Class Details

PEA 5X
Adapted Aquatic Exercise

Course Description

Adapted to provide reasonable accommodations for students with verified physical disabilities, this course is an introduction to 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. A historical examination of aqua exercise for fitness, rehabilitation, and play will be included.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-09-22 to 2025-12-12.
Footnote:
PEA-005X-01: New students must apply and register through Disability Support Services at https://www.deanza.edu/dsps/dss/applynow.html . Continuing students must register through Adapted Physical Education at https://www.deanza.edu/dsps/ape/registration/index.html .

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

1 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 0
• Weekly Lab Hours: 3

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement

See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.