Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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3 1 8 CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 | Course Descriptions Courses available at CGCC are listed in the Course Descriptions section of this document. General Education Requirements are also listed. For the most current information regarding degree requirements, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. EXS216 / 2 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Instructional Competency: Muscular Strength and Conditioning Fundamental methods of instructing and leading fitness activities including strength and conditioning activities. Core competencies identified by professional certification agencies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: (RDG100, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or satisfactory score on District reading placement exam) and (MAT120 or satisfactory score on District math placement exam) and (EXS125 and HES100) or permission of Instructor. EXS218 / 2 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Instructional Competency: Cardiorespiratory Exercises and Activities Fundamental methods of instructing and leading fitness activities including cardiorespiratory exercises and activities. Core competencies identified by professional certification agencies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: (RDG100, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or satisfactory score on District reading placement exam) and (MAT120 or satisfactory score on District math placement exam) and (EXS125 and HES100) or permission of Instructor. EXS230 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Introduction to Research Methods in Health and Exercise Science Introduction to the general nature of research with specific application to accessing, reading, evaluating, and reporting research in health and exercise science. Introduce students to select, data-based literature in order to engender an appreciation for and ability to critically evaluate health/exercise science research. Prerequisites: (ENG101 or ENG107) and MAT082 or permission of Instructor. EXS239 / 3 CREDITS / 5.4 PERIODS Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship Work experience in a fitness or health related facility. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit. recommendations, exercise techniques, and program design and management. Prerequisites: None. EXS132 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques Covers principles and techniques of aerobic training and the application of these to the development of aerobic training programs. Includes instructional techniques and safety, and stresses injury prevention. Prerequisites: None. EXS145 / 3 CREDITS / 4.5 PERIODS Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription Follows the current ACSM guidelines for health appraisal, risk assessment, safety of exercise, exercise testing, and exercise prescription. Prerequisites: None. EXS214 / 2 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Instructional Competency: Flexibility and Mind- Body Exercises Fundamental methods of instructing and leading fitness activities including flexibility activities. Core competencies identified by professional certification agencies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: (RDG100, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or satisfactory score on District reading placement exam) and (EXS125 and HES100) or permission of Instructor. EXS215 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Fitness for Life Lifetime health and skill-related components of fitness to achieve total wellness. Topics include health and skill- related components of fitness, guidelines for health and fitness assessment, exercise safety and precautions, nutrition, weight control, cardiovascular risk reduction, psychology of fitness and wellness, consumerism, and overall self-management of personal health and lifestyle habits to achieve the highest potential for well-being. Prerequisites: None.