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KINS175 Dance: Square and Folk

Department of Health Sciences: Kinesiology

I. Course Number and Title
KINS175 Dance: Square and Folk
II. Number of Credits
2 credits
III. Number of Instructional Minutes
3000
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
  1. Course Learning Goals

    1. The student will learn valid concepts of exercise physiology and how to apply them to square and folk dance.


    2. The student will learn valid concepts of nutrition and how to apply them to his own diet.


    3. To become familiar with a variety of square and folk dance.


    4. To understand the potential values of Dance.


    5. To develop a sense of rhythm and an ability to move effectively in time with the music.


    6. To acquire some of the basic skills needed to dance.


    7. To understand the role of dance in various cultures and how these dances developed into their present day forms.


    8. To become familiar with square and folk dance terminology.


    9. To develop desirable social attitudes through participation in a group activity.


    10. To provide an opportunity for each student to teach a dance.


    11. To execute basic positions and formations of square and folk dances.


    12. To demonstrate successfully the technique for dancing well with a partner, including leading and following.


    13. To provide and opportunity for each student to teach a dance.


    14. To become familiar with opportunities for participation in dance at the College, community, and throughout the world.
  2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities

    1. Basic Physiology of Exercise
      1. Principles of warm-up, stretching, and cool down
      2. Basic anatomy of muscles and joints
        1. Fiber type
        2. Ligament
        3. Tendon
      3. Muscular Contractions: isotonic, isometric, and isokinetic
      4. Muscular metabolism
        1. Anaerobic
        2. Aerobic

    2. Applied Physiology of Exercise
      1. Principles of an exercise prescription
        1. Frequency, Intensity, Duration
        2. Overload, Progressive resistance, Specificity, Recovery
      2. Physiological effects of regular anaerobic exercise
      3. Physiological effects of regular aerobic exercise
      4. Cross training and how a variety of activities contribute to cardiovascular and total fitness

    3. The Role of Diet and Nutrition: What is a quality diet?
      1. Weight management and body composition
      2. Cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis
      3. Heat balance, fluid, and electrolyte consumption
      4. Role of nutrition in energy metabolism
      5. Relationship among stress, diet, and exercise

    4. Concepts of Recuperation, Positive Adaptation and De-conditioning
      1. Immediate and correct care of athletic injuries
      2. Evaluation of fitness progress and self-testing

    5. Critical Review of Literature in Nutrition and Physiology of Exercise


    6. History of Dance


    7. Basic Square and Folk Dance Positions and Formations


    8. Movements of the Basic Program in Caller-lab and Selected Mainstream Movements of Square Dancing


    9. Basic Movements of Selected Contra's and Folk Dances


    10. Introduction to Various Types of Music (rhythm) and Execute Appropriate Dances to Each


    11. Proper Etiquette Associated with Dancing


    12. Techniques for Dancing Well with a Partner, Including Leading and Following


    13. Student Teaching of a Class


    14. Participation in a Square Dance Sponsored by and Area Square Dance Club
  3. Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

  4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:

    Department selected textbook and/or handouts. Details of course policies will be given in the course syllabus created by the instructor for each course. Students will receive the course syllabus when they enroll in the course and attend class.

Review/Approval Date - 12/03; Core Goals/Objectives added 6/04; New Core 8/2015; Revision 6/1/22

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