PHED 183 - Water Aerobics

(1 credit)
This course will introduce students to the benefits of and the exercises used in water aerobics. Water aerobics is a safe and effective means of total body workout (with minimal joint impact) that influences the main elements of fitness (flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, body composition). Students will experience water aerobics as a popular leisure activity that provides low and non-impact exercise with light resistance for strengthening muscles, elongating the spine, and improving flexibility during a safe yet effective workout. Offered fall and spring semesters.