Course Syllabus
PE 1710 Western Swing Dance
- Division: Social and Behavioral Science
- Department: Physical Education
- Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
- Repeatable: Yes.
- Prerequisites: None
- Corequisites: None
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Semester Approved: Fall 2022
- Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2027
- End Semester: Summer 2028
- Optimum Class Size: 80
- Maximum Class Size: 120
Course Description
This course teaches the student how to western swing dance and line dance. Approximately 11 line dances are taught and a variety of swing moves. This class is repeatable up to 2 times for credit.
Justification
Physical activity is an important component of lifetime health and wellness. Physical activity can lead to positive physiological and psychological outcomes. Obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type-II diabetes, osteoperosis and cancer risk may be reduced with physical activity. Physical activity has been identified as an effective antidepressant and treatment for depression. This class will provide access to physical activity for students enrolled.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to learn and demonstrate the skills, conditioning, and fundamentals of western swing and line dancing.
- Students will be able to demonstrate the qualities associated with learning line dances, including work ethic and attitude.
- Students will be able to explain and discuss why physical conditioning is important in western swing and line dancing and explain the skills to be successful in the the dances learned.
Course Content
This is an activity course for men and women that are interested in learning and participating in the fundamentals of western swing and line dancing.