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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 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. 290 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. 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. Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9) credits of EXS courses required for the (AAS in Exercise Science and Personal Training, or CCL in Personal Training Specialist, or CCL in Personal Trainer), current CPR card, and permission of Department or Division. Course Notes: CPR certification must be current through the duration of the internship. EXS239 may be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. EXS285 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS EXERCISE PROGRAM DESIGN AND INSTRUCTION Business aspects of the fitness profession such as program administration, quality assurance, and effective communication skills for the professional personal trainer and/or strength and conditioning coach. Implementation of behavioral strategies, progression of program planning, and development of programs for populations with special physical/medical needs. Designing exercise programs in an internship setting. Prerequisites: EXS145 or permission of instructor.

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