Instructional Programs

Instructional programs are non-credit fitness classes that provide personal enrichment, training and skill building and are intensive in nature.  The instructors are certified within their discipline and have many years of experience teaching.

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Summer 2013 Programs

UCO Health & Fitness Day with Basheerah Ahmad                                            

Join Basheerah Ahmad, celebrity fitness expert, and 360 Transformation to learn the latest methods, philosophy, and techniques in the health and fitness field. Health and Fitness Day will begin with a dynamic workout showcasing the hottest fitness styles and skills today. After participants have revved their metabolisms and burned those fat cells, Basheerah’ s 4-3-2-1  signature shakes will aid in the muscle recovery process. The event will conclude with a Q & A session so that participants can receive personalized fitness advice from Basheerah.  

Basheerah Ahmad is one of the few internationally recognized Fitness Experts that has a MS in Exercise Science, certifications in personal training, nutrition, group exercise, and specialty exercise formats.  She has been recognized for her training methods by Seventeen Magazine, LA People, and Jet Magazine. She was also part of Jillian Michael’s Fitness Team for 2 years.

Basheerah’s clients include Carrie Underwood, Vivica A. Fox, Steve Harvey, Jordin Sparks, Lauren Alaina, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Chante’ Moore, Keith Robinson, Andre Pitre’., and numerous others.

When: Saturday, June 22nd

Where: UCO Wellness Center

Time: 9 am - 12 pm (Registration 8-9 am)

Cost: $50

Register at: https://secure.touchnet.com/C20220_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=32

Registration deadline is Thursday, June 20. No child care will be offered. No refunds will be given.

For questions, contact Brittney Criswell at (405) 974-2320 or bcriswell@uco.edu

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Ju-jitsu

Ju-jitsu is a form of martial arts that works to develop efficient, flowing, and circular movements for defense. The Ju-jitsu system practices techniques aimed at manipulating the opponent's force against himself rather than confronting it with one's own force. The Art of Ju-jitsu uses grappling techniques, pins, joint locks, and throws to neutralize the opponent.

Days/Times: Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Program Dates: June 3rd - June 24th, 2013

Class Location:  Wellness Center Group Fitness Room

Instructor: Abdalla Khalid, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Ju-jitsu

Fees: $40 for UCO faculty, staff, students and Wellness Center community members; $60 for outside community members

*Participants must be at least 18 years of age or older

Registration deadline is May 30. Participants may register at the Wellness Center front desk.

For more information, please contact Brittney Criswell at 405-974-2320 or bcriswell@uco.edu

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For more information about Wellness Center Instructional Programs, Contact Brittney Criswell at bcriswell@uco.edu or (405) 974-2320