ESW 100: ESW INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR
This course introduces students to the field of Exercise Science and Wellness and
assists them in making decisions leading to a successful career in the field of Exercise
Science and Wellness. It provides an overview of the education and training needed,
preparation for certification examinations, career opportunities and possible transfer
options.
Credits: 1
Type: Lecture
Attributes: Intro Seminar
Department: Allied Health & Biological Sci
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ESW 101: INTRO TO EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
This course is part of the A.S. degree in Exercise Science and Wellness. It will examine
how the body functions under conditions of exercise stress. Students will study the
practical implications of muscle function, cardio-respiratory function, training techniques
and the effects of the environment.
Credits: 2
Type: Lecture
Attributes: Elective
Department: Allied Health & Biological Sci
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ESW 201: EXERCISE TESTING
This course is designed for the A.S. degree in Exercise Science and Wellness. The
student will learn to assess cardiorespiratory endurance, body fat, muscular strength,
muscular endurance, flexibility, pulmonary function, and blood pressure, and to evaluate
the results of such tests. Students will be instructed on how to perform a complete
health history on a client, the legal issues they would be presented with, and how
to interpret these results to the client.
Prerequisite: ESW 101
Credits: 3
Type: Online Lab, Online, Lecture, Lab
Attributes: Elective
Department: Allied Health & Biological Sci
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ESW 202: EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION
This course is designed for the A.S. degree in Exercise Science and Wellness. The
student will learn the effects of exercise on special populations and to modify exercise
based on age and medical conditions. It will also focus on training the student to
utilize many pieces of equipment and how to keep the client motivated. The special
populations and conditions to be discussed will include clients with coronary heart
disease, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, obesity, pregnancy, arthritis, and low back
pain. Special populations to be studied will include seniors and children. An additional
lab hour will be spent on hands-on experience in our fitness center. Students will
apply all clinical experiences to the clients in the center. The course may include
placement in a local fitness center.
Prerequisite: ESW201
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture, Lab
Attributes: Elective
Department: Allied Health & Biological Sci
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ESW 203: PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATN
This course teaches concepts of personal training as laid out by the National Council
on Strength and Fitness. The course will have a close examination of functional anatomy,
biomechanics, muscle physiology, nutrition, body composition and overall physical
fitness and health. The final written examination at the end of this course will
be the certification exam for personal training offered by the National Council on
Strength and Fitness.
Credits: 3
Type: Online Lab, Online, Lecture, Lab
Department: Allied Health & Biological Sci
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ESW 204: SPORTS NUTRITION SPEC CERTIF
The NCSF Sports Nutrition Specialist Course builds upon foundational knowledge related
to nutrition by exploring the intricacies of improving sports performance through
adjustments to dietary practices. The course will provide the scientific basis for
sports nutrition and covers the principles, background and rationale for current sports
nutrition guidelines.
Prerequisite: BIO 122 or permission of the department
Credits: 3
Type: Online, Lecture
Attributes: Elective
Department: Allied Health & Biological Sci
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ESW 205: STRENGTH COACH CERTIFICATION
This course teaches concepts of strength and conditioning as laid out by the National
Council on Strength and Fitness. The course will examine functional anatomy, biomechanics,
muscle physiology, nutrition, body composition and overall physical fitness and health.
The final written examination at the end of this course will be the certification
exam for strength coach offered by the National Council on Strength and Fitness.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Department: Allied Health & Biological Sci
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ESW 206: HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS DESIGN
The course will introduce students to the concepts of health-related fitness. Students
will asses their fitness, participate in and learn to execute activities to develop
or maintain fitness, and design a personalized exercise program.
Credits: 3
Type: Online, Lecture
Department: Allied Health & Biological Sci
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ESW 207: CARDIO-RESP FTNS ASSES & DESGN
This course will focus on cardiorespiratory physiological concepts related to aerobic
capacity. Focus will be on the assessment of an individual's aerobic capacity and
the application of this data in designing an effective aerobic exercise program. Guidelines
from the American College of Sports Medicine will be implemented.
Prerequisite: ESW 201
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture, Lab
Department: Allied Health & Biological Sci
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ESW 271: SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT I
A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation
and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval.
Projects may be based on reading, research, community service, work experience, or
other activities that advance the student's knowledge and competence in the field
of exercise science and wellness and related areas. The student's time commitment
to the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.
Credits: 1
Type: Lecture, Independent Study
Attributes: Elective
Department: Allied Health & Biological Sci
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ESW 272: SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT II
Similar to ESW 271 except that the student's time commitment to the project will be
approximately 70-90 hours.
Credits: 2
Type: Lecture, Independent Study
Attributes: Elective
Department: Allied Health & Biological Sci
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ESW 273: SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT III
Similar to ESW 271 except the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately
105-135 hours.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture, Independent Study
Attributes: Elective
Department: Allied Health & Biological Sci
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