HACT 159 Water Plyometrics
This course is designed to improve athletic performance through plyometric in an aquatic environment to minimize impact to the body. This class will focus on aquatic movements to increase power, speed, and flexibility.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
HACT 159Water Plyometrics
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I. General Information
Department
Health, Recreation & Fitness
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is designed to improve athletic performance through plyometric in an aquatic environment to minimize impact to the body. This class will focus on aquatic movements to increase power, speed, and flexibility.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Students will demonstrate appropriate safety practices
- Students will develop the skills needed to monitor various energy zones during physical activity
- Students will improve/maintain their level of cardiovascular fitness throughout the semester
- Students will measure resting heart rates, recovery heart rates, and calculate their target heart rates at the different energy zones
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Daily Workouts
Heart monitor techniques
Energy zones
Safet practices
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Health History Form
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Pre and post safety assessment
Pre and post assessment of heart rates
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Health History Form