PEA 5Z -

Institution:

De Anza College

Subject:

Description:

(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Advisory: English Writing 200 and Reading 200 (or Language Arts 200), or English as a Second Language 261, 262 and 263. Three hours laboratory for each unit of credit. (Any combination of Adapted Physical Education 5, 5X, 5Y, and 5Z may be taken up to six times for credit.) Adapted to provide reasonable accommodations for students with verified physical disabilities, Adapted Physical Education 5 is an introduction the discipline of Physical Education through water exercise in the context of an individual's physical, intellectual, and/or affective abilities and limitations. Aquatic exercise uses dynamic aerobic exercise techniques to provide a level of conditioning for both the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. The freestyle interval format combines jogging, jumping, walking, punching, kicking, and a variety of aerobic type movements performed in land-based programs. Students will strive for ultimate fitness through a complete program of cardiovascular exercise, strength development, and flexibility. An historical examination of Aqua Exercise for fitness, rehabilitation, and play will be included.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.deanza.edu/

Phone Number:

(408) 864-5678

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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