Rowing for Fitness

Catalog description

The sport of competitive rowing dates back hundreds of years and is one of the oldest competitive sports still in existence today. In this class students will begin by learning proper rowing technique and will then move on to complete weekly rowing assignments to enhance their overall fitness and to improve their general rowing competency. Class time will be spent utilizing modern rowing ergometers and software to track rowing progress and in the fitness center completing strength programs to enhance rowing capacity. Students will have the opportunity to compete in informal in-class racing between other class participants and also compete against other rowers worldwide by utilizing online racing venues. While this class is well suited for novice rowers, more experienced individuals are also welcome to enroll. **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**