25 courses with the subject EXSC, 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.
EXSC 1000Aspects of Fitness1
Provides students the fundamental components and concepts of physical fitness and health. Students will also learn strategies to help them begin, design, and maintain an exercise program to keep them fit for life. This is not an activity course. This course will be designed strictly for students who are enrolled in the Online AA degree program. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Badminton is a lifelong sport that emphasizes hand-eye coordination and agility. Through practice and play, students develop technical skills as well as an understanding of the rules and strategies for both singles and doubles play. Students participate in drills as well as games to progress their abilities and knowledge of the sport.
Bowling is a lifetime sport that encourages balance, strength, flexibility and precision. Through practice, students develop their skills as well as their understanding of the rules and strategies of the game. Students participate in games to progress their bowling abilities and knowledge of the sport. There is an additional fee for this course. Courses| 189
Boot camp-style training principles and programming enhances strength, endurance, and mobility. These workouts are designed using training techniques to improve aerobic capacity, strength and flexibility related to fitness. Students learn graduated speed, agility and plyometric training.
Yoga is a lifelong practice to build strength, balance and mobility. Through a variety of yoga postures, students work the muscles and joints of their upper and lower body to systematically improve body awareness, flexibility, and strength.
Tennis is a lifelong sport that encourages hand-eye coordination and cardiovascular fitness. Through practice and play, students develop technical skills and an understanding of the rules and strategies for both singles and doubles play. Students participate in drills and games to progress their abilities and understand the game of tennis.
Volleyball is a lifelong sport that emphasizes hand-eye coordination, agility and cardiovascular conditioning. Through practice and play, students develop technical skills as well as an understanding of the rules and strategies of the game. Students participate in drills and games to progress their abilities and knowledge of the sport.
Soccer is a worldwide sport emphasizing coordination and cardiovascular conditioning. Through practice and play, students develop technical skills and an understanding of the rules and strategies of the game. Students participate in drills and games to progress their abilities and knowledge of soccer.
Through group activities, participants learn about various fitness components and wellness concepts. Students explore lifestyle choices that address the multi-dimensional factors of wellness. Participation is required in a wide- variety of team sports to enhance students’ leadership capabilities and physical activity levels.
A balanced exercise program that involves cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility components is necessary for a lifetime of health and fitness. Personalized fitness progress in this class is based on pre- and post-fitness testing. The topics of healthy lifestyle choices, nutrition, and weight management are introduced to complement a lifetime of individualized physical activity. This course is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Walking and jogging are lifestyle activities that people can do throughout their lives. Students learn how to implement healthy lifestyle choices using proven fitness concepts. They develop an individualized fitness walking/jogging program to strengthen the cardiovascular system, improve muscular strength, and enhance flexibility.
Pickleball is a lifelong sport that emphasizes hand-eye coordination, balance, and agility. Through practice and play, students develop technical skills as well an understanding of the rules and strategies for both singles and doubles play. Students participate in drills and games to progress their abilities and knowledge of the sport of pickleball.
High-risk sports, such as rock climbing, require specialized indoor instruction to ensure safe and independent skill development in an outdoor setting. Through hands-on instruction with a skilled instructor, students learn various climbing techniques, terminology, knots, anchors, belaying, free climbing, and rappelling within a secure indoor setting. With a strong emphasis on safety, individuals assess their abilities and limitations related to climbing activities. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Preservation (3 cr) Backpacking is an outdoor sport that requires a diverse skill set to ensure safety and enhance enjoyment. Appropriate equipment and behaviors for various outdoor settings are introduced in the classroom before the camping experience. A strong emphasis on Leave No Trace principles, ecology, and environmental concerns is applied to class discussions and backpacking practices. A 3-day, 2-night class camping trip is required for this course. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Weight training is foundational for lifelong wellness. Through the use of machines, free weights, and body weight exercises, students learn to create a safe and effective workout program. Students design and participate in a personalized strength training plan.
Cycling is a lifelong cardiovascular activity which utilizes the core and all lower extremity muscles. Taught in a group-fitness format, classes involve continuous aerobic activity on indoor, studio cycling bikes. Proper body positions, heart rate training methods, basic and rhythmic drills, power pacing, and cool-down techniques will be emphasized. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Hiking is a lifelong cardiorespiratory activity performed in a variety of outdoor settings. Equipment selection, map reading, and environmental landscape awareness are emphasized to ensure safety and enjoyment. This course includes off-campus instruction and participation. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Skill development in various special areas of exercise science; intended for all students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
Leadership (2 cr) Good judgement and strong leadership skills are necessary for safe and effective group trip planning and facilitation. Basic backpacking skills and communication styles are reviewed and measured during practical experiences. Decision-making and problem-solving situations are practiced both in the classroom and during field experiences. This course requires an extended backpacking trip off-campus.
Exercise science is a comprehensive discipline that involves exercise physiology, exercise and sports psychology, biomechanics, motor behavior, sociocultural aspects of sport and exercise, and sport nutrition. These topics will be emphasized in a lecture-based format as they relate to their social impact in society and related careers. Professional organizations and advanced degree programs will also be explored. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Exercise physiology involves the scientific basis of exercise and its relationship to athletic performance. There is an emphasis in this class on the human body’s physiological adaptation to external stressors, such as work, exercise, and environmental conditions. Information presented directly relates to fitness conditioning for athletes, non-athletes, and special populations, for a greater understanding of athletic performance limitations. Hands- on activities are incorporated to develop kinesiology-based skills applicable in personal training and physical education settings. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Prescription (3 cr) Prescribing exercise for healthy and special populations involves an understanding of policies, procedures, and the physiological basis of fitness performance. Skills learned during practical experiences and data used from exercise testing help students produce safe and effective exercise prescriptions. Class activities will build a bridge to future employment in cardiac rehabilitation facilities, fitness centers, healthcare settings, coaching, and other exercise- focused settings Courses| 191
Personal training requires hands-on instruction and demonstration of strength, cardiovascular, and flexibility techniques to ensure a result-oriented experience for the client. Students perform assessments on individuals to design and implement fitness workouts. As the individuals’ needs change, the students adapt and adjust the individualized training program. Throughout this course students demonstrate assessment techniques, verbal and manual cueing, and safe execution of exercise is required. (*EXSC 2310 can be taken concurrently).
Skill development in various special areas of exercise science; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
