HPE 321 Analysis and Teaching of Rhythms and Dance

(Recommended for Physical Education majors only) This course is designed for the purpose of providing Physical Education majors with an opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of basic rhythmic and dance skills and dance-related terminology. Specifically, the course is designed to prepare students to systematically analyze basic rhythms and dance skills. In addition, students will be provided with opportunities to teach a variety of rhythms and dances to students of varied backgrounds, ability levels and experiences. The course will also provide the students with an opportunity to participate and administer specific conditioning exercises, an opportunity to participate and administer specific cultural dances and integrative rhythms and dances, to construct developmentally appropriate rhythmic activities and dances, and an opportunity to analyze and implement specific competition strategies.

Credits

3