Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
PE 131 Aqua Aerobics
Instructor: Joseph Ratcliff
Spring 2006

2714 M&W 1:20PM – 2:45PM
2715 T&TH 11:45AM – 1:10PM

About PE 131- Aqua Aerobics

This course is designed to increase aerobic fitness levels, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. This course is transferable to UC and CSU colleges. Grades will based upon:

Pre and Post tests that will help the student monitor their progress,
Participation in Exercise activities,
Attendance,
and Completion of assignments.

Cardiovascular conditioning is stressed and instruction is provided on:

A.)Basic principles of water resistance exercise,

B.)Safety in the water,

C.)Basic Muscle Types and Balance

D.)Hydro-Tone Fitness Systems (water resistance equipment)

E.)Deep water exercises and circuits

F.)Shallow water exercises and circuits

G.)Hydro-Tone Muscle Endurance Tests

H.)And other Components of Physical Fitness.

Assignments will include but are not limited to the following handouts, which can be printed from the WWW (http://wellness.lattc.cc.ca.us/aquatics/aqua.html) and submitted to the instructor as required.

1.)Body Measurements worksheet

2.)Resting Heart Rate worksheet

3.)Hydro-Tone Muscle Endurance Tests worksheet

4.)LATTC Nutrition Assessment worksheet

5.)Training Heart Rate worksheet

6.)And an Evaluation Form

Grading and Student Learning Outcomes:

Trade Tech Aquatics and Physical Education department has determined that the minimum requirements to complete this class with a C or better includes the following: (70 % of all total possible points)

Completion of all pre-tests to create a starting personal fitness profile.
Consistent training and participation in class sessions (80% of the classes).
Completion of all post-tests on the personal fitness profile.
Evaluation of the changes between the pre-tests and the post-tests.

Requirements to get a grade of B in this class include the following: (80% of the total possible points)

All requirements to get a grade of C in the class AND
Completion of all assignments/handouts given in class.
Consistent training and participation in class sessions (85% of the classes)

Requirements to get a grade of A in this class include the following (90% of the total possible points)

All requirements to get a grade of B in the class AND
Consistent training and participation in class sessions (90% of the classes)
Passing Final written Exam with a “B” or better.

Instructor Ratcliff Information:
Office J-204 (Cardio-Fitness Room)
Phone: 213-763-3730
Email: ratclije@lattc.edu
*Office Hours: M & W3:00 PM – 4:45 PM
T & Th2:00 PM – 4:45 PM
F- Appointments only

*Please try to make an appointment, if possible, if you need to see me.

Make-up Policy/Sick Days:

3 Make-ups for missed days will be allowed at the other Aqua Aerobics Class.

On days you might feel too ill to get into the water (up to 3) other “dry” assignments in other classes might be available. Please try to make class so that you can keep your attendance up!

No Outside Classes will be used to substitute for missed days, except for pre-arranged sick day assignments.

Swimming Attire:

One piece swimming suits (for women) and swimming drunks with lining are recommended while participating in this class. Additional exercise shorts (instructors approval, primarily no cut offs)may be used. T-shirts are not permitted, although new water shirts (surfer shirts) are available and will be permitted.

Please remember there is a lot of activity in the class (jumping, running, hopping, etc.) so make sure you have the proper support.

Lockers:

In our redesign of the Physical Education center, we are moving toward all students being responsible for their lockers. Currently, only the women’s room has been de-locked.Women this semester will be asked to purchase a lock from the Bookstore and use it on their assigned locker. These locks specifically for PE in the bookstore, will give us the ability to assist you with if there is a locker problem. We cannot help you if you use your own lock. Lockers are assigned only through the spring semester and only while enrolled into a PE class. All locks and the contents of the lockers will be removed if the class is dropped or at the end of the semester if not removed. PE locks bought in the bookstore can be RESOLD to the bookstore at the end of your semester.

Suggested Schedule of Activities:

Weeks One – Three	Introduction and Pre-Testing	February 6- February 24
Weeks Four –Five	Training and Heart Rate	February 27 – March 10
Weeks Six – Seven	Training and Counting Calories	March 13 – March 24
Weeks Eight – Nine	Training and Muscles	March 27 – April 7
Spring Break	No Training	April 10 – April 15
Week Ten - Twelve	Training	April 18 – May 5
Weeks Thirteen – Sixteenth	Post Testing/Final Exam	May 8– June

Students with disabilities who need any assistance or accommodations should contact the instructor. The DSPS office (X035) is available to assist in accommodating a disabled student.