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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
2 credits During the first half of the semester, students can expect to recognize situations and to demonstrate techniques used in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. During the second half, students will learn the importance of safety in exercise, common causes of exercise-related injuries, to recognize various symptoms of injury and demonstrate how to treat minor injuries, respond to serious injuries and emergency situations, and know when to consult a medical professional. Students will be required to pass both CPR and First Aid Certification examinations. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Students should expect to concentrate on the importance of observing dietary guidelines. Students will demonstrate knowledge of vitamins and minerals and identify which are the best foods to eat to get the vitamins and minerals for good health. In addition, students can expect to read labels on foods and spot misleading terms. Students will assess the effects of fiber, fat, sugar, alcohol, dietary aids, and water consumption on the human body. Students will design a nutritional program for themselves that will boost their general health. Fall.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits This course is a study of the vocabulary used in the medical professions and its application and professional contexts, especially as indicated within patient care charts. Fall.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits This course is designed to provide an understanding of healthy lifestyles from a holistic perspective. The role of nutrition, physical exercise, psychology, and an overall sense of well being in developing personal goals will be emphasized including stress management, substance use, and life-style assessment. The class will include lecture, group discussion, and lab activities. Fall, Spring.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits Students can expect to identify parts of the human body, with emphasis on the muscle groups that are used in movement as well as the functions of the cardiovascular and skeletal systems. Students will be able to recognize muscle groups and explain how conditioning affects them. Students will define terms used in the fitness industry such as isometric and isotonic, as well as compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic exercise. This course includes a 2-hour laboratory segment in which students will personally experience the principles learned in the classroom. Fall.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Taught in laboratory format, students will learn the principles of cardiovascular exercise along with techniques for aerobic workouts, including step aerobics, high impact and low impact 144 aerobics, flexibility and stretching and cool down routines. In addition, students will experience and design workouts that involve treadmills, ellipticals, bicycles, and other cardiovascular exercise machines. Students can expect to choreograph and lead an aerobics routine. Spring.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Taught in laboratory format, students will learn the principles of resistance training and techniques for toning and strengthening muscles. They will use equipment designed for weight training, including free weights, and demonstrate exercises for individual body parts as well as routines for working the entire body. Spring.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is designed to bring together the elements of conditioning/fitness programs. Each student will develop a personalized conditioning program for him/herself. Students will also work cooperatively in teams to develop and present a conditioning program for a client. These presentations will be reviewed by class members as well as a panel of fitness professionals. Spring.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits This course focuses on drug (including alcohol) use and misuse in our society today. It includes basic facts about the major drugs being used today, psychological and social conditions that influence drug use and information about school and community drug education programs. Fall, Spring.
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1.00 Credits
1 credits Students enrolled in AAS degree programs and Certificate programs are required to complete this course. Students will learn to understand the nature of human relationships. Students, as prospective employees, will prepare to make a successful transition into new jobs or assignments. Topics studied include: behavior, personality, self-management, self-development, and psychology to further the student's work advancement and lifelong learning. Students will demonstrate personal effectiveness through communication, motivation, leadership and personal attitude. Fall, Spring.
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