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LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011 189 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/FITNESSPEF 101D UPPER BODY AND CARDIOVASCULARTONINGLecture 1, Lab 1, Units 1.25This course is designed for individuals of any fitness level who wantto strengthen and condition the targeted area of the upper body.In addition to conditioning the cardiovascular system and burningsystemic fat, overall flexibility will be improved. The exercises utilizedwill include aerobic, weights, resistance training as well as stretches,Pilates, and yoga. Proper stretches and practices will be assessed.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.PEF 101E LOWER BODY TONING ANDSTRENGTHENINGLecture .5, Lab 1.5, Units 1This course is designed for the individual at any fitness level who desiresto tone/strengthen/stretch the lower body (especially abdominals andgluteals). The successful student will see marked improvement inmuscle strength and tone of target areas, as well as increased range ofmotion and flexibility.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.PEF 101F INTERVAL TRAININGLecture 1, Lab 2, Units 1.75This course provides an intensive cardiovascular workout, combinedwith strength training and stretching. It utilizes the principles ofinterval training and emphasizes improving fitness through precisionof training and participation in a regular interval program.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 timesPEF 101G STRENGTH TRAINING WITHTHERABALLS AND EXERTUBESLecture .5, Lab 1.5, Units 1This course is designed to increase strength, flexibility, and coordinationutilizing theraballs, exertubes, and other resistance equipment.Emphasis will be on core abdominal strength.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.PEF 101H BALANCE AND STABILITY EXERCISE(B.A.S.E.)Lecture 1, Lab 2, Units 1.75This course is designed to increase students' balance, core strength,flexibility, and coordination utilizing theraballs, exertubes, and otherresistance equipment. Students will focus on the three postural sensorysystems: visual, somatosensory, and vestibular. Students will strengthenthe musculature important in maintaining balance as well as developa strong core.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.PEF 101J POWER, SPEED, AND AGILITY TRAININGLecture 1, Lab 2, Units 1.75In this activity course, students will perform a variety of progressivelychallenging power, speed, agility, and jumping exercises. Corestrength and balance exercises will also be performed to promoteathletic performance. Those preparing for competition in sportssuch as basketball, football, soccer, skiing, snowboarding, volleyball,baseball, hockey, and others are welcome as is anyone interested inimproving speed, agility, power, and jumping ability.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)ADVISORY: Students should be able to sprint and jump. They should also be able tojog 1/2 mile in under 6 minutes.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.PEF 102A AEROBIC DANCE: LOW-IMPACTLecture 1, Lab 3, Units 2This course is designed for students who desire to improve theircardiovascular fitness, flexibility, coordination, and muscular strengththrough participation in low-impact aerobic activity. The course isappropriate for persons who have injuries or conditions which limit orprevent high-impact activity.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.NOTE: PEF 102A and 102B may be taken for a combined total of 6 times.PEF 102B AEROBIC DANCE: HIGH-IMPACTLecture 1, Lab 3, Units 2This course is a regular group exercise program that promotescardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, and flexibility. Topics will includethe roles of nutrition, stretching, posture, stress management, andphysical changes during exercise in maintaining general fitness.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.NOTE: PEF 102A and 102B may be taken for a combined total of 6 times.PEF 102C STEP AEROBICSLecture 1, Lab 3, Units 2This course is a regular exercise program to promote cardiovascularfitness, muscle tone, and flexibility through the use of step aerobics.Special elevated platforms are utilized to maximize cardiovascularfunction with greatly reduced injury potential. Students will understandthe roles of nutrition, stretching, posture, stress management, andphysical changes during exercise in maintaining fitness.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.PEF 102D WORLD RHYTHMSLecture 1, Lab 2, Units 1.75This course is designed for students seeking a cardiovascular workoutto increase endurance while studying the cultural diversity of worldrhythms. Students will learn rhythm steps and techniques derivedfrom traditional world beat movements found in cultural and ethnicmusic and dance.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.PEF 102E HEART RHYTHMSLecture 1, Lab 3, Units 2Heart Rhythms is an alternative fitness course which combines themovement, balance and energy of a dance class with the strength,stamina, flexibility and heart rate appropriate level workout of anexercise class. Movements will focus on developing core strengthand stamina while monitoring heart rates to determine ideal worklevels. The student will experience dance and movement as a pathto strength, stamina, health, flexibility, and a mind/body connectionto enhance fitness levels. Special focus will be on steps, alignment,balance, and heart rate, set to world, alternative and rock music.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.PEF 102F BEGINNING ZUMBALecture 1, Lab 1, Units 1.25This course introduces students to the Latin inspired, high energy danceinspiredexercise called Zumba. It incorporates Latin and internationalmusic and dance movements with an intense cardiovascular andmuscular workout. The muscle workout will tone students' hips,thighs, and core while teaching basic Latin rhythms and patterns setto high energy Latin music.Transfers to CSU, UNRREPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.Physical Education/Fitness