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REC1045 Group Exercise Trends

Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students describe trends in group fitness, participate in a variety of group fitness opportunities and apply training and movement principles to analyze the viability of fitness trends.
Prerequisite
REC1040: Foundations for Training 1
Parameters
Access to a fitness facility and to instruction from an individual who is highly knowledgeable in this area and/or a trained in kinesiology, physical education and/or human movement.

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 describe trends in the fitness industry

    • 1.1 summarize the history of group fitness

    • 1.2 summarize the development of the fitness industry

    • 1.3 summarize past and present trends in group fitness, such as:

      • 1.3.1 high-intensity interval training

      • 1.3.2 mom and baby fitness classes

      • 1.3.3 older adult fitness classes

      • 1.3.4 equipment-based group classes

  • 2 evaluate a variety of group fitness opportunities

    • 2.1 describe a variety of fitness opportunities, such as:

      • 2.1.1 rhythmic-based low-impact classes

      • 2.1.2 kickboxing

      • 2.1.3 step aerobics

      • 2.1.4 cardio- and core-style classes

      • 2.1.5 aquatics group exercise classes

      • 2.1.6 deep-water aerobics classes

      • 2.1.7 classes based on martial arts

      • 2.1.8 boot-camp-style classes

      • 2.1.9 prenatal and postnatal classes

      • 2.1.10 online or video instruction

    • 2.2 participate in a variety of different group fitness classes available in the community

    • 2.3 compare the characteristics, benefits and shortcomings of a variety of fitness trends

    • 2.4 analyze the longevity of a variety of fitness trends, considering factors such as:

      • 2.4.1 demographics

      • 2.4.2 equipment and facilities

      • 2.4.3 facilitator training

      • 2.4.4 effectiveness of meeting participant goals

  • 3 assess the effectiveness of a fitness class by applying training and movement principles

    • 3.1 summarize training and movement principles

    • 3.2 analyze the effectiveness of a fitness class, considering:

      • 3.2.1 frequency, intensity, time and type (FITT)

      • 3.2.2 overload

      • 3.2.3 specificity

      • 3.2.4 progression

    • 3.3 summarize potential benefits and hazards of long-term participation in a group fitness class

  • 4 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 4.1.1 communicate

      • 4.1.2 manage information

      • 4.1.3 use numbers

      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 4.2.2 be responsible

      • 4.2.3 be adaptable

      • 4.2.4 learn continuously

      • 4.2.5 work safely

    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 4.3.1 work with others

      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

    • 5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

    • 5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

Program of Studies 2014. Source document, © Alberta Education.