FITNS 306    Aerobics: Cardio-Kickboxing    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2
Enrollment Limitation: 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 22-Dec 17
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LAB   K.Harrell            El Dorado EDCFC 01   23588

FITNS 324    Mat Pilates    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2
Enrollment Limitation: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: Mat Pilates is a systematic method of mindful and precise conditioning exercises designed to develop core strength, flexibility, and bodily awareness. Through regular practice of the theoretical, philosophical and applied principles of the Pilates method, students can expect to enjoy improved posture, strength, control, balance, flexibility, and concentration. Students will be required to purchase a mat.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LAB   M.Jacques            El Dorado EDCFC 01   31647

FITNS 331    Boot Camp Fitness    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2
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 22-Dec 17
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LAB   K.Morning            El Dorado EDCFC 01   23212

FITNS 380    Circuit Weight Training    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: Circuit Weight Training shall introduce the student to a fitness program of progressive resistive exercises designed to promote improvement in muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular 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 22-Dec 17
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LAB   K.Beckman            El Dorado EDCFC 05   24350

FITNS 381    Weight Training    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2
Enrollment Limitation: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This class is designed to develop muscular fitness through progressive resistance training. With the help of the instructor, students will set up a personalized weight training program based on their individual goals. Proper lifting technique, safety and program designed will be emphasized. This course may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LAB   M.Wright             El Dorado EDCFC 05   23592
TTh          07:30AM-08:50AM   LAB   K.Beckman            El Dorado EDCFC 05   24412
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LAB   K.Beckman            El Dorado EDCFC 05   32213
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LAB   D.Barbee             El Dorado EDCFC 05   23594

FITNS 392    Yoga    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2
Enrollment Limitation: 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 22-Dec 17
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LAB   K.Harrell            El Dorado EDCFC 01   23600
TTh          07:00PM-08:20PM   LAB   D.Barbee             El Dorado EDCFC 01   24026

FITNS 395    Stretch    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2
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 22-Dec 17
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LAB   K.Beckman            El Dorado EDCFC 01   23214

FITNS 413    Okinawan Kobudo (weapons)    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(a); CSU Area E2
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 22-Dec 17
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LAB   F.Gaviola            El Dorado EDCFC 01   23202