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Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Version 1 and 2: Varies (self study; self-paced).
Version 1: January 2015 - December 2019. Version 2: January 2020 - Present.
Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe the background for athletic training and its employment opportunities; discuss the components of the pre-participation physical exam and fitness testing procedures; relate nutritional health to performance and discuss the nutritional needs of the active individual; outline varying environmental conditions and describe how the illnesses they cause can be prevented; illustrate different forms of injury prevention and the liabilities inherent in sports training; describe how preexisting medical conditions affect the trainee and be able to recognize clinical injuries in all parts of the body; detect certain emergency situations and describe the role and responsibilities of EMS professionals; relate rehabilitation, healing, and drugs to therapeutic exercise and synthesize different treatment plans; and describe financial and human resource management strategies for personal trainers.
Version 1 and 2: This self-study course is assessed by a final examination and provides students with an extensive background in athletic training and acute and emergency care as a profession. Students who are coaching majors need to understand the extent of athletic trainers’ required knowledge and the importance of therapeutic intervention and health care administration so they might better understand their role in the health care of physically active patients. Students majoring in athletic training may find this essential background when building upon their complete education. Recommended Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology (SCI-201) or equivalent.
Version 1: In the associate/certificate degree category, 3 semester hours in Athletic Training (1/15). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Athletic Training, Physical Education, or Health Promotion (1/20 revalidation).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
January 2015 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe the pathophysiology of the diseases covered in the course; select exercises for patients based on their clinical considerations; evaluate patients' medical history and apply when formulating exercise prescriptions; conduct a graded exercise test and prescribe exercises for all people, both healthy and those with clinical and/or medical diseases; provide an exercise prescription and exercise training regimen specific to patients' individual needs; and recommend exercise training to people of special populations with the consideration of their individual needs.
This self-study course is assessed by a final examination. Major topics include: a variety of physiological disorders and diseases that require special exercise considerations, introduction to clinical exercise and general skills such as examination and interview skills as well as exercise testing and prescribing, individual diseases and their related exercises, endocrinology and metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, pathophysiology, clinical considerations, and exercises as a part of treatment, and scope of each disease, The final examination requires that students read a series of case studies and respond to questions on each one in paragraph form in order to demonstrate mastery of the materials. Recommended Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, or Exercise Science (1/15) (1/20 revalidation).
Varies (self study; self-paced).
January 2015 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: describe the pathophysiology of the diseases covered in the course; select exercises for patients based on their clinical considerations; evaluate patients' medical history and apply when formulating exercise prescriptions; conduct a graded exercise test and prescribe exercises for all people, both healthy and those with clinical and/or medical diseases; provide an exercise prescription and exercise training regimen specific to patients' individual needs; and recommend exercise training to people of special populations with the consideration of their individual needs.
This is a self-study course assessed by a final examination. It covers a variety of physiological disorders and diseases that require special exercise considerations. Major topics include: respiratory diseases and the exercises that patients can perform to maintain or gain back their health, immune-related diseases such as cancer, clinical considerations, pathophysiology, and exercise training, disorders of bone and joints, as well as select neuromuscular disorders, special populations, including children, older adults, people with clinical depression, and people with intellectual disabilities. Within each topic, clinical considerations are factored in and the exercise training is described. The final examination requires students to read a series of case studies and respond to questions on each one in paragraph form in order to demonstrate mastery of the materials. Recommended Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology (SCI-201) or equivalent.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, or Exercise Science (1/15) (1/20 revalidation).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
April 2019 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: correctly identify the main goals, specific objectives, and main features of sport education; design a complete sport education season template given a particular student population; plan, implement, and assess the outcomes of a full entry-level sport education season taught to students in a school setting; and develop appreciation for teaching sport in a more authentic and complete manner in a school physical education context.
This course provides students with an introduction to educational methods that are backed by substantial research that supports the idea that sport education is a valuable and motivating approach to delivering quality physical education experiences for students of all ages. Sport education represents a departure from traditional curriculum and instruction models because it takes a practical student-centered approach, providing students with opportunities to take ownership and responsibility for various aspects of their class experiences. This approach better prepares students to be lifelong participants in healthy physical activity, sport, and to be more engaged in class. Instructional methods include a study guide, required readings, and a final exam.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Health Promotion, Wellness, Health Studies, Sports Management, Recreation, Leisure Studies or Physical Education (4/19) (3/24 revalidation).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
April 2019 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: describe necessary elements to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness; evaluate a physically active lifestyle; discuss responsibilities and social behaviors in physical activity settings; contrast differences among people in physical activity settings; describe how physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interactions; and explain the history, rules, etiquette, origin, and cultural perspectives of a chosen sport.
This course provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to develop and maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness and to increase physical competence, self-esteem, and the motivation to pursue lifelong physical activity. Students gain an understanding of the components of health-related fitness, training principles, and the benefits of being physically active. Major topics include: wellness, health-related physical fitness, fitness terminology, training principles, components of fitness, fitness assessments, goal setting, benefits of fitness, diet and nutrition, skill related fitness, and prevention and care of injuries related to physical activity. Instructional methods include a study guide, required readings, and a final exam.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Wellness, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Nutrition, or Health Sciences (4/19) (3/24 revalidation).
Varies (self study;self-paced).
January 2015 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe and illustrate the developmental continuum for life-span motor behavior; discuss each component of biological development and the changes each area brings at different life stages; evaluate how perception and information-processing affect motor control as well human development; compare the stages of motor development across the life span and describe the changes as people age; describe the purposes of motor assessment and identify the tools necessary for each stage; and analyze the sociocultural influences on motor development and identify the role different influences play.
This self-study science-based course is assessed by a final examination. Instruction covers background, theory, and research in the field of physical growth and motor behavior across the life span, as well as the practical application of these concepts. Major topics include: introduction to changes in the body, from neurological to physiological and factors that affect these changes, motor control and development through every life stage, and sociocultural influences. Students learn how to assess these changes and understand their importance as a factor of human growth.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Education, Exercise Science, or Physical Education (1/15) (1/20 revalidation).
Version 1 and 2: Varies (self study; self-paced).
Version 1: January 2015 - December 2019. Version 2: January 2020 - Present.
Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe the background for athletic training and related employment opportunities; discuss the components of the pre-participation physical exam and fitness testing procedures; relate nutritional health to performance and discuss the nutritional needs of active individuals; outline varying environmental conditions and describe how the illnesses they cause can be prevented; illustrate different forms of injury prevention and the liabilities inherent in sports training; describe how pre-existing medical conditions affect the trainee and recognize clinical injuries in all parts of the body; detect certain emergency situations and describe the role and responsibilities of EMS professionals; relate rehabilitation, healing, and drugs to therapeutic exercise and synthesize different treatment plans; and describe financial and human resource management strategies for personal trainers.
Version 1 and 2: This self-study course is assessed by a final examination and is geared for students with no prior background in the subject. Major topics include: background description of the field, the history of the profession, and the actual role of the health education professional, ethics, responsibilities, and certifications required in the field, theories and planning models of health promotion, and the setting for health education and promotion, as well as the agencies involved and the future of Health Education.
Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Education, Exercise Science, or Physical Education (1/15). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Education, Exercise Science, or Physical Education (1/20 revalidation).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
April 2019 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: describe the background for sport and exercise psychology and related employment opportunities; propose effective teaching, coaching, and training practices for diverse participants; examine environmental influences that affect sport and exercise participants; describe group cohesion, team dynamics, leadership, and communication; design a skills training program to enhance individual performance; examine behavior change techniques that increase motivation and combat negative physical and mental health issues; and facilitate psychological growth and character development.
This course provides students with an understanding of the scientific and professional practice of sport and exercise psychology and assists student comprehension through research, concepts, and theories of people and their behaviors to think critically of the practical application of that knowledge. Instructional methods include: study guide, required readings, and a final exam.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sport Psychology, Health and Wellness, or Nutrition (4/19) (3/24 revalidation).
Varies (self study; self-paced).
Version 1: August 2018 - April 2023. Version 2: May 2023 - Present.
Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to: discuss how sports nutrition knowledge can be applied; identify factors that need to be considered when developing an individualized sports nutrition plan; describe how nutrients are digested, absorbed, transported, and assimilated in the body; explain the three energy systems, their characteristics, and the metabolic pathways associated with each and how they work to supply ATP during sport performance; explain how the macronutrients are utilized during exercise; discuss the type, quantity, and timing of carbohydrate, protein and fat consumption before, during and after exercise or competition; describe the functions of vitamins, their effects on energy systems, their deficiency and toxicity symptoms, their importance to sports performance, and vitamin-rich food sources and meal-planning tips; list the dietary recommendations, functions, effects on energy systems, deficiency and toxicity symptoms, importance to sport performance, food sources, and meal-planning tips for the major and trace minerals; identify some of the commonly used ergogenic aid used by athletes, their proposed beneficial effects and potential adverse outcomes; outline the nutritional considerations of endurance vs strength athletes; discuss the energy systems that are utilized during strength/power and endurance exercise; apply knowledge of sports nutrition to meal planning and event logistics that need to be considered various individual and team sporting events; describe the nutritional considerations for athletes who have diabetes, are pregnant, child and teen athletes, college athletes, vegetarians, and team sport athletes.
Version 1 and 2: This course teaches students to apply nutrition science to fitness, exercise and sport. Instruction focuses on how sports nutrition combines the principles of nutrition science and exercise physiology with the underlying objective to improve physical performance and provides students with an understanding of the relationships with diet, food nutrients and essential dietary components and optimal sports performance across a range of physical activities, life stages and health conditions.
Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Sports Nutrition (8/18). Version 2: In the associate/certificate degree category OR in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Sports Nutrition (5/23 revalidation).
