Health and Exercise Sciences (HES)

Prerequisites: None Designed to teach specific skills of spinning and form. Class focuses on increasing cardiovascular fitness, working both aerobically and anaerobically through different energy zones. Individuals will become aware of the fundamentals of spinning and be able to perform learned skills and techniques, as well as accurate terms and etiquette. (F, Sp) Traditional course Instructional Method Physical Educ/Recreation Activ Schedule Type

Includes the theory related to causes and prevention of accidents, as well as development of sufficient knowledge to determine the nature and extent of injuries. Training focuses on taking proper procedural steps at the proper times. Upon successful completion of the course and it specific requirements, students are awarded the American Red Cross Community First Aid and CPR Certificates.

1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit nine hours. Topics in health and exercise science not accommodated by the existing curriculum. Example: psychological factors in exercise adherence, i.e., personality traits of select exercise individuals, reinforcement procedures, personal goals as related to exercise needs, etc. (Irreg.)

Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of instructor. Prepares individuals who are interested in becoming certified personal trainers (CPT) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Instruction describes basic exercise physiology as well as the principles of developing a personal training regimen for a typical gym trainee. Course reinforces training principles and teaches the basic skills necessary for certification.

Prerequisite: HES 5553 or permission of instructor. Issues related to measurement and evaluation in health promotion will be discussed. Different measurement techniques and instruments used in health promotion will be examined and critiqued, and principles of instrument development will be addressed. Issues related to the evaluation of health promotion program outcomes will serve as a context for the course. (Irreg.)

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: 5823 or permission of instructor. This course examines the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems and skeletal muscle. Emphasis will be placed on how the central nervous system and motor units respond to conditions such as fatigue, exercise training, vibration, stretching, injury and disease. Laboratory (Irreg.)