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Strength and Conditioning Personal Trainer Certificate

Spring Schedule - 2010
Course
Class
Title
Day
Times
Dates
12906
 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
F
11:00 - 1:45 pm
1/22/10 - 5/14/10
 
13046
 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (LAB)
F
8:00 - 10:45 am
1/29/10 - 5/14/10
 
13092
 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (LAB)
F
2:00 - 4:45pm
1/29/10 - 5/14/10
 
13150
 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
MW
1:00 - 2:15 pm
1/20/10 - 5/14/10
 
13152
 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (LAB)
M
2:30 - 5:15 pm
1/25/10 - 5/13/10
 
54924
 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (LAB)
W
2:30 - 5:15 pm
1/25/10 - 5/13/10
 
54927
 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
TR
6:00 - 7:15 pm
1/20/10 - 5/14/10
 
54928
 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (LAB)
T
7:20 - 10:00 pm
1/26/10 - 5/14/10
 
54929
 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (LAB)
R
7:20 - 10:00 pm
1/28/10 - 5/14/10
12216
 Healthful Living
MW
10:30 - 11:45 am
1/20/10 - 5/14/10
 
12136

Healthful Living
TR
12:00 - 1:40 pm
2/11/10 - 5/14/10
 
12342
 Healthful Living
W
6:30 - 9:10 pm
1/20/10 - 5/14/10
 
12284
 Healthful Living
ONLINE
1/19/10 - 5/14/10
 
12288
 Healthful Living - Hybrid
T
9:00 - 10:15 am
1/19/10 - 5/14/10
 
56602
 Healthful Living - Black Mountain Campus
MW
12:30 - 1:45 pm
1/20/10 - 5/14/10
12584
 First Aid / CPR - (Flex)
M
12:45 - 2:45 pm
1/25/09 - 4/5/10
Class Meets: 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 3/22, 4/5
 
55085
 First Aid / CPR - (Flex)
W
6:30 - 8:30 pm
2/3/10 - 4/21/10
Class Meets: 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/24, 4/7, 4/21
12302
 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
M
6:00 - 8:50 pm
1/25/10 - 5/14/10
56309
 Introduction to Exercise Science, Kinesiology & Physical Education (Flex)
F
9:00 - 11:30 am
2/5/10 - 5/7/10
Class Meets: 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7
EXS 112
55105

Professional Applications of Fitness Principles
(Flex)
W
12:45 - 3:15 pm
1/27/10 - 4/14/10
Class Meets: 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/31, 4/14
EXS 125
55107
 Introduction to Exercise Physiology (Flex)
W
12:45 - 3:15 pm
1/27/10 - 4/14/10
Class Meets: 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/24, 4/7, 4/21
EXS 130
55108
 Strength Fitness - Physiological Principles & Training Techniques (Flex)
R
6:30 - 10:00 pm
1/21/10 - 3/11/10
Class Meets: 1/21, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11
EXS 138
55111
 Starting a Personal Training Business
T
6:30 - 8:20 pm
2/2/10, 3/9/10
EXS 139
59996
 Personal Training Internship (3 credit)
EXS 139AA
59996
 Personal Training Internship (1credit)
EXS 139AB
59996
 Personal Training Internship (2 credit)
EXS 141
55114
 Internet Resources for the Personal Trainer (Flex)
Sa
10:00 - 12:30 pm
2/20/10 - 3/13/10
Class Meets: 2/20, 3/6, assignments due 3/13
EXS 145
55109
 Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (Flex)
W
6:30 - 9:00 pm
1/27/10 - 4/28/10
Class Meets: 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/31, 4/14, 4/28
EXS 230
55115
 Intro to Research Methods in Exercise Science (Flex)
F
12:00 - 2:30 pm
2/5/09 - 4/9/10
Class Meets: 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/26, 4/9
EXS 285
55110
 Exercise Program Design & Instruction (Flex)
R
6:30 - 10:00 pm
3/25/10 - 5/6/10
Class Meets: 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6
Flex is a combination of in-class meetings and independent study. Students are required to attend all 8 classes and complete the course assignments by the course completion date. Instructors will provide learning packets or online materials which will include additional assignments to be completed outside of class by the specified due dates. Please keep in mind that this course contains 16 weeks of material that will be condensed into an 8 week format. Students will need to budget their time accordingly. This format is designed for students that are self-motivated, strong readers, manage time well, have good problem-solving skills, and are efficient at working independently.
 
For more information, contact Dale Heuser, (602) 787-7276
or dale.heuser@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Course
Title
Description
BIO 160
 Introduction to Human Anatomy
and Physiology
Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body.
Prerequisites: None Lab/Supply Fee of $25 Back to top.
EXS 101
 Introduction to Exercise Science and Physical Education Introductory course for students considering or just beginning a course of study in exercise science and physical education. Overview of each of the disciplines, sub-disciplines, and professions in the cross-discipline field of exercise science/physical education including a historical and philosophical foundations. Course emphasizes the study of physical activity.
Prerequisites: None Back to top.
EXS 112

Professional Applications of Fitness Principles

Basic principles of fitness for the prospective fitness professional. Planning and teaching in a fitness program. Topics include exercise risks and safety, weight control, components of fitness, fitness assessment, and exercise programming.
Prerequisites: None. Back to top.
EXS 125
 Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Principles of exercise science applied to teaching fitness/aerobics. Major factors related to the function of the human body. Emphasis on anatomy/physiology, exercise physiology, and biomechanics.
Prerequisites: None. Back to top.
EXS 130
 Strength Fitness - Physiological Principles & Training Techniques

Principles and techniques of strength training including strength physiology, performance factors, training recommendations, exercise techniques, and program design and management.
Prerequisites: None. Back to top.
EXS 138
 Starting your own Personal Training Business

Overview of the personal training business in the fitness industry. Skills for becoming a successful and effective personal training business owner.
Prerequisites: None. Back to top.

EXS 139
 Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills Internship

Development of personal training skills including effective communication, client assessment, fitness testing, goal setting, program design, and program implementation. Includes hands on experience with clients in a Fitness Center.
Prerequisites: Current CPR through the duration of the internship. Back to top.

EXS 141
 Internet Resources for the Personal Trainer

Practical application of techniques for effective use of Internet search engines; critical evaluation of information on fitness-related web sites; development of web related education tools for clients; development of resource lists of fitness-related web sites.
Prerequisites: Personal Trainer Certification or Aerobics Instructor Certification or permission of the instructor, and experience with Internet Browsers. Back to top.

EXS 145
 Guidelines for Exercise Testing
and Prescription 		Follows the current ACSM guidelines for health appraisal, risk assessment, safety of exercise, exercise testing, and exercise prescription.
Prerequisites: None Back to top.
EXS 212CR
 Instructional Lab: Cardiorespiratory Exercises and Activities

Fundamental methods of instructing and leading fitness activities including cardiorespiratory exercises and activities.
Prerequisites: None. Back to top.

EXS 230
 Introduction to Research Methods in Health and Exercise Science

Introduction to the general nature of research with specific application to accessing, reading, evaluating, and reporting research in health and exercise science. Introduce students to select, data-based literature in order to engender an appreciation for and ability to critically evaluate health/exercise science research.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or !)& or permission of instructor. Back to top.

EXS 275
 Methods of Enhancing Physical Performance Theoretical and practical applications of performance enhancement methodologies and practices. Basic sport mechanics and exercise physiology. Training clients for speed, poser agility, balance, and endurance activities to enhance athletic performance. Applications of training principles to specific sports and design of training programs.
Prerequisites: PED125 or PED130 or permission of instructor. Back to top.
EXS 285
 Exercise Program Design and Instruction Business aspects of fitness profession such as program administration, quality assurance, and effective communications skills for the professional personal trainer and/or strength and conditioning coach. Implementation of behavior strategies, progression of program planning, and development of programs for populations with special physical / medical needs. Designing exercise programs in an internship setting.
Prerequisites: PED145 or permission of instructor. Back to top.
FON 100

Introductory Nutrition
Basic nutrition concepts for health and fitness. Emphasizes current dietary recommendations for maximizing well-being and minimizing risk of chronic disease. Focuses on use of tables, food guides, and guidelines for making healthy food choices. Includes unique nutrition needs for selected stages of the lifecycle, methods for evaluating creditability of nutrition claims, principles of vegetarian nutrition, safe and economic use of supplements, principles of energy balance, basic elements of food safety, diet for exercise and sports, and personal dietary evaluation techniques. Not for pre-dietetics or selected other pre-professional majors. May not be taken for credit if credit has been earned in FON100AA and/or FON100AC.
Prerequisites: None Back to top.
FON 210

Sports Nutrition and Supplements
Description: Principles of nutrition applied to fitness, exercise, and sports. Dietary fundamentals as applied to body fuels, hydration, and other unique needs for exercise and sports. Includes dietary guidelines for weight or endurance training, glycogen loading, the pre-game meal, and glycogen recovery. Emphasis on maximizing fitness, performance, and safety. Discussion of supplements and their effects on metabolic enhancement. Discussion of anabolic, catabolic, and energy-producing agents. Addresses current supplements on the market.
Prerequisites: FON100AA, or FON100, or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Back to top.
FON 241

Principles of Human Nutrition
Scientific principles of human nutrition. Emphasis on health promotion and concepts for conveying accurate nutrition information in a professional setting. Addresses therapeutic nutrition principles for treatment of common health conditions. Includes exploration of food sources of nutrients, basic metabolism of nutrients in the human body, relationship between diet and other lifestyle factors, use of supplements, current recommendations for food selection throughout the life cycle, and use of nutrition tools for planning food intake or assessment of nutritional status.
Prerequisites: None Back to top.
FON 242

Introduction to Therapeutic Diets
Introduction to fundamental principles of medical nutrition therapy. Emphasis on development and analysis of diets that fit an individual's personal and therapeutic needs. Includes strategies to promote dietary adherence and the development of educational programs for a diverse adult population.
Prerequisites: FON 241 Back to top.
HES 100

Healthful Living
Health and wellness and their application to an optimal lifestyle. Explores current topics of interest such as stress management, nutrition, fitness, and environmental health. Evaluates common risk factors associated with modern lifestyles.
Prerequisites: None Back to top.
HES 154
First Aid / CPR / AED
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and first aid for the adult, child, and infant patients. Includes Automated External Defibrillator (AED), rescue breathing, obstructed airway, and other first aid procedures. Designed to train citizens to respond in skills and procedures required during emergency situations.
Prerequisites: None Back to top.
HES 100

Healthful Living
Health and wellness and their application to an optimal lifestyle. Explores current topics of interest such as stress management, nutrition, fitness, and environmental health. Evaluates common risk factors associated with modern lifestyles.
Prerequisites: None Back to top.
HES 154
First Aid / CPR / AED
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and first aid for the adult, child, and infant patients. Includes Automated External Defibrillator (AED), rescue breathing, obstructed airway, and other first aid procedures. Designed to train citizens to respond in skills and procedures required during emergency situations.
Prerequisites: None Back to top.
HES 271
 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
Prevention and care of athletic injuries, emphasizing use of modern training techniques and support materials. Utilization of preventive taping, strapping, bandaging, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, massage, cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, and practical application of muscle reconditioning.
Prerequisites: None Lab/Supply Fee of $25 Back to top.
Last updated: November 1, 2009
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