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  • FITNS 380: Circuit Weight Training

    1.00 Credits
    American River College

    General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2 Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LAB This course presents the student with a system of exercise using weights and cardiovascular activities to provide a balanced approach to physical fi tness training. There is an emphasis on increasing strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance and fl exibility while decreasing body fat. This course may be taken four times.
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  • FITNS 381: Weight Training

    1.00 Credits
    American River College

    Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLW 320, or placement through assessment process. General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2 Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LAB This course provides instruction in weight training and methods that promote muscular strength and endurance. Attention is also given to muscle tone, fl exibility, and cardiovascular fi tness.
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  • FITNS 385: Weight Training for Competition

    1.00 Credits
    American River College

    Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C"or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better;OR placement through assessment process. General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2 Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LAB This course is a strength/power training program for students involved in intercollegiate athletics. It is designed to develop strength, power, and muscle endurance appropriate to specifi c athletic events.
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  • FITNS 392: Yoga

    1.00 Credits
    American River College

    General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2 Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LAB This course in Hatha Yoga emphasizes breathing, stretching, and relaxing techniques. Yoga positions and philosophies are examined. This course may be taken four times.
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  • FITNS 395: Stretch

    1.00 Credits
    American River College

    Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C"or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better;OR placement through assessment process. General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2 Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LAB This course emphasizes stretching for health and increased range of motion. It is designed to provide an individualized approach to stretching and includes pre- and post-stretching techniques for specifi c activities such as sports, dance, or repetitive stress work-related movements.
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  • FITNS 400: Body Fitness

    1.00 Credits
    American River College

    General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2 Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LAB This course promotes physical well-being through stress reduction and weight control. Attention is given to increasing cardiovascular effi ciency, muscular strength and endurance. Individual workout schedules are based on heart rate readings related to a variety of training methods.
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  • FITNS 405: Marathon Training

    1.00 Credits
    American River College

    Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C"or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better;OR placement through assessment process. General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2 Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LAB This course emphasizes a personal approach to attaining a higher level of fi tness through the attempt to complete a marathon (26.2 miles) in one day. Individual workout programs will be established and monitored to include endurance and self-pacing. Pre- and postfi tness testing will also be evaluated.
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  • FITNS 412: Martial Arts: Taekwondo

    1.00 Credits
    American River College

    General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2 Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LAB This course is a physical fi tness program that concentrates on muscle development, improvement of coordination and fl exibility, and increased aerobic capacity through the practice of various poomsae, sparring techniques and self-defense movements used in martial arts. It is offered at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. This course may be taken four times. Fields trips may be required.
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  • FITNS 414: Tai Chi

    1.00 Credits
    American River College

    General Education: A/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2 Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LAB This course explores the traditional Chinese fi tness exercise of Tai Chi. It provides for the development of basic skills and techniques that lead toward an integration of the mind-body-spirit trilogy. Various Chinese fi tness exercises in relation to health are explored. Principles of Confucianism and Taoism, including a basic review of Tai Chi history and philosophy are discussed. Overall, the physical discipline and structure of Tai Chi movements are emphasized. This course may be taken four times for credit.
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  • FITNS 438: Water Safety Instructor

    3.00 Credits
    American River College

    Prerequisite: FITNS 440 (Advanced) with a grade of "C" or better.Corequisite: HEED 316 or 322. Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C"or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better;OR placement through assessment process. General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2 Enrollment Limitation: A valid Advanced First Aid Certifi cate. Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB This course includes teaching techniques and preparation for instructing swim courses. The emphasis is on teacher training, life guarding knowledge and skills. Completion of this course with a grade of B or better confers an American Red Cross Certifi cation for "Lifeguard Training" and "Water Safety Instructor.
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