Rec Classes - AS/SDSU Aztec Recreation Center Online

SUMMER SESSION 1
Location: Group Fitness Room
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6/16 – 7/16
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $60 for ARC Members, $70 Non-Members

SUMMER SESSION 2
Location: Group Fitness Room
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7/28 – 8/27
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $60 for ARC Members, $70 Non-Members

Background:
Kung-fu is a general term that in Chinese means achievement through great effort. While it can be applied to any skill that one develops it has become a popular term for the martial arts that developed in China prior to the current communist government. Although there are many different styles of martial arts that have come out of China , most can be described as being of either northern or southern descent. Those styles that developed in northern China tend to have low stances and utilize a wide range of kicking techniques. The southern styles tend to have a more natural stance and rely more heavily on boxing techniques. There are also some styles of kung-fu which mimic animals in their movements and fighting styles.

Class Description:
The general work out program includes stretching, breathing exercises that are known as Qi-gong exercises, warm-up drills, moving and coordination drills, self-defense techniques, and forms training in both northern and southern styles. Students will learn how to apply and escape from holds, joint locks, throws, and takedowns while developing the proper technique for quick strikes and submissions. Once a student is ready they will begin to learn various forms that will reinforce various attack and defense techniques.

All Levels are welcome.

Class: Self Defense Workshop
Instructor: Tim Mount

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Location: PG241
Dates: Wednesday March 19
Time: 6:30 - 8:00p.m.
Cost: $20 for ARC Members, $25 Non-Members

Description:
The Sexual Assault Violence Education and Defense (S.A.V.E.D.) program was created by black belt and certified instructor Tim Mount to help women effectively defend themselves in real-life sexual assault situations. The workshop prepares women to prevent sexual violence by introducing common sense strategies and verbal resistance techniques to ward off would-be attackers. However, the main benefit of the workshop is the simple, proven self-defense techniques that can be used by all women, regardless of their size or athletic ability. Contrary to the myth that you will only get hurt worse if you fight back, research shows that resisting an assault is an effective strategy for women. The workshop is designed to be active and engaging way to learn these techniques in a fun environment. Don’t let yourself become a victim! Please wear comfortable athletic clothing.

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Location: PG 241 - Peterson Gym
Dates: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 2/5 - 3/13
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost for one day per week : $45 for ARC Members, $50 Non-Members
Cost for two days per week : $75 for ARC Members, $80 Non-Members

Class Description:
Popular mixed martial arts tournaments (UFC, Pride) have proven that grappling and submission techniques form the foundation of any serious martial artist’s skill set. Judo and jiu-jitsu, two of the world’s most practiced martial arts, are the only disciplines that encompass the entire range of standing and ground grappling techniques. Students learn a progressive and cutting edge form of judo and jiu-jitsu that emphasizes practical, easy-to-learn techniques. Outdated training methods, popular among traditional clubs, are replaced with dynamic drills and “live” practice time.

Students learn to throw an attacker to the ground with force and control, and then subdue their opponent by using joint locks, chokes, and dominant positions. The class is active and engaging, allowing students to immediately apply the techniques they learn to real world situations. Essential self-defense skills are developed while students enjoy an unparalleled workout that builds strength, increases flexibility, and boosts endurance in a fun safe environment. All skill levels are welcome.

Class Description:
This class is designed for runners of all levels and abilities who want to improve their running form and efficiency, improve their overall cardiovascular health, and/or prepare for the La Jolla half-marathon on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Class will consist of one speed-based track workout on the SDSU track Thursday evenings and one endurance-based distance long run at the beach Sunday mornings per week.

Class: SPINNING® 8-Week Performance Program
Instructor: TBA

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Location: ARC Multi-Purpose Room
Price: TBA

Class Description:
Make your workouts work harder. Whether you’re a runner, a cyclist or a regular at the gym, getting in the best shape of your life takes smart training and expert coaching. The Spinning 8-Week Performance Program gives you the tools and tips you need to train with purpose, enhance your performance and maximize your results. By blending cardio, strength, flexibility and recovery you’ll learn to create a regimen that’s as balanced as it is effective.

Get in gear with the Spinning® 8-Week Performance Program. Check back for class registration.

Class: SPINNING® 8-Week Weight Loss Program
Instructor: TBA

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Location: ARC Multi-Purpose Room
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Class Description:
The Spinning 8-Week Weight Loss Program is not a diet – it’s a plan you can live with. Whether you’re new to the Spinning program or a longtime fan, join and experience a new approach to getting fit and losing weight. The program combines the coaching, camaraderie and calorie-burn of the Spinning Program with a step-by-step nutrition plan that makes it easy to make healthy choices every day. Simple, supportive and packed with tools for success, the Spinning 8-Wekk Weight Loss Program teaches you how to combine sound nutrition and progressive training to reinvent a better you. With coaching from a certified Spinning instructor, a week-by-week manual and a handy daily log book, the 8-Week Program will help you achieve a lasting lifestyle change.

SUMMER SESSION
Dates: Monday Wednesday Friday 5/12 – 8/22
Days: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Class time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location:PG 153 (5-5:30); PG 151 (5:30-6:30)
Price: $199 for 15 weeks. Cost includes Aztec Recreation Center membership (valid through August 22, 2008.) Membership includes Aquaplex, group fitness programs, tennis, racquetball and more. Register in person at the Aztec Recreation Center.

Class Description:
Offered in conjuction with the Center for Optimal Health and Performance and the SDSU School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, Fit for Fun is a comprehensive program for mature adults looking to improve overall cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Under the consistent guidance of highly-qualified instructors, you will participate with a small group in various forms of exercise that can help you develop your aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, core strength and stability.

Expect Exercise Like:
Lunges
Squats
Bridges
Planks
Shoulder exercises
Ab/core/low back exercises
Full body flexibility
Agility ladders
Static balances
The list is endless and the trainers stay at the forefront of fitness.

The program meets in Peterson Gym, Monday, Wednesday and Friday's from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. The cost of $199 includes 14 weeks of instruction and ARC membership January 2 - May 31, 2008.

Class: Beginning Tennis
Instructor: Rick Johnson

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Dates: 3/18-5/1 (no class on 4/1 and 4/3 due to spring break)
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Class time: 6:00 - 7:00p.m.
Location: PG690 (Tennis courts)
Price: $119 for ARC members and $129 for non ARC members

Class Description:
Learn Beginning Tennis fast and easy. Classes will cover all of the tennis basics such as stroke form, scoring, positioning etc. Some classes will include match play games. Whether you are learning to become a competitive tennis player, or just playing for fun, tennis is a great way to get a total body workout. Tennis participation requires non-marking tennis shoes and a racquet.

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Dates: 3/18-5/1 (no class on 4/1 and 4/3 due to spring break)
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Class time: 7:00 - 8:00p.m.
Location: PG690 (Tennis courts)
Price: $119 for ARC members and $129 for non ARC members

Class Description:
Intermediate Tennis classes are for participants with at least one year of experience playing tennis. Instruction will review basic stroke form and introduce general match strategy and positioning. We will focus on consistency, ball striking, and match play. Our Tennis Staff will design each session to suit your needs. Whether you are a serious tennis player, or are just playing for fun, tennis is a great way to get a total body workout. Tennis participation requires non-marking
tennis shoes and a racquet.

Class: Yoga
Instructor: TBA

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SUMMER SESSION
Location: AMC C - Classroom in front of the ARC
Dates: Wednesdays 6/4-7/30 (no class on 7/2)
Time: 8:00 - 9:15 p.m.
Cost: $35 for ARC Members, $45 Non-Members

Come and discover the magic that is yourself and experience the wonder that is meditation.

Through the practice of meditation you will be able to explore your inner reality as well as get a direct look at how you perceive the world. These aspects of meditation, along with many others, make it an invaluable tool for positive life changes, decision-making and overall relaxation. For the first time we are willing ourselves to rest mentally while awake. We are letting go of all the things we think we should do, future conceptions, past remembrances, and even what we are told or think about ourselves. It’s like a much needed 15-minute vacation from your self!

The meditation technique is simple and easy to learn, yet is a tremendously powerful method that can greatly improve the quality of our lives. With a very small time investment, we can learn to let go of the causes of our pain and discover the magic that is ourselves. Who could ever imagine so much can be accomplished by “not-doing”? Meditation naturally activates a sense of well-being, a feeling of deep calm, and a clarity that brings new perspective on how to approach your life when you reengage the world.

Enrolling in the 8-week class helps you to establish a practice, so you are able to explore meditation more in depth and see its benefits directly and personally. So, discover the magic within you! Sign up today.

If you have any questions about the class, please feel free to email the instructor Kelly Harrison at: Journey2one@hotmail.com or see the website at: www.journey2one.com

Class: Hip Hop
Instructors: Jammi Waali

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Location: PG240
Dates: Wednesdays, 2/6 - 3/5
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 for ARC Members, $60 Non-Members

Class Description:
This Hip Hop class is designed to give you an intense full body work-out. You will improve your ability to execute body isolations, move to specific beats in the music, increase your hip hop vocabulary, and challenge your stamina and strength. Most importantly, this class is energetic and fun! Dancing has proven to be an incredible stress reliever and mind energizer. Come and listen to your favorite Hip Hop and R&B music, learn new steps, and dance!

Class: CPR/AED and First Aid
Instructor: Dan Jurman

Dates: 6/14, 7/19, 8/16
Time: 8:30am - 4pm
Location: AMC B & C - classrooms in front of the ARC
Cost: $55

Description:
Learn everything you need to know to be a basic CPR/ARD and First Aid rescuer all in one day. This is the perfect class for families, friends, and any adult not in the health profession field. The class consits of two parts; four hours of CPR/AED training, and three hours of First Aid training.

The Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) portion of class will teach you the skill to perform CPR on adults, children, and infants. You will learn the ABC’s of a rescue, practice on dummies, and be given scenarios to test your knowledge.

The Automated External defibrillator (AED) portion of the class will give you the skills to operate the computerized medical device. AED’s are becoming more common found at colleges, airports and local gyms because the AED is proved to help increase the chances of survival for victims of cardiac arrest. You will practice what you have learned with a training AED unit.

First Aid portion will teach you to recognize emergencies in the workplace or in the community and how to provide first aid assistance until medical professionals arrive. The class will consist of an educational video, instructor discussion and real life scenario practices.

At the conclusion of this course you will receive a course completion card through the American Heart Association and Medic First Aid valid for two years.

*Please note: you must take both portions in the same day. NO REFUNDS will be issued for this class.