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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
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