FITNS 306    Aerobics: Cardio-Kickboxing    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: Cardio-Kickboxing is a cardiovascular workout utilizing kicks, punches, calisthenics and rope jumping to elevate heart rate and strengthen all major muscle groups. Students will learn to apply these self defense techniques on Wavemasters and focus mitts to improve accuracy and provide resistance for the muscles. Specific strengthening and stretching exercises will also be included in this class. This course may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LAB   K.Harrell            El Dorado EDCFC 01   16868
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LAB   K.Harrell            El Dorado EDCFC 01   16869

FITNS 308    Step Aerobics    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: Step aerobics is a low impact cardiovascular workout that involves stepping up and down from an adjustable platform to music. Resistive exercises, floor work, and stretching will also be included in this class. This class may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LAB   M.Jacques            El Dorado EDCFC 01   16853

FITNS 331    Boot Camp Fitness    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to be a physically intense and challenging fitness class. Training exercises used during this class will include jogging, interval training, hill running training, obstacle courses, and performing a variety of calisthenics designed to enhance muscular strength and endurance. In addition, students will be challenged to understand and apply fitness training principles. The students will train individually, with a partner or in a team setting. This course may be taken four times.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LAB   K.Morning            El Dorado EDCFC 01   16649

FITNS 352    Power Sculpting    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: Power Sculpting is a group training course designed to enhance muscular fitness, balance, and improve body composition through the use of resistance equipment, core training, calisthenics, and flexibility exercises. This course may be taken four times.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LAB   K.Harrell            El Dorado EDCFC 01   25587

FITNS 366    Trail Hiking    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to promote for the student a higher level of physical fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body leanness) through the outdoor activity of trail hiking. This class will allow the student to enjoy the unique and beautiful back-country trails of the Sierra and the Sierra foothills. The course will cover planning and preparation for hiking the trails, trail safety, injury prevention and treatment, trail etiquette, and orienteering. This class may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 23-Oct 17
Su           08:30AM-03:40PM   LAB   D.Barbee             El Dorado EDCFC 01   25588

FITNS 380    Circuit Weight Training    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: Circuit Weight Training shall introduce the student to a fitness program of progressive resisitive excercises designed to promote improvement in muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility, as well as, decrease in body fat percentage. The student will move in a prescribed circuit (alternating timed lifting with active recovery) utilizing machines, free weights, cardiovascular activities, and flexibility training. This course may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LAB   K.Beckman            El Dorado EDCFC 05   25590
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LAB   K.Beckman            El Dorado EDCFC 05   25589
TTh          07:00PM-08:20PM   LAB   R.Bugalski           El Dorado EDCFC 05   17051

FITNS 381    Weight Training    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This physical education course is designed to develop fitness through weight training. The class is specifically aimed at muscle group development. This course may be taken four times.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW           07:30AM-08:50AM   LAB   K.Beckman            El Dorado EDCFC 05   16870
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LAB   K.Beckman            El Dorado EDCFC 05   25838
MW           07:00PM-08:20PM   LAB   D.Barbee             El Dorado EDCFC 05   16872
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LAB   D.Barbee             El Dorado EDCFC 05   26512

FITNS 392    Yoga    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: Yoga is an East Indian method of mind/body exercise designed to stretch, strengthen, and enhance muscle tone through the practice of asanas (poses) and pranayama (breathing exercises). Yoga practice plus meditation helps decrease stress and increase energy levels while improving focus, concentration, and self-realization. This course i suitable for men and women of all ages, fitness levels and abilities. This course may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LAB   K.Harrell            El Dorado EDCFC 01   16875
TTh          07:00PM-08:20PM   LAB   A.Wilkinson          El Dorado EDCFC 01   17144

FITNS 395    Stretch    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course in stretching will emphasize flexibility training for increased health and well-being through selected exercises designed to increase range of motion in all the major muscle groups and joints of the body. It is designed to provide an individualized approach to stretching and includes programs to reduce stress and tension, improve coordination, increase range of motion, prevent injuries, and to prepare for further vigorous activity such as sports, dance, martial arts, or work-related movements. This class may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LAB   K.Beckman            El Dorado EDCFC 01   16650

FITNS 410    Karate    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This class in karate shall introduce the student to beginning skills and movements in stances, blocking, punching and striking, kicking, kata (forms), and self-defense techniques. The course shall include all aspects of karate-specific physical conditioning as well as instruction in the history and traditions, philosophy, etiquette, manners, courtesy, and language of the martial arts. This class may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW           07:00PM-08:20PM   LAB   F.Gaviola            El Dorado EDCFC 01   16651

FITNS 413    Okinawan Kobudo (weapons)    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: Okinawan Kobudo is a study of the ancient method of self-defense with weapons, commonly known to be the Bo Staff, Sai, Nunchaku, Tonfa, Kama, and Iyeku. This is a martial arts class which will introduce the student not only to the physical techniques in the use of these historically agricultural tools as weapons, but will provide the student with the historical, philosophical, and cultural aspects of this ancient art of weaponry. Students will also be instructed in the manners, courtesies, discipline, and protocol of the martial arts. This class may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LAB   F.Gaviola            El Dorado EDCFC 01   16642