Course Content and Outcome Guide for PE 282A
- Date:
- 02-AUG-2012
- Posted by:
- Curriculum Office
- Course Number:
- PE 282A
- Course Title:
- Prof Act: Group Fitness
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab hours:
- 0
- Lab hours:
- 30
- Special Fee:
- $12
Course Description
Explores fitness instruction and leadership for group fitness classes. Covers components of group fitness classes, styles of group exercise, and teaching methods. Corequisites: PE 162B, 162G, 182A, 182B, 182F, 182X, 182Y, 182Z, or instructor permission. Required: Current fitness technology student or instructor permission. Audit available.Addendum to Course Description
This class may be selected by Fitness Technology majors as one of two optional professional activity classes required for the certificate. Students meet during the term both in groups and one-on-one with the instructor at times to be arranged. Students are required to visit/observe three aerobic classes (on or off campus), critique aerobic videos, create an instructional music tape, and create and implement aerobic class lesson plans.
Intended Outcomes for the course
A. Design and deliver appropriate fitness assessments and group fitness classes for healthy client populations.
B. Implement quality teaching methods when instructing group fitness classes.
C. Educate others about how group fitness classes play a role in lifelong health and fitness.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
1. Video critiques
2. Aerobic class critique
3. Written assignments and exams
4. Aerobic music tape assignment
5. Evaluation of teaching
6. Administration of fitness assessments
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Subject Matter: Concepts, Themes, Issues (Topical Areas)
1. Components of fitness
2. Benefits of aerobic training
3. Target heart rate and rate of perceived exertion (RPE)
4. Warm-ups and cool-downs
5. Appreciation of the role of aerobic conditioning for lifelong fitness
6. Safety in aerobic conditioning
7. Principles of aerobic conditioning
8. Exercise myths
9. Mind-body awareness
Competencies/Skills:
1. Practice appropriate warm-up and cool down activities
2. Monitor heart rate and RPE safely and effectively
3. Choose safe and appropriate attire
4. Select and employ routines appropriate to current fitness level and for achievement of personal goals
5. Modify routines appropriately for special needs
6. Demonstrate proper body alignment and breathing techniques
7. Apply components of fitness and principles of conditioning
8. Use resistance equipment safely, with proper technique
9. Practice a variety of relaxation techniques
10. Recognize and respond to movement cues