9 courses with the subject HHP, 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.
HHP 101Personal Training3
The course bridges the gap between clinical exercise science related course work and the practical application skills of personal training. Students will learn how to: properly screen and evaluate clients for safe participation in an exercise program, design and implement exercise prescriptions for multiple populations and goal attainment, and apply the principles of exercise in a personal training environment.
This internship will allow students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the capstone course ( HHP 101 ) in a professional fitness setting, under the guidance of fitness professionals. Instruction will include discussion and observation of facilities management and safety; it will include direct observation and participation at on off-campus facility. Placement must be approved by the Curriculum Chair.
This course introduces students to the most current concepts, trends and programs in: personal fitness, group fitness, sports performance and functional training. Students will learn basic fundamentals of each fitness discipline through discussion and the use of cardiovascular equipment, traditional free weights, and fitness machines.
This course will study the response of the human body to physical activity, exercise and stress. It will examine the affects of: acute and repeated bouts of exercise, environmental factors, gender and age on metabolic, neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory function. The affect of physical activity upon disease, prevention and rehabilitation will be discussed. (*Recommended for students who plan to work in an existing fitness facility.)
Students will examine the biomechanical basis of movement in sport and exercise, and will identify essential elements for basic motor skills. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between the skeletal & neuromuscular systems, and how these systems affect both coordinated movement and athletic performance.
HHP 230Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription3
This course will examine diverse aspects of exercise testing, fitness assessment, body composition analysis, muscular endurance assessment, and flexibility. Students will be instructed how to assess, interpret the findings of the assessments, and use the information to create specific exercise prescriptions for various populations.
This course focuses on the prevention, recognition, treatment, rehabilitation, and basic care of sports injuries. It is designed for students intending to pursue careers in coaching, athletic training, fitness, physical education, or other areas related to exercise science and sports science. Topics include the evaluation and care of injuries, sports nutrition, physical fitness, legal responsibilities, substance abuse, and wrapping and taping techniques.
The course will familiarize students with primary concepts common to all sports. It will focus on essential philosophies, theories, and methods for planning, organizing and managing athletic programs. The development of individual and team fundamentals, team strategies, offensive and defensive skills, and the overall administration of a youth, high school or college program will be emphasized.
This introductory course is designed for initial exposure to the athletic training profession. The student will gain insight into the profession, the preparation, and the role of the athletic healthcare professional in various settings. This course will also introduce students to basic clinical techniques in the prevention and management of athletic injuries.
