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  • EXSC 7190: Adv Tech Tactical Strngth/Cond

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Tactical careers involve extreme challenges that differ from the more controlled setting of sport. This course discusses unique tactical job demands and the strength and conditioning coach's role in preparing tactical athletes to effectively mitigate them. The student will learn how to operate within a high performance team of professionals to generate holistic training solutions that optimize bio-mechanics and metabolic processes to provide a better physical platform on which to proficiently demonstrate tactical specific skills. This course provides the student with the evidence-based theory that can subsequently be applied during the Program Design for Tactical Strength and Conditioning course.
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  • EXSC 7200: Essentials Human Movement

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course will introduce a scientific approach to the essentials of human movement science. The student will receive a detailed insight into the independent and interdependent function of the muscular, articular and nervous systems during human force production, stabilization and force reduction. The course will also introduce the student to various types and styles of learning via web-based technologies, and will orient the student to web based methods of learning. This course is a dually listed course applicable to the Master of Science, Exercise Science and Health Promotion, and to the Doctor of Health Science, Health Science and Exercise Leadership, within the department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies.
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  • EXSC 7440: Golf Performance Prog Design

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course requires the student to integrate knowledge learned in 7040 and 7100 along with experience from the field of golf instruction, fitness and rehabilitation. Students will prepare golf specific fitness programs designed to address shortfalls in player performance. Members of the class will analyze and critique program elements; leading to high-level discussion and exchange. Prerequisite:    EXSC 7040
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  • EXSC 7500: Perf Enhance Program Design

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course requires the student to integrate knowledge learned from the course Performance Enhancement in Physical Activity with professional experience and prior learning in fitness and rehabilitation. Students will work in teams to prepare performance enhancement program proposals, including program elements, rationale, innovative design and supporting research. Each week, cohort members will professionally analyze and critique new proposals, resulting in high-level discussion and exchange. After completing this course and Performance Enhancement in Physical Activity, students will be eligible to sit for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) examination for Performance Enhancement Specialist certification. Prerequisite:    EXSC 7100
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  • EXSC 7510: Prog Design Fit & Wellness

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course will introduce the revolutionary exercise programming strategies of the Optimum Performance Training model specifically for the fitness and wellness professional. Students will receive detailed insight into designing exercise programs for any personal training client. They will be shown how this systematic approach to program design uniquely blends the science of acute variables with the concepts of flexibility, core stabilization, balance, reactive training, speed, agility and quickness, and strength training to develop safe and effective exercise programs for all individuals. Prerequisite:    EXSC 7110
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  • EXSC 7520: Correct Exercise Prog Design

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course will introduce corrective exercise strategies based on loss of function. The student will receive detailed insight into the design of corrective exercise programs. The systematic approach of an integrated corrective exercise design uniquely blends the variables of available flexibility, isolated and integrated corrective strengthening, and corrective exercise design to provide the student with the necessary foundation in designing and developing safe corrective exercise programs.
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  • EXSC 7530: Psych Aspect Sprt Injury/Rehab

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course is designed to introduce students to various topics related to the psychological aspects of sport injury. The course focuses on the onset (precursors), experience and treatment of athletic injuries from a biopsychosocial perspective. Course material is based on empirical data and psychophysiology foundation and the role of psychological factors and psychological interventions, which influence rehabilitation and recovery.
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  • EXSC 7540: Hlth & Well Coach: Fac Change

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Expanding on the concepts from PRF-714, ''Health and Wellness Coaching Competencies '', students will identify the health and wellness coaching practices that influence long-lasting behavior change. Combine the tools and processes necessary to prepare to become a Certified Health and Wellness Coach and make an impact on the toughest challenges of our times: the epidemics of obesity, sedentary lifestyles, stress, depression, poor nutrition, and ever-rising healthcare costs.
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  • EXSC 7560: Pgm Dsgn Opt Hum Mvmt & Recov

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth exploration and application of assessment data and analytics to assist practitioners in the design and implementation of programs focused on improving common human movement impairments, reducing injury-risk, optimizing performance, and enhancing physical and physiological recovery. Emphasis will be placed on system- and technology-based solutions that promote optimal human movement, performance, recovery, and readiness. Scientific evidence supporting design and implementation of musculoskeletal injury reduction programs are discussed.
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  • EXSC 7570: Cardio/Flex in Group Exercise

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course will introduce a scientific approach to group exercise focusing on cardiovascular and flexibility training programs. The student will receive a detailed insight into the concepts, principles, and procedures necessary to understand and implement cardiovascular and flexibility group exercise classes for all populations.
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