31 courses with the subject WAE, 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.
Students will explore the history, philosophies, theories, ethical issues, and trends in each of the professions. Requirements to enter the professions and the existing job opportunities will also be addressed. 3 hours fieldwork required.
Understand principles, techniques, strategies, skills, and safety practices of aesthetic and aquatic sports.
Understand principles, techniques, strategies, skills, and safety practices for outdoor sports.
Understand principles, techniques, strategies, skills, and safety practices for target sports.
Understand principles, techniques, strategies, skills, and safety practices for striking/fielding sports.
Understand principles, techniques, strategies, skills, and safety practices for passing sports.
This course includes: foundational concepts and theories utilized in experiential adventure education, basic group theory and dynamics, technical skills and standard operating procedures for low and high challenge course elements.
Examine the relationship between physical fitness, disability, and longevity. Benefits of exercise along with the most up-to-date health, wellness, and fitness guidlelines are addressed. Behavior modification strategies are presented to help students learn how to to abandon negative habits and effectively adopt and maintain healthy behaviors. Students will also learn how to conduct health assessments and how to assess their own physical performance.
Introduction to basic principles, theories, philosophies, and techniques for coaching a variety of sports. Course content will serve as a foundation of knowledge for both Teacher Education and Corporate Wellness track students. Pre or
A survey of the components important to developing a solid understanding and appreciation of all aspects of exercise science. Topics include basic elements of kinesiology, biomechanics, physiology of exercise, motor learning, and the physical fitness industry. Students will understand functional anatomy and describe movements of the body, in order to apply that knowledge either working one on one, in a classroom setting, or with a group/team. Prerequisite(s); if any: WAE 101
This course addresses common injuries that can occur with athletes or individuals performing physical activity. There will be opportunities to practice evaluating the severity of injuries and caring for common issues that are often experienced by exercise and health professionals. The course will also explore training and conditioning, nutritional and environmental considerations, therapeutic techniques, tissue trauma response, and specific injuries to the extremities, torso, and head. Successful students will receive American Red Cross RTE certification. Prerequisite(s); if any: BIO 101 Pre or
The course is designed to give students an overview of community and consumer health issues and practices for individuals and communities, and their implications on overall health and wellness. Topics that impact health such as culture, heritage and socioeconomic level, chronic and communicable diseases will be explored. Consumer health issues and practices, health products and services, and consumer protection will be analyzed. Prerequisite(s); if any: WAE 101
Students will learn about the importance of workplace health promotion and its influence on the health and wellness of employees, companies, and society. Students will gain working knowledge of the components of workplace health promotion programming, develop strategies for successful implementation of programs, and be prepared for a career as a health promotion professional. Prerequisite(s); if any: Junior or Senior standing.
This course will provide students the practical and scientific knowledge needed to work in a variety of facilities, including health clubs, gyms, universities, corporate, and community or public fitness centers, and positions ranging from freelance to full-time and beyond. It will provide the tools needed for the transfer of knowledge from the student to the client, providing the opportunity for individual client success and increased compliance rates. This course will help students establish goals and objectives for clients and assess their risk stratification. In addition, students will learn effective ways to assess strength, aerobic capacity, and flexibility in order to appropriately develop resistance, cardiorespiratory, and flexibility training programs. This course will also give students the knowledge base and tools necessary to take and pass the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainers® (CPT) exam. Prerequisite(s); if any: BIO 101, BIO 102, WAE 206
This course provides an overview of strength and conditioning. Emphasis is placed on the exercise sciences (including anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics) and nutrition, exercise technique, program design, organization and administration, and testing and evaluation. Additionally, this course is designed to prepare students for the nationally accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification exam. Prerequisite(s); if any: BIO 101, BIO 102, WAE 206 Pre or
Students master skills related to the assessment and evaluation of wellness programs. Terminology and ethics will also be addressed. Prerequisite(s); if any: .
This course will prepare students to design, implement and evaluate workplace wellness programs. Emphasis is placed on planning, legal considerations, design of activities, staff engagement, and workplace wellness culture.
Prepare students for deeper understanding and further proficiency in the area of exercise testing and prescription. Topics include basic exercise science, testing, and evaluation, exercise techniques, program design, special populations, and safety/legal issues. This course will further enhance the preparation of students who desire to take the American College of Sports Medicine or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists exam. Prerequisite(s); if any: BIO 101, BIO 102, WAE 355 or WAE 356
This course is a hands-on opportunity for the WAE Corporate Wellness students to work with other students, faculty, or staff in the CAC Fitness Center during the second half of a semester. Students will provide clients exercise testing/fitness assessments, and design/implement a comprehensive fitness program for the client based on the test findings and client goals. This course will assist students in preparations for culminating senior year, final semester, internships where they will apply their skills and knowledge in a professional setting off campus. Alternate, non-traditional, internship preparation scenarios can be explored on a case-by-case basis. Prerequisite(s); if any: WAE 355 or WAE 356 Pre or
Source: Utica University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
