FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2005

CONTACT: Steve Dolan
(619) 594-5664
sdolan@mail.sdsu.edu

SAN DIEGO, Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - A Gerontology Certificate is among the San Diego State University programs that are open to the public through the College of Extended Studies Open University. The Open University program allows individuals to enroll in courses, space permitting, without being formally admitted to the university.

Participants can take classes to finish a degree, for career advancement, or for personal enrichment. Certain restrictions apply and our friendly and courteous educational counselors will be happy to discuss details with you via phone or email.

This program enables working adults and high school students the opportunity to enroll in SDSU's classes without the requirements of university application and admittance. On a space-available basis, Open University students can earn credit toward a degree, update their professional skills, or investigate a new career. Employers have found it helpful to send employees to selected work-related courses to enhance their on-the-job productivity.

Students can apply up to 24 units of Open University credit.

The Certificate Program in Gerontology is designed for people working in the field of aging, as well as those interested in entering the field. Completion of the certificate program enables participants to assume greater responsibility in this specialty.

In addition to this certificate program, the College of Extended Studies offers many other classes that will help you remain healthy through its Exercise and Nutritional Science (ENS) department, as well as the Mission Bay Aquatic Center Water Sports Instruction program.

The Biomechanics of Human Movement course through ENS provides mechanical principles as applied to movement, analysis, and application to selected motor skills.

Courses offered in the Mission Bay Aquatic Center program include:

Basic Sailing: This class introduces sailing in a simple single-handed boat, the Sabot.

Beginning Windsurfing (Level 1): A combination of land-based instruction and on-the-water coaching are used to properly prepare the student.

Basic Sea Kayaking: The fundamentals of kayaking are taught in the stable sea kayak, noted for its touring capabilities.

Basic Rowing (Sculling): This course introduces the novice rower to sculling through the use of wherries and single shells.

Beginning Surfing: Class sessions include lectures on the mechanics of beach and waves, board handling, paddling through the surf, and the skills needed to stand and ride a wave. Water safety and ocean awareness are stressed.

Multi-level Waterskiing: Instruction is geared to the beginner who has never skied as well as the intermediate or advanced skier.

SDSU's College of Extended Studies offers a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from astronomy to web design. Additionally, the College offers over 30 certificate programs, online courses, and many other learning opportunities. For more information on the cutting-edge opportunities offered in the health care industry, or other programs, visit the College's web site at www.NeverStopLearning.net.