PHED175 Dance: Square and Folk
Department of Kinesiology and Sport Studies: Kinesiology and Sport Studies Department Archive
- I. Course Number and Title
- PHED175 Dance: Square and Folk Course No Longer Offered
- II. Number of Credits
- 2 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 3000 minutes
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course satisfies the transfer requirements for Physical Education majors. Students are taught and practice square and folk dances. The course also teaches proper etiquette and appreciation of dance. Lifetime health benefits related to proper nutrition and exercise physiology are examined.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
- The student will learn valid concepts of exercise physiology and how to apply them to square and folk dance.
- The student will learn valid concepts of nutrition and how to apply them to his own diet.
- To become familiar with a variety of square and folk dance.
- To understand the potential values of Dance.
- To develop a sense of rhythm and an ability to move effectively in time with the music.
- To acquire some of the basic skills needed to dance.
- To understand the role of dance in various cultures and how these dances developed into their present day forms.
- To become familiar with square and folk dance terminology.
- To develop desirable social attitudes through participation in a group activity.
- To provide an opportunity for each student to teach a dance.
- To execute basic positions and formations of square and folk dances.
- To demonstrate successfully the technique for dancing well with a partner, including leading and following.
- To provide and opportunity for each student to teach a dance.
- To become familiar with opportunities for participation in dance at the College, community, and throughout the world.
This course satisfies the requirements for the BCCC Core Curriculum.
Core Learning Goals:
Category I:-
Personal Health:
- develop attitudes, values, and skills which promote physical and emotional well-being to extend over the course of their lives.
Core Learning Objectives:
Category I:-
Personal Health:
- recognize the components of wellness, exercise, and diet that contribute to life long physical, and mental wellness. (1)
- practice wise choices regarding exercise and diet. (1)
- apply appropriate skills to manage stress and anxiety in order to maintain holistic health. (1)
- describe the links between behavior and health over the course of a lifetime. (1)
Category III:-
Responsible Citizenship:
- demonstrate an understanding of major ethnical concerns.
- demonstrate familiarity with contemporary environmental issues.
- identify the effects of a person's actions on the community.
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Basic Physiology of Exercise
- Principles of warm-up, stretching, and cool down
- Basic anatomy of muscles and joints
- Fiber type
- Ligament
- Tendon
- Muscular Contractions: isotonic, isometric, and isokinetic
- Muscular metabolism
- Anaerobic
- Aerobic
- Applied Physiology of Exercise
- Principles of an exercise prescription
- Frequency, Intensity, Duration
- Overload, Progressive resistance, Specificity, Recovery
- Physiological effects of regular anaerobic exercise
- Physiological effects of regular aerobic exercise
- Cross training and how a variety of activities contribute to cardiovascular and total fitness
- The Role of Diet and Nutrition: What is a quality diet?
- Weight management and body composition
- Cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis
- Heat balance, fluid, and electrolyte consumption
- Role of nutrition in energy metabolism
- Relationship among stress, diet, and exercise
- Concepts of Recuperation, Positive Adaptation and De-conditioning
- Immediate and correct care of athletic injuries
- Evaluation of fitness progress and self-testing
- Critical Review of Literature in Nutrition and Physiology of Exercise
- History of Dance
- Basic Square and Folk Dance Positions and Formations
- Movements of the Basic Program in Caller-lab and Selected Mainstream Movements of Square Dancing
- Basic Movements of Selected Contra's and Folk Dances
- Introduction to Various Types of Music (rhythm) and Execute Appropriate Dances to Each
- Proper Etiquette Associated with Dancing
- Techniques for Dancing Well with a Partner, Including Leading and Following
- Student Teaching of a Class
- Participation in a Square Dance Sponsored by and Area Square Dance Club
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Department selected textbook or handouts provided. Details of course policies will be given in the Course Format created by the instructor for each course. Students will receive the Course Format when they enroll in the course and attend class. -
Review/Approval Date - 12/03; Core Goals/Objectives added 6/04