PHDA 23: MODIFIED AEROBIC EXERCISE
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 64 or PHDA 64. |
| 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
- Student will be able to identify three of the primary fitness components.
- Student will be able to identify and discuss how this class has contributed to improving their health and well being.
Description
Aerobic exercise, individually modified, to increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance. Combination of aerobic exercise through the use of various cardiovascular machines or use of the track.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Participate in various aerobic exercise routines
- Demonstrate knowledge of various cardiovascular exercise machines
- Understand the use of heart rate monitors and/or perceived exertion charts
Course Content
- Participate in various exercise routines
- Continuous exercise
- Interval exercise
- High/low intensity exercise
- Demonstrate knowledge of various cardiovascular exercise machines
- Treadmills
- Ellipticals
- Stationary and recumbent bikes
- Nu-step
- Track walking and/or running
- Understand the use of heart rate monitors and/or perceived exertion charts
- Calculate target heart rate using the Karvonen formula
- Effect medication has on exercise heart rate
Lab Content
During the periods of instruction the student will be:
- Demonstrating their skill in class by performing each exercise with awareness and increased understanding of their fitness goals
- Developing a fitness plan
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
1. Gymnasium with cardiovascular exercise 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-fitness tests
Measurable progress on SEC
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Instructor demonstration and interaction
Discussion
Cooperative learning exercise
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