Pierce College students have an assortment of physical fitness options to choose from.

Branson Albert Contributing Writer

Pierce College offers a number of fitness classes that provide more than just a few credits towards student’s degrees.

Pierce College has created an opportunity for college students to stay fit while still earning college credits. Classes range from Yoga and Pilates to Independent Fitness.

Pierce College offers two classes that focus on cardio. PE 121 is a stationary bike workout while PE 129 incorporates a creative use of choreography and hand weights.

PE 126, Hard Core, uses stability balls, free weights, and bands to get the core into shape.

PE 131 is a self-paced body conditioning class perfect for students who are interested in improving muscular strength, endurance, and body composition using aerobic and anaerobic exercises.

Total Fitness is a unique class, which involves lectures, lab, and self-evaluations that promotes knowledge and the importance of life-long fitness.

PE 191 is an independent fitness course designed for students who are unable to participate in Physical Education courses on campus.

Sports classes change with the seasons and differ each quarter. None of the sports classes are required for students involved in Pierce College athletics, but they are encouraged to take them. This quarter Pierce College offers indoor soccer and intermediate indoor soccer. Both classes teach indoor soccer skills and are available at the Fort Steilacoom campus.

Students who attend Pierce College have a variety of fitness classes to choose from and everyone is encouraged to attend them. “I feel that the college population would benefit by having more PE classes, but how many PE classes we can offer is determined by the available budget,” said Steve Crane, Pierce College’s athletic coordinator.

With the wide range of fitness classes currently offered at Pierce College, students are encouraged to get fit, get healthy, and earn credits.