Transcript title
Water Aerobics
Credits
1
Grading mode
Standard letter grades
Total contact hours
30
Other hours
30
Course Description
Introduces water aerobics which improves cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility in a low-impact environment.
Course learning outcomes
1. Explain the relationship between human behavior and health.
2. Engage regularly in skills development, safety practices, and fundamentals of swimming to develop overall physical fitness and enhance sport activities.
3. Identify the unique properties of water.
4. Improve cardiovascular fitness with minimal stress to the joints.
5. Demonstrate proper usage of various water resistive equipment through buoyancy.
Content outline
- Intro to Water Aerobics
- Dry land orientation
- Water Exercise drills
- Heart rate worksheet
- Water resistive equipment utilization
Required materials
Appropriate equipment will be highlighted and discussed in the first class. Equipment must be provided by the student.
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