HEALTH AND FITNESS

CPR

Can you save a life?  This two-hour course is a must for everyone.  The instructor will teach participants the proper CPR and life-saving choking techniques pertaining to ages one to adult.  The American Heart Association endorses this class.

Instructor: Medic One
Day: Tuesday
Dates:
Session I –March 15, 2011
Session II – April 19, 2011
Session III – May 17, 2011
Location: Tumwater City Hall
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Age: 12 - Adult
Min/Max: 5/25
Fee: FREE

Pediatric CPR

Join us to learn the techniques to properly administer CPR and life-saving choking techniques to infants and children up to age 14.  Upon completion of this class, participants receive a pediatric card.  The American Heart Association endorses this class.

Instructor: Medic One
Date: May 14, 2011
Location: Tumwater City Hall
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Age: 12 - Adult
Min/Max: 5/25
Fee: FREE

First Aid

Training includes CPR certification, introduction to Automated External Defibrillation, lecture and practical skills application of minor emergency trauma situations, and receipt of 2 year First Aid Certification.

Instructor: Basic Medical Training
Day: Saturday
Dates: 
Session I – May 14, 2011
Session II –June 4, 2011
Location: Tumwater City Hall
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Age: 14 - Adult
Min/Max: 10/50
Fee:  $50    

Martial Arts

Taekwon-Do

Learn self-defense and the techniques involved in Taekwon-Do.  Join us and improve your flexibility, strength, and endurance.  Participants are invited to attend their first class on a trial basis.  Give this a try once – you’ll be back for more!

Instructor: Cheryl French
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Date: Ongoing
Location: Tumwater Middle School
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Age: 8 – Adult
Min/Max: 5/25
Fee: $40/month – 1st family member; $5/month – each additional family member

Judo

Judo is a traditional Japanese martial art, and also an Olympic sport, that involves physical exercises, stretching, instruction and practicing technique, and practical application.  Students participate as a group but are generally separated by physical size – adults and youth.  Judo techniques include throwing, grappling, chokes, and arm-locks.  Chokes and arm-locks are only practiced by older students.  Instruction in this course will be directed toward sport judo but has application in self-defense and personal fitness.  When participating in this class you will need to purchase a judo outfit and a membership in one of the three national judo associations.  Information available the first day of class.

Instructor: Chris Williams
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Location: Peter G. Schmidt Elementary School
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Age: 6 – Adult
Min/Max: 5/30
Fee: $45/8 classes; $15/8 classes - additional family members

Beginner Tai-Chi Chung

This class covers a basic introduction to Tai Chi Chung.  The course is structured on a progressive step-by-step curriculum.  Training consists of warm-ups, stretching, basic stance, and hand movements.  There will be an emphasis on balance of physical postures and mental focus for a relaxed aerobic workout.

Instructor: Tom Seid
Days: Mondays
Date: March 14-May 16, no class on April 14
Location: Peter G. Schmidt Elementary School
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Age: Adult
Min/Max:6/25
Fee: $75/10 classes

Exercise

Jazzercise

It’s fun, it’s easy, and you’ll LOVE the results!  Jazzercise is the world’s #1 fitness program.  It combines total body conditioning with the fun of dance.  Each class includes warm-up, aerobic conditioning, toning and strengthening of major muscle groups, and ends with a cool down.  All you need to bring is a mat or towel, water, and an enthusiastic attitude.

Instructor: Beth Parker
Days: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Date: Ongoing
Location: Tumwater Middle School
Time: Monday & Wednesday: 6:45-7:45pm; Thursday: 6:00-7:00pm
Age:13– Adult
Min/Max: 5/25
Fee: $35/10 classes

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Updated: February 16, 2011