Corinne Desrosiers
PERA Assistant Professor of the Practice
Current and upcoming courses
Couch to 5K
PE148
Students will increase their aerobic capacity and learn about various training strategies and the impact of physical conditioning on the body while training to run a 5k. Each class will progress through a variety of distances, time intervals, and levels of exertion, along with learning the physiological rationale for such progressions. Various training techniques, including interval training and cross training (e.g., bike, elliptical, etc.), will be used throughout the course. The eventual goal is for the student to be able to continuously run for over 30 minutes. Students will track individual goals and progress throughout the semester.
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Flexibility/Stretching
PE234
The practice of stretching and building flexibility is integral to personal health and wellness. Whether training for a sport or recovering from sedentary work (classes, homework, sitting at a desk), stretching can prevent injury, improve range of motion, increase blood flow, boost energy, help to correct imbalances in the body, and aid in recovery. Each class will consist of a brief warmup, followed by guided stretches focused on various muscle groups and areas of the body, and will conclude with individual written reflections in a stretching log to track progress and development throughout the course. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to safely and independently incorporate their own stretching routines into their daily lives.