Course Title |
Course Descriptions |
| Kung Fu |
Kung Fu is a 1500 year old tradition of the martial arts of China. This course will teach seven basic styles of Kung Fu. It promotes both health and self defense benefits, and expands the student's knowledge, and appreciation for Asian culture traditions.
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| QiGong |
Qigong is an ancient Chinese healing and meditative exercise discipline that involves body movements and postures, mental relaxation, and controlled breathing. This Qigong class includes sitting, standing, and moving techniques, and will focus on the six healing sounds. This class is very appropriate for senior adults. Back to Schedule. |
Shaolin Chin NA :
RAD |
An introduction to the RAD training Program: Effective Use of Non-Lethal Forces. RAD stands for Restrain, Arrest , and Detain. Basic instruction on Shaolin Chin Na techniques necessary in close quarter situations to quickly restrain, physically arrest, and safely detain protocol violators. Back to Schedule. |
Tai Chi |
Teaches the fundamentals of Tai Chi including the moves, rules, and traditional discipline of the sport. Prerequisites: None. This program uses innovative techniques for health and stress management. Tai chi movements combined with music and breathing bring about a state of relaxation, and also strengthen muscles, reduce weight, increase flexibility, strengthen the cardiovascular system, and promote total well-being. Back to Schedule. |
| Tai Chi for Seniors |
This class uses movements, combined with music and breathing, to bring about a state of relaxation. You will see an improvement in balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and total well-being. Back to Schedule. |
| Tai Chi & Meditation |
This class uses movements, combined with music and breathing, to bring about a state of relaxation. You will see an improvement in balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and total well-being. Back to Schedule. |
| Feldenkrais® |
Through gentle movements, the Feldenkrais Method will help you re-connect with your natural ability to move and relax. It is especially help full for people with recurrent body discomfort brought on by stress, misuse, accidents, or illness. It is equally beneficial for people who want to improve their performance both physically and mentally. Back to Schedule. |
| Pilates |
An exercise program that aims at developing a stable core for all types of movement to occur more efficiently. Pilates teaches you about breathing with movement, body mechanics, balance, coordination positioning of the body, spatial awareness, strength and flexibility. Pilates is an all-encompassing mind, body and spirit exercise. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None.
PVCC North students - please bring your own mat. Back to Schedule. |
Yoga |
Participants in this course will learn experientially why yoga works for optimal health and well-being of body, emotions, mind, and spirit. Yoga is also great for stress reduction. The three yoga techniques provided in this course are physical yoga postures, breathing, and meditation. Come experience the bliss. Beginners and experienced students welcome! May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None. Back to Schedule. |
| Yoga - Gentle |
A way to reduce stress through the ancient practice of yoga, which enhances health and well-being of body, emotions, mind and spirit. Three yoga techniques include yoga postures, breathing, and meditation.
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| Yoga -
Stress Management |
An experiential way to reduce stress through the ancient practice of yoga, which enhances health and well-being of the body, emotions, mind, and spirit. The yoga techniques provided in this course are physical yoga postures, breathing, and meditation. Discussion on related topics include stress management, relaxation, meditation, nutrition, and a healthy life style. Join us to de-stress! Beginners and experienced students are welcome. Back to Schedule. |
| Aerobics:
Cardio Sculpt |
This class includes interval-training, circuit training using hand weights, elastic tubes, medicine balls, stability balls, cardio drills, kickboxing, and step aerobics.Back to Summer Schedule |
Aerobics:
Cardio Sculpt & Tone |
This class will work all the major muscle groups, improve cardio level, and increase flexibility and balance.Back to Summer Schedule |
Aerobics:
Cardio Sculpt Plus |
A 60 minute workout that provides you with a variety of formats that include circuit training using hand weights, elastic tubes, medicine balls, step training, and powerwalking. Back to Summer Schedule |
Aerobics for Seniors |
Formatted for older adults with music and class tempo appropriate for those over age 55. Includes flexibility exercises, cardiovascular conditioning, and strengthening and toning exercises. Back to Schedule. |
| Group Cycle |
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Low Impact Aerobics |
Provides a challenging cardiovascular workout. Modifications will be shown to increase or decrease intensity and impact. Emphasis is on FUN! All ages are welcome! Back to Schedule. |
Silver Sneakers |
This class is taught with a chair which is used for both seated exercises and for support during standing exercises. Taught with a variety of resistance tools to be used according to the skill level of each student: handheld weights (1-5 lbs), elastic tubing and balls. Students must be a qualified Silver Sneaker Participant or registered in the Fitness Center in order to participate. There is no additional fee or registration for this course. Back to Schedule. |
Golf |
Course covers basic terms, rules, and regulations, how to hold the club, proper stance, putting the ball, and fundamentals of chipping and pitching the ball. Students must supply their own golf clubs. Students must pay additional green fees directly to the golf course. The first class of each section will meet in room F-130. All of the 2nd class meetings will be on the Paradise Valley Golf Course.
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| Golf - Intermediate |
The first class of each section will meet in room F-130. All second class meetings will be on the Paradise Valley Golf Course. Students must supply their own golf clubs. Students must pay additional green fees directly to the golf course. The first class of each section will meet in room F-130. All of the 2nd class meetings will be on the Paradise Valley Golf Course. Back to Schedule. |
| Tennis |
Learn how tennis can contribute to one's fitness. Learn the basic rules of tennis, develop skills in fundamental shots and grips, develop a sense of strategy, and develop a sense of physical fitness. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None. Back to schedule. |
| Tennis - Intermediate |
See above description. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Previous tennis experience. Back to schedule. |
| East & West Coast Swing |
Get introduced to the new dance craze! Learn all styles of Swing, including the West Coast Swing style. Have fun while exercising. |
| Ballroom |
Theory and practice of ballroom dance. Development of movement quality and performance skills individually, with a partner, or in a group setting. May include Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Merenque, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, American Tango, International Ballroom, or Ballroom performance. |
| Latin |
Theory and practice of Latin Dance. Development of movement quality and performance skills individually, with a partner, or in a group setting. May include Salsa Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Merenque, Rumba, Bachata, International Latin Ballroom, or Latin Ballroom or Latin Ballroom Performance. |
| Tango |
Theory and practice of Tango Dance. Development of movement quality and performance skills individually, with a partner, or in a group setting. May include Argentine Tango, American Tango or International Style Tango. |
| Ballet |
Introduction to the theory and practice of ballet at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. |
Ballet - Intermediate |
Theory and practice of ballet at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN131 or permission of instructor. Back to schedule. |
| Modern Jazz Dance |
Introduction to the theory and practice of modern jazz dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Back to schedule. |
Modern Dance |
Introduction to the theory and practice of modern dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Back to schedule. |
| Hip Hop |
Get introduced to Hip Hop at the beginning/intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None.Back to schedule. |
Dance Performance |
An introduction to the process and practice of dance performance. Prerequisites: Students must enroll in section 4260 and one of the following: DAN131, DAN132, DAN134, DAN135, or DAN232. Back to schedule. |
| Special Projects |
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. |
