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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. The course combines the theoretical and practical aspects of strength training and conditioning. Topics covered include exercise and fitness-related principles and practices of physiology, neuromotor control, biochemistry, anatomy, biomechanics and endocrinology. The development of state-of-the-art, safe and effective strength and cardiorespiratory endurance training programs are presented. This course is offered to all Fitchburg State College students who have taken BIOL 1200 and BIOL 1300. However, some sections are designated for EXSS majors only. These sections carry a prerequisite of EXSS 2070.
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1.00 Credits
1-3 cr. These one-credit on-campus experiences are designed to enhance theory through cogent work in a specific area, such as exercise testing, strength training, fitness management, and research skills. Students apply for apprenticeships with specific professor in the semester prior to the semester in which the work will be done. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. 4 hr. This is an in-depth study of human physiological principles as applied to physical activity and sport. The focus will be on acute and chronic responses to exercise from various perspectives. Students will study topics concerned with bioenergetics during exercise, including substrate utilization, oxygen use, anaerobic threshold, chemo mechanical coupling, electrolyte imbalance and hormonal control of metabolism. Q Prerequisites: EXSS 2070, CHEM 1100.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. 4 hr. The course provides theory and practice for evaluating and prescribing exercise for the enhancement of the functional capacity of the cardiopulmonary, metabolic and musculoskeletal systems in health and disease. Basic topics include review of scientific bases for testing and prescription, human behavior and motivation, basic electrocardiology, risk factors in exercise and exercise testing, health appraisal and fitness testing, exercise programming, nutrition and weight management and program administration. This course is based on the knowledge required for certification as a health/fitness instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine. Prerequisites: EXSS 2070.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. This course focuses on the modification of testing and the development of individualized prescriptive exercise programming with regard to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, obesity and respiratory disorders. Prerequisite: EXSS 3450 161
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. An analysis of the principles and practices of coaching in various sports is presented for the prospective teacher/coach.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. The organization and administration of recreational activities are presented in reference to the development of the principles and practices in both school and community programs.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. Course content provides an opportunity to study some of the problems in the field of camping. Emphasis is placed on acquiring essential skills for camp life, developing various leadership styles as a camp counselor and addressing the individual and group needs of campers.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the study of motor learning and control associated with human movement. Selected motor learning and motor control theories and determinants of skill acquisition are covered. Topics include differences in motor control based on age, gender, and pathology and skill level. Prerequisites: BIOL 1200, BIOL 1300, EXSS 3020.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the philosophic history, administrative/management patterns and current professional and academic disciplinary program approaches in physical education, fitness and sport. Emphasis will be directed towards the new and changing nature of physical education relative to career perspectives.
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