PCC/ CCOG / PE

Course Content and Outcome Guide for PE 283

Date:
06-DEC-2011
Posted by:
Curriculum Office
Course Number:
PE 283
Course Title:
Pro Act: Mind-Body Disciplines
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture hours:
0
Lecture/Lab hours:
0
Lab hours:
30
Special Fee:
$12

Course Description

Explores fitness instruction and leadership in selected modalities within the Mind-Body Disciplines. Examines key principles of the Mind-Body Disciplines and integrates them into a conventional exercise setting. Corequisites: PE 182I, PE 182J, PE 182K, PE 182L, PE 182S, PE 182G, PE 182P, or PE 182U, or instructor permission. Required: Current Fitness Technology Student or instructor approval. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

A. Explore employment opportunities for the Mind-Body Disciplines in the fitness industry.
B. Apply mind-body principles and teaching methods to fitness programming and group fitness classes.
C. Develop and teach a routine in one of the traditional or contemporary Mind-Body Disciplines.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Performance review
  • Critiques of Practice Teaching
  • Written Assignments
  • Examinations
  • Journals
  • Research Project

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • Mind-Body connections
  • Mind-Body connections in fitness classes
  • Vocabulary of Mind-Body Disciplines
  • Traditional vs Contemporary Mind Body Disciplines
  • Safety considerations
  • Equipment in Mind/Body classes
  • Certifications
  • Benefits of Mind/Body movement education
  • Teaching methods in Mind/Body disciplines

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
·    Demonstrate proficiency in one or more Mind/Body Discipline
·    Analyze Mind/Body connections in traditional and contemporary
mind/body disciplines
·    Demonstrate safe teaching methods in one or more Mind/Body Discipline
Demonstrate progressions in one or more Mind/Body Discipline