PED-1070 African Dance

Credits: 1
This course introduces students to African dance as part of a total fitness program. African dance is a full body workout that accommodates all fitness levels. Students identify benefits of including African dance in their exercise programs, discuss the history of African dance, and perform both traditional and contemporary African dance movements. Students learn and incorporate various African music and instruments into the dance sessions to enrich the student experience.

Formerly: PED-1000 Lifetime Fitness and Leisure Activities. Students may not receive credit for both PED-1000 and PED-1070.
Course Outcomes

Discuss the history of African dance.
Identify benefits of African dance to fitness.
Demonstrate traditional and contemporary African dance techniques.
Identify different types of African music and African instruments.