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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): ESS 100. Recommended Preparation: ENG 100, ENG 160, or ESL 100; MATH 100. ESS 215 provides an overview of the field of personal training and some management principles used in operating health and fitness facilities. It will also explore the professional and interpersonal skills needed to ensure a successful relationship between a health fitness professional and her/his client. Upon successful completion of ESS 215 the student should be able to: Examine the role of health and fitness facilities in the health fitness movement. Evaluate fitness facilities member's demographics. Identify current attitudes toward exercise. Explain current organizational patterns and structures in the health fitness industry. Analyze management theory and its application to the health fitness industry. Define the functions and responsibilities of an effective manager. Describe marketing strategies in the health fitness industry. Identify critical customer service skills. Describe strategies and techniques for member retention. Explain the importance of establishing a member database. Identify specific programming needs and trends in programming. Describe legal liability concerns for health fitness facilities and professionals. Discuss the need for personal liability insurance. Summarize the ethics and responsibilities of health fitness professionals. Describe the member-trainer relationship and effective interpersonal communication skills. Explain ways to motivate clients to remain successful in their goals. Identify ways to maintain exercise adherence among clients. Explain models that describe factors involved in making lifestyle changes. Develop alternative programming at fitness center for clients that have special needs. Identify specific medications that may have an effect on exercise tolerance. Discuss the process of how to refer clients to the appropriate health/medical professionals. Discuss how to use recommendations from physicians, physician releases, and other qualified health/medical/sports medicine professionals. Explain the importance of staff training and development. Give examples of health fitness equipment and their appropriateness to health fitness facilities. Describe emergency management and safety. Identify evaluation models for individuals in the health fitness profession. Forecast trends in the industry and their influence on strategic planning. Give examples of the various professional organizations, resources and certifications in the health fitness industry.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lab per week Prerequisite(s): ESS 215 with a grade of "C" or 3 higher or concurrent enrollment in ESS 215. Recommended Preparation: ENG 100, ENG 160, or ESL 100; MATH 100. ESS 215L is the lab component to ESS 215. ESS 215L will focus on the practical application of the theoretical skills taught in the lecture course. Students will develop skills in how to prepare clients for an initial pre-assessment interview that includes obtaining health/medical history information, baseline blood pressures and resting heart rates. Additionally, students will learn how to design individual exercise programs for clients based upon health/medical history information, physical parameters, and assessment results. Students will also learn techniques to enhance the professional relationship between their clients and employers. Upon successful completion of ESS 215L the student should be able to: Review initial interview hiring strategies. Discuss the various personal liability insurance policies for employed personal trainers. Develop techniques to enhance good rapport with a client from the initial meeting. Identify a client's specific and special needs by using a comprehensive questionnaire. Demonstrate practical skills in assessing blood pressure and heart rate. Assess client needs based on the F.I.T.T. (i.e. the frequency, intensity, time, type of exercise) principle. Demonstrate practical application of the F.I.T.T. principle by designing client exercise programs through case studies. Develop models to describe factors involved in making lifestyle changes. Develop alternative exercise plans for clients that have special needs. Demonstrate proper documentation when working with clients. Access and critically analyze fitness, nutrition, and wellness advice from websites. Access and critically analyze position statements from nationally recognized professional organizations related to the field of fitness and sport. Describe the process and language of referring clients to the appropriate health/medical professionals. Review and discuss recommendations from physicians, physician releases, and other qualified health/medical/sports medicine professionals. Design a fitness facility for a client's home. Design a fitness center for a small corporation. Design a health fitness facility to meet a community's needs. Describe the process of obtaining legal help with regards to liability concerns for a health fitness facility and the personal trainers that are employed by them. Design an emergency management and safety plan.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in ZOOL 141; a grade of "C" or higher in ZOOL 141L; a grade of "C" or higher in ZOOL 142; a grade of "C" or higher in ZOOL 142L; a grade of "C" or higher in Recommended Preparation: CHEM 100. ESS 254 examines and explains how the human body responds and adapts to physical activity and training. ESS 254 will provide the fitness professional with the scientific basis for recommending and designing exercise programs. It will also prepare the student for specific certification exams in the fitness profession. Upon successful completion of ESS 254, the student should be able to: Explain the structure and function of skeletal muscle, and its responses and adaptations to physical activity. Describe the anatomical features of the nervous system, and its role in regulating physical activity. Describe the bioenergetics entailed in muscle metabolism (aerobic vs anaerobic pathways), including substrate utilization. Explain the role of the endocrine system (hormones) in regulating responses to physical activity. 4 Describe the functional anatomies of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and their physiologic interactions during physical activity. Describe and enumerate the physiological adaptations that occur with aerobic training. Describe and enumerate the physiological adaptations with resistance training. Describe the physical responses that occur during exercise in various environmental conditions (heat, air pollution etc.). Describe the role of nutrition and ergogenic aids in performance and physical activity. Describe the forms of cardiovascular disease and the role that exercise plays in directly and indirectly decreasing the risk of these diseases. Describe the influence of cardiovascular medications on exercise. Explain the guidelines for designing exercise programs for health and fitness. Describe the elements of a complete exercise program. Explain how to adapt the guidelines for designing exercise programs for special populations (e.g. cardiac, diabetic, etc.) Describe the guidelines for designing programs for athletic performance and conditioning.
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1.00 Credits
3 hours lab per week Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent enrollment in ESS 254. ESS 254L is the laboratory adjunct to ESS 254. This lab course presents the physiological tests that support the principles of designing, evaluating, and recommending exercise programs. It will also prepare the student for specific certification exams in the fitness profession. Upon successful completion of ESS 254L, the student should be able to: Select appropriate protocols and conduct assessments for cardiorespiratory fitness, anaerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Calculate units of measure relating to exercise testing. Demonstrate the basic principles entailed in data collection and evaluation. Perform a health history and risk appraisal of individuals prior to any fitness testing. Describe the categories of participants who should receive medical clearance prior to the administration of a fitness test. Identify relative and absolute contraindications to exercise testing. Describe testing procedures and obtain informed consent prior to any exercise testing. Describe the wide variety of test settings employed in the health and fitness profession. Monitor and document the physiological responses (e.g. heart rate, blood pressure) during the appropriate test. Utilize the concept of "perceived exertion" and describe its relevance to exercise testing. Explain the physiological responses that occur with healthy and symptomatic individuals. Identify the criteria for terminating a fitness evaluation. Demonstrate proper emergency procedures during fitness testing. Interpret and present information obtained from the fitness tests. Design safe and appropriate exercise programs based on testing results. Describe when to refer clients to physicians and other qualified health/medical/sports medicine professionals when appropriate.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent enrollment in ESS 254; credit or concurrent enrollment in ESS 254L. Recommended Preparation: PHYS 100; MATH 100. ESS 263 examines concepts and scientific principles essential to efficient human movement and describes 5 proper application of kinesiology and the laws of physics to human movement. This course offers a thorough background in biomechanics for those students whose further academic interests may include kinesiology, bioengineering, exercise and fitness, and/or sports coaching. Upon successful completion of ESS 263, the student should be able to: Describe the growth and structure of bones, joints, and muscles. Describe and explain the wide variety of methods employed in determining anthropometric measurements. Integrate pertinent concepts of physics into human movement (e.g., force, mass, acceleration, inertia, momentum, power, work, torque, etc.). Describe the neuromuscular aspects of movement. Describe and interpret electromyography. Explain the many principles associated with muscle physiology (e.g., stress-relaxation response, length-tension relationship, force-velocity relationship, recruitment, angle of pull, etc.). Describe the proprioceptive receptors involved in muscle reflexes. Explain the neural and muscular elements entailed in balance and equilibrium. Explain and apply the concept of leverage to the skeletomuscular system. Thoroughly describe the synovial joints of the body and apply the principles of biomechanics to each. Describe the spinal column (vertebrae) and the physical elements which maintain its proper alignment. Describe pathologies to which the spinal column is susceptible, and precautions for avoidance of these conditions. Describe the wide range of resistance-training devices and methods available. Explain the concept "flexibility," and describe methods for assessing, maintaining, and increasing flexibility. Describe the various methods of biomechanical analysis, and explain their applications to the study of human movement. Describe the application of biomechanical analysis as it applies to different populations and to various athletic activities.
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2.00 Credits
4 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher or concurrent enrollment in ESS 254; a grade of "C" or higher or concurrent enrollment in ESS 254L; a grade of "C" or higher in HLTH 290; a grade of "C" or higher in HLTHRecommended Preparation: HLTH 203; HLTH 203L. ESS 273 will give the student a thorough understanding of the scientific basis for the principles of resistance training and conditioning. ESS 273 will also give the student the skills necessary to design resistance training and conditioning programs as well as teach the various exercises that are incorporated within those programs. Upon successful completion of ESS 273, the student should be able to: Describe the gross anatomy and microanatomy of human skeletal muscle. Explain the muscle, bone and tissue adaptations to strength training and other forms of conditioning. Describe the energy systems involved in anaerobic and aerobic training. Give examples of basic biomechanical concepts involved with resistance exercise. Define the age and sex related differences in muscular function and implications for training. Give examples of strength training misinformation and myths. Describe psychological and motivational factors involved in training and conditioning. Prescribe safe and effective resistance training programs based on assessment data. Communicate with physicians and sports medicine professionals regarding a client's exercise program. Describe exercise technique fundamentals in safely performing resistance training exercises. Teach specific resistance training exercises. Describe and name the muscles involved in specific exercises. Select resistance exercises based on goals, specificity of training, experience, available equipment and time availability. Incorporate the variables of reps, sets, tempo, load, and volume into program design. 6 List the factors involved in designing effective and safe speed and agility programs. Teach balance and agility exercises for various populations. Describe the physiology and biomechanics behind plyometric training. Describe the safety precautions for plyometric training. Describe the scientific basis for flexibility exercises. Explain the physiological and psychological factors that limit flexibility. Teach proper flexibility exercises based on specificity. Describe the physiology behind proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Define training variation and the concept of periodization. Describe the physiological and psychological markers in overtraining. Identify ways to prevent and manage overtraining. Describe safety and risk management when prescribing exercise. Teach safety and risk management to various populations. Explain the ESS professional's role in dealing with injuries and rehabilitation.
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1.00 Credits
2 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): FSHE 185; ZOOL 141; ZOOL 141L; ZOOL 142; ZOOL 142L; credit or concurrent enrollment in ESS 254. ESS 280 examines and explains the interactions between nutrition and exercise. It will provide the knowledge and skills required for fitness professionals to explain the effects that proper nutrition has on health, physical activity, and athletic performance. Upon successful completion of ESS 280, the student should be able to: Explain how exercise affects energy and nutrient needs. Describe a "balanced diet," with reference to physically active individuals and athletes. Discuss the dietary guidelines for reducing the risk of chronic disease. Critically evaluate the numerous popular/fad diets. Explain how physical activity and athletic performance can be affected by food and nutrient intake. Explain energy metabolism, and the several energy pathways. Elaborate on the relevance of carbohydrate, fat, and protein in the athlete's diet. Explain the current methods used in food labeling. Describe the concepts involved in body composition and explain how nutrition and exercise affect body composition. Explain the proper nutritional and exercise principles entailed in weight loss and weight maintenance. Explain the proper nutritional and exercise principles entailed in weight gain. Describe the place that vitamins, minerals, and water have in the nutritional planning. Discuss and evaluate the more popular "ergogenic aids" to sports performance. Describe practical applications of sports nutrition concepts to athletes participating in specific sports. Evaluate human energy expenditure and estimate nutrient intake. Critically evaluate nutrition information and be able to identify misinformation. Discuss ways to communicate with physicians, sports medicine professionals, and nutritionists regarding a client's nutritional program. Recommend valid sources of nutritional information.
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1.00 Credits
2 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): FSHE 185; ZOOL 141; ZOOL 141L; ZOOL 142; ZOOL 142L; credit or concurrent enrollment in ESS 254 and ESS 280. ESS 288 is a course that concentrates on the control of body composition by understanding energy balance. The course examines the factors that lead to an overweight/obese condition, and the impact it has on many aspects of health. The principles and techniques for measuring body composition and metabolic rate will be studied. This will lead to an examination of the effect that physical activity has on body composition, as well as its influence on physical, cardiovascular, metabolic fitness, and weight management. 7 Upon successful completion of ESS 288, the student should be able to: Know the prevalence of overweight/obese condition in the populations and sources of its development. Be familiar with mortality and morbidity associated with the overweight /obese condition and the related costs in health. Define the factors that contribute to development of the overweight /obese condition. Know how to measure energy/nutrient intake, output in order to calculate an energy balance. Describe the changes in adipose and muscle tissue that occur in the overweight /obese condition. Know the general effect of physical activity on body composition. Know how the level of physical activity is related to weight control in adults, seniors, pregnant women, and severely obese individuals, in addition to maintenance of weight loss. Be aware of the impact of physical activity on the altered metabolism and health of the obese condition. Know about the factors that support the transition to greater physical activity. Be familiar with the principles on which common methods of measuring body composition are based. Measure body composition and changes using the common techniques on children, adults, elderly, and athletes, and account for ethnicity for more exact interpretation. Measure metabolism with instruments that determine oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, respiratory quotient, substrate metabolism, and energy expenditure. Measure metabolism and heart rate associated with different levels of activity from Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) to submaximal exercise, and changes due to food intake. Develop quantitative relationships between heart rate, substrate metabolism, energy, and ventilation to define the indices of metabolic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary fitness. Construct substrate metabolism/energy-use profiles to determine the effect of activity pattern changes on energy output and physical and physiological fitness. Determine a nutrient/substrate/energy intake analysis and protein balance. Calculate an energy balance analysis using the values for food intake, activity output, and resulting changes in body composition.
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3.00 Credits
135 hours of work experience in health, fitness, and sport industry. Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in ESS 254; a grade of "C" or higher in ESS 254L; a grade of "C" or higher in HLTH 203; a grade of "C" or higher in HLTH 203L; a grade of "C" or higher in HLTH 290; a grade of "C" or higher in HLTH 290L; consent of ESS program coComment: Students must have liability insurance through the College's blanket policy, name tag, fitness professional attire, and sneakers. ESS 294E is a required course in the Exercise and Sport Science Certificate of Achievement and the AS degree in Exercise and Sport Science. The ESS student is required to document the completion of 135 hours of work experience in a selected facility in the health, fitness, and sport industry. The facility must be approved by the ESS program coordinator and practicum site mentor. This practicum will provide the student with hands-on experience in a position where they can apply their knowledge and skills and develop new skills and practices that can be applied to their professional careers. Upon successful completion of ESS 294E, the student should be able to: Provide professional services as specified under the direction of the worksite mentor. Exhibit proper professional behavior. Identify the respective responsibilities of the student, the worksite, and college in the practicum experience. Maintain documentation of their experience, including hours and the description of the tasks that they performed. Explain the organizational structure of the company they worked in. Identify the personal qualities, work habits, and attitudes that lead to professionalism in the work place. Design safe and effective exercise programs for various populations. Monitor and supervise an exercise session. Proper use and maintenance of equipment. Relate health and fitness information to clients in a professional manner. Identify the reasons for discontinuation of an exercise session. Demonstrate emergency procedures (including CPR) and basic first aid. Communicate with physicians and sports 8 medicine professionals regarding a client's exercise program. Refer questions one cannot or should not answer to the proper authority. Show consideration of the attitudes and beliefs of the organization and their clients. Demonstrate the ability to motivate and encourage clients to achieve their goals. Assist and cooperate willingly with co-workers. Respond favorably to constructive criticism and suggestions. Recognize one's strengths and limitations. Seek help if confronted with a difficult client. Maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships with coworkers and clients. Indicate clear understanding of one's role as an ESS professional. Present a professional appearance in the assigned uniform. Organize their time. Accept responsibility.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100; qualification for MATH 24. FAMR 230 is a survey of human development and growth from conception to death with emphasis on biological, cognitive, and psychosocial development. Upon successful completion of FAMR 230, the student should be able to: Compare and contrast the various theories of human development and behavior. Describe biological, cognitive, and psychosocial development for each life-span period. Investigate the existence of similarities, differences, and uniqueness in human development among individuals and their cultures. Summarize ideas, utilizing critical thought and reflection, clearly in all modes of communication. Apply human development theories and concepts to personal, social, educational, and occupational experiences.
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