Courses

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HP 271B Swimming - WSI 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand

American Red Cross training for certification as a swimming instructor.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 272C SCUBA - Rescue Diver 2 cr.  (1-0-2)
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: HP 272B or instructor permission.

Specialized training for the diver who will be a member of a rescue team.

Notes:

May be taken multiple times for credit.

HP 273 Zumba 1 cr.  (0-0-1)
  • Offered: Fall Winter

This course utilizes the Zumba fitness program to enhance muscle tone and strength, cardiovascular endurance, agility, balance, coordination, and stability. This Latin-inspired dance fitness class incorporates a wide variety of music and dance rhythms. The movements can be modified for all fitness and ability levels and participants learn to adjust the intensity to fit individual needs. Emphasis is placed on learning appropriate exercise techniques as well as general fitness principles to enhance the students’ well-being.

Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit.
HP 273A Aqua Zumba 1 cr.  (0-0-2)
  • Offered: On demand

This course utilizes the aqua Zumba fitness program to enhance muscle tone and strength, cardiovascular endurance, agility, balance, coordination, and stability. The Latin-inspired dance fitness movements are modified to be appropriate for the aquatic environment. Zumba is fused with the basic principles of aqua aerobics in a workout that is easy to follow yet challenging for people of various fitness abilities. Emphasis is placed on learning appropriate exercise techniques as well as general fitness principles to enhance the students’ well-being and improve overall performance.

Notes:

May be taken multiple times for credit.

HP 275 Self Defense 1 cr.  (0-0-2)
  • Offered: Fall Winter

Students will learn to effectively defend themselves from attackers in a variety of manners and situations. Skills learned will range from escapes from grabs and locks, to effective striking techniques and principles. Students will discuss defense based philosophy and practice drills to develop good self-defense and protection habits.