P E 146 - Pilates

1 Credits

Pilates is a body-conditioning technique designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body and is appropriate for students of all fitness levels. Students will build muscle strength and flexibility through a series of exercises that target the deep postural muscles within the body.

Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 246
FeesPA

Quarters Typically Offered

Fall Evening
Winter Day
Spring Day, Evening

Designed to Serve All students
Active Date 20170622T08:40:00

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
AA

Physical Education

PE Activity Course Yes

Course Outline

Basic pilates principles
Basic stretching techniques
Core strengthening exercises
Spinal alignment exercises
Functional fitness techniques

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity.

Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition).

Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan.

Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility).

Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

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