Rio Hondo College
Aqua Aerobics
Class Syllabus
Fall 2009
Instructor: Jodi Senk
Hours: Monday/Wednesday 12:50-2:15pm
Location: Pool
Phone: (562) 463-7430
E-mail: jsenk@riohondo.edu
Office Hours: In Fitness Center, By arrangement
Description: Aqua Aerobics combines aerobic exercise and water resistance to provide a comprehensive cardiovascular
workout without the impact of traditional floor aerobics. The resistance of the water is 12 times that of air and provides for
muscular strengthening. The added effect of aquatic exercise is no impact to the joints, thus preventing wear and tear on the
body while also providing therapeutic benefits.
Student Learning Objective:
Use a variety of exercise techniques in the water to improve health and fitness. Students will participate in aquatic exercise
activities including walking, running, aerobic movements, flexibility and strengthening exercise. Students will monitor physical
progress from beginning to semester to end with the overall goal to improve overall body conditioning, strength, performance,
and injury prevention.
Bring: Bathing suit, towel, sandals, sunscreen (t-shirt, rash guard, or wetsuit if you get cold), a positive attitude, music.
Guidelines: Class begins after role is taken @ 12:50pm-be ready and dressed to go. Anyone showing after role is taken will be
marked late. Two late classes= 1 absence!
Grading: Grades will be comprised of:
Attendance:
Final Exam:
Teaching practical:
Total possible points
50 points (10 points off for each absence)
30 points
20 points
100 points
A= 90-100 and 0-1 absence
B= 80-89 and 2 absences
C= 70-79 and 3 absences
D= 60-69 and 4 absences
F= <60 and 5 absences
Any student with a disability, who believes that he/she may need accommodations in this class, is encouraged to
contact the Disabled Student Program and Services office as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations
are implemented in a timely manner. The office is located in room S205 and the telephone number is (562) 908-3420
Policies
1) No-make-ups
2) Be on time and do not leave early.
3) Each absence loses 10 points off your grade. Please be aware that 5 or more absences will result in a grade or “F”, no
exceptions.
4) Please let the instructor know ahead of time if you are having any problems getting to the class or medical issues that
prevent you from participating.
5) No cell phones, food, candy, or sports drinks!
Teaching Practical
Now you get the chance to lead the class! You will be part of a group of 4-5 and present a mini-class.
Prepare a five-minute routine, which may consist of a warm-up, aerobic/cardiovascular, toning, cool-down, or stretching
portion (these will be assigned at random).
It must “flow” and the class must be able to follow your routine. You may use any combination of techniques, including
teaching in the water or on the deck. You may also choose to have music or not.
Include during the practical:
-Your name
-What part of the routine you are instructing
-Clear instructions on what you’d like the class to do, including names of the exercises
-Which muscles the exercises are working
You will be graded on your preparation and on how well the class is able to follow your routine. Again, I don’t expect
perfection, just preparation and the ability to lead the class in exercise.
Possible points =20.
Practicals will take place the week after Thanksgiving!