4/20/2024 7:11:38 AM	PHYED 32 Course Outline as of Fall 2003	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  PHYED 32	Title:  BODY MECHANICS
Full Title:  Body Mechanics
Last Reviewed:2/12/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	4.00		3 min.	Lab Scheduled	70.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 70.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  PE 10

Catalog Description:

Provides student with "way of life through movement".

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Exercises for fitness. Emphasis on flexibility & muscle tone to develop good posture & mechanics of movement.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

     The student will:

    1. Develop the knowledge to create a personal exercise program.

    2. Describe the names and actions of the major muscle groups of the

       body.

    3. Understand the basic mechanics for movement, proper posture and

       body alignment.

    4. Understand proper use and care of the low back to prevent

       unnecessary strain, pain, and fatigue.

    5. Particiapte in activities to improve fitness (muscle tone and

       flexibility.)

Topics and Scope

I.   Introduction of movement mechanics

    A. Posture, center of gravity

    B. Body alignment in numerous positions

    C. Low back considerations

       1. Basic anatomy/biomechanics of the back

       2. Neutral position and other preventive measures

II.  Demonstration and application of fitness conditioning exercises

    A. Cardiorespiratory endurance

       1. Training principles

       2. Aerobic movements

       3. Safety issues

          a. Monitoring intensity

          b. Movement mechanics

    B. Muscular Toning

       1. Training concepts

       2. Types of resistance equipment

       3. Review major muscle groups

       4. Safety issues and mechanics of movement

    C. Flexibility/Body Relaxation

       1. Training concepts

       2. Mechanics of movement

       3. Strategies for reducing stress and tension

III. Physical Fitness

    A. Definition

    B. Relationship to health and wellness

    C. Lifelong fitness mindsets and habits

       1. Self motivation

       2. Scheduling fitness activities

Assignments:

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 20 - 40%
Class performances, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 40%
Multiple choice, True/false
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 40 - 60%
ATTENDANCE

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