PEF 140 - Stretch and Strengthen with Fit Balls

Description:
This course combines balance, stretch, and strength training using a variety of soft fitness balls. Dynamic balancing skills will be taught using the BOSU and physioball. Strength and core drills will be taught using medicine balls and sport balls. Course may be repeated up to 12 times for a maximum of 12 credits starting Spring 2016. Past repetitions will remain as coded.

Credits: (1)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain general differences in soft fitness equipment balls according to use, size and progression of a given exercise.
Develop exercise progressions for strength, for flexibility and for balance.
Show proper body form/mechanics during various active drills in solo, with a partner or in a small group, using various soft fitness equipment balls.
Learn the meaning of neutral spine, imprint, nod, dynamic stabilization, core, diaphramic breathing and other common vocabulary words and phrases related to the given exercise and course content.
Identify an exercise progression moving from easiest to more challenging in terms of balance, core strength and flexibility.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/4/2010

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