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• EXER 553: Clin Exer Physiology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the use of exercise as a diagnostic, evaluative, and rehabilitative tool for individuals with chronic diseases and disabilities. In addition, the underlying physiologic causes of various diseases and the identification of clinical symptoms will be examined, as well as the utility of exercise training to monitor and evaluate clinical progress.
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• EXER 560: Exer Nutr & Supplemt

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to modify nutrition and supplement use to alter adaptations to acute and chronic exercise. Practice areas will include detailed study of nutrition for fitness and sport, human energy metabolism during exercise, carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism and exercise, vitamin and mineral balance and exercise, fluid and electrolyte balance during exercise, and supplements.
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• EXER 575: Exercise Physiol I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Concentrates on the physiological responses and adaptations that result during and after exercise. Focuses on energy production pathways, bioenergetics, and neural-hormone interaction during exercise. In addition, cardiovascular dynamics, the respiratory system, and their responses to exercise will be covered.
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• EXER 576: Exercise Physiol II

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides a continuation of basic and advanced exercise physiology principles. Focuses on exercise training, environmental influences on performance, optimizing performance in sport, age and sex considerations in sports and exercise, and the promotion of physical activity for health and fitness. Prerequisite:    EXER575
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• EXER 577: Exer Program Design

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an in-depth study of various types of training programs, including the development of strength, power, endurance, agility, and speed. Specific emphasis will be placed on the application and integration of a variety of training methods to elicit adaptations based on an individual's needs analysis. Current legal, professional, and managerial issues relevant to the industry will also be discussed.
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• EXER 590: Thesis

  3.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Guides the student through research and independent preparation of a formal thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Thesis Option within the Master of Science degree in Applied Exercise Physiology. May be enrolled in successive semesters for a varying amount of credit, but no more than 9 credit hours may be applied toward satisfying the requirements for the Master of Science degree (Thesis Option) in Applied Exercise Physiology. Prerequisite:    EXER500
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• EXER 593: Independent Study

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides the opportunity for Applied Exercise Physiology students to apply scientific methods and learn the techniques of scientific research, data collection, and analysis by engaging in an individualized, graduate-level program of research under the supervision of a faculty member. The research will culminate in a scholarly report written by the student, and the results will be presented at a scientific meeting, University research day event, or other appropriate venue
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• EXER 598: Pract Appl Ex Phys

  3.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides the student with a practical on-site work experience in which technical/clinical skills and abilities are applied. The site is selected by the student with the approval of the academic advisor. The experience is designed to be a culminating experience of graduate course work and facilitates the transition from the role of student to employee.
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• EXS 114: Team Sports

  2.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides activity and instruction in the development of individual offensive and defensive fundamentals and their incorporation into a team concept. Students are required to participate in various team sports to facilitate the development of healthy behaviors over their lifetimes. This course earns two GEPs toward Goal 9 Healthy Living in general education.
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• EXS 261: First Aid & Safety

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an opportunity to attain American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and First Aid certification for the adult, child, and infant. Students must be able to pass both the written and practical skills tests to be eligible for certification. This course includes both care for, and prevention of, a variety of emergency situations including, but not limited to, cardiac emergencies, breathing emergencies, sudden illness, environmental emergencies, soft tissue injuries, and injuries to muscles, bones, and joints. These topics are covered in relation to adults, children, and infants, and issues pertaining to other special populations of interest such as diabetics, pregnant women, people with disabilities, and those with language barriers are also covered. This course earns two GEPs toward Goal 10 Citizenship in general education.
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