PE Class Schedule

Spring 2011

• Classes meet: Jan. 31 – April 29

• No class Feb. 21 and Spring break (March 14 – 17)
• Earn 4 hours of administrative leave for attending 10 of 12 classes
• Earn a make up credit for completing Write Fit Journal
• Questions? Coa.peprogram@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-3284

Green = Beginner level class

Blue = Intermediate level class

First Step
This class is designed for individuals who: 1) Need to lose a significant amount of weight, 2) Have
not been exercising or may never have exercised, 3) Do not feel comfortable in a typical exercise
class, and 4) Are ready to make lifestyle changes to improve their health. This new class will focus
on providing the tools, resources, and support needed to help individuals committed to starting their
journey to a healthier life. Some classes will include introductory physical movement; other classes
will provide education on nutrition, emotional health, and other topics.

Monday
One Texas Center
First Floor
Old Credit Union Room
Noon - 1 pm

Instructors: Jodi Jay (PARD Aquatics), Jeanne Crowley (WPDR)

Tai Chi
All ages and fitness levels welcome. Students practice a sequence of gentle flowing movements
that relax the joints and muscles in order to strengthen them. Tai Chi is a great way to reduce stress,
bring focus to the mind and improve balance and coordination. Also may reduce anxiety and
depression, improve sleep and relieve chronic pain.

Monday Wednesday Thursday

Town Lake Center, Rm 130 City Hall, Room 1029 Rutherford Campus, Bldg. 1,
12:15 – 1 pm 12:15 – 1 pm Cafeteria
Noon – 12:45 pm
Instructors: Austin Tai Chi; Danny and Marjorie Jackson

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Walk
All ages and fitness levels welcome. Improve your fitness and increase flexibility, muscle strength
and endurance by walking in a social setting. Participants are divided into 3 groups based on their
fitness level and workout goals: beginners (walk ¼- ½ mile at a slow pace), intermediate (walk ½ -
1 mile at a moderate pace) and advanced (walk 1-2 miles at a fast pace).

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

1626 Festival Beach Drive Auditorium Shores Palmer Events (south side)
Noon - 1 pm (water coolers) Noon - 1 pm
4:30 - 5:30 pm

Rutherford Campus
(basketball court)
11 am – noon

Goal event: Texas Round Up, April 30

Coach: Marilla Shepard, Myrna Rios, Michele Frith, David Nichols, Mandi Powell, Sheree
Bailey, Amelia Brown

Run/Walk
All ages and fitness levels welcome. Exercise to increase flexibility, muscle strength and endurance
by walking, jogging or running at your own pace. Class also includes core strength workouts for all
levels including beginners.

Monday Tuesday Thursday

Auditorium Shores City Hall Plaza (south Auditorium Shores
(water coolers) side) (water coolers)
4:30 - 5:30 pm Noon - 1 pm 7 - 8 am

Mueller Lake Park

5 – 6 pm

Goal event: Texas Round Up, April 30

Coach: Patrick Guy

Run/Walk 10K
All ages and fitness levels welcome. This class is for walkers, joggers, and runners wanting to
complete their first 10K. The class curriculum focuses on training to complete a 10K race by
walking, jogging, or a combination of both. The goal event will be the Texas Round-Up 10K on
April 30.

Wednesday
Auditorium Shores
4:30 - 5:30 pm

Coach: Byron Johnson (FSD), Robert Turner (CTM)

Goal event: Texas Round Up, April 30

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Swim
Swim classes meet for 5 weeks, twice a week: March 21 – April 21

Water Fitness
All ages and fitness levels welcome. Classes will be conducted in mid-chest and waist high water
using high, medium and low intensity activities. Classes are equal to a 1 hour land aerobics
workout.

Tuesday/Thursday
Water Fitness
Dick Nichols Pool
5:40 - 6:25 pm

Instructor: Donita Grinde-Houtman (PARD)

Masters Swim
All ages and fitness levels welcome. This class is for individuals who enjoy swimming and would
like to improve their stroke technique and endurance. Prerequisite: Register for this class if you
can swim front crawl (freestyle) for 25 yards without stopping.

Monday/Wednesday
Masters Swim
Dick Nichols Pool
5:40 - 6:25 pm

Masters Swim
Dick Nichols Pool
6:35 - 7:15 pm

Instructor: Nathan Bond

Bike
All ages and fitness levels welcome. Increase muscle strength and endurance by participating in
indoor spinning classes on stationary bikes. Participants go at their own pace making it a good
choice for beginners as well as intermediate participants. Low impact workout. Gel bike seat or
bike shorts recommended. Classes are held at the YMCA, Town Lake location.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Town Lake YMCA Town Lake YMCA Town Lake YMCA Town Lake YMCA
4:30 – 5:15 pm 11:15 am – Noon 4:30 – 5:15 pm 11:15am – noon

YMCA Town Lake

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Strength
All ages and fitness levels welcome. PE Strength is a total body strength training class that covers
the fundamentals of resistance training (proper form and technique). The workout tones major
muscle groups, burns fat, increases bone density, and emphasizes core strength. Participants work
out on an exercise mat using resistance tubes (optional) or their own body weight.

Tuesday Wednesday
Waller Creek, Room 104 Town Lake Center, Room 100
4:45 - 5:30 pm 5:15 – 6 pm

Instructors: Alice Flora (AWU), Clemmie Cummins (HRD)

Yoga
Reduce stress, improve mental focus, build strength, and increase flexibility and muscle tone by
participating in a PE Yoga class. Participants are required to bring their own yoga mat. Due to
limited space, participants must attend the first class or contact their PE Captain, or they will be
removed from the class roster.

Important Notice: HealthyConnections is currently completing a bid process to hire instructors for
PE Yoga classes. This process will be completed in mid-January and an announcement of the
locations for the Wednesday and Friday classes will be made at that time. The location will be
within a five mile radius of downtown Austin.

Beginning Yoga (held during lunch hour)

Suitable for those who are new to yoga or have physical limitations due to a past injury. Offers an
opportunity to recharge your batteries through yoga stretches for building flexibility, strength and
body awareness, while relaxing the mind with breathing exercises and mindful movement.

Monday Friday
City Hall, Room 1029 TBD
1 - 1:45 pm 12:15 - 1 pm

Instructors: TBD

Hatha Flow
Suitable for those with some experience and those looking for a more active yoga class. Links yoga
postures practiced in a regular class into a sequence of movements facilitated by the breath. A flow
class involves moving from one posture to another with little rest between poses for a more active
workout.

Monday Thursday
TBD OTC, Room 325
4:30 - 5:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Instructors: TBD

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Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a medium-intensity, non-contact cardio workout designed to improve fitness,
stamina, and balance. Class is held indoors; no equipment necessary. Prerequisite: kickboxing is
most suitable for participants who are already exercising regularly for at least 30 to 45 minutes per
workout.

Monday Wednesday Thursday

One Texas Center, Room 325 Learning Research Center Town Lake Center, Room 100
5:15 - 6:15 pm 5 - 6 pm 5 - 6 pm

Instructor: Casie Mohr

Run - PE2
This class is designed for intermediate to advanced runners interested in improving their speed and
performance by training for a timed, competitive 10K run. Track and hill workouts are designed to
improve speed and performance. Participants should be able to run 2 miles (at any pace) without
stopping.

Wednesday
Rutherford Campus
(basketball court)
11 am – noon

One Texas Center

(parking lot at flag pole)
5:15 – 6:15 pm

Coach: Jerry Bauzon (APD), Roger Hickman (PW)

Goal event: Texas Round Up, April 30

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