HACT 130 Beginning Spinning

This course is an introduction to spinning also known as Indoor group cycling. Spinning is a full-body, low impact aerobic exercise that can help strengthen the heart, lower blood pressure, boost energy, burn off extra fat, tone legs and stomach, reduce stress and tension, and boost peak performance. This course may be repeated once.

Credits

1

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

HACT 130Beginning Spinning

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Health, Recreation & Fitness

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

1

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

Y

Credit Hours Maximum, if repeatable

2

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is an introduction to spinning also known as Indoor group cycling. Spinning is a full-body, low impact aerobic exercise that can help strengthen the heart, lower blood pressure, boost energy, burn off extra fat, tone legs and stomach, reduce stress and tension, and boost peak performance. This course may be repeated once.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate appropriate safety practices
  • Students will improve and/or maintain muscle/joint strength, endurance, agility and flexibility
  • Students will improve/maintain their level of cardiovascular fitness throughout the semester

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Health History Form Group discussions about focusing on the positive on a daily basis

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Post safety survey on student evaluation Pre and post swimming technique assessment

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Health History Form Group discussions about focusing on the positive on a daily basis