20 courses with the subject ESW, 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.
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the concepts of physical education as the study of Human Movement, motor development, and socialization of sport. Emphasis is placed on the ways body movement enhances growth, development, and wellness of the mind and body. Practical applications and activities will be included. This course is subject to a course fee.
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..4 ESW 206 - Basic Nutrition........................................................................... 3
Introduction to Hatha Yoga postures, breathing exercises, mental discipline, terminology, precepts and practices. The influence of Yoga on Western culture and guideline for advanced study will also be discussed. This course is subject to a course fee. ..............1-1-0 ..............3-3-0 106
This course is designed to introduce the student to functional fitness practices which will enhance human performance through the lifespan. Special emphasis will be placed on the health and skill related components of fitness. The course will also focus on developing skills in planning and implementing functional training programs.
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic principles of the martial arts and the techniques of self-defense. Emphasis is placed on learning the basic forms and positions of Karate, Judo and Self-Defense. This course is subject to a course fee.
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This survey course introduces students to the study of Food & Culture, unraveling, in a regional approach, how historically and geographically meeting our human nutritional needs has been intertwined with the evolution of our modern eating habits. Beginning with the traditional beliefs and practices of the earliest global villages and continuing into today's American 'Melting Pot' of great culinary diversity, this course takes a multicultural and multiethnic approach to food and regional geography.
HEALTH PRACTICES........................................................................... 3-3-0 This course will explore the use of complementary and alternative health practices within a holistic framework of care. A spirit of inquiry will be encouraged through sharing of knowledge, demonstration and exploration of selected health practices such as herbal remedies, homeopathy, healing touch therapies, chiropractic and Eastern therapies. Use of complementary and alternative health practices will be evaluated in the context of managing health conditions such as pain, weight, addictions, and gender specific issues. This course will examine use of complementary and alternative health practices in terms of safety, effectiveness and integration into one's own lifestyle and working with others.
This course is designed to address the prevention and management of injuries in athletic activities. Course content includes discussion of relevant sports medicine issues, physical conditioning and training, nutritional and psychological concerns, ergogenic aids, and injury recognition. Practice is provided in the use of wrapping, taping, and therapeutic rehabilitation programs. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites: BIO 129 - Functional Human Anatomy and Physiology or both BIO 131 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 132 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with minimum grades of C
..4 ESW 224 - Exercise Physiology (offered Fall only)......................................4
This ESW major's course examines the physiological response and adaptations to acute and chronic bouts of exercise, training regimens, and environmental conditions. Through experiential learning, research, and technology, the student will analyze physiological responses to exercise. Training principles, nutritional considerations, and optimal human performance across the lifespan will be identified and analyzed. The lab component of the course will allow students to apply the concepts introduced in the lecture portion in hands-on and computer simulated learning opportunities. Prerequisites:
This course is designed to introduce the student to the use of health and fitness assessment technology and testing mechanisms needed to assess the physical fitness status of individuals in healthy and selected special populations. Students will perform assessments for the five (5) components of health related physical fitness: Cardiorespiratory endurance; Muscular strength and endurance; Flexibility; and Body composition. The data gathered from the fitness assessments will be used to develop appropriate fitness goals and exercise programs. Prerequisites: BIO 129 - Functional Human Anatomy and Physiology or both BIO 131 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 132 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
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This course introduces the students to the research trends and skills required to conduct valid research in exercise science, wellness, and health professions. Students will explore the latest trends, legal, and ethical issues as they relate to research. Students will develop skills in research, including research design, developing hypotheses and related research questions, conducting analysis and interpreting data, and presenting the data to an audience. The course will guide students through the development and implementation steps of a research project related to the exercise science, wellness, and health professions. Prerequisites:
This course assists the student in assimilating strategies to assess current lifestyle behaviors that promote personal, community and global health behavior changes across the lifespan. The student explores each of the Six Dimensions of Wellness, including physical, social, emotional, environmental, intellectual, and spiritual elements involved in achieving a healthy lifestyle. -0 ESW 245 SAFETY & FIRST AID..........................................................3-3-0 This course is designed to develop and provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical care arrives. American Heart Association certifications in Heartsaver First Aid; Adult/Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) are available upon meeting certification requirements. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites: ENG 010A - Basic Writing or ENG 011 - Basic Writing II or ESL 011 - Basic Writing II REA 011 - Fundamentals of College Reading or REA 017 - Vocabulary and Reading
ESW Elective - ESW Elective.................................................................2 - 3
PROFESSIONALS................................................................... The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Healthcare Professional course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen; use of an automated external defibrillator (AED); and relief of foreign- body airway obstruction (FBAO). It is intended for individuals who provide healthcare to clients in a wide variety of venues. This two- week course includes discussion of healthy heart living and one mandatory on-campus day for skills completion as per AHA 2015 Guidelines BLS course. This course is subject to a course fee.
A survey of the major topic of sex education with emphasis placed on: sexual development, functioning, behavior, gender identification, reproduction, interpersonal relationships, health, historical and cultural sex studies, and sex education.
Integrating a seminar and practicum experience in this course serves as the capstone course for the Health and Fitness Professional AAS and Personal Training Certificate programs. The course also offers students in the Exercise Science and Wellness AS degree program an opportunity to gain practical experience as it relates to each student's educational and career goals. Emphasis will be placed on professionalism, employment strategies, career options, and current issues in the health and fitness field. The field practicum is held in an educational fitness setting where the student works under the direct supervision of a cooperating supervisor. A faculty member arranges the placement and supervises the student on site visitations. At the completion of the course the student prepares a professional portfolio and sits for the ACSM Personal Training certification exam. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Source: Montgomery County Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
