Learn 4 Life - Fitness - Fall Classes

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Fitness & Recreation 

*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-535-2800 for confirmation* Please reference the 5 digit class number when registering*

Hula

Aloha! Come and learn the six basic steps of Hula by using your lovely hula hands and swaying hips to describe a song. Because of the graceful movement of hula, it’s a total body workout, helping flexibility, strength, endurance and stamina. Together, each student will enjoy exercise and dancing in one!

Cost $ 59                       M. Lamblack

Saturdays (6 sessions)    10:30am – 11:30am

9/6 – 10/11                   600-10004, 49711

Cost $ 59                       M. Lamblack

Saturdays (6 sessions)    10:30am – 11:30am

10/18 – 11/22                600-10004, 49712

Karate

Sanzyuryu Karate is traditional martial art form of karate and self-defense. Emphasis is placed on safety, self-discipline, and accuracy. Beginning with the most basic movements of blocks, kicks, and strikes, students advance at their own pace in a non-competitive environment. Benefits include: aerobic endurance, increased balance, strength, and self-confidence. Classes can be repeated up to black belt rank.

Cost $56                             F. Pavone

Wednesdays (7 sessions)     9/10 – 10/22

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm              600-10008, 25701

Cost $65                             F. Pavone         

Wednesdays (8 sessions)     10/29 – 12/17

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm              600-10008, 49460

Tai Chi Chaun

Self-defense applications, forms, and breathing exercises designed to promote long life, longevity, balance, coordination, overall health, and improve self-awareness. Southern Style, Gung Fu I. There will be no classes held the week of Nov. 24.

Cost $59                        M. Richardson

Tuesday (12 sessions)    9/9 – 12/2

7:45 pm – 8:45 pm        600-10009, 25699

Intro to Kinesiology

Explore energy balancing using muscle testing. The interactive relationship of muscles, organs, auras, chakras, structural alignment, nutritional intake and emotional reactions present a holistic picture that can be manipulated to restore harmony and equilibrium where there is deficiency, excess, or chaos in these energy pathways. Techniques are taught to relieve tension, stress, pain, soreness, fatigue and other common discomforts. This class raises confidence in self-help and responsibility for one’s own well-being. Additionally, preventative maintenance and lifestyle awareness are included. There will be no classes held the week of Nov. 24.

Cost $59                        M. Richardson

Tuesday (12 sessions)    9/9 – 12/2

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm         550-10044, 25758

*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-535-2800 for confirmation*

Self – Defense for Women

Enhance fundamental conditioning with a focus on training and balance, striking, blocking, take downs, and throws. Instill self confidence, awareness and basic preparation for physical attacks. There will be no classes held the week of Nov. 24.

Cost $45                        M. Richardson

Monday (12 sessions)     9/8 – 12/1

7:45 pm - 8:45 pm         600-10006,25732

Yoga - Kundalini

Kundalini Yoga is an ancient practice designed to develop self-mastery.  The word "yoga" means "union". Kundalini Yoga is a very complete science that deals with the physical body, the triad of the body-mind-spirit, the subtle energies of the body (such as prana or life energy), and the chakras (energy centers in the body). It combines mental focus, breathing techniques, postures, mantras, relaxation, and meditation. The instructor is an international certified Kundalini Yoga instructor.  Dress comfortably, go at your own pace, and enjoy.                        

Cost $59                                    S. Hayashi

Thursdays (8 sessions)               9/18 – 11/6

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm                     600-10012, 25697

Arizona Hunter Education Class

This course covers firearms safety, bow hunting safety, outdoor ethics, survival skills, and wildlife management.  The class also includes a field trip. This class is for all potential or current hunters over the age of 16. Persons under the age of 16 may attend when accompanied by a registered older family member. Cost $8                                     K. Steinman

Mon. & Wed. (10 sessions)         10/20 – 11/19

6:45 pm – 9:00 pm                    600-10005, 25702

Field Trip                                   Saturday (1 session)                   TBD 

*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-535-2800 for confirmation* 

Fairways Golf Center

Classes are held at 14140 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear, (623) 935-3072. You can bring your own clubs or clubs will be provided for you. 

Beginning Golf

This class will introduce the fundamentals of the game of golf to the student. The class will teach them how to grip the club, how to line the ball up to their target and also the correct posture for hitting the ball. The class is 6 sessions long and students will work on putting, chipping and pitching the ball, also practicing a full swing hitting using irons and woods. Students are encouraged to bring their own clubs if they have them, otherwise clubs are provided if needed. This class may be repeated to help students gain the all the fundamentals to enjoy the game of golf. Meet at the Fairways Driving range, located on McDowell, West of Litchfield Road.   

Supply Fee: $35, payable to Estrella Mountain Community College upon registration

Cost $69                        R. Huston

Wed. (6 sessions)          9/10 – 10/15

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm         600-10003, 25709

Senior Cost $64             850-10009, 25807

Supply Fee: $35, payable to Estrella Mountain Community College upon registration

Cost $69                        R. Huston

Thursday (6 sessions)     9/11 – 10/16

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm         600-10003, 25710

Senior Cost $64             850-10009, 25808

Supply Fee: $35, payable to Estrella Mountain Community College upon registration

Cost $69                        R. Huston

Saturday (6 sessions)     9/13 – 10/18

8:00 am – 9:00 am        600-10003, 25692

Senior Cost $64             850-10009, 25696

Supply Fee: $35, payable to Estrella Mountain Community College upon registration

Cost $69                        R. Huston

Saturday (6 sessions)     9/13 – 10/18

9:00 am – 10:00 am       600-10003, 25711

Senior Cost $64             850-10009, 25809

*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-535-2800 for confirmation* 

Intermediate Golf

This class is the next step after students have taken the beginning golf classes. Students should have completed the beginner class as we will expand on the fundamentals that were worked on in the beginner class. We will review the grip of the club as well as correct alignment and stance. Next we will take off into an accelerated program of putting, chipping and pitching as well as the full swing with irons and woods. We will finish up with how to hit the ball out of the bunker with a sand wedge. Please talk to the instructor if you have not taken the beginners classes. Meet at the Fairways driving range, located on McDowell, West of Litchfield Road. 

Supply Fee: $35, payable to Estrella Mountain Community College upon registration

Cost $69                        R. Huston

Wed. (6 sessions)          9/10 – 10/15

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm         600-10014, 25712

Senior Cost $64             850-10010, 25810

Supply Fee: $35, payable to Estrella Mountain Community College upon registration

Cost $69                        R. Huston

Thursday (6 sessions)     9/11 – 10/16

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm         600-10014, 49737

Senior Cost $64             850-10010, 25713

Supply Fee: $35, payable to Estrella Mountain Community College upon registration

Cost $69                        R. Huston

Saturday (6 sessions)     9/13 – 10/18

10:00 am – 11:00 am     600-10014, 49738

Senior Cost $64             850-10010, 49726

Advanced Golf

This class will work on specialty shots in the game of golf. We will learn how to hit long irons and fairway woods off the ground, the lob shot near the green. Other shots will be the uphill lie, the downhill lie and also the side hill lie. More shots we will work on will be the fairway bunker and we will finish with how to draw and also how to fade the ball. Students should only take this class after they have completed the beginner and intermediate classes and have mastered how to hit the ball up in the air and straight on a consistent basis.  Exceptions will need to talk to the instructor for permission first. Meet at the driving range, located on McDowell, West of Litchfield Road

Supply Fee: $35, payable to Estrella Mountain Community College upon registration

Cost $69                        R. Huston

Saturday (6 sessions)     9/13 – 10/18

11:00 am – 12:00 pm     600-10015, 25714

Senior Cost $64             850-10011, 49739

Ballroom Dancing for Couples

Learn the basics of Ballroom dancing. This class is for beginners and no experience is necessary. Have fun and get some exercise, too! Couples only, please. Each participant must register.

Cost $125, per person    M. Karr

Saturday (8 sessions)     9/13 – 11/1

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm       600-10001, 49741

*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-535-2800 for confirmation*

 



 
 Last Updated: 8/26/08