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FAW 128F4 Aerobics: Cardio-Kickboxing
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Cardiovascular and muscular exercises generally set to music, performed rhythmically, and patterns simulate the
movements of kickboxing (upper and lower bodystrikes) without physical contact. Includes personal safety and
preparation, personal fitness assessment and activity modifications, and elements of rhythmic aerobic routines.
Information: May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FAW 128F5 Aerobics: Plus-Sized Exercise
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Cardiovascular and muscular exercises generally set to music and performed rhythmically. Includes personal safety and
preparation, personal fitness assessment and activity modifications, and elements of rhythmic aerobic routines. Also
includes determination of cardiovascular endurance level and challenging that system, improving local muscular
endurance, flexibility, and principles and techniques for warming up and cooling down safely.
Information:
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
This low-impact, personally modified course is intended for students who are overweight and who do not consider
themselves ready for a traditional aerobics-style course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FAW 128F6 Aerobics: Step
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Cardiovascular and muscular exercises set to music, performed rhythmically using basic to complex stepping patterns on
the floor and on a raised platform. Includes personal safety and preparation, personal fitness assessment and activity
modifications, and elements of rhythmic aerobic routines. Also includes determination of cardiovascular endurance level
and challenging that system, improving local muscular endurance, and flexibility.
Information: May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
FAW 129F1 Aerobi-Dance: Jazz Fitness
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Cardiovascular and muscular strength conditioning set to music and incorporating jazz dance steps in choreographed
group exercise. Includes personal safety and preparation, personal fitness assessment and activity modifications, and
elements of rhythmic aerobic routines.
Information:
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
This course is an aerobics course using methods common to Jazz but it is not a Jazz dance course and will not be
accepted for credit in the Associate of Fine Arts Dance Concentration.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FITNESS AND WELLNESS
FAW 129F2 Aerobi-Dance: Tap Fitness
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Cardiovascular and muscular strength conditioning set to music and incorporating tap dance steps in choreographed group
exercise. Includes personal safety and preparation, personal fitness assessment and activity modifications, and elements
of rhythmic aerobic routines.
Information:
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
This course is an aerobics course using methods common to tap but it is not a Tap Dance course and will not be accepted
for credit in the Associate of Fine Arts Dance Concentration.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FAW 129F3 Aerobi-Dance: Latin Rhythms
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Cardiovascular and muscular exercises inspired by Latin dance and music. Includes personal safety and preparation,
personal fitness assessment and activity modification, and elements of rhythmic aerobic routines.
Information:
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
This course may include combinations from cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton, mambo, rumba, flamenco, calypso, or
Salsaton.
Music selections include both fast and slow rhythms to help tone and sculpt the body.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
FAW 130 Boot Camp Style Circuit Training
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Total body conditioning using various exercises, stations, and equipment which provide a cardiovascular challenge while
emphasizing development of muscular strength and endurance. Includes personal safety and preparation, personal fitness
assessment and activity modifications, and techniques and considerations for exercise. Also includes work on flexibility,
agility, balance, and coordination with emphasis on personal fitness development.
Information: May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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