CCOG for PE 282A Winter 2025
- Course Number:
- PE 282A
- Course Title:
- Professional Activities: Group Fitness
- Credit Hours:
- 2
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 40
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
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Design and implement group fitness programs with appropriate use of music, choreography, and cueing.
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Apply effective teaching strategies in group fitness instruction.
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Apply motivational strategies to promote participation in group fitness.
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Explore current trends and employment opportunities in the group fitness industry.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
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Fitness video critiques
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Group fitness class observation and critiques
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Written assignments and quizzes
- Lesson plans and teaching demonstrations
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
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Primary components of group fitness classes including warm up, cardio, strength, flexibility and cool down.
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Group fitness lesson planning, choreography, and teaching demonstrations.
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Exercise selection and modification in group instruction.
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Selection of music and equipment.
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Cueing methods in group fitness.
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Teaching styles and fitness leadership skills.
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Safety and risk management in group fitness programs.
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Methods in monitoring intensity.
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Health screening and assessment in group fitness.
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Strategies to develop a positive group dynamic and supportive community for each class member in group fitness environments.
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Critical analysis of group fitness instructors in live classes and on video.
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Exploration of group fitness formats and styles.
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Current trends in group fitness.
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Group fitness certification and employment.