Cabrillo Extension Classes
Health and Fitness
Hiking: The Path Less Traveled
Explore the greenbelts and State Parks of Santa Cruz County in this fun and challenging hiking class. You will become familiar with the Santa Cruz Hiking system, learn some natural history, flora and fauna, and at the same time get some great exercise. Participants should have at least average fitness levels and be able to hike five miles on moderately steep terrain. Each week will feature a different hike on trails not commonly known.
A letter will be given upon registration with information about basic dress and supplies to bring.
6 Sat. June 22 - August 3 (No Class July 13)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Meet in Parking Lot K
Register by June 10: $98
Register after June 10: $114
Click here for Hiking: The Path Less Traveled Student Information
Phil Kaplan has taught in the Cabrillo PE Department for 25 years and has been teaching hiking classes for the past 12 years.
Nordic Walking began as a summer training exercise for serious “cross country” skiers. Fitness walkers adopted Nordic Walking as a time-efficient, low-stress, total body workout.
The class will explore local areas for walking such as: West Cliff Drive, Rio Del Mar and Nisene Marks State Park.
Your Nordic Walking program will pay a handsome dividend in personal wellness. You’ll walk away from mental stress while reducing pressure on your joints. Plus, you’ll be burning more calories and enhancing the cardio aspects of your workout, without walking faster or longer.
Students must provide their own walking poles.
For a letter from the instructor with more detailed information on meeting locations and where best to purchase walking poles ( if needed) click here: Nordic Walking Student Information
2 Tues. & Thurs., August 6 - 15
6 - 7:15 pm
Meet at Seacliff State Beach (see above info)
Register by June 10: $65
Register after June 10: $75
Terry Schneider,M.A. Sports Psychology, is an adventure racer, triathlete and ultra-runner. As a coach for over 20 years, she helps individuals and teams create their own authentic vision and potential.
The Power of Food: Diabetes Prevention & Treatment
Do you have diabetes, know someone who does, or are worried you may get it? Well, you are not alone; more than 25 million Americans have this serious condition. Diabetes can lead to complications such as heart disease, stroke, vision loss, kidney failure, nerve damage, erectile dysfunction and other circulatory problems. It also increases your risk for cancer and other chronic diseases. Research shows that a plant-based diet reduces the risk of getting diabetes and can greatly benefit those who already have it such that these complications can be avoided.
This series of classes will empower people concerned about diabetes with new information and skills to promote weight loss, improve blood sugar control, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and possibly reduce the need for medications. Each class offers the latest in scientific and nutrition information, as well as a cooking demonstration, and provides samples of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with a take-home packet of easy and affordable recipes.
Family nurse practitioner Susan Lavelle will provide practical tips for getting started and staying on track.
This is a two part series of 4 classes each. You can choose to register for both classes or just Part I.
You must complete Part I to attend Part II.
Materials fee of $70 (or $40 for Part 1 only) payable to instructor in class for all 8 classes.
Includes textbook and all supplies.
4 Tues., June 18 - July 9 (Part 1)
6 - 8 pm
HW1119 (Inside the Stroke Center)
Register by June 10: $110
Register after June 10: $130
Plus: Material fee of $40 payable to instructor in class.
8 Tues., June 18 - August 13(Entire Program) - NO CLASS JULY 16
6 - 8 pm
HW1119 (Inside the Stroke Center)
Register by June 10: $185
Register after June 10: $205
Plus: Material fee of $70 payable to instructor in class.
Susan Lavelle has been a registered nurse for more than 30 years. Susan has passionately promoted disease prevention and helped others achieve optimal health.
Kickstart Your Health: The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition
Come "test-drive" a plant-based diet and see how this approach can help you feel better and more energetic than ever! Have you ever considered trying a vegan diet to lose weight, maximize your health, be kinder to the planet,
or help animals? If so, then join us in this 7-week series of workshops that offer a pragmatic and fun way to prepare and taste a variety of flavorful plant-based dishes. You’ll not only learn the latest science in plant-based nutrition, but while you are trying it out, you'll likely shed some unwanted pounds, lower your unhealthy cholesterol, get your blood pressure under control, and boost your mood and energy.
Family nurse practitioner, Susan Lavelle, will provide practical tips for getting started and discuss key nutrients in a plant-based diet that help prevent and treat chronic disease, along with informative video segments, and cooking demonstrations at every class.
If you are ready to fine-tune your health, increase your energy, conquer food cravings, and enhance your knowledge about the power of a plant-based diet, you won’t want to miss this opportunity.
Material fee of $35 payable to instructor on first day of class.
7 Mon. Apr. 8 - May 20
6 - 8 pm
HW1119 (Inside the Stroke Center)
Register by Feb. 25: $175
Register after Feb. 25: $188
Plus: Material fee of $35 payable to instructor in class.
Susan Lavelle has been a registered nurse for more than 30 years. Susan has passionately promoted disease prevention and helped others achieve optimal health.
Early & Fit: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
Well, coffee isn't served, but a dynamic warm-up followed by cardio/metabolic work and strength training are on the menu! Building on a foundation (literally) of alignment and posture, we strengthen and stabilize our core, hips and shoulders (which includes balance, flexibility and awareness). Rather than thinking about training body parts, we train movements that involve linking up several body parts. This is how we move in our everyday lives, hence the workout becomes "functional".
All experience levels are welcome, as most exercises can be modified to your ability. Along the way other benefits may arise like weight loss, healthier eating habits, friendships and a more positive relationship with your body!
Mon., Wed. & Fri., June 5 - June 28
6:30 - 7:30 am
Cabrillo Gymnasium
Register by Feb. 25: $126
Register after Feb. 25: $140
Paula Saraga is a personal fitness trainer and yoga instructor with an M. A. in Body Oriented Psychotherapy and over 20 years of bodywork experience. She teaches Hatha Yoga in the Cabrillo PE Department.
Preparing for the Wharf to Wharf Race
Join us as we help you to prepare yourself for the most beautiful 6 miles on the Central Coast.
Jeff Moreno, Physical Therapist and running form expert, has designed an eight-week training program for runners looking to finish and enjoy the Wharf to Wharf Race with the focus on avoiding injury. Each individual will get a basic training program that consists of running 3-4x/week with one of those training days focused on developing the skill of running in a 60-minute session.
The entire program is based on peer reviewed research that deals specifically with performance enhancement and injury prevention for runners.
The objectives of the 60-minute strength and conditioning program are as follows:
1) Improved Single Leg Balance
2) Improved Power
3) Improved Core Strength and Stability
4) Improved Glut Strength
5) Improved Skill of Running
8 Weds., May 29 - July 17
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Precision Wellness Center, Bldg. HW1, room 1138
Fee: $97
Instructor: Jeff Moreno, DPT, OCS
