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Exercise Science
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Topics in Exercise Science |
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This is a topical course in fundamental activities. The course may be repeated if content varies. |
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Strength and Conditioning Exercise Techniques |
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The purpose of this course is to understand the techniques (lifting, breathing, spotting) involved in properly performing strength and conditioning exercises. |
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Strength and Conditioning Program Design |
| Prerequisite |
PE 202 |
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The purpose of this course is to design strength and conditioning training programs that are safe, effective, and maximize athletic performance. |
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Sport and Play in the United States |
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Yes |
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This course is an investigation of sport and play in American society. It involves the application of concepts from various disciplines to sport and play and the development of an understanding of the functions that sport and play serve in the United States. |
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Motor Learning |
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This course is designed to expose students to different learning theories and how to incorporate them into teaching motor skills. Areas of study include theoretical and applied knowledge of the individual, instructional and environmental variables relevant to teaching, learning and performance of various motor activities. |
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Anatomical Kinesiology |
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A study of the applied human anatomy with a focus on the musculoskeletal systems. The student will learn basic skeletal structure, make-up and functional capabilities at the various joints, the role of the musculature in human movement and apply these concepts to real life situations. |
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Human Physiology |
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This course is designed to study the physiology of the different organ systems of the human body. The course will stress the application of physiological principles related to health and disease. |
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Group Exercise Leadership |
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This class will prepare students to teach all kinds of group exercise classes. Group exercise instructors conduct group exercise sessions that include aerobic exercise, stretching and muscle conditioning. |
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Exercise Program Design |
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This course prepares students to meet the competencies established by the American College of Sports Medicine for a health fitness instructor. |
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Strength and Conditioning Practicum |
| Prerequisite |
PE 202 PE 302 |
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This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply the principles of strength and conditioning training under the supervision of strength and conditioning specialists. |
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Biomechanics |
| Prerequisite |
PE 320 |
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This course is designed to develop an understanding of the mechanical principles that govern the effectiveness with which physical education and sport skills are performed. The prerequisite can be waived with the consent of the instructor. |
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Physiology of Exercise |
| Prerequisite |
PE 321 |
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A study of the function of those body systems most directly affected by and involved in exercise. Physiological consideration in human movement such as thermal regulation, performance at altitude and underwater, drugs and other ergogenic aids, and designing of specialized training programs will be pursued. |
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Exercise Science Internship |
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Designed to give students an opportunity to gain supervised clinical experiences working with a variety of state and local agencies. A maximum of 12 internship credits may be applied to the degree. |
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Exercise Testing and Interpretation |
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This course provides instruction in the guidelines and principles of advanced exercise testing and ECG interpretation. |
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