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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
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
12:15PM to 1:15PM
Dates
Jan 06, 2025 to Jan 13, 2025
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
12:15PM to 1:15PM
Dates
Jan 27, 2025 to Mar 17, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
10.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2025
Instructors
  • Susan Campana
Section Notes
Note: Strength. Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 12:15-1:15p.m. is mandatory for section 101. No class January 20.
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
9:00AM to 10:00AM
Dates
Jan 06, 2025 to Jan 13, 2025
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
9:00AM to 10:00AM
Dates
Jan 27, 2025 to Mar 17, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
10.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2025
Instructors
  • Deborah Halley
Section Notes
Note: Strength Training. Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 9-10 a.m.is mandatory for section 105. No class January 20
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Jan 06, 2025 to Jan 13, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 10, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Feb 24, 2025 to Mar 24, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
10.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2025
Instructors
  • Sandra Nicht
Section Notes
Note: Circuit Training with weights and cardio. No Class January 20 and February 17.
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Jan 07, 2025 to Mar 11, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
10.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 06, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 06, 2025
Instructors
  • Deborah Halley
Section Notes
Note: Strength Training
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
8:30AM to 9:30AM
Dates
Jan 07, 2025 to Mar 11, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
10.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 06, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 06, 2025
Instructors
  • Mary Krause
Section Notes
Note: Circuit Training with weights and cardio
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
4:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jan 07, 2025 to Mar 11, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
10.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 06, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 06, 2025
Instructors
  • Sandra Nicht
Section Notes
Note: Circuit Training with weights and cardio
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
9:00AM to 10:00AM
Dates
Jan 08, 2025 to Mar 12, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
10.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 07, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 07, 2025
Instructors
  • Susan Campana
Section Notes
Note: Weight Training. Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 9- 10am is mandatory for section 102
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
10:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Jan 08, 2025 to Mar 12, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
10.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 07, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 07, 2025
Instructors
  • Deborah Halley
Section Notes
Note: Strength Training. Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 104
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
2:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jan 09, 2025 to Mar 13, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
10.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 08, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 08, 2025
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
Jan 10, 2025 to Mar 14, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
10.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 09, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 09, 2025
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 110.
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