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FAW 131 Indoor Cycling
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Cardiovascular conditioning set to music and performed on a stationary bicycle. Includes personal safety and preparation,
key concepts, personal fitness assessment and activity modifications, and elements of indoor cycling training. Also includes
determination of cardiovascular endurance level and challenging that system, improving local muscular endurance, and
flexibility.
Information: May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
FAW 132 Kickboxing
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Total body conditioning using various kickboxing exercises, stations, and equipment that provide a cardiovascular
challenge while emphasizing development of muscular strength and endurance through upper and lower body striking
activities. Includes personal safety and preparation, personal fitness assessment and activity modifications, and kickboxing
skill development.
Information:
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Students are expected to provide their own bag gloves or hand wraps for contact with the bags and pads.
Music may be used for motivation during the course but this is not a choreographed class.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
FAW 134F1 Pilates I
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Introduction to the six core principles of Pilates in individual exercises and sequences of movements. Includes key
components of Pilates, integrative practice and personalizing one’s practice. Also includes total body conditioning to
improve strength, flexibility, coordination, proper body alignment, breath control, and overall body awareness.
Information:
This course does not use reformers and is primarily mat based.
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
FAW 134F2 Pilates II
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Continuation of FAW 134F1. Includes key components of Pilates, six core/essential principles of Pilates exercises,
integrative practice, and personalizing one’s practice.
Prerequisite(s): FAW 134F1.
Information:
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
This course is intended for students who have established a practice of the basic Pilates exercises, does not use
reformers, and is primarily mat based.
Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FITNESS AND WELLNESS
FAW 136 Stretch and Tone
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises designed to improve total body fitness with exercises generally set
to music. Includes personal safety and preparation, personal fitness assessment and activity modifications, and techniques
and considerations for exercise.
Information:
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
This course includes some cardiovascular challenge but primary emphasis is on local muscular development (strength
and flexibility) and assessment of personal fitness.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
FAW 138F1 Yoga I
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Introduction to stress reduction through yoga. Includes key components of yoga, essential movements and postures,
mind-body practice, and personalizing one’s practice.
Information:
May be taken three times for a maximum of three hours.
There are many styles of yoga and the specific philosophy offered in a given section will reflect that of the instructor;
however, this course is gentle to moderate intensity.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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