Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: STRETCH LAB

Department: Lifetime Physical Activity

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Course Type: Activity Course

Credit Hours: 1

Description: As a basic component of fitness, flexibility is needed to perform everyday activities with a relative amount of ease. To get out of bed, lift objects, or clean our room, we need healthy range of motion around our joints. Over time, our inefficient habits of movement, and the decreased suppleness of muscle tissue that occurs naturally as we age can lead to reduced mobility of joints and compromised body positions. Staying active and stretching regularly reduces the chance of experiencing occasional and chronic musculoskeletal pain and helps prevent this loss of mobility. No previous experience is required and all fitness levels are welcome.