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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with instruction in the fundamental concepts necessary to provide?fitness instruction.? Content areas will include exercise programming, instructional technique, basic exercise science, nutrition and fitness assessment, spotting techniques, and professional responsibility.? This course will prepare students to sit for the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer certification (NSCA-CPT). Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisites are AHS 2050 and AHS 2055, or permission.? There is a lab fee.? This course is offered every spring. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
Kinesiology offers a scientific study of the dynamics of biological motion with an emphasis on kinematic and kinetic analysis of morphological, environmental and biomechanical adaptations to movement. The course integrates mechanical theory, vector analysis, anatomy, and physiology. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisites?are BIO 2011 and BIO 2012, or AHS 2055. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every spring. Credits: 3
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4.00 Credits
This course provides a systematic study of human physiological, biochemical processes, activities and phenomena as observed during and after physical exercise. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisites?are BIO 2011, BIO 2012 or AHS 2055. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every fall. Credits: 4
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students in the Department of Exercise Science with an experiential opportunity in physical education and/or exercise science as a potential precursor to an internship.? The course may be repeated for credit, but the total may not exceed 6 credits.? The practicum must be pre-approved by a mentoring faculty member in the Department of Exercise Science. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is junior standing or permission.? This course is offered every semester. Credits: 1 to 6
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to focus on the development, evaluation and practical application of assessment techniques used in Exercise Science areas such as teaching physical education, physical therapy, sport management and athletic training. It will include the practical application of measurement devices pertaining to those areas; the application of statistics in administering and analyzing measurement in those areas; and a review of current research in those areas. Prerequisites & Notes This course is offered every fall. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the senior capstone experience for all Exercise Science majors. The format for the research varies according to students' selected track. A student must have the sponsorship of a department faculty member and departmental approval of a research contract. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is AHS 4071. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every spring. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide advanced study of the components of fitness. Topics of study will include, but are not limited to the following: fitness assessment testing, individualized exercise prescriptions, team conditioning programs, risk factor analysis and chronic disease prevention, behavior modification, nutrition and weight control, body composition analysis, hydration and heat illness prevention, physiological effects of training and overtraining. This course will incorporate principles of exercise physiology, nutrition, sports medicine, health, and wellness programming. Emphasis will be placed on theory of and participation in physical activity (anaerobic and aerobic systems training). Student instructed fitness laboratory sessions will be used to enhance lecture and activity understanding. The knowledge, skills, and abilities governing the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) examination will serve as foundations for content covered. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisites are AHS 3120 and AHS 3150. This course is offered every spring. Credits: 3
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4.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the principles and practices underlying accurate and appropriate exercise testing methods and prescription of exercise as an intervention for a broad spectrum of participants. This course will provide students with opportunities to practically apply didactic information studied in anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, and kinesiology. Course topics will include: preliminary health screening and risk classification, assessing and designing cardio respiratory exercise programs, assessing and designing strength, muscular endurance, and resistance training programs, assessing flexibility and designing stretching programs, and assessing body composition and designing weight management and body composition programs. The laboratory component will focus on risk stratification and acquisition of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to sit for the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Instructor (HFI) certification. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is AHS 3150. There is a lab fee. This course will be offered every fall. Credits: 4
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2.00 Credits
This course reinforces and expands academic, laboratory, and practical components of exercise applications prior to a senior practicum or internship. This course will elucidate the foundation of standards and guidelines for students to serve as practitioners of exercise science. Prerequisites & Notes The co-requisite is AHS 4090. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every fall. Credits: 2
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the skills that lead to Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) certification.? Students who successfully complete the course are eligible to take the Vermont written and practical examinations that lead to certification and licensure in the state of Vermont.? Students are also eligible to obtain National Registry status for EMT-B.? The course content meets the Department of Transportation guidelines that have been established for the EMT-B course curriculum. Current affiliation with a rescue organization is required upon course registration. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is permission. There is a lab fee.? This course is offered every spring. Credits: 3
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