Course Description
Knowledge and practical experience regarding teaching and evaluating group exercise classes varying in format, such as high/low cardio, step, kickboxing, sports conditioning, water exercise, indoor cycling, yoga, Pilates, and muscle conditioning. Upon completion, students will be prepared to take a national certification exam.
Athena Title
Group Exercise Instruction
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
* Apply fundamental exercise physiology principles to a group exercise class/session. * Apply the concepts of muscle balance, biomechanical aspects of movement and fitness-for-health principles within a group exercise setting. * Discuss how principles of exercise are related to contemporary group exercise formats such as high/low impact aerobics, step aerobics, Pilates, muscle conditioning, cycle classes, kickboxing, boot camp, water exercise, etc. * Discuss the fundamentals of music, including beat selection and music phrasing as it applies to the choreography of various exercise class formats. * Create, lead, and instruct group exercise classes of various contemporary formats. * Demonstrate awareness and proficiency in modifying group exercise instruction due to chronic conditions (e.g., knee pain) or conditioning levels (e.g., beginning exerciser) * Utilize an evaluation tool for group exercise programming to determine if the programs are safe and effective.
Topical Outline
1. Historical Aspects of Group Exercise 2. Fundamentals of Group Exercise Class Design 3. Application of Exercise Guidelines in a Group Exercise Setting (aerobic, strength, flexibility and neuromotor) 4. Music: Fundamental Choreography 5. Rapport Building, Motivation Strategies, and Communication 6. Music-Based Formats (Hi/Lo, Step, etc.) 7. Non-Music-Based Formats (Cycle, Water, Kickboxing, Muscle Conditioning, etc.) 8. Customizing Group Exercise Classes - Modifications 9. Group Exercise Class Evaluation 10. Practice and Proficiency Demonstrations of Class Formats
Syllabus
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