PEAC-145 Social Dance

Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 . Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting.

 
Social dance is designed to allow students an opportunity to learn multiple contemporary social dances while participating in moderate intensity physical activity. Students will actively participate in various contemporary social dances. Students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills to the intermediate level through participation in a variety of developmentally appropriate teaching progressions (e.g. part/whole method) relating to contemporary social dance.

Course Outcomes
1. Demonstrate personal competence in performing basic rhythm and social dancing skills 2. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural relevance as it applies to social dance within various settings 3. Identify types of rhythm patterns and how they apply to various types of dance 4. Identify fitness benefits associated with participating in moderate to vigorous intensity level rhythmic activities