Fitness

• PDP FT 107: Zumba
  Described as a fitness party, this fast paced aerobics class features Latin tunes and easy to follow moves will allow you to achieve long term results while having fun.
• PDP FT 109: Cardio Cycle
  This class offers a great cardiovascular workout. With the encouragement of up-beat instructors and various cycling drills and combos you will ride your way to improved endurance.
• PDP FT 112: Basic Weight Training Principles
  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 114: Fitness Fundamentals
  A course in fitness training principles and methods that will enable you to design your own fitness routine. The five components of fitness, cardiovascular, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility will be reviewed in depth.
• PDP FT 115: Basic Conditioning
  Exercise form and function will be reviewed in depth to allow participants to develop balanced total body fitness programs. Weekly workouts will include a warm-up, strength training, flexibility and cardiovascular components.
• PDP FT 207: Zumba, Advanced
  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. The advanced class incorporates basic moves from the Basic Zumba class and adds more difficult moves.
• PDP FT 209: Advanced Cardio Cycle
  This high-intensity cycle class will push your limits with bike sprints, runs, and hill climbs. The advanced class builds upon moves learned from the cardio cycle class and adds more demanding intervals.
• PDP FT 212: Advanced Weight Training
  The objective of this class is to educate and assist in creating an individual resistance training program. Class combines learn-by-doing workshops with classroom presentations on strength training principles. The advanced class incorporates basic exercise techniques learned from the basic weight training class.
• PDP FT 222: Power Lifting Fundamentals
  Open to all levels of lifting experience, this class is centered on the three powerlifting lifts of squat, bench press and deadlift. Class reviews proper technique, methods of training and preparation, periodization, mental strategies, injury prevention, assistance exercises to enhance the three lifts and competition rules.
• PDP FT 304: Fitness Instructor Training
  Prepares the student to take the group exercise instructor certification exam with the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and to learn about individualized programs in health and fitness. 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 Certification Training
  Certification training class designed to prepare individuals for Certified Personal Trainer Examination given by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CPT). Includes practical and theoretical seminars in basic anatomy and exercise physiology, fitness evaluation, training program design, nutrition, teaching methods, and safety issues. Extra class fee includes text and test prep materials.

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