Creative Theatre (WELO)
7 courses · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
WELO NC009 Nutrition for Longevity
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- 16 (16 lecture)
Learn how wholesome food can increase our quality of life and extend it. Focuses on what to eat, how to select and prepare nutritious food, and when and how to enjoy it. Topics also include the food choices and lifestyle of the centenarians who live in the “ Blue Zones.” Students discover which foods contain antioxidants that reduce inflammation and why eating them is recommended. Addresses nutritional needs of Older Adults. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
WELO NC011 Wellness for Older Adults: Active Body, Active Mind
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- 20 (20 lecture)
Includes assessment and discussion of the processes of aging and the importance of physical activity and nutrition in maintaining independence, safety and well being. Emphasis is placed on cognitive and physical exercise, diet, stress reduction, disease and injury prevention, and consumer health information. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
WELO NC092 Body-Mind Medicine: Brain Longevity
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- 16 (16 lecture)
Teaches how the body-mind complex can maintain healthy balance or be responsible for disease. Students learn that living with physical or emotional stressors increases our risk of depression, anxiety and common physical ailments. Topics include the psychosomatics of everyday life, including the relationship between stressors, regulatory peptides (hormones, prostaglandins, and neurotransmitters) and how it relates to older adults. Medical evidence has found various means of restoring emotional balance, including psychotherapy, herbs, nutrition, yoga, homeopathy, and prayer. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
WELO NC100 Wellness for Older Adults: Yoga for Balance
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- 24 (24 lecture)
Designed to enhance the health and wellness of older adults. Focus is on improving balance, flexibility and mobility through basic yoga poses and breathing techniques. Sequences will provide a gentle, methodical way for the student to reduce stress and improve overall wellness while engaging with other students. Appropriate for all levels and abilities. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
WELO NC200 Wellness for Older Adults: Pilates for Longevity
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- 24 (24 lecture)
Provides an introductory instruction in Pilates mat work for improved movement memory, balance, body alignment, strength, flexibility, stability, coordination and overall somatic awareness for older adults. The focus will be on mindful exploration of the Pilates method and movement to support body and mind longevity. Appropriate for all levels. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
WELO NC300 Wellness for Older Adults: Tai Chi for Stability
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- 24 (24 lecture)
Designed to enhance the health and safety of older adults through use of the principles and techniques of Tai Chi. Intended for those who seek a gentle entry to movement and exercise to improve balance and mobility, the focus is on breath, mind, and body coordination. Students will establish a personal baseline for physical awareness and movement to increase safety in activities of daily living. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
WELO NC400 Wellness for Older Adults: Rhythm-based Mobility
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- 24 (24 lecture)
Course addresses cognitive health, movement confidence, sense of control, memory recall and self-awareness employing strategies from rhythm-based activities. Students engage with others in a safe environment to improve social, mental and physical skills through the use of dance movements from diverse cultures and a variety of music. Emphasis is on challenging and enhancing the older adult cognitive, vestibular, visual and somatic senses in a supportive social environment. Appropriate for all levels. Course restricted to 98 repetitions