2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin

PED 109 Water Aerobics and Basic Survival Skills

2 hours 

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. This is an activity course. Students may apply no more than 4 credits of activity courses toward their degree requirements. There is no restriction on the number of 3-credit physical education courses that can be used to fulfill elective requirements.

Credits

1