Course Description
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Course Name
Water Fitness
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Host University
The American College of Greece
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Location
Athens, Greece
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Area of Study
Education
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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US Credits
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Recommended U.S. Semester Credits1
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units1
Hours & Credits
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Overview
DESCRIPTION:
A water exercise program aimed at improving several fitness components and helping in the prevention of injuries. Graded on a P/F basis.RATIONALE:
Exercising in the water is perhaps one of the most physically soothing of workouts and is also very beneficial. In addition, aqua aerobics is almost an injury-free activity. In fact, students not able to exercise in the gym due to minor physical problems are usually able to exercise in the water.OBJECTIVES:
1. Learn basic anatomy.
2. Increase aerobic and anaerobic fitness.
3. Improve body alignment.
4. Learn the basic exercises for aqua aerobics.
5. Understand individual exercise and what muscle groups it affects.
6. Increase strength, flexibility, coordination.LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
Lectures, discussions, and demonstrations of exercises.