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• EXSC 4228: Coach Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The course is designed for the potential athletic coach. The physical growth and development characteristics of the athlete will be studied, as well as those factors important to athletic productivity. These include philosophy, eligibility, conditioning, psychology and motivation, skill development, practice and game organization, and responsible team membership. Prerequisite: Two (2) seasons of high school athletic team membership, or; one (1) season of intercollegiate athletic team membership, or; certification as a high school official, or; permission of the instructor.
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• EXSC 4229: Behav & Ed Strat for Nut/Fit

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will cover the socioeconomic, cultural, and psychological factors on food and fitness choices. Issues such as timing and types of questions to ask, how to provide effective feedback, and how to facilitate robust action planning will be discussed.
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• EXSC 4231: Fitness Assessment & Prescrip

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Application of scientific principles of exercise physiology to the measurement and evaluation of healthy individuals. Techniques of exercise testing commonly used in corporate and adult fitness settings. Training methods for improvement in exercise capacity and good health. Designing exercise programs for individuals and groups.
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• EXSC 4300: Critical Issues in Health

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course provides a foundation for the planning,development, and evaluation of health programs. Italso examines professional development, grantsman-ship, and computer use within various health education settings.
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• EXSC 4305: HPE Field Experience

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This K-12 field experience includes teaching/learning experiences in both health and physical education academic areas under the immediate supervision and direction of public school cooperating teachers. It considers all aspects of school organization and administration with focus primarily on classroom planning toward effective teaching/learning.
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• EXSC 4306: Worksite Field Experienc

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course provides students with essential links between classroom information and pre-professional experiences in the areas of health promotion, sport and recreation administration, and human performance. Students will be introduced to organizational missions, public relations, program planning and implementation, event management, fitness assessment and instruction, individual client work, and other experiences related to these professions.
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• EXSC 4309: Kines Found Coach

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Helps coaches increase their understanding of basic scientific information concerning athletic movement by utilizing the conceptual approach. Examins three main areas of study: applied anatomy, the production of motion, and application. Applies scientific principles to athletic skills to aid in the coaching and teaching of skills. Spring, annually.
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• EXSC 4310: Motor Learning & Development

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Provides understanding of motor development and motor learning and how motor activities enhance the total development of young children. Emphasizes the design and implementation of open-ended, developmentally appropriate movement activities to stimulate problem solving and to be the cornerstone of an integrated curriculum. Additional focus is on the assessment of motor development and motor learning environments. Field experience provides an opportunity to apply this knowledge to children from infancy through kindergarten.
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• EXSC 4370: Research in Human Performance

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course provides a foundation to the scientific method, research methods, and data collection and analysis in Human Performance. Students will be introduced to the research process including: review of the literature, hypothesis testing, conducting a pilot study, and writing a research abstract.
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• EXSC 4490: Internship in Exercise Science

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  In-depth, structured, practical experience in a formalized program dealing with fitness and health enhancement of individuals. Experiences in existing clinical or corporate programs are intergrated with academic preparation through regular seminar meetings on campus. The minimal on-site hourly requirement is 90 hours but varies according to the nature of the site's program.
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