AEROBICS FITNESS

SYLLABUS

*Course Description: An exercise program of choreographed routines of “continuous rhythmic activity” through combining motor skills such as jogging, dance steps and various other exercises that is vigorous in nature.

*Course Objectives:

At the successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the following techniques

a. Proper use of dumbbells when performing floor work routines

b. Use of aerobic steps for low and high impact aerobics

c. Proper warm-up, stretching, and cool-down techniques

d. Perform moderate to vigorous aerobic routines on cue.

2. Explain concepts relative to the subject of aerobics

a. Calculate target heart rate by pulse finding and counting

b. Injury prevention

3. Demonstrate improvement in the following areas

a. Present a more muscular, toned body image

b. Cardiovascular efficiency.

*Adequate Equipment Needed: shirt and shorts (school appropriate), socks and tennis shoes.

*Shoes - Bring a separate pair for class if possible, if not you must clean off the bottoms everyday before class. Shoes that leave black marks on the floor will not be allowed.

*Locker Clean Out

Students must have everything cleaned out of their lockers prior to Christmas break, spring break, and the last day of school.

**Items in the locker room may be kept in your locker or on top of the lockers (except during your scheduled class or practice time) If items are found else where the instructor will pick them up and you will need to address him/her about getting them back.

*Non Suits

Suiting out is not an option it is a requirement. You are graded on participation. If you do not participate, you cannot receive a grade.

It is recommended that the student bring an extra set of clothing and leave it in their locker.

*Locker

*Students will be provided with a locker at the start of the year. The locker should remain locked at all times. If you leave items outside your locker or leave your locker unlocked expect the items to get stolen. If items are left out of lockers at the end of the week they will be discarded. Eureka is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

*Misc.

*Showers are optional but highly recommended on days of vigorous activity.

*Students will remain in the locker room after showering until the bell rings.

*Students should take his/her clothing home at the end of each week to be washed!

*Absolutely no jewelry or gum will be allowed