Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Course Descriptions Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 511 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: None. 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. 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: None. 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: None. 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.