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KINS175 Dance: Square and Folk

2 credits

3000

None

This course satisfies the transfer requirements for Physical Education majors. Students are taught and practice square and folk dances. The course also teaches proper etiquette and appreciation of dance. Lifetime health benefits related to proper nutrition and exercise physiology are examined.

Course Learning Goals
1. The student will learn valid concepts of exercise physiology and how to apply them to square and folk dance.
2. The student will learn valid concepts of nutrition and how to apply them to his own diet.
3. To become familiar with a variety of square and folk dance.
4. To understand the potential values of Dance.
5. To develop a sense of rhythm and an ability to move effectively in time with the music.
6. To acquire some of the basic skills needed to dance.
7. To understand the role of dance in various cultures and how these dances developed into their present day forms.
8. To become familiar with square and folk dance terminology.
9. To develop desirable social attitudes through participation in a group activity.
10. To provide an opportunity for each student to teach a dance.
11. To execute basic positions and formations of square and folk dances.
12. To demonstrate successfully the technique for dancing well with a partner, including leading and following.
13. To provide and opportunity for each student to teach a dance.
14. To become familiar with opportunities for participation in dance at the College, community, and throughout the world.
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
1. Basic Physiology of Exercise
2. Applied Physiology of Exercise
3. The Role of Diet and Nutrition: What is a quality diet?
4. Concepts of Recuperation, Positive Adaptation and De-conditioning
5. Critical Review of Literature in Nutrition and Physiology of Exercise
6. History of Dance
7. Basic Square and Folk Dance Positions and Formations
8. Movements of the Basic Program in Caller-lab and Selected Mainstream Movements of Square Dancing
9. Basic Movements of Selected Contra's and Folk Dances
10. Introduction to Various Types of Music (rhythm) and Execute Appropriate Dances to Each
11. Proper Etiquette Associated with Dancing
12. Techniques for Dancing Well with a Partner, Including Leading and Following
13. Student Teaching of a Class
14. Participation in a Square Dance Sponsored by and Area Square Dance Club
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Department selected textbook and/or handouts. Details of course policies will be given in the course syllabus created by the instructor for each course. Students will receive the course syllabus when they enroll in the course and attend class.

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KINS175 Dance: Square and Folk

Department of Health Sciences: Kinesiology

Course Learning Goals

Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities

Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student: