FITNS 499

Experimental Offering in Fitness

This course offers a low impact, controlled group workout designed for individuals who need to improve mobility, balance and coordination; increase overall fitness and muscle strength; reduce the risk of falls; and enhance functional fitness. Class components include, but are not limited to stretching, walking, chair exercises, strength training utilizing resistance bands and light weights, breathing exercises, Yoga poses and Tai Chi forms. The class is appropriate for students who have been out of physical activity for a long period of time, seniors, students with injuries, students with disabilities, students who cannot participate in more vigorous weight bearing activities, and students who need to enhance functional fitness. This course may be taken three times for credit.

Units: 0.5-4.0(2.0)