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  • EXS 278: Yoga Concepts

    2.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an opportunity for developing a clear understanding of the holistic approach to health and wellness through the medium of Yoga. Introduces the conceptual basis, principles, scientific aspects, practice and nomenclature based on the Yogasutras of Patanjali. Involves the systematic practice and refinement of physical postures, relaxation, and breathing techniques. This course earns two GEPs toward Goal 9 Healthy Living in general education.
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  • EXS 295: Tests & Assessments

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an integrated examination of the theory and methodology of health- and performance-related physical fitness testing. Allows for practical experience in the selection, administration, and interpretation of physical fitness testing and assessment data for health adults with varying fitness levels. Laboratory sessions are integrated into the meeting times throughout the semester.
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  • EXS 378: Exercise Physiology I

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores the function of how the body responds to the stress of acute and chronic physical activity and exercise. Concepts relating to energy metabolism, neuromuscular, circulatory and cardiorespiratory physiology are addressed in both lecture and laboratory experiences which include theoretical and practical applications to exercise. This course is intended to develop a student's understanding of how exercise impacts a number of bodily systems. Three hours of lecture per week and two hours of lab every other week.
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  • EXS 414: Exercise for Special Pop

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides students with a basic overview of theoretical, scientific and applied perspectives of exercise prescriptions of special populations. Practical experience, physical fitness programs and modified fitness programs will be introduced and incorporated in working with special populations.
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  • EXS 478: Exercise Physiology II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Builds directly on concepts learned in EXERSCI 378/EXS 378. This course emphasizes the understanding of physiologic principles related to healthy and diseased individuals, as well as the physiology of human performance. In addition, how exercise in different environmental conditions can impact physical performance. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in EXERSCI.378/EXS 378 - Exercise Physiology I.
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  • EXS 556: Neuromuscul Phys Adapt

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to address the adaptability of skeletal muscle in response to acute and chronic exercise. Practice areas will include a detailed study of neuromuscular function and adaptations to a variety of training programs.
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  • FIN 120: Personal Finance

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Presents useful financial information to students, regardless of their career choices. The general topics covered are personal financial planning, personal taxation, major purchasing strategies, consumer credit and protection, insurance (health, disability, liability, home, and automobile), investing principles and ethics, and retirement planning as they impact both individuals and small business owners. This course has two purposes: (1) benefit the individual for the handling of personal financial matters and (2) contribute to community well-being.
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  • FIN 300: Entrepreneurial Finance

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Presents a review of the unique financial issues that entrepreneurial firms face and provides students with the financial analytical skills that have a wide range of applications. It includes entrepreneurship and new venture finance theories and the empirical applications of those theories in decision-making with respect to entrepreneurial firms and small businesses.
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  • FIN 313: Introduction to Finance

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Covers introductory topics in the areas of corporate finance, investments, international finance, and financial institutions. The primary emphasis is on corporate finance and investment. Topics in corporate finance include the time value of money, capital budgeting, working capital management, financial statement analysis, cost of capital, and capital structure. Investments topics include risk and return, valuation of securities, and financial markets and environments. This course is required for all business majors and is a perquisite for all upper-level finance courses.
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  • FIN 317: Principle of Real Estate

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of real estate covering economic and social considerations, real estate property rights and ownership, financing, sales procedures, closing of transactions, brokerage and agency management, and other matters pertaining to the basic understanding of real estate. The course will help students build and understand vocabulary of real estate as outlined in each chapter of the text, and have a general understanding of the necessary elements of real estate.
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