Courses

• PDP FT 104: Step Training
  A class that combines cardiovascular conditioning and strength training. Students perform a variety of movements while stepping on and off the platform. For those serious about increasing their fitness level.
• PDP FT 107: Zumba
  Described as a fitness party, this fast paced aerobics class featuring Latin tunes and easy to follow moves will allow you to achieve long term results while having fun.
• PDP FT 108: Split 20/20/20
  Three workouts in one! The 20/20/20 class is designed to give you the ultimate challenge and total body workout. Sweat through 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of resistance training and 20 minutes of stretching and core work.
• PDP FT 109: Cycle Express
  A 45 minute cycle class offering a great cardiovascular workout in a short period of time.
• PDP FT 110: Stability Ball Training
  Train the entire body using a resistance ball. Improve muscular strength, endurance, coordination, and flexibility in a class designed for all levels.
• PDP FT 114: Fitness Training
  A course in fitness training principles and methods. Use weight machines and free weights to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone and endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
• PDP FT 200: Sculpt and Stretch
  A total body conditioning workout that combines stretching, weights, and calisthenics to tone and sculpt muscles. Dance exercises are used to strengthen and lengthen muscles, to increase flexibility, and assist in preventing injury.
• PDP FT 201: Cardio Kickboxing
  A great cardiovascular workout choreographed to music. Kick off the fat and punch off the pounds. Martial arts and kickboxing are combined to increase muscular strength, cardiovascular conditioning, coordination and balance.
• PDP FT 203: Fat Burn
  A high/low combo type class that will get your heart pumping and body moving to burn fat.
• PDP FT 204: Cardiostep and Ab Lab
  A complete workout that starts with a warm-up and cardiovascular exercise, including stepping to tone the lower body, and finishes with intense abdominal strengthening followed by a relaxing cool-down period.
• PDP FT 206: Interval Training
  A course that combines bursts of high-intensity work interspersed with periods of lower-intensity training.
• PDP FT 207: Beach Body Workout
  Burn fat and sculpt muscles in a high energy class using a variety of equipment to achieve the beach body that you have always wanted.
• PDP FT 208: Weight Training
  A course in the principles and methods of strength training using machine and free-weight exercises. Improve muscle strength, tone, endurance, and body composition with sensible, safe weight training.
• PDP FT 210: Weight Training for Women
  A course for the female athlete to improve muscular strength, endurance, and body composition using free-weight and machine exercises. Students design a strength program according to personal goals and objectives.
• PDP FT 300: Step N' Kick
  Increase cardiovascular and muscular conditioning, balance, and coordination with a great combination class featuring step aerobics and kickboxing techniques.
• PDP FT 302: Aerobox
  Learn the basics of boxing and achieve an overall optimum level of fitness. Set to music, this intensive workout includes abdominal strengthening exercises.
• PDP FT 304: Group Exercise Instructor Training
  Offers students the opportunity to prepare the group exercise instructor certification exams with the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE),and to learn about individualized programs in health and fitness. The course is also appropriate for individuals with an interest in exercise and fitness, but who do not wish to pursue certification. Lectures include basic anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, and biomechanics. Practical training workshops are offered in exercise leadership, choreography, and safety.
• PDP FT 306: Personal Trainer
  An entry-level class designed to prepare individuals for Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer Certification Examinations given by certifying bodies such as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Includes practical and theoretical seminars in basic anatomy and exercise physiology, fitness evaluation, training program design, nutrition, teaching methods, and safety issues.
• PDP GS 102: Epée Fencing, Beginning
  Introductory course to épée fencing--the dueling sword! Includes footwork, blade technique, and tactics. No prior fencing experience is required. Equipment is provided. 1 cr either sem
• PDP GS 104: Saber, Beginning
  Beginning-level course on the fundamentals of modern competitive saber fencing with an emphasis on proper technique development and tactical applications. Of particular interest to theater majors as it most closely parallels armed stage combat. Equipment is provided. 1 cr either semester

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