REC Academic Classes

This class is designed to introduce students to weight training, specifically lifting technique. Through this course, students will build a strong understanding about the fundamental principles of weight training and demonstrate competency in applying this know ledge to personal weight training practice. Students will leave the class with lifelong understanding of how to develop a personal lifting plan.

Various modalities for starting, achieving, and maintaining a running program; conditioning exercises; jogging.

This course is designed to introduce students to Pickleball, a course in which students will develop basic knowledge and skills to play the sport of Pickleball. Through this course, students will learn technical skills including forehand and backhand groundstrokes, volleys, serves, lobs, overheads, dinks, and proper footwork. Students will also learn the fundamental rules, basic strategies, and course positioning for singles and doubles play. Basic fitness and training principles will be discussed as applicable to the sport of Pickleball.

The purpose of this course is to learn the specific skills and or the techniques of indoor cycling, for form of fitness and conditioning. Indoor cycling is form of exercise that is performed on a stationary bike. This course will introduce the student to bike mechanics, bike set-up, cycling terminology, fitness and conditioning concepts, bike safety, and spinning workouts. The class will learn how to vary the intensity of workouts using different riding positioning and cardiovascular targets. Each physical class will vary in both music and choreography.

Various modalities for achieving and maintaining personal fitness: weight training, circuit training; cardiovascular development; diet and nutrition.

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of ultimate frisbee, a fast-paced, non-contact team sport played with a flying disc. Students will learn the basic rules, strategies, and techniques necessary to play the game effectively. Through a combination of classroom instruction, practical drills, and gameplay, participants will develop skills in throwing, catching, cutting, marking, and positioning.

For the nonswimmer; basic skills of swimming and the rudiments of safety in and about the water. (ARC certification available.) There is a fee associated with this class.

Lifeguard training teaches the student/candidate to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies in aquatic settings. Students also learn CPR and AED skills. Strong swimming skills are a must. There is a fee associated with this class. 

This course covers the fundamentals of performance, programming, and coaching of Olympic weightlifting. Completion of the course will provide the fundamentals required to perform these movements and prepare the student to take the USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Certification course and exam. This course is the same as ES 121, and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements.

For swimmers who are Level 5 or better. Gives students knowledge, skills and practical experience in preparation for teaching swimming and water safety classes to children and adults from diverse populations. There is a fee associated with this class.

Coming soon.

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor course trains instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, First Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Administrating Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens. This course prepares instructor candidates to use course and presentation materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of candidates in a professional-level course

The mission of the R.A.D. Systems is to establish an accessible, constantly improving and internationally respected alliance of dedicated Instructors. These Instructors in turn, will provide educational opportunities for women, children, men and seniors to create a safer future for themselves. In doing this, we challenge society to evolve into an existence where violence is not an acceptable part of daily life.

Fundamentals of basketball: basic skills, rules and scoring, class competition.

Basic Hatha Yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and relaxation techniques.

For students who have already acquired the basic skills of Hatha Yoga; more advanced postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and relaxation techniques.

This class is designed to introduce students to restorative yoga, a method of bringing deep relaxation to the body and mind through specific postures and techniques. Through this course, students will learn poses that calm the mind, body, and nervous system, as well as utilize props to support and relax the body. Poses are held for longer periods which, allow muscles to relax deeply under the support of props. Restorative yoga is a practice that can help to balance an active lifestyle and schedule.

The emphasis of the class will be on asanas (poses) and vinyasa (flow) for increased flexibility, improved health, relaxation, and reduced stress in daily living. Class participants will also be exposed to the language and concepts of Yoga. A typical class will include breathing techniques and asana practice, which focus on balancing and inverted poses.

Aerobic activities and exercises that emphasize flexibility, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.

This is an introduction to beginning diving in which a student will learn proper technique and safety using both the one and three meter diving boards. The course will include forward, backward, reverse and inward dive categories. Diving combines physical and mental skills that students will use throughout their lives. Diving skills give a person independence and provide a foundation for safe participation in other water activities. Although the objective of diving is to learn new dives, there is always an enjoyment of being in the water. Diving is a fun lifetime sport for people of all fitness levels.

This is an introduction to beginning diving in which a student will learn proper technique and safety using both the one and three meter diving boards. The course will include forward, backward, reverse and inward dive categories. Diving combines physical and mental skills that students will use throughout their lives. Diving skills give a person independence and provide a foundation for safe participation in other water activities. Although the objective of diving is to learn new dives, there is always an enjoyment of being in the water. Diving is a fun lifetime sport for people of all fitness levels.

Introduces the importance and holistic natures of the six dimensions of personal wellness and fitness. The opportunity for students to assess their current wellness and health status will be offered during lab.

The study of skills in programming and administration necessary for the development and organization of programs in recreational sports: instructional sports, intramural sports, extramural sports, informal sports, adventure pursuits, fitness, sport clubs, aquatics and facilities. 

Students may add or drop courses at any time between their enrollment appointment and 11:59 p.m. EST on the drop/add date of the session, which is listed on the academic calendar.

• Courses dropped during this period will not appear on the student’s transcript.
• Students are not financially responsible for these courses.
• Students should view their course schedule in their HUB Student Center.

Students may add or drop these courses at any time before 11:59 p.m. EST on the drop/add date, which is listed on the academic calendar. Students can also view drop/add dates in their HUB Student Center.

• Even if students drop one of these classes by the drop deadline, they may still be required to pay a portion of tuition and fees associated with the class.
• Students should review the financial liability deadlines.

• 15-Week (Standard) Session:
  • Students may resign these courses after the drop/add date until 11:59 p.m. EST on the last day to resign for the transaction to be accepted and processed within the deadline.
  • Students can see the resign date on the academic calendar.
• 7-Week Sessions 1 and 2:
  • Students may resign these courses at any time before 11:59 p.m. EST on the resign date, which is listed on the academic calendar.
  • Students can also view resign dates in their HUB Student Center.

Even if students resign one of these classes by the resign deadline, they may still be required to pay a portion of tuition and fees associated with the class. Students should review the financial liability deadlines.

Students may resign these courses at any time before 11:59 p.m. EST on the resign date, which is listed on the academic calendar. Students can also view resign dates in their HUB Student Center.

Even if students resign one of these classes by the resign deadline, they may still be required to pay a portion of tuition and fees associated with the class. Students should review the financial liability deadlines.