Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PE 115 | Aerobic Dance Fitness | (1-1) 2 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
Instruction will stress the development of an individual’s aerobic capacity and cardiovascular endurance through aerobic dance and dance exercise.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- None.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Explain the concept of aerobics and how it can be applied to daily activity.
- Calculate heart rates, including target heart rate (THR), maximum heart rate (MHR), rate of perceived exertion (RPE), and recovery.
- Advocate the benefits of aerobic training as it pertains to good health.
- Explain various fitness principles as they relate to exercising purposefully and safely.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to perform aerobic exercises in a safe and effective manner.
- Assess the effects of aerobic dance to other aerobic exercises.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the PE section of the current course schedule for availability.