PE 177 - Body Conditioning

FDR: FP Physical Education Foundation
Credits: 1

Study combining modern and ethnic dance techniques, jazz, ballet, and improvisation with the somatic principles of Alexander Technique, Developmental Technique, and Bartenieff Fundamentals to provide a comprehensive training regimen for the development of physical endurance, strength, flexibility, and coordination. Classes include a 30-minute aerobic dance sequence of original choreography followed by an additional 30 minutes of Pilates-based mat exercises, yoga, and other innovative training methods. Participants receive training in applied imagery skills for dynamic alignment, active-isolated stretching, stress relieving, relaxation techniques, and experiential anatomy.