Chabot College
February 1999
Course Outline for Physical Education 2
AQUA AEROBICS
Catalog Description:
PHED 2AAD – Aqua Aerobics - Deep Water
1 unit
A conditioning workout that emphasizes cardiovascular endurance activities in the deep end of the pool.
After sufficient warm-up, water exercises that develop increased aerobic efficiency will be performed by
students. Students must be able to tread water to participate in this class.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. develop to a level of aerobic fitness that will enable him/her to have increased oxygen transportation
and improved cardiovascular endurance and energy;
2. experience greater flexibility and muscle strength due to mild water resistance.
Course Content:
1. Series of water exercises with large leg movements that will promote aerobic endurance and
efficiency of the cardiovascular system (can easily be performed by swimmer and non-swimmer
alike).
2. Water exercises of a rehabilitative nature included for those individuals recovering from sports
injuries.
Methods of Presentation:
Primarily by lecture-demonstration method. Individual assistance given when needed.
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Class attendance, promptness, and participation of assigned class activities.
Textbook:
None
Special Student Material:
Swim Suit, hand or leg buoys, Styrofoam noodle
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