12/26/2024 10:33:10 AM	KFIT 1.1 Course Outline as of Fall 2013	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  KFIT 1.1	Title:  BEGINNING AEROBIC DANCE
Full Title:  Beginning Aerobic Dance
Last Reviewed:4/12/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	8.75
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	2.50		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	43.75
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  17.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 70.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  PHYED 27.1

Catalog Description:

The focus of this course is beginning level aerobic dance, a physical activity designed to increase cardiovascular/respiratory fitness, improve muscular strength and endurance, increase flexibility, and enhance body awareness. Movement patterns to music will be presented. Activities may include other forms of aerobic exercise and resistance training.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

The focus of this course is beginning level aerobic dance, a physical activity designed to increase cardiovascular/respiratory fitness, improve muscular strength and endurance, increase flexibility, and enhance body awareness. Movement patterns to music will be presented. Activities may include other forms of aerobic exercise and resistance training.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

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:

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

1.  Define and explain basic principles of aerobic exercise.

2.  Calculate and monitor exercise heart rate.

3.  Analyze perceived levels of exertion during aerobic exercise.

4.  Identify working muscles by name.

5.  Perform basic/begining level aerobic dance movements.

6.  Differentiate between safe and contraindicated exercises.

7.  Perform begining level strengthening and stretching exercises.

8.  Demonstrate correct form in common exercises performed in aerobic dance classes.

Topics and Scope

I. Principles of cardiovascular/respiratory fitness

       A.  Definition of aerobic exercise

       B.  Components of aerobic exercise

        C.  Benefits of aerobic exercise

       D.  Basic nutritional concepts as they relate to aerobic exercise

       E.  Begnning level low impact aerobic dance moves

II.   Methods of measuring aerobic exercise intensity

        A. Target heart rate calculation

      a. Beginning level intensity of 50-65% of maximum heart rate

        B.  Rate of perceived exertion 3 to 5 on a 0 to10 scale

III.  Basic applied anatomy and kinesiology

III.  Physical activity

       A.  Components of an effective warm-up

       B.  Aerobic segment

       C.  Components of an effective cool down

       D.  Muscle toning and strengthening exercises

           1. Beginning level Floor exercises

               a. modified push ups

               b. level 1 muscular endurance exercises

           2.  Resistance training

                a. beginning level hand held weights 2-3 lbs.

               b. alternating repetitions

       E.  Stretching exercises

        F.  Body awareness techniques

       G. Basic dance vocabulary

IV.  Proper form and injury prevention

       A. Safe and contraindicated exercises

       B. Modifications and progressions for appropriate fitness level

Assignments:

1.  Reading of class handouts or assigned chapters in text (equivalent of about one chapter every two weeks)

2.  One or two quizzes or exams on aerobic dance principles, basic anatomy/kinesiology, and nutritional concepts.

3.  Practicing of beginning level aerobic dance steps, warm-ups, strengthening and stretching exercises including assessment of beginning level intensity for cardiovascular benefits (target heart rate)

4.  Performing aerobic exercise both in class and outside of class (students will be expected to perform aerobic exercise one hour

per week per unit in addition to exercising during regularly scheduled class meetings)

5.  Fitness log

6.  Heart rate calculation

7.  Instructor may include a "Pre" and "Post" fitness assessment

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 - 5%
Fitness Log
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 - 5%
Heart Rate Calculation
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 30%
Class performances, Performance exams, Fitness assessments
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 30%
Multiple choice, True/false, matching, short answer
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 40 - 60%
Participation and Attendance

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Bishop, Galen. Fitness Through Aerobics, 7th edition. Benjamin Cummings Publisher. 2007.

Instructor prepared materials

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