An introduction to yoga through basic postures, breath techniques, meditation and alignment. Designed to help students reduce stress, improve strength and flexibility, and cultivate the mind/body connection. Restrictions: A maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 26.

An introduction to yoga that is adaptive to the individual, gentle and slowly dynamic with a breath-centered approach. This is a practice designed to empower students, giving them tools to reduce stress and improve strength, flexibility and alignment. Injuries are accommodated. Gaining understanding from ancient yoga theory, students learn to embody experiences of focus, acceptance, courage and letting go.  This positive energy is tapped into through breathing techniques, yoga poses, contemplation, meditation and deep relaxation.

This gentle yoga concentration focuses on the body’s core and its multi-dimensionality. The self- care component combines contemporary and ancient understanding along with practices associated with yogic theory and anatomy, fascia anatomy and Polyvagal Theory of the Autonomic Nervous System (PTANS). Practices include: therapeutic/adaptive yoga, breathing/subtle energy techniques, awareness, soft foam rolling massage, contemplation and guided meditation. This body-positive class constellates to areas of compassion, focus, equanimity, courage and joy.

Students must have a working knowledge of the four basic tennis strokes (forehand, backhand, volleys, serves). The format for Tennis II is a “play and learn” environment. Emphasis is on positioning and basic strategies for singles and doubles. Lobs and overheads are introduced. In addition, tennis drills are presented to help students refine and practice the four basic strokes. Prerequisite: ESS 960ta.

Students are introduced to the basic strokes of tennis (forehand, backhand, volleys, serves). Singles and doubles play and basic positioning are presented. Tennis rules and etiquette are included in the curriculum. Restrictions: A maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 16.

This course is focused on building upon skills learned in Weight Training I with a focus on learning and safely training more advanced techniques, including Olympic lifts, power lifting, bodybuilding, and crossfit style movements. Restrictions: A maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 12.

This course provides an introduction to various methods of resistance training. The focus of this class is functional strength training. Students learn specific training methods. This is an ideal course for students interested in sport, applied sports medicine and rehabilitation. Restrictions: A maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 20.

This course provides an introduction to various methods of resistance training. The focus of this class is functional strength training. Students learn specific training methods. This is an ideal course for students interested in sport, applied sports medicine and rehabilitation. Restrictions: A maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 20.

This course provides an introduction to various methods of resistance training. The focus of this class is functional strength training. Students learn specific training methods. This is an ideal course for students interested in sport, applied sports medicine and rehabilitation. Restrictions: A maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 20.