Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Eff Term	Fall 2026
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	11/12/2025
Top Code	100810 - Commercial Dance (CTE)
Units	1 Total Units (Lecture Units 0.5;  Lab/Other Units 0.5)
Hours	36 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 9; Lab Hours 27)
Total Outside of Class Hours	18
Total Student Learning Hours	54
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S),  Pass/No Pass (B)
Associate Arts Local General Education (GE)	Area 7 Life Skills, Lifelong Learning, and Self-Development 7B Activity (OE2)
Associate Science Local General Education (GE)	Area 3A Arts (OSC1)
California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth)	CSU E2 Activity Course (E2)

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 Limitations: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Demonstrate appropriate application of skills needed to improve strength and flexibility.
2. Demonstrate, understand, and evaluate progress in strength, flexibility, stability and balance for themselves and others.

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.

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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
Guidelines for developing a personal strength and stretch program
Order of exercises
Intensity required
Special needs
Introduction to alternative forms:

• Pilates
• Bartenieff Fundamentals
• Gyrotonics
• Yoga

Lab Content

Pre-assessment of each student s strength and flexibility
Introduction to basic workout for major muscle groups
Practice workout and 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
In-depth study of each body area with increased awareness and exercises designed for individual differences
Practice using the body efficiently as a unit vs. separate body parts
Integrate strength and flexibility into moving across the floor or in accomplishing specific task oriented movements
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.

Study Non-Contact Hours Recommended

18

Methods of Student Evaluation

• Short Quizzes
• Written Assignments
• Skills Demonstration

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

Resources Subscreen

• Textbook: Alter, J. . Stretch and Strengthen. Mariner (1992).

Eligible Discipline(s)

• Dance: Master’s degree in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis, OR bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts, or music OR the equivalent. Master's degree required.