Summer 2012 - Mt. Hood Community College

ADULT CLASS DESCRIPTIONSShallow/Deep AerobicsJoin a fast-paced water exercise class for adults. Participants workat their own pace to improve strength and cardiovascular fitness.Exercises are performed with music in the 25-yard indoor pool.This class combines elements of sport-related moves and aerobics.Swimming skills are not required for participation.Deep Water AerobicsJoin a fast-paced water exercise class for adults! Have fun in yourworkout without stressing your joints. Exercises are performed indeep water to music. Although you should feel comfortable in deepwater, no swimming skills are required. Aqua Joggers, which workmuch like life jackets, are provided.AquaciseThis is a slower-paced water exercise class. Emphasis is placed onflexibility and strength conditioning. This class is gentle on the joints.Exercises are performed in the warmer (88-90 degree) shallowlearner pool. Swimming skills are not required.Arthritis Water ExerciseThis is a slow-paced exercise class that incorporates the guidelinesof the Arthritis Foundation. Emphasis is on slow-moving exercises thatare gentle to the joints. Exercises are performed in the 88-90 degreelearner pool. All instructors are certified by the Arthritis Foundation.Ai ChiThis class is Tai Chi for the water. This slow relaxation class focuseson deep breathing, visualization, stretching and stress reduction.Exercises are performed in the 88-90 degree learner pool. Comelearn a new way to stretch, balance and focus your mind and body!Adult Swimming LessonsIndividualized instruction in beginner and advanced beginnerswimming skills. Learn to enjoy and be comfortable in the water.Mature teenagers accepted.Oregon Reign MastersThis is an adult competitive program that promotes physical fitnessand improvement of swimming skills through training. For moreinformation view the team’s website at oregonreignmasters.org.ROCK WALLThe Mt. Hood rock wall is the perfect place to be introduced to theexciting sport of rock climbing. The rock wall provides a safe andcontrolled environment for learning the fundamentals and is locatedindoors at the Aquatic Center.Rock wall use occurs through rentals and camps during the summer.Please call 503-491-7243 for more information.COMMUNITY OPEN RECREATIONThis is open to all citizens of the Mt. Hood Community Collegedistrict. Times may be preempted by special activities. Watch forposted notices. For more information call 503-491-7243 or503-491-7450.HANDBALL/RACQUETBALL COURTSMonday through ThursdayFridayTENNIS COURTSMonday through ThursdayFriday8 a.m. – 9 p.m.8 a.m. – 5 p.m.10 a.m. – 10 p.m.10 a.m. – 5 p.m.SAFETY CLASSESGROUP CLASSESUpdated American Red Cross Preparedness programs in First Aid,CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Basic WaterRescue are available for your group. These are offered in modulesthat can be combined to fit your specific needs. If you have a groupof five or more people requiring certification in first aid, CPR, AEDor Basic Water Rescue, please call 503-491-7243 and ask aboutbooking a class. Cost per person begins at $60.ABOUT THE POOLSHYDROTHERAPY POOLOpen from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays. On Saturdays itis open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Temperature is maintained at100–102 degrees.LEARNER POOLAvailable during community open recreation swims and for adults duringadult lap swim. This pool is also used for preschool swim lessons.Temperature is maintained at 88-90 degrees.25-YARD POOLAn indoor facility that is six lanes wide. This pool is used during alladult lap swim hours and for swim lessons. Temperature is maintainedat 83-85 degrees.50-METER POOLAn outdoor facility 25 yards by 50 meters. This pool is used during thesummer for all adult lap swim and community open recreation hours.Temperature is maintained at 80-82 degrees.