Faculty

KINE-1107 Conditioning -- Stretching/Flexibility

Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg

Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

KINE-1107-003 (26925)
LEC HYS ONL DIL

LAB MW 5:15pm - 6:15pm HYS HYS1 01211.00

Course Requirements

Prerequisites: None

Please bring a yoga mat, towel, water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing that permits full range of motion. Bare feet or socks are ok.

Readings

No required text. Instructor may recommend supplemental reading during the semester.

Course Subjects

Course Description:

A physical-conditioning course that emphasizes correct techniques for improving flexibility with individual and partner stretches from athletics, dance and yoga. May include Pilates mat work and balance ball exercises.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will learn the various forms of stretching. Students will learn how to apply stretching and conditioning techniques to their other activities. Students will develop a stretching routing.

Departmental Objectives:

To gain an understanding and appreciation for the myriad forms of stretching.

To become knowledgeable about the proper practice of stretching and the benefits it offers. To understand the principles of stretching and flexibility. To gain knowledge and to apply the appropriate kind of stretch for various activities. To learn and able to apply various stretches to reduce stress. To understand the application of stretching and flexibility as it applies to conditioning. To be able to

comfortably and properly execute the postures practiced in class, which could translate/encourage you to create a continuing practice on your own.

1 To learn the rules, fundamentals, skills and strategies of yoga, pilates and athletic stretching as well as the benefits of the different styles of stretching.

2. To learn how to correctly execute required skills and techniques as well as to use the equipment/facilities safely.

3. To understand how Kinesiology relates to a healthy individual lifestyle.