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Course Description

Weight Training for Older Adults | Learn proper techniques for the development of muscular strength, cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility and body composition. Discuss body composition and nutrition required to maintain health and fitness during a weight training regimen. Note: Senior Cycle fee class. Students must be 55 years or older by start date in order to enroll in this class.

Learner Outcomes

Demonstrate proper safety procedures and use of equipment in the weight room; Administer and interpret assessments to correctly determine muscle strength, endurance, flexibility and body composition; Identify lifting techniques used for developing specific muscle groups helpful for older adults; Explain the principles governing weight training regiments such as overload, progressive resistance, specificity and adequate recovery; Compare and contrast various resistance formats of weight training programs i.e. isotonic, isometric and isokinetic.
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Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Section Schedule
Oct 14, 2025 to Dec 16, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Oct 14, 2025 to Nov 04, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Nov 18, 2025 to Dec 16, 2025
Schedule
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Contact Hours
9.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 13, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 13, 2025
Instructors
  • Deborah Halley
Section Notes
Note: Strength Training. No Class November 11.
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
10:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Oct 15, 2025 to Dec 17, 2025
Schedule
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Contact Hours
10.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 14, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 14, 2025
Instructors
  • Deborah Halley
Section Notes
Note: Strength Training. Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 904.
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