PHDA 20: MODIFIED FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2023 |
| Units: | 1 |
| Hours: | 3 laboratory per week (36 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | UC will limit transfer credit for any/all Physical Education activity courses to a maximum of 6 quarter units; not open to students with credit in ALAP 66X. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Area VII: Lifelong Learning |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to identify three of the primary components of fitness.
- Students will be able to identify an discuss how this class has improved their level of fitness, health and well being.
Description
Exercises for improving activities of daily living. Emphasis on proper body mechanics, postures, and movement patterns. Development of joint mobility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance, coordination, and locomotion as it relates to daily activities.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Describe and demonstrate proper body mechanics, postures, and joint movements associated with activities
- Demonstrate improved ability to perform activities of daily living
- Demonstrate and discuss proper exercise for developing joint mobility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance, coordination, and locomotion
- Evaluate functional ability to perform activity
Course Content
- Development of individualized exercise program appropriate for the student's physical limitation and goals
- Demonstration of proper body mechanics, postures, and movement patterns associated with specific activity
- Discussion of components of an fitness program, including joint mobility, muscle strength, muscle endurance, balance, coordination, and locomotion
- Discussion of joint mobility, muscle strength, muscle endurance, balance, coordination, and locomotion as it relates to proper movement application
- Evaluation of proper vs. improper body mechanics as it relates to joint mobility, muscle balance, and injury prevention
Lab Content
During the periods of instruction the student will be demonstrating their skill in class by performing each exercise with awareness to posture and body alignment.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
1. Gymnasium with floor mats, mirrors, and gym equipment.
2. When taught as an online distance learning or hybrid section, students and faculty need ongoing and continuous internet and email access, as well as a physical space in which to safely participate in exercises.
2. When taught as an online distance learning or hybrid section, students and faculty need ongoing and continuous internet and email access, as well as a physical space in which to safely participate in exercises.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Pre- and post-activity measurements
Written self-evaluation
Measurable progress on SEC
Oral or written tests/quizzes
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Laboratory
Demonstration
Discussion
Cooperative learning exercises
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Handouts provided by instructor, as needed.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
- Optional reading and writing assignments as recommended by instructor
Discipline(s)
Physical Education (Adapted): Disabled Student Programs and Services