Physical Fitness/Education

Take part in an individualized fitness program based at KCC's Fitness Center. Guided by a professional staff, students are encouraged to pursue goals such as weight loss; increase muscle strength; improve athletic performance; improve endurance levels; improve cardiovascular health; lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels; reduce body fat percentage; reduce stress; and maintain current fitness levels. Available equipment includes treadmills, exercise cycles, elliptical cross-trainers, stair climber machines, resistance strength training equipment and free weights. First-time students must attend a fitness orientation. May be taken under the pass/fail grading option.

This class is appropriate for all fitness levels. It incorporates exercises where at least one foot is on the floor at all times to minimize the impact on joints. Emphasis will be on strengthening muscles, cardiovascular endurance, balance and flexibility. Fundamental principles of physical fitness, life-long health and wellness will be discussed.

This is a sports-inspired cardio workout with strength conditioning, toning, and muscle development through interval training. It will challenge students' muscle endurance, balance and coordination by moving through all planes of motion with multi-joint and compound exercises. Options for exercise and intensity will be appropriate for students who are at beginning to advanced levels. The fundamental principles of physical fitness, life-long health and wellness will be discussed.

During this powerful high intensity workout, students will utilize kicking, boxing, aerobic movements and martial-arts type action for a challenging total body conditioning experience. Learn proper techniques for kicking, punching and various self-defense moves. Students will learn the importance of adhering to a fitness lifestyle to achieve total wellness. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.

Zumba is a dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements for a dynamic, exciting, and effective workout. Zumba integrates basic principles of aerobic, interval, and effective fitness resistance training to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular benefits, and total body toning. Through Zumba, non-dancers also can experience group aerobics without anxiety.

POUND is a full-body cardio jam session, combining light resistance with constant simulated drumming. Pound fuses cardio, Pilates, isometric movements, plyometrics and Isometric poses together. This class maximizes the use of upper body, core as well as lower body through continual motion using our lightly weighted drumsticks, called RipstixT. This course uses steady beat, rhythmic subdivisions and precision as well as physical movement to develop and strengthen major muscle groups including-but not limited to-the front, side and back obliques; gluteals; and quadriceps. Use of musical subdivision also will enhance cognitive processing through movement combined with auditory stimulation.

This class combines Yoga and Pilates into one low-impact workout that focuses on connecting the body and mind through breath and dynamic movement. Emphasis will be on movements that build a strong core (abdominal and back muscles); enhance strength, muscular symmetry, alignment flexibility, grace and coordination; and develop long, lean, and flexible muscles. Additional benefits include more strength, enhanced concentration and memory, better energy and sleep.

This course presents the fundamental principles of circuit training through participation in a fast-paced regime that works the entire body through calisthenics, running, resistance training, plyometric training, agility drills, and other training. Emphasis will be on discipline, intensity and goal-oriented results. Students will train with a variety of equipment including jump ropes, weights, kettlebells, and medicine balls.

This course provides the student the basics of etiquette, techniques and rules of golf as a leisure fun time activity. Topics include: practice techniques, strategy, grips, stances, chips, putts, full swings, sand shots and club selection. Course content emphasizes the basic skills involved in club selection, golf course layout, shot selection and execution and the golf swing. Rules, golf ready play, scoring, handicapping, terminology, tee times, pace of play, care of course, safety, warm-up, conditioning and etiquette are practiced on the Driving Range and the Course.

This kinesiology course introduces human movement based on anatomic and mechanical principles, including how these principles are applied in exercise and physical activity. Postural and loco motor patterns will be studied, as will the performance, and qualitative analysis, of basic movement skills.

This lecture/laboratory course is for the student interested in the fundamentals of exercise science, and includes applied knowledge in the human's physiological responses to exercise. Topics and discussion will include skeletal muscle structure and function, the cardiorespiratory system, nutrition, environment stressors, and exercise training.