PE 185SS - Step and Stuff

1 Credit(s)

Course Description: Develops individual cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and stability through group exercise activities utilizing the step platforms and various other exercise equipment. Learn about basic step moves, starting out easy and working up to more advanced moves, as well as mat work, stability balls, free weights, step/platforms and exercise bands to strengthen muscle, increase endurance, stretch bodies, and abdominal/core work. Each class begins with a warm-up, including toning and dynamic stretching of all major muscle groups, followed by 40-55 minutes of fitness activities. Every class ends with a cool-down period focusing on static stretching, breathing, body alignment, and relaxation. At the end of class, the Instructor will discuss handouts and information such as the benefits of breathing and exercise, the prevention and care of exercise-related injuries, muscles, diet, physiology, and information related to health. Course is repeatable for additional credit.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Practice safe exercises for the heart and entire body.
CLO#2: Demonstrate improvement in body composition.
CLO#3: Identify the major muscle groups and proper use, injury prevention and recovery.
CLO#4: Present a routine or specific exercise or present information on a fitness-related topic (ILO: Communication)

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Workout clothes, athletic shoes and water

Course Meeting Hours Type: Physical Education Activity Course
Course meeting hours minimum: 30
Course meeting hours standard: 33
Course meeting hours maximum: 36

ACTI Code, Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate