DANC A106: Strength and Stretch
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 12/08/2021 |
| Top Code | 100810 - Commercial Dance |
| Units | 1-2 Total Units |
| Hours | 36-72 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 9-18; Lab Hours 27-54) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S),
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| Associate Arts Local General Education (GE) |
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| Associate Science Local General Education (GE) |
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| California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) |
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Course Description
Strength and flexibility exercises and their application to dance technique will be selected to target major muscle groups that need maximum efficiency and range of motion. The course will address both the adaptation of exercises to the individual for maximum benefit and application to movement patterns. Also applicable to any sport. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Demonstrate appropriate application of skills needed to improve strength and flexibility.
- Evaluate student progress of strength, flexibility, stability and balance in writing.
Course Objectives
- 1. Demonstrate improved strength in each of the major muscle groups studied.
- 2. Demonstrate improved flexibility in major muscle groups.
- 3. Demonstrate improved range of motion in the joint areas.
- 4. Identify in writing the major muscle groups used in the course.
- 5. Identify in writing the major skeletal landmarks used in the course.
Lecture Content
Orientation, requirements, and procedures Objectives based on course syllabus Introduce skeletal and muscular “landmarks” and vocabulary to be used in course Body care importance of using correct stretching and strengthening procedures introduction to alternative forms: Pilates, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Gyrotonic Guidelines for developing a personal strength and stretch program Preparation for activity Order of exercises Intensity required Special needs
Lab Content
Pre-assessment of each students strength and flexibility Introduce basic workout for major muscle groups Practice of this basic workout Specific exercises targeting strength in the following body areas: neck and shoulder muscles arms and wrists torso muscles abdominals lower back and hips thighs and legs feet Specific exercises and techniques for flexibility in major muscle groups Introduction of basic movement skills needed for any dance technique Movements across the floor utilizing principles of strength and flexibility more in-depth study of each body area with increased awareness and exercises designed for individual differences study of using the body efficiently as a unit vs. separate body parts integrating the strength and flexibility into moving across the floor or in accomplishing specific task oriented movements Continued practice Assessment and evaluation at end of course
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- Lab (04)
Instructional Techniques
Lecture and demonstration, individual/pairs/small group work, instructor feedback, video taping of skill testing, video viewing, writing assignments
Reading Assignments
Students will spend approximately one hour a week reading their book or handouts.
Writing Assignments
Students will spend approximately half an hour with weekly journal writing and a written self-evaluation.
Out-of-class Assignments
Students will spend approximately half an hour a week watching strength and stretch DVDs and/or practicing skills learned in class.
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Attendance and participation, teacher evaluation, skill demonstrations, written tests, and assignments
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Written assignments, tests, and skill demonstrations
Textbooks Resources
1. Required Alter, J. Stretch and Strengthen, latest ed. Mariner, 1992 Rationale: industry standard
Other Resources
1. Selected handout materials will be provided and distributed by the instructor. 2. Video viewing: Keeping Dancers Dancing. The Thinking Body