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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
Presents materials that examine the physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of drug use and abuse. The intent of the course is to provide a potpourri of the facts, attitudes and opinions necessary to understand what drugs do, how they do it, who uses them and why. Also, treatment modalities as well as legal and ethical issues in drug abuse will be discussed.
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2.00 Credits
Introduces students to the families, sociological, biological and emotional implications of human sexuality. Emphasis is on exploring attitudes regarding sexual issues, clarifications of personal beliefs and development of healthy sexual behavior.
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2.00 Credits
Provides with an analysis of basic human movement skills as they relate to exercise and physical fitness. Emphasis is on human anatomy and exercise physiology, as well as cardiorespiratory development, muscular strength and endurance. Guidelines for training and physical fitness are provided through laboratory experiences. Especially designed for students who plan on becoming a personal trainer, physical education teacher or for those who are entering the fitness field.
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
Provides the academic and practical experience that will enable students who are interested in becoming certified exercise instructors or personal trainers to design and deliver safe and effective physical training programs. Prerequisite: PED 208 with a grade of C or better, or consent of Department Chair.
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2.00 Credits
Provides comprehensive instruction on rules and officiating techniques in interscholastic sports. Students will also have the necessary preparation for the Illinois High School Athletic Association certification exam as well as other certifying agencies. Officiating opportunities are provided in college intramural and intercollegiate athletic programs. Some sports covered, but not limited to, are baseball, basketball and volleyball.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Provides instruction on the growth and development of elementary school children and the planning and organizing of elementary physical education programs.
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2.00 Credits
Provides students with a study of the basic scientific components of physical fitness. It includes the measurement of different indices of physical fitness common to corporate, clinical and lab settings. Especially designed for students who plan on becoming a personal trainer, physical education teacher or those who are entering the fitness field. Prerequisite: PED 208 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge of how to become fit and well and the information and tools which will assist them in formulating a personal fitness/wellness program. The course will cover physical fitness, nutrition, weight management, addictive behaviors, diseases which are lifestyle related and stress management. Students are actively involved in their learning process through the use of computers and lab sessions and will be required to attend weekly workout sessions in the fitness center.
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1.00 Credits
Provides students who plan on becoming a personal trainer, physical education teacher or for those entering the fitness field the opportunity to utilize the knowledge and skills provided in PED 208 and PED 212. Students will be assigned to lab settings (fitness centers, clubs) in order to practice their skills and will be under the supervision of both the Harper College physical education instructor and the supervisor of the assigned setting. Prerequisite: PED 208 and PED 212 with grades of C or better, or consent of the instructor.
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2.00 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge of the critical components involved in the profession of coaching. Helps students develop their coaching philosophy, learn methods of motivating athletes, learn to teach sport techniques and tactics, develop training/fitness conditioning programs, plan season workouts, understand team management, and understand coaching ethics, law and liability. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to take the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) Coaching Principles Certification exam. NOTE: Passing the certification exam is part of the requirement for obtaining the Bronze Level ASEP Coaching Certification.
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