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• EXSC 552: Exercise and Weight Control Workshop

  2.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This workshop will focus on the role of exercise in regard to its positive influences on weight control. The hazards and implications of being overweight will be studied. Techniques for evaluating energy balance and planning for weight loss programs are discussed in light of established scientific principles and procedures. Exercise along with its dietary counterpart are analyzed to determine their relative importance in the weight-loss regime. Facts and fallacies are discussed, and opportunities for self-evaluation of leanness and fitness provides practical as well as theoretical experience.
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• EXSC 553: Reducing Coronary Heart Disease Workshop

  2.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This workshop examines exercise as a means of evaluation, prescription, and diagnosis of the major threat to health in the United States today: heart disease. Recent studies with their findings and implications will be reviewed. The scientific basis for recommended exercise and associated behavior will provide information with regard to children and adults of both sexes on reducing heart disease risk. Rehabilitative exercise programs for heart victims will focus on accepted training principles and the necessity for changing life styles. Prevention rather than treatment for heart disease will be stressed.
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• EXSC 554: Anaerobic Training Workshop

  2.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This workshop provides a theoretical and practical framework for measurement and evaluation of anaerobic conditioning, flexibility, strength training, and plyometrics. Field and laboratory tests that can be administered by athletic coaches, teachers, and fitness professionals are practiced, analyzed, and discussed.
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• EXSC 556: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Workshop

  1.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This workshop will provide structured experiences through instruction in the specific theoretical and practical concepts of strength and conditioning as they relate to the National Strength and Conditioning Association certification requirements. Upon completion of the workshop the student will be eligible to take the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam offered through the NSCA.
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• EXSC 557: Physl Actvty as Medcn Wksp

  2.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will learn to be Exercise is Medicine coaches. This workshop will focus on strategies for increasing physical activity of those individuals with several 'hypokinetic' diseases including diabetes, pulmonary disease and heart disease.
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• EXSC 560: Physical Activity Across the Lifespan

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will explore the scientific evidence relating the role of physical activity and exercise across the lifespan. The risks and benefits of physical activity from birth to death will be explored. The developmental processes of maturation and aging will be considered. The role of physical activity in various health and disease processes associated with development and maturation will be discussed.
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• EXSC 561: Experimental Exercise Physiology

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will explore the scientific evidence relating the role of physical activity and exercise across the lifespan. The risks and benefits of physical activity from birth to death will be explored. The developmental processes of maturation and aging will be considered. The role of physical activity in various health and disease processes associated with development and maturation will be discussed.
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• EXSC 563: Neuromus Adpt To Exerc

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to study skeletal muscle physiology as it relates to exercise, and the physiological adaptations that occur following alterations in mechanical loading. Advanced concepts relating to skeletal muscle adaptation during exercise training and inactivity are treated.
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• EXSC 565: Seminar in Strength and Conditioning

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The relationship of exercise, rest, fatigue, nutrition, and heredity to physical performance is studied. Current methods of physical conditioning will be discussed. Programs for fitness and athletic conditioning are developed and discussed.
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• EXSC 570: Introduction to Research

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides an orientation to graduate study and research in health education and movement studies and exercise science. This seminar is designed to acquaint the graduate student with the methods and materials of graduate study and scientific inquiry. It is required of all graduate students in the degree program. Permission of Graduate Coordinator.
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