Learn for Life - Fitness

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Fitness & Recreation

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

 

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!

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

COMM_ED600-10004    M. Lamblack

46428   2/7 - 3/14          Cost $ 59

46429   3/28 – 5/2          Cost $ 59 

 

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.

Wednesdays (7 sessions)          6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

COMM_ED600-10000    F. Pavone

44754   1/28 – 3/11        Cost $65

46430   3/25 – 5/6          Cost $65 

 

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.

Tuesday (12 sessions)   8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

COMM_ED600-10009    M. Richardson

44606   2/5 – 4/29          Cost $59 

 

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.

Tuesday (12 sessions)   7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

COMM_ED550-10044    M. Richardson

46578   2/5 – 4/29          Cost $59  

 

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.

Mon. & Wed. (10 sessions)        6:45 pm – 9:00 pm

COMM_ED600-10005    K. Steinman

44616   3/23 – 4/22        Cost $8

Field Trip          Saturday (1 session)      TBD   

 

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

Wed. (6 sessions)         6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

COMM_ED600-10003    R. Huston

44452   2/4 - 3/11          Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10009    R. Huston

46611   2/4 - 3/11          Senior Cost $64 

 

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

Thursday (6 sessions)    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

COMM_ED600-10003    R. Huston

44460   2/5 – 3/12          Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10009    R. Huston

46612   2/5 – 3/12          Senior Cost $64  

 

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

Saturday (6 sessions)    9:00 am – 10:00 am

COMM_ED600-10003    R. Huston

44462   2/7 – 3/14          Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10009    R. Huston

46613   2/7 – 3/14          Senior Cost $64 

 

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

Wed. (6 sessions)         6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

COMM_ED600-10003    R. Huston

44610   3/25 – 4/29        Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10009    R. Huston

46614   3/25 – 4/29        Senior Cost $64 

 

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

Thursday (6 sessions)    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

COMM_ED600-10003    R. Huston

44620   3/26 – 4/30        Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10009    R. Huston

46615   3/26 – 4/30        Senior Cost $64 

 

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

Saturday (6 sessions)    9:00 am – 10:00 am

COMM_ED600-10003    R. Huston

44622   3/28 – 5/2          Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10009    R. Huston

46616   3/28 – 5/2          Senior Cost $64 

 

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

Wednesday (6 sessions)            7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

COMM_ED600-10014    R. Huston

46617   2/4 - 3/11          Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10010    R. Huston

46623   2/4 - 3/11          Senior Cost $64 

 

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

Thursday (6 sessions)    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

COMM_ED600-10014    R. Huston

46618   2/5 – 3/12          Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10010    R. Huston

46624   2/5 – 3/12          Senior Cost $64 

 

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

Saturday (6 sessions)    10:00 am – 11:00 am

COMM_ED600-10014    R. Huston

46619   2/7 – 3/14          Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10010    R. Huston

46625   2/7 – 3/14          Senior Cost $64 

 

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

Wed. (6 sessions)         7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

COMM_ED600-10014    R. Huston

46620   3/25 – 4/29        Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10010    R. Huston

46626   3/25 – 4/29        Senior Cost $64 

 

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

Thursday (6 sessions)    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

COMM_ED600-10014    R. Huston

46621   3/26 – 4/30        Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10010    R. Huston

46627   3/26 – 4/30        Senior Cost $64 

 

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

Saturday (6 sessions)    10:00 am – 11:00 am

COMM_ED600-10014    R. Huston

46622   3/28 – 5/2          Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10010    R. Huston

46628   3/28 – 5/2          Senior Cost $64 

 

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

Saturday (6 sessions)    11:00 am – 12:00 pm

COMM_ED600-10015    R. Huston

46630   2/7 – 3/14          Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10011    R. Huston

46632   2/7 – 3/14          Senior Cost $64 

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

Saturday (6 sessions)    11:00 am – 12:00 pm

COMM_ED600-10015    R. Huston

46631   3/28 – 5/2          Cost $69

 

COMM_ED850-10011    R. Huston

46633   3/28 – 5/2          Senior Cost $64 

 

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.

Saturday (8 sessions)    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

COMM_ED600-10001    M. Karr

46629   2/21 – 4/18        Cost $125, per person



 
 Last Updated: 10/29/08