PED 109 - Water Aerobics and Basic Survival Skills

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

2 HOURS, 1 CREDIT Introduction to aquatics in the safe low-impact medium of chest-deep water. Emphasis is on utilizing the water’s resistance and buoyancy to promote cardiovascular conditioning, body toning, muscular strength, endurance and breathing. Use of state-of-the-art aquatic equipment such as Wet Vest (for deep water jogging) and Aqua Step Fins is included. Th is is an activity course. Students may apply no more than 4 credits of activity courses toward their degree requirements. Th ere is no restriction on the number of three-credit physical education courses that can be used to fulfi ll elective requirements.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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