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Fitness & Health

Course Descriptions

  • Nutritional Health – OA

    Theory and practice in nutrition specifically related to maintaining the health of older adults. Learn to plan and prepare economical, well-balanced meals for one or two persons. Consumer education and nutrition information included.

    Nutritional Health – OA Class Schedule

  • Body Dynamics/Aging Process – OA

    • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (formerly PACE)
    • FEPA (Fitness and Exercise for People with Arthritis)

    This course is designed to provide the 55+ adult student with knowledge of the relationship of physical fitness, stress management, and nutrition to personal health and well-being. The student will learn strategies for implementing a physical exercise program for maintaining physical abilities and relaxation techniques for stress management. Current information on nutrition, sleep disorders, depression, leisure/social activity and chronic conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and osteoporosis, will be presented.

    Arthritis Exercise Class Schedule

    Body Dynamics/Aging Process – OA Class Schedule

  • Tai Chi – OA

    This course is designed to help the student learn the postures and movements of Tai Chi, a Chinese exercise style that focuses on slow paced coordinated movements that improve balance, coordination and breathing. The student will reduce his/her stress through this non-contact exercise program.

    Tai Chi – OA Class Schedule

  • Walking Workout – OA

    This course provides the 55+ student with a multi-level approach to walking. Instruction addresses various types and techniques of walking, strengthening skills, stretching exercises and breathing techniques. Activities to maintain or improve stamina, agility, balance, posture, alignment, gait and stress management are included. Fundamental concepts that reinforce the learning of basic knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for participation in a lifelong fitness walking program will also be presented.

    Walking Workout – OA Class Schedule

  • Water Aerobics – OA

    Water exercise improves muscle strength and endurance, aerobic fitness, flexibility and body composition without impact or stress to the joints.

Fitness & Health Class Schedule

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