COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Department of Kinesiology Sport and Recreation Office Fall 2015

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1 COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Department of Kinesiology Sport and Recreation Office Fall 2015 Course Number, Title and Credit Hours: SPT&REC /171, Ballet Barre, 1 credit Special Course fee: None Location: Section, 171 Meets in Klotsche Center - Room 104 Section Number and Day/Time: Section 171, F 9:00AM-11:50AM (09/02/ /14/2015) Instructor: Ms. DeBorah McCoy and/or Phone Number: mccoyd@uwm.edu / Additional Contact: If you are unable to reach the instructor, contact the Sport & Rec Office at or chs-outreach@uwm.edu. Description of course objectives: The Ballet Barre I, is a compilation of ballet barre work, pilates mat exercises and yoga set to upbeat music. The fusion of all three types of exercise systems will challenge students to firm and strengthen core, glutes, arms, and leg muscles through controlled, precise movements that will yield overall conditioning. Specifically speaking, students will be expected to engage in small controlled holds & pulses that work to support and stabilize muscles of the body such as the core, the spine, the hips and feet. Students can expect to engage in low impact standing footwork at the barre, such as: ballet combinations that target feet, legs, arms; and standing yoga poses that challenge balance, building stamina and endurance. Floor work will include both yoga and pilates mat work. Principles of balance, coordination and a slight elevation of heart rate can be expected. This low impact class is easy on the joints. The pilates 100's, rollup, stomach series and leg series will be incorporated at the barre and as floor-work. Pilates exercises focuses on improving flexibility and strength for the total body without building bulk, yet provides core stability. Teaching emphasis will be on alignment and form to ensure safety and on-going progress.

2 Student Objectives: Students will learn and explore ballet barre movements similar to classical ballet warmups of the feet, legs, hips, core and arms. Students will learn how the abdominals and hip region are instrumental in generating strength while doing ballet moves and stretches. Students will engage in the warrior yoga poses building muscle strength, stamina and endurance while flowing through warrior poses. Students will engage in pilates mat exercises through the stomach and After taking this course, students will have experienced the fusion of ballet, yoga and pilates exercise systems. Experience: None required. This is a good class for beginners that are inspired by Ballet Barre, Pure Barre, Barre Method and Balletone workouts. This class will fulfill those interested in experiencing a consistent routine and workout at the ballet barre. Pre-requisite(s): This is an introductory course. If you think you have an advanced skill, immediately see the instructor who will modify exercises for you to an intermediate level. Required Equipment: Klotsche Center supplies the following equipment (yoga mat, strap, block). Other location: Students must supply a yoga mat and soft ballet shoes. UWM does not provide fitness shoes. Students can purchase ballet shoes at Trep-Art in Brookfield or on-line. Entrance to Klotsche/Pavilion: Students must have their student ID card for entrance. Special out-of-class assignment: Students are required to select a past or current ballet dancer (icon) read (A two-page Reflection paper, typed, double spaced written paper is due). Paper must include: student evidence of how she/he has progressed in physical conditioning over the course of the 15 weeks. Examples: increased muscle tone, stronger abs, more energy, etc., along with a personal reflection of their classroom experience. Tips for successful participation in class: 1. A positive attitude and willingness to learn. 2. Excellent attendance and participation. 3. Do not eat a full meal 1 hour prior to class. 4. Adverse influence: No alcohol or influence of alcohol allowed. 5. Wear comfortable workout clothes and soft Ballet shoes. 6. Bring a water bottle to prevent dehydration. Grading Policies: 75% attendance & participation, 25% written paper. Attendance requirements: Students who don t participate in classes can t expect to satisfactorily complete course & may consider a drop status.

3 Absences: Students may makeup missed classes for (unexcused absences) with prior approval of instructor. Excused absences: sickness, illness, in home emergencies, or accidents. Examples: Unexcused absences: Conflicts related to: class scheduling, work, oversleeping, vacation. Grading Scale: Grading Scale: A A B B B C C C D D D F Less than Schedule (Week 3): Students will identify the dance artist they have chosen to report on. Report must include: name of artist, summary of paper, a full description of the artists history line, including struggles and victories and how the artist came to study ballet, as well as, a personal reflection of student s experience taking this course. A two page, typed, double spaced paper is due week 13 in hard copy form. No mid-term or final exam required for this course. ***Nov 25-29th 2015 is Thanksgiving break. Classes will not meet during these dates. Ballet Barre I: Weekly Schedule: Based on 120 minutes of exercise. Week 1: Instructor & student introductions, review of class syllabus, signing of attendance, UWM At Risk Waivers, Announcements, and discussion of final paper and possible authors to choose from will occur. circles arm stretches, ankle rotations, releves & eleve's. 30 mins: Barre exercises: tendu combo (1st, front-side-back-side & reverse);degage combo, frappe combo, plies (1st position via 5th) 4 demi & grande 20 mins: Floor-work (yoga & pilates) Yoga asanas (Warrior I, II, III, Cresc

4 ent Pose). Pilates 100's & rollup at the barre, Pilates mat: stomach series & leg series. Part II: Barre Standing Routine: ***following first routine each week. 10 mins: Floor Stretch Warmup Routine. Ballet Barre Standing Routine. Parallel Releve with kneebends, pulses 8 slow, 8 fast Pelvic Tilts & Release, 8 slow, 8 fast Open & Close knees, 9 slow, 9 fast Quick: Single Leg Quad Stretch, Grande Piles: 2nd, 8 slow, 8 double-time Alternate Heel Raises: Inside Leg, 8ea Face Barre-Lunge, R-leg closer to barre, 8 slow, 8 fast Face Barre-Knee Lift to Barre, (Janusirsana), 4 slow, 4 fast Face Barre-Single Knee Back Pulses, 8 slow, 8 fast Pigeon Pose 4 slow counts, Single Leg Releves, 8 slow, 8 fast Plank Pushups: 2 cnts, Bend 8x, 8x DT 1st Pos. Arm 2nd: Plie, Releve, Lengthen up, Lower heels Side-Kick Cursey w/left leg. Extend R-leg onto Barre. Hand: waist, stretch into Barre, & away. 8xs. Next: hands to floor. Week 2: Week 3: 30 mins: Barre exercises: tendu combo (1st, front-side-back-side & reverse); degage combo, frappe combo, plies (1st position via 5th) 4 demi & grande plies, rond de jambe combo, grande battement, glute combo at the barre. 20 mins: Floor-work (yoga & pilates) Yoga asanas (Warrior I, II, III, Crescent Pose flows). Pilates 100's & rollup at the barre, Pilates mat: stomach series & Week 4: 30 mins: Barre exercises: tendu combo (1st, front-side-back-side & reverse); degage combo, frappe combo, plies (1st position via 5th) 4 demi & grande plies, rond de jambe combo, grande battement, glute combo at the barre.20 mins: Floor-work (yoga & pilates) Yoga asanas (Warrior I, II, III, Crescent Pose flows). Pilates 100's & rollup at the barre, Pilates mat: stomach series & Week 5:

5 30 mins: Barre exercises: tendu combo (1st, front-side-back-side & reverse); degage combo, frappe combo, plies (1st position via 5th) 4 demi & grande plies, rond de jambe combo, grande battement, glute combo at the barre. 20 mins: Floor-work (yoga & pilates) Yoga asanas (Warrior I, II, III, Crescent Pose flows). Pilates 100's & rollup at the barre, Pilates mat: stomach series & Week 6: circles, arm stretches, ankle rotations, releves & eleve's. 30 mins: Barre exercises: tendu combo (1st, front-side-back-side & reverse); degage combo, frappe combo, plies (1st position via 5th) 4 demi & grande plies, rond de jambe combo, grande battement, glute combo at the barre. 20 mins: Floor-work (yoga & pilates) Yoga asanas (Warrior I, II, III, Crescent Pose flows). Pilates 100's & rollup at the barre, Pilates mat: stomach series & Week 7: ci rcles, arm stretches, ankle rotations, releves & eleve's. 30 mins: Barre exercises: tendu combo (1st, front-side-back-side & reverse); degage combo, frappe combo, plies (1st position via 5th) 4 demi & grande plies, rond de jambe combo, grande battement, glute combo at the barre. 20 mins: Floor-work (yoga & pilates) Yoga asanas (Warrior I, II, III, Crescent Pose flows). Pilates 100's & rollup at the barre, Pilates mat: stomach series & Week 8: Week 9:

6 Week 10: Week 11: Week 12: Written Report Due today (Nov. 17 th, 2015). Week 13: Week 14:

7 Week 15: *The above schedule may change due to time constraints. Assignment Policies: Excessive absences & unexcused absences may lower your grade. Making up missed classes are difficult to arrange. Keep in mind that this course is 15 weeks long and university policies require a specific amount of hours for students to acquire two college credits. Late papers/electronic papers will not be accepted. Once papers are received, they will be graded and returned the following week. Attendance requirements: Any student who does not participate in classes cannot expect to satisfactorily complete course objectives and therefore should consider dropping the course. Guidelines for wireless and electronic devices in the classroom: The guidelines are on the College of Health Sciences website under the student tab and resources section. e_elec_wireless_in_class.cfm Definition of a credit hour: This is a 1 credit course. Students are expected to invest approximately 4+ hours per week in class activities. This includes class participation, lectures and outside assignments. University Policies 1. Students with disabilities. If you will need accommodations to meet any of the requirements of this course please contact me as soon as possible. Verification of disability, class standards, the policy on the use of alternate materials and test accommodations can be found at the following: 2. Religious observances. Policies regarding accommodations for absences due to religious observance are found at the following:

8 3. Students called to active military duty. Accommodations for absences due to call-up of reserves to active military duty should be noted Incompletes. The conditions for awarding an incomplete to graduate and undergraduate students can be found at the following: 5. Discriminatory conduct (such as sexual harassment). Definitions of discrimination, harassment, abuse of power, and the reporting requirements of discriminatory conduct are found at the following: 6. Academic misconduct. Policies for addressing students cheating on exams or plagiarism can be found at the following: and 7. Class misconduct: Disruption of class, harassment, and any behavior considered hazardous to others may be cause for dismissal from class. 8. Complaint procedures. Students may direct complaints to the head of the academic unit or department in which the complaint occurs. If the complaint allegedly violates a specific university policy, it may be directed to the head of the department or academic unit in which the complaint occurred or to the appropriate university office responsible for enforcing the policy Grade appeal procedures. Procedures for student grade appeal appear at the following: Final examination policy. Policies regarding final examinations can be found at the following: Firearms and dangerous weapons policy. Policy regarding firearms and dangerous weapons can be found at the following: Assumption of Risk: Students are notified that this course/activity has inherent hazards, exposures, and risks, some known and some unanticipated, which could result in harm, injury (physical or mental), illness, diseases, death or damages to the student, the student s property or to other third parties or their property. By enrolling in and continuing to participate in this course/activity, students are voluntarily agreeing to assume all of the inherent hazards, exposures, and risks associated with this course. Students must accept full responsibility for their own health

9 and well-being by participating in this activity. Students must also accept full responsibility for third parties whose health and well-being are affected by the students participation in this course/activity. Students are also notified that UWM does not provide any accident or health insurance to cover participation in the course/activity, and that students are responsible to provide their own such insurance. Students [will /will not] be required to sign a separate Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release form for this course/activity.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Department of Kinesiology Sport and Recreation Office

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