PE 185AA - Aerobics - Multi-Level

1 Credit(s)

Course Description: Consists of a high-energy, cardiovascular workout for men and women of all ages, sizes, and physical conditions using dance aerobics, step aerobics, kickboxing, and Latin craze as a foundation in the class. Geared to meet each student’s ability, needs and goals while strengthening the entire body to a music workout. Activities include muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, body composition, and flexibility while keeping one foot on the floor at all times during aerobic segments. Benefits of exercise, proper execution of exercises, the prevention and care of exercise-related injuries, and major muscle groups and body terms are included. Course is repeatable.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate proper exercise form in more than one dance/fitness style. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#2: Demonstrate improvement in the targeted areas of body composition.
CLO#3: Identify the major muscle groups and explain safe use, injury prevention and recovery.
CLO#4: Create and demonstrate routine or specific exercise or present information on a fitness related topic.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Workout clothes, quality exercise shoes, water container, towel and lock.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lab (physical education activity course) hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.