PE 279 - Combined Dance

1 Credits

An introduction to jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and modern dance styles. Includes basic dance technique with an emphasis on choreography and physical fitness.

Pre-requisite(s) PE 179
Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 179.
FeesPhysical Education Activity Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve All students.
Active Date 20240322T08:25:39

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
AA

Physical Education

PE Activity Course Yes

Course Outline

Introduction to class
Proper warm-up and cool-down procedures.
Proper execution of dance moves.
Introduction to new dance progressions and transitions.
Strengthening, posture, and balance activities.
Choreographed jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and modern dance routines.

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 skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed).

Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.

Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.