PEH 110: Barre Fitness

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Class Program

Exercise Science

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091799

Meets Degree Requirements For

General Elective

Description

Barre fitness is a hybrid workout of movements inspired by ballet combined with strength training. Barre fitness isolates and tones muscle groups through high reps of small-range of motion movements. This course will improve balance, flexibility, strength and core stability through a series of Barre movements in a fast-paced energizing atmosphere. Designed for students of all fitness levels.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Safely perform a series of Barre movement exercises and understand which muscle groups are associated with the Barre movement.

Students will demonstrate increased strength, flexibility and mental focus.

Use various breathing techniques to elicit relaxation and increase mind/body connection.

Demonstrate vital elements behind the Barre techniques including movement form(s), control, and isolation.

Core Topics

Safety within Barre fitness movements
Proper Barre fitness alignment form
Muscular strength
Muscular flexibility
Muscular endurance
Core stability
Improved balance
Mental focus