition, nutrition, and hypokinetic diseases. (S)
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Prerequisite: READ 0098, unless exempt. (Not an activity course.) Introduces personal responsibility for health and wellness and provides information and strategies that can be adopted. Covers topics such as wellness assessment, self-managed behavior, physical fitness, nutrition, weight control, stress management. (F,S,M)
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Acquaints students with basic knowledge and skills pertaining to the importance of participation in physical activity and its contribution to optimal living. Involves alternating cardiovascular exercises with flexibility and resistance exercises. (F,S,M)
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Introduces walking as a lifetime fitness activity. Acquaints the novice walker with the following: the benefits of fitness walking, clothing and equipment, elements of a fitness routine, walking techniques, nutrition, lifetime weight control, mental benefits, motivational strategies. (F,S,M)
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Introduces students to the basic knowledge and techniques necessary for a lifelong fitness program. Teaches students how to use jogging/running to become more physically fit and more efficient in daily work and recreation. (F,S)
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Provides guidance for students who want to use aquatic exercise to improve health and fitness. Students learn how to train effectively, how to measure progress, how to stay motivated, and how to avoid injuries common to swimmers. This is not a "learn to swim" course. (S,F)
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Provides basic instruction for students wishing to use weight training to improve personal health and fitness. Workouts will utilize variable and fixed resistance machines, free weights (dumbbells), calisthenic exercises, and cardiovascular equipment. (F,S,M)
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Introduces student to a variety of current dance styles, which may be used to improve health and fitness. (F,S)
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Provides an introduction to aikido, a Japanese martial art form popularized by Steven Seagal. Unlike some other martial arts, aikido is not a competitive sport but rather a purely self-defense style. Teaches how to throw or restrain attackers by redirecting their own energy and momentum. Since one uses the attacker's energy, aikido does not require great physical strength. (F,S)
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