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Weight Training & Conditioning at UNLV
PEX 111 JOGGING
This aerobic course is designed to expose students to the physical fitness activity of jogging. It is not intended to be a marathon training course, but rather a course to encourage students to take part in a physical fitness program. Focuses on improving cardiovascular fitness and wellness through jogging programs are emphasized
PEX 127 WATER AEROBICS
Focuses on improving cardiovascular endurance, muscle tone, and flexibility by doing a series of exercises in the water.
PEX 128 LOW BACK CARE THROUGH GENTLE YOGA
This class incorporates gentle yoga for the health of the lower back, body mechanics as they apply to daily living habits: posture, proper breathing, relaxation techniques, and stretching.
PEX 130 STEP AEROBICS
This course introduces the fundamentals of step aerobics. Emphasis is placed on basic stepping up and down on an adjustable platform; cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, floor, and abdominal exercises. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in basic step aerobics.
PEX 132 WEIGHT TRAINING
Teaches students proper techniques of lifting and spotting. Provides information for putting together individual workout programs. Course is taught as a lifetime activity as an integral part of overall fitness. Proper gym etiquette is taught and expected.
PEX 134 T'AI CHI CH'UAN
A beginning course consisting of 17 postures (of 37 total) of the Cheng, Man Ch'ing short forms of the Yang style. This is Part I of three sections. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is for the cultivation of the mind, body, and spirit.
PEX 134A T'AI CHI CH'UAN (Intermediate)
Prerequisite: PEX 134
Continuation of PEX 134 consisting of Parts II and III of the Yang style short form (completion of 42 postures).
PEX 134B HATHA YOGA (Beginning)
Provides students with a program of Hatha Yoga asanas, pranayama, and relaxation techniques. Through daily practice, some of the benefits of yoga include increases flexibility of body and mind, increased muscle tone, strength, balance and coordination, energy, decreased stress, and the ability to relax deeply.
PEX 134C HATHA YOGA (Intermediate)
Prerequisite: PEX 134B
Emphasis on in-depth exploration of yoga asanas and their relationship to chakras. Students will work on maintaining asanas for expended periods of time as well as extensive work with pranayama.
PEX 165 AEROBIC CONDITIONING
Designed to help students develop a healthy cardiovascular system and general wellness. A variety of methods such as walking, jogging, running, cycling etc. are used. Flexibility and strengthening programs are also included.
PEX 195-3 Women's Kick Boxing
This class is designed to help women develop self confidence, improvement of their upper body strength, and toning their buttocks, thighs and abdominals. This is achieved through impact training, target striking, and total body conditioning
PEX 195-6 Latin Dancing
This class introduces the student to Latin dances, Salsa, Cha Cha, and Merengue. The class will raise the students awarness of social dance forms as important and stimulating outlets for personaland cultural expressions.
