Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: PE1451 - Country Western Dance I-IV
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: One credit hour, with two hours of lab, to teach beginning students the basic skills of the most widely used country western dance steps.
3. PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENTMISSION STATEMENT: The SCCC/ATS physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: None
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC Outcomes.
   • Outcome #1 - Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
   • Outcome #7 - Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the diverse cultures, creeds, and life styles of America and the world community.
6. COURSE OUTCOMES: Students are expected to learn all required dances while participating with classmates and instructor.
7. COURSE OUTLINE: Dances to be taught in this class are as follows:
   • Basic Country Western Two-Step with six (6) basic turns
   • Basic Cotton-Eyed-Joe
   • 8-Step Polka
   • Basic Country Western Waltz with basic turns
   • Electric Slide
   • Free Style Cha-Cha
   • Basic 3-Step
   • Jitterbug
   • Saddles-n-Satin (time permitting)
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • Lecture
   • Walk through/class participation
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Dance Instruction handouts
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include actual dance testing, attendance record, attitude, and aptitude.
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by recall and performance of all dance steps.
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #7 will be assessed and measured by performance of dance steps from different cultures.
11. ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
    
    Syllabus Reviewed: March 2014