KIN 332 - Step Aerobics

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    Difficulty
    4.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    KIN 340-1 with a grade of "C" or better.
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    In this course students improve their cardiovascular fitness and strengthen select muscle groups by performing stepping skills in rhythm with music. Stepping is pri- marily a low impact aerobic exercise. Activity includes muscle conditioning and flexibility exercises. *UC Credit Limit: Any or all of these PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 semester units. 334-1 Fitness Walking I (1) *UC:CSU Laboratory 3 hours. In this course the student will focus on achieving cardiovascular fitness and a healthy lifestyle through walking. Topics taught in this course are: basic fitness walking principles, proper technique, shoe selection, posture, gait, walking styles, flexibility, clothing, safety limitations, assessing fitness level and the physical health benefits from walking. *UC Credit Limit: Any or all of these PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 semester units. 340-1 T'ai Chi Ch'uan I (1) *UC:CSU Laboratory 3 hours. This course introduces T'ai chi ch'uan, an internal martial art, designed to increase physical and mental strength by incorporating energy circulation, breathing, and mindfulness. Students will study and practice stances and movement sequences that improve joint stability, postural alignment, flexibility, balance, and relaxation to manage stress and improve health. *UC Credit Limit: Any or all of these PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 semester units. 340-2 T'ai Chi Ch'uan II (1) *UC:CSU Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: KIN 340-1 with a grade of "C" or better. This course continues the study and practice of T'ai chi ch'uan, an internal martial art, designed to increase physical and mental strength by incorporating energy cir- culation, breathing, and mindfulness. Students focus on skill progression and mar- tial arts applications to improve physical performance, manage stress, and improve health. *UC Credit Limit: Any or all of these PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 semester units.