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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Core Strength Conditioning will focus on developing/strengthening the body's core muscles, lower back, abdominals, hips, and gluteus. The body'score muscles are the foundation for all other movements of the body. Through use of Resist-a-Balls, weights, bands and conditioning exercises, the focus will be to develop and strengthen the body's trunk and pelvis area where the center of gravity is located. Benefi ts include improved posture, increased fl exibility and range of motion, increased strength and protection of the spine, more stable center of gravity and controlled movement. This class is designed for all fi tness levels. Instructor lead exercises and explanation of core principles and proper technique will be covered. A course fee applies. Check SIS for quarterly course offerings (Core Glutes/Abs) options.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for students who desire "1-on-1" Personal TrainingServices. The course offers 9 individual Personal Training contact hours as well as a requirement to put in an additional 9 hours of independent study/ work outside of the time working with a Personal Trainer. Registration and course fees are conducted via the SIS system with the course fee via the SFS bill. Students will be contacted by their assigned Personal Trainer directly for training session dates and times. Any questions should be directed to: John Buckholtz, (Director, Wiedman Fitness Center); jpbped@rit.edu or call 475-7338. Successful completion of this course work can be used/applied as an activity course credit toward the graduation requirement. Please check the SIS schedule for quarterly course offerings.
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3.00 Credits
Cardiovascular fi tness, exercise awareness, endurance increase, resting heart rate improvement, and the pure joy of jogging will add an element of educational self-confi dence building activity to your college career. Lecture, participation and gradual endurance awareness enlighten your jogging. A course evaluation based on attendance, practical work improvement and attitude, allow Jogging class students experience in building many miles on a gradual time increased program from one to four miles per run throughout the quarter. Jogging is a delightful mind-freeing exercise. The course is offered on a periodical basis. A course fee applies (check SIS for more detailed quarterly offering information).
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3.00 Credits
This fi tness and conditioning course is for students who enjoy running as a means to cardiovascular health: designed for all types of runners who want to improve their running form and effi ciency, improve their overall cardiovascular health, or even train for a race. This course benefi ts all fi tness levels. Every-other class is active running, the other will be a classroom session/ teach the different training methods of aerobic running, lactate threshold, VO2 max training, etc. The how to's of structuring one's own running programwill be covered. There will also be components on proper nutrition and shoes. Students will also learn about the resources available to race and train with others in their community. The overall goal is to provide for proper training while also improving running performance. Course fee applies. ( F, S)
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3.00 Credits
This Walking for Fitness Course is designed to be benefi cial for individuals of all fi tness levels and we will enjoy the outdoors as weather permits. The major course objectives are to improve cardio- vascular endurance, increase energy expenditure, develop overall toning, improve circulation, and relieve tension. There are additional benefi ts of a prolonged low impact physical activity such as purposeful walking done regularly. One can substantially reduce the risk of heart disease, lower total cholesterol, raise healthy HDL cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Course content will include stretching, warm-up, proper form, pace management, interval training, determining intensity and target heart rate and individual goal setting. A course fee applies. Check SIS for quarterly offerings.
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3.00 Credits
This fairly new and exciting course is designed to develop physical fi tness, strength, stamina, power, speed, endurance and fl exibility. Students will have the opportunity to develop self-defense skills by utilizing the combination of boxing and karate techniques. Instructors will introduce basic kicking and punching skills and combine the element of aerobic activity with music to provide an outstanding work- out! Students will be encouraged to enhance their overall health, thus helping them look and feel good about themselves. Teaching methods include explanation, demonstration, program guidance and motivational lecturing. New students to class must purchase training gloves via instructor. A course fee applies. ( F, W, S, Su)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an indoor group cycling class which uses motivating music and lights. Bikes are used for a moderate to high-intensity, low-impact aerobic and endurance program. The general fi tness goals for the course are to facilitate a healthy level of cardiovascular fi tness and enhance overall fi tness and end endurance, develop coordination and balance, and improve or maintain muscle tone, strength and fl exibility. At the end of the course, students should be able to properly set up the adjustments on the spinner bikes to insure safe cycling, know the 3 basic hand positions and when they are appropriate and learn the 5 basic movements used for safe and effective indoor cycling/learn ways to monitor heart rate. A course fee applies. A new option of "Spin & Core" is periodically offered. (F, W, S)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare and qualify students to work as personal trainers. The course bridges the gap between exercise science related course work and the practical application skills of personal training. Learn how to: properly screen and evaluate clients for safe participation in an exercise program, design and implement exercise prescriptions for multiple populations and successful goal attainment. Eligibility for Personal Trainer Certifi cation is provided through the National Council on Strength and Fitness Board for Certifi cation (NCSFBC). All study materials are included in the cost of this course (textbook, study guide, lab manual and training and assessment DVD). Students will take the NCSF-CPT Exam for $199 at a Prometric Testing Center of their choice after the quarter is over. Check SIS for quarterly offerings.
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3.00 Credits
Zumba is like no other workout you will ever experience. Zumba Fitness was created in the mid 1990s for international pop superstars. Inspired by cumbia, salsa, samba and merengue, and paired with Latin rhythms, the red-hot international dance steps Zumba fi tness was born! Zumba fi tness (slang for "to move fast and have fun") has become one of the fastest growing dancebasedcrazes in the country. The music is infectious and the dance moves are easy to follow and have body-beautiful benefi ts. The instructor for this class will guide students though initial competence to highly challenging moves. A course fee applies. Check SIS for quarterly listings.
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3.00 Credits
This fi tness and conditioning activity course is designed for students who enjoy the venue of swimming to develop cardiovascular health. Designed for intermediate-advanced swimmers. This is NOT an instructional swimming class. The course will focus on: General aquatic fi tness; stretching; all swimming stroke refi nement and development; lap swims, sprints, combination of times laps and outlined swim practices. Cool down sessions will take place followed by ideas for muscular strength and endurance development (outside of aquatic environment). This course is a perfect fi t for individuals who wish to pursue physical fi tness development in a "non-impact" situation. Studentsmust provide their own swimming attire. A course fee applies.
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