EXSC 113 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY AND (1) FUNDAMENTALS OF ANATOMY A study of basic human anatomy and physiology focusing on cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, nervous and skeletal systems. Emphasis will be placed on physiological responses and adaptations to exercise. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required. Offered: Fall. One lecture hour. EXSC 114 HEALTH SCREENING AND FITNESS (1) TESTING Techniques for conducting physical fitness assessments are studied, including tests of cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, joint flexibility, body composition and muscular power. Health screening to evaluate health status is covered. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required. Offered: Fall. One lecture hour. EXSC 115 EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION/INJURY (1) MANAGEMENT This course covers the fundamentals of exercise prescription for health, fitness and sports performance. Emphasis will be placed on techniques for management and prevention of sport-related injuries. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required. Offered: Fall. One lecture hour. EXSC 116 LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL (1) RESPONSIBILITIES/MARKETING This course is designed to introduce students to various business-operation skills of management, marketing and safety. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required. Offered: Occasionally. One lecture hour. EXSC 119 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: BASICS (.5) OF BEHAVIOR CHANGES An introduction to health behaviors and theories of behavior change. Exercise adherence and motivation as well as the personal trainer's role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and goal-setting will be covered. Permission required. Offered: Fall. Half lecture hour. EXSC 120 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: (.5) PILATES A course designed to prepare fitness and exercise professionals to teach Pilates mat classes at varying skill levels to generally healthy adults. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required. Offered: Fall. Half lecture hour.
EXSC 122 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: YOUTH (.5) FITNESS This course exposes students to the principles and techniques of teaching fitness to children and young adults. Maybe taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required. Offered: Fall. Half lecture hour. EXSC 123 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: FITNESS (.5) CYCLING Students learn the fundamentals of designing exercise workouts for fitness cycling. Emphasis is placed on equipment safety, music selection, riding techniques, exercise progression and leadership roles. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required. Offered: Fall. Half lecture hour.
EXSC 124 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: SENIOR (.5) FITNESS Students learn the fundamentals of exercise leadership, prescription and design for senior fitness programs. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required. Offered: Fall. Half lecture hour. EXSC 126
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: (1) PERSONAL TRAINING This course gives students instructional methods of personal fitness training. Instructional techniques for fitness development and methods for leading an exercise session, including design, instruction and evaluation, are the foundation of the class. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required. Offered: Fall. One lecture hour. EXSC 127 CERTIFICATION REVIEW (.5) This course reviews essential material relevant to national examinations for the American Council on Exercise and National Strength and Conditioning Association personal trainer certifications. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required. Offered: Fall. Half lecture hour. EXSC 129 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: GROUP (1) EXERCISE This course covers the theoretical bases underlying physical fitness and instruction techniques for fitness development in group classes. Emphasis is on hands-on learning of methods for leading a group exercise class, including visual and auditory cues, dance routines and patterns. Students learn to design and teach fitness classes in bench step, aerobics, kickboxing, resistance training and core strengthening. This class also covers adherence and motivation to exercise. Current trends in exercise class modes and formats are 194