Advanced Aerobics
| Course Code | BRE208 |
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| Fee Code | S1 |
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| Number of Assignments | 6 |
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| Duration (approx) | 100 hours |
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CONTENT
There are six lessons in this module as follows:
- Organising a Class
- Safety and Efficiency
- Managing the Workload
- Teaching
- Class Design
- Leadership and Participation
Aims
- Plan and organise effective cohesive exercises to use with music and for progressive long
- Devise sets of relevant exercises into class programs
- Relate sequences of exercises to music tracks
- Purchase a tape and map out various songs using correct music mapping
- Learn the Add On, Link and Linear Progression methods of teaching aerobics
- Gain a knowledge of music licensing
- Recognise and observe all guidelines for safety and efficiency of movement.
- Design exercise to music classes, using safe exercise practices and movements.
- Understand equipment considerations, maintenance and usage.
- Understand the importance of ventilation, temperature, floor surface, hygiene, correct
- clothing and footwear.
- Determine different class intensity and duration
- Measure the workload during a class, and use training components to design classes that are well graded.
- Compose correct techniques in exercising and teach by example and verbal instruction,
- Understand recommended practises - layering, visual preview, choreography and phrasing.
- Identify the different components of a class.
- Explain how to cater for different levels of fitness and special populations.
- Lead an exercise to music class, using appropriate teaching principles.
- Participate in a variety of exercise to music classes, moving in a controlled and efficient manner.
- Identify common injuries, treatment and prevention, for participants in aerobics classes.
- Identify current trends, facts and fallacies concerning aerobics.
Lessons in this course cover elements necessary for a career in aerobic instruction such as class design, leadership, and organising classes.