30 courses with the subject EHS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EHS 120Careers in Exercise & Health
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course is an overview of professions in the fields of exercise and health science. Career opportunities within fitness instruction and management, clinical exercise, sports medicine, health science, and allied health will be investigated. Objectives include describing various aspects of careers, determining requirements for advanced study and learning what necessary coursework would be for applying to several professions of interest. Activities and faculty/guest speakers will introduce students to the wide array of careers related to exercise and health science. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science students only Course Catalog ID: 033240 Course Offer Number: 1 813
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: Students completing this course will learn introductory concepts about 1) fitness and related topical areas, including physical activity, nutrition, behavior change, body composition, muscular strength, cardiorespiratory endurance, and flexibility, and 2) wellness, including lifestyle related chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Students will learn about the components of fitness as it related to health and develop their own personal fitness plan. Students will be introduced to causes and treatments for lifestyle related chronic diseases, relevant organizational websites, and develop their own wellness profile. This is a fundamental course that introduces students to the basic principles of fitness and wellness. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science students only Course Catalog ID: 000663 Course Offer Number: 1
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course addresses the scientific and theoretical basis of strength training and conditioning. Basic terms and concepts will be discussed and an overview of the major research that has been conducted in this area will be explored. The fundamental concepts and variables that influence the design of strength and conditioning programs will be discussed, with an emphasis on functional training. The bioenergetics of exercise and training will be explored. Anaerobic training adaptions will be compared and contrasted with aerobic training adaptions. The course is designed to serve as basic preparations for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science students only 815
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course is designed to assist students in recognizing and providing immediate treatment of the common injuries seen in recreational and competitive sports. Additional topics include pre-participation physicals, protective equipment, emergency first-aid, orthotics, illnesses and disease routinely seen in active individuals, and when to treat and when to refer. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science students only Course Catalog ID: 016708 Course Offer Number: 1
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course examines the interaction between nutrition, exercise, and athletic performance. Weeks include the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of nutrition as it relates to exercise performance. Lectures cover current research on nutritional needs in response to exercise including: fluids, energy nutrient requirements and caloric distribution, supplementation, ergogenic aids, pre/post event recommendations. A strong foundation of bioenergetics for sports competition will be emphasized. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science students only Course Catalog ID: 033241 816
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: The relationship between physical activity and health across the life span and the implications for health promotion strategies targeted at both individuals and the community are examined. The course focuses on national health statistics, gaining experience reading peer reviewed scientific literature, and understanding how science is used to guide physical activity program planning. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science students only Course Catalog ID: 033242 Course Offer Number: 1
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course focuses on basic concepts of statistics such as measures of central tendency and variability; concepts of test validity, reliability, and objectivity; and on basic techniques used in inferential statistics such as correlation, regression, t-tests, and analysis of variance. Advantages and limitation of statistical tests will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting the statistics presented in scientific peer-reviewed research in the field of exercise and health sciences. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science and nursing students only 817
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Repeatable - total credits: 9 / total completions: 3 Description: Addresses a specific topic in exercise and health sciences. Course content varies according to the topic. Course Catalog ID: 039459 Course Offer Number: 1
Credit(s): 4 Component(s): Lecture and Laboratory Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course focuses on the evaluation of cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal fitness in apparently health populations.Theoretical and practical components relating to coronary artery disease risk factor analysis, body composition assessment, aerobic fitness testing, muscle strength testing and flexibility assessments will be discussed as they relate to an individual's probability for developing a disease and issues in exercise programming. Completion of this course will help prepare students to take one of the American college of Sports medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Certifications. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science students only Course Catalog ID: 000639 818
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: Applied Kinesiology is designed to provide a foundational level of knowledge of the field of Human Kinesiology, and will serve as a primer for students who will be entering higher levels of the health and fitness professions. This course places particular emphasis on expanding the student's level of understanding of functional musculoskeletal anatomy. Mechanical and anatomical concepts essential for understanding human movement are integrated routinely through this course. After introductory sections on these underlying kinesiological principles, this course systematically progresses through the human body on a joint by joint basis, and then explores the synergistic interaction of all joints systems that is the hallmark of human motion. Topics of focus will include classification of joint systems, connective tissue anatomy and biomechanics, arthrokinematics, and kinetics. Clinical and athletic application of these principles will be made through sections on the biomechanics of sport and exercise. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science students only Course Catalog ID: 000645 Course Offer Number: 1
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course is designed to ensure that EHS students have current information concerning the physical activity needs of individuals with various disabling conditions including (but not limited to) autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Down syndrome, and spinal cord disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the attributes of specific disabling conditions, techniques for modifying activities so that all can participate, and strategies 819
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course examines the advanced methods and techniques associated with the design of strength and conditioning programs to enhance human performance in sport and fitness. Topics to be studies include, but will not be limited to, the identification of training priorities, performance testing, periodization and program design, resistance training, mobility and flexibility training, aerobic and anaerobic, energy system training, speed and agility training, core training, plyometrics, and olympic lifting. This course is designed to enhance the student's level of knowledge attained in EHS 230 and aid in the preparation for the for the National Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. The scientific and theoretical components of this class will be reinforced with "hands-on" laboratory experiences. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science students only Course Catalog ID: 033245 Course Offer Number: 1
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course provides students with a broad understanding of the global epidemic of obesity and its health and economic consequences. Students in this course learn the scientific basis of energy balance, energy metabolism, and the regulation of body weights in humans. Students also receive and introduction to the fundamentals of the biology of appetite regulation and genetics of obesity. The critical independent and inter-related roles physical activity, healthy nutrition, and health behavior change have to prevent and reduce obesity in children and adults are emphasized throughout the course. Students also study psychosocial factors related to obesity and emerging strategies for obesity treatment such as pharmacological and surgical approaches. An important aspect of this course is the opportunity for students to obtain experience reviewing current literature on a selected topic related to obesity and weight management. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science students only 821
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (no P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course provides the learner with an understanding of the integration between the different body systems that control how the human body functions. Concepts covered include structure and function of the nervous system, circulatory system, respiratory system, and muscular system, and how these systems interact when the body responds to different physiological situations. These concepts are addressed in situations including changes in posture, temperature, altitude, and physical activity. Course Note: This course is an EHS elective course Enrollment Requirements: Pre-req = BIOL 207 and BIOL 208 , EHS students only Course Catalog ID: 042453 Course Offer Number: 1
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course examines the theory and practice of designing exercise programs to improve or maintain cardio respiratory and muscular fitness. Students will study the principles of prescribing safe and effective exercise training programs for apparently health individuals and for persons who have various stable chronic medical conditions such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. Designing exercise programs for other special populations including youth, older adults and pregnancy will also be studied. 822
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course examines the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the human body. Specific topic areas to be covered include; 1) aerobic and anaerobic energy metabolism, 2) pulmonary system physiology, 3) cardiovascular system physiology, 4) hormones related to energy metabolism, 50 skeletal muscle physiology, 6) nervous system physiology, and 7) possible other topics such as temperature regulation, the effects of altitude, ergogenic aids. Course Note: Students cannot received credit for both EHS 380 and EHS 385. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science students only Course Catalog ID: 039885 Course Offer Number: 1
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course explores the physiological and psychological basis of physical conditioning; body weight control and exercise adherence for apparently health adults. Students will gain practical experience administering fitness tests, designing safe and effective exercise programs and developing effective leadership and communication skills. Students will enhance their competencies in adult fitness programming by serving as instructors, test administrators and fitness counselors. Theories and practices related to exercise physiology and health behavior change will be employed throughout the course. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science students only Course Catalog ID: 016716 Course Offer Number: 1
Credit(s): 1 Component(s): Practicum Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: Students will have a practicum experience with hands-on learning through volunteering at a local community site with children and/or adolescents. Time will be spent not only in the community site, but also on campus with special workshops to develop skills related to working with children/adolescents in health/wellness programming. Course Note: Space is limited and special permission is needed to enroll. Selection for the course is done through a competitive application process. Please contact the instructor for details. Enrollment Requirements: Corequisite: EHS 420 [Inactive] Course Catalog ID: 040039 Course Offer Number: 1
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: Students in this course study basic concepts, theories, and organizational management as applied to the field of health, fitness, and recreation. Concepts associated with facility operation, including organizational structure and function, program development and administration, marketing, human resource management, financial management, equipment 825
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course is designed to provide students with a background in quantitative research methods with an emphasis on studies conducted in exercise and health sciences. Students will become familiar with the scientific method and basic principles of designing descriptive and experimental projects. Students will learn to review and evaluate the literature, interpret research results, and conduct ethical research. Enrollment Requirements: Exercise and health science students only Course Catalog ID: 016720 Course Offer Number: 1
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course is designed to provide students with experience in quantitative research design, implementation, analysis, and reporting. In this course, students gain hands-on practical 826
Credit(s): 1-6 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Repeatable - total credits: 999 / total completions: 99 Description: A student may register for independent study only with the permission of the department. The proposed study must be approved by the appropriate departmental committee and supervised by a member of the faculty. Enrollment Requirements: Department consent consent required for enrollment: Department Course Catalog ID: 016727 Course Offer Number: 1
Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Repeatable - total credits: 9 / total completions: 3 Description: Addresses a specific topic in exercise and health sciences. Course content varies according to the topic. Course Catalog ID: 039458 Course Offer Number: 1
