Special Interest Courses
Potomac State College of West Virginia University will again be offering various special interest courses for Spring 2012. These courses earn students one credit hour at the flat rate of $103. Please keep checking back as the course schedule evolves.
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HTOR 160 Topics in International Cuisine CRN: 13827
Learn more about kitchens around the world with Chef Thomas. Demonstrations will focus on delicious and exotic recipes from Europe and Asia. The course will meet at Potomac State College’s professionally equipped demonstration kitchen.
Instructor: Chef Thomas Vieli
Schedule: Thursdays, every other week
Course meets February 2, February 16, March 1, March 15, and April 5.
Time: 6 to 8:45 PM
Location: Agriculture Technology Building Room 100
PE 293T Core Fitness CRN: 18118
Core Fitness is a fusion of yoga and Pilates that takes the best aspects of each and combines them into one workout. This challenging technique incorporates the controlled breathing and stretching of yoga with the strengthening and tightening of the core and back muscles of Pilates. Combining the two disciplines provides the student with a tighter core, a stronger back, a more flexible body, and the experience of relaxation.
Instructor: Elizebeth Lanigan
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 10 to February 9
Time: 6:00 to 7:15 PM
Location: Administration Building Room B11
PE 293V Meditative Yoga CRN: 18120
Students will learn basic yoga postures and controlled breathing, linking them together into a flowing routine. This course will also incorporate relaxation techniques, enabling students to increase fitness, strength, and flexibility, all while reducing stress levels in a non-competitive atmosphere. Based on the experience level of students, some yin yoga postures or intermediate yoga postures may be added at the discretion of the instructor.
Instructor: Elizebeth Lanigan
Schedule: Course meets March 20, March 22, April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, and 26.
Time: 6:00 to 7:15 PM
Location: Administration Building Room B11