PE 158 Zumba Group Exercise (1 credit)
Course Description
This is a Zumba course designed to combine a high energy cardio workout with creative dance choreography using the Latin rhythms found in cumbia, salsa, samba and merengue music.
Course Content
A. Zumba choreography
B. Solo and group movement
C. Musicality
D. Latin dance choreography
E. Fitness components
F. Benefits of a fitness program.
G. Energy balance and weight control
H. Determination of exercise intensity
Student Outcomes
1. Articulate appropriate Latin dance choreography.
2. Distinguish between solo and group movement.
3. Articulate variations in musicality.
4. Identify and articulate isolations, turns and kicks.
5. Discuss and distinguish varied activities needed to improve the components of fitness.
6. Articulate appropriate exercise intensity.
7. Examine the benefits of a regular fitness program.
8. Analyze how a regular exercise program and a healthy nutritional lifestyle impacts energy balance and weight control.
9. Describe and diagram personal fitness improvement from previous fitness levels based upon MaxVO2 assessment.
10. Assess the cardiovascular benefits of dance as a low to moderate intensity physical activity.
11. Evaluate the benefits of exercise in terms of self-esteem, social confidence and improved motor skills.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Graduates will increase their awareness, knowledge and behavioral skills regarding the role of physical activity and exercise as a foundation for life-long health and wellness.
Responsibility: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts and consequences of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable systems.
Lecture Contact Hours 0
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
Potential Methods
A. Practical Demonstration and Assessment of Skills
B. Teacher observation
C. Discussions
D. Written evaluation
E. Self evaluation of fitness components
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