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FWS-110
Fitness Walking IAI: None Fitness Walking provides individuals with a low-impact alternative to jogging as a means of improving cardiovascular fitness and overall health. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-113
Low Impact Aerobics IAI: None Low Impact Aerobics develops and improves strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-116
Step Aerobics IAI: None Step Aerobics is designed to stimulate and initiate aerobic-fitness awareness through broadening knowledge and experience of movements of the body through the use of the STEP. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-119
Cardio Kickboxing IAI: None Cardio Kickboxing is designed to provide individuals with an aerobic workout. Tae Kwon Do and boxing skills are incorporated into this high-energy exercise session. t Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-121
Cardiovascular Fitness & Conditioning IAI: None Cardiovascular Fitness & Conditioning focuses on a variety of modes of exercise intended to develop cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis will be placed on understanding basic program design, implementation, and execution of cardiovascular exercises. Prerequisite: None Credits: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-126
Beginning Weight Lifting IAI: None Beginning Weight Lifting introduces basic and intermediate strategies to developing an appropriate individual strength and resistance program. Emphasis will be placed on understanding basic program design, implementation, and execution of basic resistance exercises. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-127
Advanced Weight Lifting IAI: None This course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth study of weight ligting techniques, strategies, and theories. This course will focus on free weights and advanced lifting strategies that are currently used in society. Prerequisite: FWS-126 Credit: 2 semester hours Lecture: 1 Lab: 2
FWS-131
Basketball & Touch Football IAI: None Basketball and Touch Football acquaints the student with the skills, strategies, and rules of basketball and touch football. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-133
Power Volleyball IAI: None Power Volleyball introduces the student to the following fundamentals of power volleyball: the forearm pass, the floater serve, the overhead set, spiking, blocking, the 5-1 offensive and 2-4 defensive patterns. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-135
Golf IAI: None Golf is designed for both the beginning and experienced players. Students will develop the fundamental skills, techniques, and strategy through practice and playing on the golf course. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-137
Tennis IAI: None Tennis is designed to develop and improve the proper skills and fundamentals necessary to enjoy the game of tennis through practice and playing experiences on tennis courts. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-139
Soccer IAI: None Soccer acquaints the beginning student with the fundamental soccer skills of dribbling, passing, kicking, tackling, trapping, heading and goalkeeping. Simple offensive and defensive strategies will be emphasized. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-140
Basic Physical Defense for Women IAI: None Basic Physical Defense for Women is a women's only self-defense and risk reduction education program designed to teach realistic ways to lessen the changes of and defend against physical assault. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-141
Hiking, Cycling, & Outdoor Activities IAI: None Hiking, Cycling, and Outdoor Activities is designed to acquaint the student with these activities. Emphasis will be on an appreciation of nature and enjoying the out-of-doors via a fitness activity. The class will be traveling to various biking and hiking sites. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-143
Snorkeling IAI: None Snorkeling is offered in connection with other college travel classes visiting warm water locations. This course is designed to introduce the student to a variety of open water and reef snorkeling experiences by visiting and exploring the numerous sites available in the area. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-145
Scuba Diving IAI: None Scuba Diving introduces the student to the skills and knowledge necessary for PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Open Water Diver certification. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-146
Open Water Scuba IAI: None Open Water Scuba is offered in connection with other college travel classes visiting a warm water location. PADI certification may be started by completing the necessary classroom and pool sessions prior to departure. If desired, final checkout dives may be completed on site in the warm open water. For those with PADI certification, credit is earned by completing a minimum of eight open water dives. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-150
Shoto-Kan Karate IAI: None Shoto-kan Karate is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of self-defense. Students will learn the history and philosophy of Shoto-kan Karate as well as develop the basic skills of kicks, blocks and self-defense holds and releases. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-151
Tae Kwon Do IAI: None Tae Kwon Do is an introduction to a system of techniques for self-defense and counter-attack by the unarmed. The course promotes skill development in basic Tae Kwon Do techniques. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-176
Intercollegiate Sports I IAI: None Intercollegiate Sports I is a course for students who are members of one of the college's intercollegiate team sports programs. These include: women's basketball, softball and volleyball; men's baseball, basketball and football. Students may earn a maximum of two credits for any combination of FWS 176 and FWS 177. Prerequisite: Permission from respective coach is required to enroll in this class. Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-177
Intercollegiate Sports II IAI: None Intercollegiate Sports II is a course for students who are members of one of the college's intercollegiate individual sports teams including women's tennis, men's tennis and men's golf. Students may earn a maximum of two credits for any combination of FWS 176 and FWS 177. Prerequisite: Permission from respective coach is required to enroll in this class. Credit: 1 semester hour Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
FWS-220
Intro Career Opps PE, Exercise&Sport IAI: None Introduction to Career Opportunity in P.E., Exercise Science and Sport provides an opportunity for the student to examine career opportunities in physical education, coaching, sports medicine and closely related fields. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-221
Intro to Teaching Physical Education IAI: None Introduction to Teaching Physical Education course is designed to acquaint the student with the physical, psychological and sociological foundations of elementary, middle, and high school physical education. An emphasis is placed on planning and applying pedagogical strategies. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-223
P.E. for the Elementary School Teacher IAI: None P.E. for the Elementary School Teacher introduces the pre-service teacher to content and methods of teaching age-appropriate physical activities to children, in grades K-6. There will be special emphasis placed on appropriate pedagogical techniques in assessing, designing, and instructing a well-designed and meaningful physical education program. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-225
Adapted Physical Education IAI: None Adapted Physical Education acquaints the student with the principles of conducting adaptive recreational and physical education programs. It is an in-depth study of the background and foundations of disabilities in the special student and adult. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-231
Contemporary Health Issues IAI: None Contemporary Health Issues provides health information to students, so they can make intelligent decisions concerning their health and the health of significant others. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-233
Community Health IAI: None Community Health is designed to provide the student with an in-depth study of community health organizations issues such as population growth, environment, poverty, medicare care and disease. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-235
Alcohol and Drug Education IAI: None Alcohol and Drug Education is designed to educate the student about issues relating to all drugs and chemicals used in today's society. Students will learn about prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, illicit drugs, and controversial issues surrounding the usage of various forms of chemicals relevant to current issues. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-236
Human Sexuality IAI: None Human Sexuality introduces topics of human sexual functioning including the physiology, sociology, philosophy and morality of human sexual practices and of love. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-237
Nutrition for Optimum Living IAI: None Nutrition for Optimum Living explores the function of nutrients and nutrition as it affects health. Attention is given to understanding the importance and inter-relationship of the nutrients to achieving optimal health. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-240
Intro Athl Training & Sports Medicine IAI: None Introduction to Athletic Training and Sports Medicine stresses principles and techniques for the prevention, recognition, treatment and rehabilitation of common athletic injuries. Includes discussion of the team approach of sports medicine in insuring quality care to the athlete. Supportive taping and wrapping, duties and responsibilities of the athletic trainer, and operations procedure for athletic trainers are also covered. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
FWS-243
First Aid and General Safety IAI: None First Aid and General Safety teaches the student emergency care for accident victims until the services of emergency personnel can be obtained. Upon completion of this course, students will be trained in the American Red Cross techniques of adult, infant and small child CPR and standard first aid. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-250
Introduction to Sport Management IAI: None
FWS-253
Introduction to Coaching IAI: None Introduction to Coaching covers the basic principles and practices of coaching by examining sport philosophy, pedagogy, physiology, management, and sports medicine. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-254
ASEP Sport First Aid and CPR IAI: None ASEP Sport First Aid and CPR is the second course in a two sequence designed to prepare students for the American Sport Effectiveness Program (ASEP) exam. This course acquaints the student with the concepts and theories of sport first aid. This course will also train students in CPR, with practical and classroom components. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-255
Sociology of Sport IAI: None Sociology of Sport is designed to educate students about the relevance of sport in modern society, impact of sport on society, and the influence which cultural institutions have on sport. Prerequisite: None Semester Credit: 3 Lesture: 3 Lab: 3
FWS-256
History of Physical Education & Sport IAI: None History of Physical Education & Sport is the historical development of the physical education field from ancient times to present. The course includes social, political, economic, military, and religious effects on physical education and sports and vice versa. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-258
Sport & Exercise Psychology IAI: None Sport and Exercise Psychology is the examination of psychological concepts and coaching attitudes and techniques for improving and fostering athletic performance and enjoyment. Includes psychological motivation, choice, and individual participation in appropriate athletic and fitness activities. Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-260
Introduction to Exercise Science IAI: None Introduction to Exercise Science is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the discipline including areas of study, technology, certifications, professional organizations as well as the current and future trends in exercise science. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-261
Nutrition for Fitness & Sport IAI: None Nutrition for Fitness and Sport explores the relationship between nutrition and physical fitness. Topics covered include: adequate diets for athletes, pre-event meals, nutritional demands of aerobic and anaerobic activities, and caloric expenditure for various physical activities. Prerequisite: None Credit: 2 semester hours Lecture: 2 Lab: 0
FWS-263
Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Control IAI: None Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Control is specifically designed for those students who want to better understand the relationship of dieting and exercise to obesity. Based on a multi-disciplinary approach, this class will explore the physiological, sociological and psychological theories of obesity. The role of exercise and fitness in weight control will be demonstrated through the actual planning and implementation of a specifically designed exercise program. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
FWS-265
Personal Fitness and Wellness IAI: None Personal Fitness and Wellness incorporates the principles and theories of wellness into an individualized fitness program. By combining lecture and activity, all aspects of the student's lifestyle will be examined and assessed. Alternations and modifications of counter-productive behaviors will be presented. Implementation of alternative exercise methods will be made with practical application in a variety of activities. Students will be required to attend one group lab and a one hour independent lab. Prerequisite: None Credit: 3 semester credits Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
FWS-266
Personal Trng I-Concepts & Applications IAI: None This course is the first course in a two sequence designed to prepare students for the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Training (NSCA-CPT) exam. This course acquaints the student with the concepts and theories of exercise and its relation to health and physical fitness for personal trainers. Prerequisite: MTH-094, or MTH-096A, or MTH-096S Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-267
Personal Trng II-Concepts & Application IAI: None This course is the second course in a two sequence designed to prepare students for the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Training (NSCA-CPT) exam. This course acquaints the student with the concepts and theories of exercise and its relation to health and physical fitness for personal trainers. Prerequisite: FWS 266 or consent of instructor Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
FWS-270
FWS Practicum I IAI: None The FWS Practicum I is an opportunity for students entering the fields of Exercise Science, Physical Education (Pedagogy), and Sport Management to work directly in the local agencies and schools under the supervision of the college. This course is one of three distinctly different experiences that students will experience before graduation. Students are expected to spend 50-150 hours working and observing FWS professionals working in the private or public sector, community, and school settings. Prerequisite: FWS 220 or FWS 250 or FWS 260; or consent of instructor Credit: 1.0-3.0 variable semester hours Lecture: 1.0 Lab: 10 hours
FWS-271
FWS Practicum II IAI: None The FWS Practicum II is an opportunity for students entering the fields of Exercise Science, Physical Education (Pedagogy), and Sport Management to work directly in the local agencies and schools under the supervision of the college. This course is one of three distinctly different experiences that studnets will experience before graduation. Students are expected to spend 50-150 hours working and observing FWS professionals working in the private or public sector, community, and school settings. Prerequisite: FWS 220 or FWS 250 or FWS 260, and FWS 270, or consent of instructor. Credit: 1.0-3.0 variable semester hours Lecture: 1.0 Lab: 10 hours
FWS-272
FWS Practicum III IAI: None The FWS Practicum III is an opportunity for students entering the fields of Exercise Science, Physical Education (Pedagogy), and Sport Management to work directly in the local agencies and schools under the supervision of the college. This course is one of three distinctly different experiences that studnets will experience before graduation. Students are expected to spend 50-150 hours working and observing FWS professionals working in the private or public sector, community, and school settings. Prerequisite: FWS 220 or FWS 250or FWS 260, and FWS 270 and FWS 271 Credit: 1.0-3.0 variable semester hours Lecture: 1.0 Lab: 10 hours
FWS-275
Personal Training Internship IAI: None Personal Training Internship provides the student with an opportunity to apply and expand upon newly acquired skills in the personal training work environment. This course is carried out cooperatively between the student and the host facility. Periodic review sessions will be held to assess the student's progress. Participation requires an interview, background check and selection process. Prerequisite: 12 hours of FWS course work which must include FWS 121 or 126, 127, and both 266 and 267. Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
FWS-276
Athletic Coaching Internship IAI: None The Athletic Coaching Internship provides the student with an opportunity to apply and expand upon newly acquired skills in the coaching work environment. This course is carried out cooperatively between the student and the host facility. Periodic review sessions will be held to assess the student's progress. Participation requires an interview, background check and selection process. Prerequisite: 12 hours of FWS course work which must include FWS 126, 127, 266 and 267. Credit: 3.0 semester hours Lecture: 1.0 Lab: 4 |