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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
Jul 08, 2024 to Sep 16, 2024
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
12:15PM to 1:15PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2024 to Aug 26, 2024
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
12:15PM to 1:15PM
Dates
Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 16, 2024
Schedule
View Details
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
Jul 07, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2024
Instructors
  • Susan Campana
Section Notes
Note: Strength. Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 12:15-1:15 p.m. is mandatory for section 301. No class September 2.
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Section Schedule
Jul 08, 2024 to Sep 23, 2024
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
8:15AM to 9:15AM
Dates
Jul 08, 2024 to Jul 15, 2024
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
8:15AM to 9:15AM
Dates
Jul 29, 2024 to Aug 26, 2024
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
8:15AM to 9:15AM
Dates
Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 23, 2024
Schedule
View Details
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
Jul 07, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2024
Instructors
  • Deborah Halley
Section Notes
Note: Strength Training. Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 8:15-9:15 a.m.is mandatory for section 304. No class July 22 and September 2
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Section Schedule
Jul 08, 2024 to Sep 16, 2024
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2024 to Aug 26, 2024
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 16, 2024
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
10.0
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
Jul 07, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2024
Instructors
  • Sandra Nicht
Section Notes
Note: Circuit Training with weights and cardio. No class September 2
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Section Schedule
Jul 09, 2024 to Sep 17, 2024
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Jul 09, 2024 to Jul 16, 2024
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Jul 30, 2024 to Sep 17, 2024
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
10.0
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
Jul 08, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2024
Instructors
  • Deborah Halley
Section Notes
Note: Strength Training. No class July 23
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
8:30AM to 9:30AM
Dates
Jul 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
10.0
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
Jul 08, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2024
Instructors
  • Mary Krause
Section Notes
Note: Circuit Training with weights and cardio.
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Section Schedule
Jul 10, 2024 to Sep 25, 2024
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
10:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Jul 10, 2024 to Jul 17, 2024
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
10:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Jul 31, 2024 to Aug 07, 2024
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
10:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Aug 21, 2024 to Sep 25, 2024
Schedule
View Details
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
Jul 09, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 09, 2024
Instructors
  • Deborah Halley
Section Notes
Note: Strength Training. Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 10 -11 a.m. is mandatory for section 303. No class July 24 and August 14.
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
2:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jul 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
10.0
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
Jul 10, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 10, 2024
Instructors
  • Sandra Nicht
Section Notes
Note: Circuit Training with weights and cardio.
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
F
Time
12:15PM to 1:15PM
Dates
Jul 12, 2024 to Sep 13, 2024
Schedule
View Details
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
Jul 11, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 11, 2024
Instructors
  • Claudia Salomon
Section Notes
Note: Strength Training. Attendance in online class sessions Fridays from 12:15-1:15 p.m. is mandatory for section 308.
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