New Course Proposal Worksheet

New Course Proposal Worksheet

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1. Title of course: Intermediate Pilates

Course Number: HPE 122

1. Proposed by: Individual: Rita Ward-Slater, Ph.D.

Division: Nursing & Allied Health

1. Number of Credit Hours: 1

Contact Hours: 2

Semester Hours: 1

1. Placement Requirements: none

1. Prerequisite(s): HPE 120 or consent of instructor.

Corequisite(s):

1. Special Scheduling or Requirement(s): Must be offered in Aerobics Room (217H)

1. Catalog Description: This course will focus on the philosophy and fundamentals of the Pilates method at the intermediate level.

1. Impact on current curriculum: Students completing HPE 120 Intro to Pilates have requested an advanced level course.

1. General Education Goals: NA, this course does not meet the criteria for a General Education Course.

1. Transferability: Transfers as a one credit elective or HPE requirement when applicable.

1. Course Goals: The goal of this course is to promote life-long fitness and wellness through application of knowledge and techniques pertaining to Pilates at the intermediate level.

Course Objectives: During completion of this course students will:

1. Evaluate and record fitness/skill levels in basic skill areas.
2. Define and apply terminology, theory and techniques pertaining to the fundamental skills of Pilates.
3. Develop and apply skills and techniques of Pilates.
4. Practice safe and effective techniques of Pilates.
5. Advance to the use of props at the Mat I level of Pilates practice.

1. Measurable behavioral objectives. Attach additional sheets.

Pre and post test measures of flexibility will be implemented at the beginning and end of 7 week course including:

1. Hamstring Flexibility
2. Upper Body Flexibility, and
3. Lateral Side Stretch and Lower Back Flexibility.

1. Detailed Course Outline: Attach additional sheets.
2. Course Schedule

1. Course Syllabus: Attach additional sheets.

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