Instructional Clinics

Coordinator: Larissa Brown 404-413-1793 | lwoods4@gsu.edu

REGISTRATION DATES JANUARY 10-FEBRUARY 4

CLINIC DATES January 10 - April 23 No clinics: January 17, March 14-19

One clinic registration is good for the specific day and time that is listed on the schedule. If a clinic is offered more than once per week, a separate, additional registration is required. Price listed per clinic is for the entire semester of classes, not cost per week. Clinics that have not met the minimum enrollment requirements as of 11:59 p.m., Sunday, January 30 will be canceled and refunds or transfers will be issued. Participants will be notified via email for any class changes or cancellations.

PRICING/REFUND INFO A full refund will be given if a participant cancels by January 30. • $20 – Students • $40 – Rec Members

TRY INSTRUCTIONAL CLINICS SRC Fitness Studios January 10-24 Do you want to sign up for an instructional clinic but you’re not sure which one? Come try it out to see what fits best for you during the free trial period! All clinics will meet at their regularly scheduled time. The “try” period is free but registration is required. All participants must pay and register by January 24 to participate after the trial period.

Class Day Time Location

MARTIAL ARTS

Tai Chi Mon. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Studio B

Tai Chi uses yang-style 24 form as moving meditation. Tai Chi Chuan offers practitioners techniques useful in promoting relaxation, strength, balance, flexibility, and healing. It incorporates slow-motion movements to balance and strengthen the body while the mental concepts calm the emotions and reduce stress. Hapkido Tues. Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Martial Arts Studio Martial Arts Studio

Hapkido is a Korean art of self-defense that promotes physical and mental well-being. It combines meditation with defensive and attacking skills like joint locks, grappling, punches, and kicks.

DANCE

African Dance Tues. Thurs. 1:30-2:30 p.m. 2-3 p.m. Studio B Studio B

Practice the strong, energetic, rhythmic footwork and gestures of African dance while learning the history and customs behind the movements. Experience the art and culture of African dance. Belly Dance Thurs. Sat. 6-7 p.m. 1-2 p.m. Studio B Aerobic/Dance Studio

Belly Dance is comprised of the traditional dances of North Africa and the Middle East. Known for its graceful hip drops, rolls, and pivots, this dance form utilizes muscle groups in the abdomen, pelvis, trunk, spine, and neck, Class Day Time Location working with the body instead of against it. Belly dancing is based on movements that come naturally to the body.

MIND/BODY

Yin Yoga Mon. Wed. 5-6 p.m. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Studio B Studio B

Flexibility practice for all levels of experience that works with your own unique body alignment. Slow paced static stretching that promotes fascial fitness and builds postural awareness. Great for balancing your more athletic “yang” pursuits. Vinyasa Yoga Tues. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Studio B

A flowing sequence of postures, which becomes more challenging as your practice develops. Increases body awareness, strength and flexibility.

Yoga for Strength & Flexibility

Wed. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Studio B

For yoga beginners and students of all fitness levels who desire to improve flexibility and strengthen the entire body. Regular yoga practice will improve students’ joint flexibility and range of motion, muscular strength and tone, and cardiovascular endurance, while promoting the (parasympathetic) calming effect to the central nervous system. Power Vinyasa Yoga Wed. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Aerobic/Dance Studio

A dynamic, fun and creative class in which movement is synchronized with the breath. Create room for mindfulness and stress relief with the flow of breath and movement.

Instructional Clinics

SPECIALTY CLINICS Fitness Instructor Training Info Session

January 19 Wed., 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual Free

Fitness Instructor Two Day Clinic

January 29 (Part 1) February 5 (Part 2) Sat., 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. In-person $20, $40

Our Fitness Instructor Training (F.I.T.) program is designed to prepare the fitness enthusiast to lead safe and effective group exercise classes. This course is being offered in-person, over two weekends. Day one we will discuss anatomy, physiology and the foundations of group fitness instruction. Day two we will apply what was learned and practice teaching elements of a group fitness class. During this process participants will be evaluated on skills in several different areas of fitness instruction. At the end of the training process participants will have the opportunity to audition to become an instructor with Recreational Services. Throughout the semester participants will meet virtually and in person to continue to develop their skills. Registration closes 48 hours before first day of class.

Hiring Instructors!

Are you a certified instructor? Contact lwoods4@gsu.edu to apply and set up an audition.