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2018-2019 Student Catalog & Handbook

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 & Student Handbook 2018-2019 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 289 Basic history, philosophy, theory, educational pathways and career options will be examined. Prerequisites: None. EXS112 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS OF FITNESS PRINCIPLES Basic principles of fitness for the prospective fitness professional and characteristics of quality communication and fitness leadership. Topics include behavior modification, enhancing motivation components of fitness, fitness assessment, risk stratification, exercise programming and modifications. Prerequisites: None. EXS125 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY Principles of exercise science applied to teaching fitness/aerobics. Major factors related to the function of the human body. Emphasis on anatomy/physiology, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. Prerequisites: None. BIO160 recommended but not required. EXS130 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS STRENGTH FITNESS- PHYSIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES AND TRAINING TECHNIQUES Principles and techniques of strength training including strength physiology, performance factors, training 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: 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

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