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PA142 Resistance TrainingOne trimester (1 unit of credit)Meeting pattern: 1 period per week including labThis course provides instruction in the fundamental techniques,theories, and concepts in resistive training. Emphasis is on utilizingproper form with each exercise involving weights to safely obtainincreased muscle tone, endurance, strength, or power. Throughactive participation, students are able to design and execute anindividualized exercise program to meet their personal fitness goals.Students meet in class weekly for 90 minutes and are expected toparticipate in two additional weekly exercise sessions beyond the classmeeting to comply with the Surgeon General’s recommendation ofthree moderate exercise sessions weekly.PA144 Modern JazzOne trimester (1 unit of credit)Meeting Pattern: 1 period per week including labThis course focuses on the contemporary dance techniques ofModern and Jazz dance, emphasizing correct alignment and thedevelopment of strength and flexibility to support efficient, expressivemovement. Modern dance is associated with full-body engagementand a strong center, while Jazz dance features syncopated rhythmsand body part isolations. Class work also focuses on musicality andstylistic considerations in the performance of dynamic movementcombinations. No previous experience in dance is necessary.Students meet in class weekly for 90 minutes and are expected toparticipate in two additional weekly exercise sessions beyond the classmeeting to comply with the Surgeon General’s recommendation ofthree moderate exercise sessions weekly.PA146 Pilates and YogaOne trimester (1 unit of credit)Meeting Pattern: 1 period per week including labStudents learn the fundamentals of the Pilates method of exercise,along with basic Yoga movements and poses. Both systemsof movement emphasize the use of breath to support mindfulmovement that develops strength and flexibility. The Pilates matwork is especially effective in the development of core strength,while the Yoga emphasizes flow, balance, and flexibility. Noprevious experience with Pilates or Yoga is required. Students meetin class weekly for 90 minutes and are expected to participate inNCSSM 2008-09two additional weekly exercise sessions beyond the class meetingto comply with the Surgeon General’s recommendation of threemoderate exercise sessions weekly.PA148 Social and Folk FormsOne trimester (1unit of credit)Meeting Pattern: 1 period per week including labStudents learn a selection of dances that are typically performed insocial situations. Dances are drawn from a variety of forms such asballroom, Latin, line dance, and international folk dance. Emphasisis on energetic dances that help develop coordination and rhythmicskills. Class work includes a full body warm up and contextualinformation about the dance forms. No previous experience withdance is required. Students meet in class weekly for 90 minutes andare expected to participate in two additional weekly exercise sessionsbeyond the class meeting to comply with the Surgeon General’srecommendation of three moderate exercise sessions weekly.PA150* Sports Medicine IOne trimester (1 unit of credit)Meeting pattern: 1 period per week including labThis course is designed to introduce the field of athletic training tothe high school student. Topics of study include basic anatomy/physiology, athletic training skills, and the recognition, management,and rehabilitation of common athletic injuries.PA152* Sports Medicine IIOne trimester (1 unit of credit)Prerequisite: PA150* Sports Medicine IMeeting pattern: 1 period per week including labThis course is a continuation of PA150* Sports Medicine I and isdesigned for students who are contemplating a career in medicine.Topics include an in-depth study of the prevention, recognition,management, and rehabilitation of common athletic injuries.37COURSE CATALOGPHYSICAL ACTIVITY & WELLNESS
Graduation Requirement in Student LifeAll students must meet the SSL105 Summer Service Learning requirements before the start of their senior year atNCSSM. All junior students are required to successfully complete SL101Junior Student Life Curriculum and seniorstudents must successfully complete SL201 Senior Student Life Curriculum. Also, all students must successfullycomplete two years of WS105 Work Service. These courses are all graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) anddo not compute in the GPA.STUDENT LIFESSL105 Summer Service Learning60 hours in summer between junior and senior year orin summer prior to first enrollment at NCSSM.This experience introduces students to service learning.Students work for a non-profit organization in their homecommunity. Students maintain a daily journal of theirexperiences, interview staff members of the organization, andshare with other members of the NCSSM community in a smallgroup reflection session based on their experiences.SL101 Junior Student Life CurriculumTwo trimesters (0 units of credit)Prerequisite: Junior standingMeeting pattern: 1 period per weekStudent Life 101 is the curricular component of the holisticeducation provided at NCSSM through the Student LifeDivision. The curriculum utilizes the residential goals as outlinedin the School’s Mission Statement. SL101 offers junior studentsa carefully structured orientation to NCSSM, an introductionto academic and personal success strategies, and anopportunity for self discovery and self-realization. Topicsinclude: transition to NCSSM, time management and studyskills, harassment, diversity, drugs and alcohol, sex education,and interview skills.SL201 Senior Student Life CurriculumThree trimesters (0 units of credit)Prerequisite: Senior standingMeeting pattern: Periodically, as announcedStudent Life 201 is the curricular component of the holisticeducation provided at NCSSM through the Student LifeDivision. The curriculum utilizes the residential goals as outlinedin the School’s Mission Statement. Throughout the year, seniorstudents attend sessions on various topics: college planning,summer reading discussions, drugs and alcohol, careerplanning with alumni, and other holistic topics.WS105 Work ServiceSix trimesters (0 units of credit)Meeting pattern: 3 hours per weekStudents are introduced to professional work expectationswhile assisting NCSSM departments three hours per week.Students are trained in the specific functions of their assignedarea. Students receive opportunity for constructive evaluationand mentoring.NCSSM 2008-0938COURSE CATALOG
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