Fitness
See "Off-Campus Classes" for additional fitness classes.
Students enrolling in courses taught at UM's Fitness and Recreation Center must present a Griz Card validating that the Campus Recreation Fee has been paid for that semester.
NOTE: For all HHP 101-179 courses:
- There are additional fees with some courses that are noted with that course.
- Attendance policy strictly enforced- classes missed prior to and after late registration count towards total absences allowed.
- Auditing of HHP 101-179 courses is not allowed.
HHP 102 Beginning Fitness
For those who have little experience in physical fitness but want to begin. Designed for the non-exerciser, leotards not required. Instruction on the benefits of different types of exercise and a light workout to demonstrate. Topics include aerobic exercises, stretching, body toning, weight training, and recreational activity. Development of a personal fitness program and the strategies for motivation to continue. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Appropriate dress.
HHP 103 Strength & Flexibility
This class is designed to increase your body’s strength and flexibility through toning and stretching exercises set to music. A variety of equipment will be used. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Appropriate Dress, mats provided.
HHP 104 Stretch & Relax
This class is 50 minutes of stretches to increase flexibility, relax, and tone your body. Set to music, you will feel more limber, taller, and ready to face the next assignment. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Appropriate dress, mats provided.
HHP 106 Total Body Conditioning
Total Body Conditioning is an indoor, intensive cardiovascular class which will strengthen the body while simultaneously working to improve our balance and core muscularity. Throughout the semester we will tackle both aerobic and anaerobic peaks, working to strengthen the body, augment our constitutional stamina, and implement a competent retinue of pre and post-workout stretching and flexibility work. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Appropriate Dress.
HHP 109 Tai Chi
This class is an introductory on emphasis on basic stance, breathing, and relaxation techniques through the practice of the first section of the long form Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. Its methodic movements offer excellent isometric exercise with meditation. Potential benefits are stress-relief, increased stamina, balance, focus, and self-confidence in physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Loose fitting comfortable clothing, light-weight sport shoes or barefoot.
HHP 141 Winter Sport Conditioning
Half-Semester. Full body conditioning for the winter sports enthusiast. Workouts may include running, circuit training, strength training, sport specific exercises, and more. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Appropriate dress.
HHP 142 Mat Pilates
A pilates-based mat class combining core alignment, posture, and flexibility exercises to build strength and to improve flexibility, agility, body awareness and posture. Please bring a mat and towel. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Appropriate Dress, mats provided
HHP 145 Conditioning for Martial Arts
An intensive conditioning class for serious athletes and serious amateur athletes, designed around a Taekwondo sport training curriculum. No prior martial arts experience necessary. Course meets first half of semester, 4 hours/week. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Appropriate dress.
HHP 159 Fundamentals of Weight Training - Women
Women only. Instruction/review of basic weight training principles, safety considerations, etiquette, exercise selection, and techniques. Free weights and machines will be used. Emphasis on personalizing weight training programs for women. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Appropriate dress.
HHP 159 Intermediate Weight Training- Women
Women only. Previous experience in weight training or Fundamentals of Weight Training-Women recommended. Emphasis on advancing skills and definition of muscles. Developing programs based on advanced principles of body building, power lifting, and endurance training. Nutritional considerations of chosen program will be evaluated. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Appropriate dress.
HHP 160 Fundamentals of Weight Training
Instruction/review of basic weight training principles, safety considerations, etiquette, exercise selection, and techniques using free weights and machines. Emphasis on developing a personal weight training program. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Appropriate dress.
HHP 160 Intermediate Weight Training
Previous experience in weight training or Fundamentals of Weight Training recommended. Emphasis on advancing skills and definition of muscles. Developing programs based on advanced principles of body building, power lifting, and endurance training. Nutritional considerations of chosen program will be evaluated. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Appropriate dress.
HHP 162 Yoga & Meditation
A beginning yoga class focusing on postures, breath and meditation. Classic yoga poses and work with the breath to form the foundation for meditation. Principles of seated meditation are introduced and practiced. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Equipment Needs: Mats are provided, loose clothes, bare feet.
HHP 162 Introduction to Yoga
A beginning class which introduces classic yoga postures. The focus is on correct alignment, modifications for injury or stiffness and increasing strength and flexibility. This class moves at a slower pace but expect to work hard. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Mats are provided, bare feet required.
HHP 162 Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga
A beginning class introducing Ashtanga yoga to students new to yoga. Ashtanga yoga is a flowing series of poses designed to create strength, flexibility and balance. Modifications are taught for injury and stiffness. Ashtanga yoga is an ancient practice connecting breath, gaze and movement. This class is for new students interested in a more challenging yoga class. Graded Credit/No Credit. Equipment Needs: Mats are provided, bare feet required
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