REC 177LAB—Water Aerobics

This course is designed to teach students safe performance of movement and exercise in a progressive approach, and offers an opportunity to improve and/or maintain a high level of fitness through application of aerobic training principles in an aquatic environment. The comprehensive workout incorporates aerobic conditioning, muscular strengthening, abdominal toning and tension-release stretching to improve aerobic capacity, strength and flexibility without the negative effects of gravity. Students will be encouraged to exercise at their own comfort level and engage in a variety of low-impact movements from low to high intensity. This water conditioning class will focus on improving the cardiovascular and muscle systems, but also cover basic principles of exercise science, nutrition, cardiovascular and muscle endurance, and water safety. Workouts will include warm-up, cardio-, muscle-, and core conditioning, and range of motion exercises both in the shallow and deep water. Classes may incorporate use of flotation equipment for buoyancy and water resistance, and a mini-lecture at the start and/or end of class. Class activities include basic water aerobics, intervals, circuits, games, and other styles of upright water workouts.