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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 07, 2025 to Sep 15, 2025
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
12:15PM to 1:15PM
Dates
Jul 07, 2025 to Aug 25, 2025
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
12:15PM to 1:15PM
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Sep 15, 2025
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 06, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2025
Instructors
  • Susan Campana
Section Notes
Note: Strength. Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 12:15-1:15p.m. is mandatory for section 301. No class September 1.
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Section Schedule
Jul 07, 2025 to Sep 15, 2025
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
9:00AM to 10:00AM
Dates
Jul 07, 2025 to Aug 25, 2025
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
9:00AM to 10:00AM
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Sep 15, 2025
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 06, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2025
Instructors
  • Deborah Halley
Section Notes
Note: Strength Training. Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 9-10 a.m.is mandatory for section 304. No class September 1.
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Section Schedule
Jul 07, 2025 to Sep 15, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Jul 07, 2025 to Aug 25, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Sep 15, 2025
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 06, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2025
Instructors
  • Sandra Nicht
Section Notes
Note: Circuit Training with weights and cardio. No Class September 1.
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
8:45AM to 9:45AM
Dates
Jul 08, 2025 to Sep 09, 2025
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, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 07, 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
Jul 08, 2025 to Sep 09, 2025
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, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 07, 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
Jul 09, 2025 to Sep 10, 2025
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 08, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2025
Instructors
  • Susan Campana
Section Notes
Note: Strength. Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 9-10a.m. is mandatory for section 302.
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
10:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Jul 09, 2025 to Sep 10, 2025
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 08, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2025
Instructors
  • Deborah Halley
Section Notes
Note: Strength Training. Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 303.
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
2:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jul 10, 2025 to Sep 11, 2025
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 09, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 09, 2025
Instructors
  • Sandra Nicht
Section Notes
Note: Circuit training with weights and cardio.
Section Title
Weight Training Older Adults
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Jul 10, 2025 to Sep 11, 2025
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 09, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 09, 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
Jul 11, 2025 to Sep 12, 2025
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 10, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 10, 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 309.
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