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New ASI leisure courses free to students
Ross Lichtman
Issue date: 3/11/08 Section: Features
Some people go through his/her entire college career without realizing that there are some pretty cool perks that Cal State San Marcos offers on campus. One of those perks is the ASI Leisure Courses that are offered at the Clark Field House. These courses are free for any student that is currently attending our school and those who aren't current students only have to pay a small fee.
There are a range of courses that are offered, and each one offers its own unique way of entertaining students while teaching them the basics of the course in a fun and helpful way. Some of the classes that are offered are Ashtanga Yoga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and even line-dancing. Many of the classes are upbeat and active, which require the students to physically participate during each class session. Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient discipline that helps strengthen the body and focus the mind. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches students the act of self-defense and also helps with relieving daily stress. The line-dancing course that is offered teaches students how to do dozens of line dances for a variety of music. Other classes, such as Pilates and Cooking Seminars, require a little less physical activity and are for students that don't always like to break a sweat. Pilates offers a chance to improve posture, balance, and create an overall healthier body. Cooking Seminars teach students to be able to cook fresh and exciting dishes that they will soon be able to cook in their own homes.
Jaimie Schrader, a CSUSM student who works at the Clark Field House, said "the ASI Leisure Courses are a great thing that our school does for us. It gives students a chance to break away from their normally chaotic academic classes and take classes that are more fun and laid back for the average student." College life can be very hectic and some students might get a little overwhelmed at times, but if they have yoga or pilates classes to attend sometime during the day, it can help them relax and focus a lot more.
Overall, the ASI Leisure Courses are a great way for students to take part in fun and helpful classes that are offered on campus. Even if you don't feel the need to take time out of your day for a relaxing or entertaining class, it is still an enjoyable way to learn new things that aren't usually taught in our every day academic classes.
For more information and a schedule of the weekly ASI Leisure Courses, please see the weekly student calendar online.
There are a range of courses that are offered, and each one offers its own unique way of entertaining students while teaching them the basics of the course in a fun and helpful way. Some of the classes that are offered are Ashtanga Yoga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and even line-dancing. Many of the classes are upbeat and active, which require the students to physically participate during each class session. Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient discipline that helps strengthen the body and focus the mind. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches students the act of self-defense and also helps with relieving daily stress. The line-dancing course that is offered teaches students how to do dozens of line dances for a variety of music. Other classes, such as Pilates and Cooking Seminars, require a little less physical activity and are for students that don't always like to break a sweat. Pilates offers a chance to improve posture, balance, and create an overall healthier body. Cooking Seminars teach students to be able to cook fresh and exciting dishes that they will soon be able to cook in their own homes.
Jaimie Schrader, a CSUSM student who works at the Clark Field House, said "the ASI Leisure Courses are a great thing that our school does for us. It gives students a chance to break away from their normally chaotic academic classes and take classes that are more fun and laid back for the average student." College life can be very hectic and some students might get a little overwhelmed at times, but if they have yoga or pilates classes to attend sometime during the day, it can help them relax and focus a lot more.
Overall, the ASI Leisure Courses are a great way for students to take part in fun and helpful classes that are offered on campus. Even if you don't feel the need to take time out of your day for a relaxing or entertaining class, it is still an enjoyable way to learn new things that aren't usually taught in our every day academic classes.
For more information and a schedule of the weekly ASI Leisure Courses, please see the weekly student calendar online.
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