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KINESIOLOGY 181

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APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS FOR PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING FOR SPECIAL
4.0 Units FITNESS TRAINING POPULATIONS
KIN 151 introduces the student to the 4.0 Units 4.0 Units
fundamental scientifi c concepts applicable to KIN 156 covers the theory and practice of KIN 158 provides instruction and practical
exercise and physical fi tness. Areas of study individualized exercise prescription for application of personal and group fi tness
include: functional anatomy, kinesiology, personal training. The course covers critical training techniques for special popula-
biomechanics and exercise physiology. The competencies required for students inter- tions including; older adults, persons with
acute and chronic eff ects of exercise will ested in taking the certifi ed personal trainer disabilities, persons with musculoskeletal
be addressed with practical applications (CPT) exams off ered by several national disorders, and persons with chronic diseases.
to fi tness programming and instruction. certifi cation agencies. The foundations for Evidence-based protocols, adaptations of
Course is designed to prepare student for personal training include: exercise science activities, contraindications, and eff ective
the scientifi c content requirements that are review, health risk stratification, fitness fi tness programming will be emphasized.
common to the certifi ed personal trainer assessment, fi tness program and session Psychosocial issues related to aging, disease
(CPT) and group fi tness instructor (GFI) design, proper execution of exercises, cuing and disability will also be addressed, as well
exams off ered by several national certifi ca- and error correction, lifestyle coaching skills as eff ective methods for communication,
tion agencies. Note: This course is designed and considerations for special populations. demonstration, and creating an accessible
as a part of the Fitness Specialist Certifi cate The lab provides students practical applica- environment. This course is recommended
curriculum. Note: Students who successfully tion of knowledge and skills in personal for students interested in pursuing careers in
completed HLTH 117 prior to Spring 2016 will training. Note: This course is designed as physical education, kinesiology, fi tness train-
not receive credit for completion of KIN 151. a part of the Fitness Instructor Program ing, physical therapy, occupational therapy
Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recom- curriculum. Note: Students who success- or gerontology. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 1
mended Preparation: BIOL 115 or equivalent, fully completed PE 119 prior to spring 2016 hours. Recommended Preparation: KIN 167
eligibility for ENGL 101 or equivalent. will receive a maximum of 1.0 unit of credit and KIN 151 or KIN 156 or KIN 157; HLTH
for completion of KIN 156. Lecture 3 hours/ 102 or equivalent; ENGL 120 or equivalent
152 Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Prepa-
EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY ration: BIOL 115 or equivalent, eligibility 167
2.0 Units WEIGHT TRAINING AND
for ENGL 101 or equivalent, KIN 166, 167, or
KIN 152 explores cognitive behavior modi- 168 or equivalent and KIN 151 or equivalent. CONDITIONING I
fi cation techniques which may be used to 1.5 Units
promote the adoption of and adherence 157 KIN 167 is an introduction to basic weight
to a regular exercise routine. Theoretical PREVENTION AND CARE OF training which introduces theories of proper
methods are studied and applied to practi- ATHLETIC INJURIES body alignment and basic movement prin-
cal exercise programming situations. Factors 3.0 Units ciples during activities of daily life, work, and
directly aff ecting the decision to perform KIN 157 is open to those individuals who light physical activity. Instruction includes
exercise, including external barriers and are interested in the prevention, care and choosing appropriate resistance exercises
reinforcements and behavioral tendencies, treatment of sport(s) injuries. The course for major muscle groups and designing a
are investigated. Lecture 2 hours. Recom- covers the responsibilities of the athletic resistance and cardiovascular program to
mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL trainer, emergency procedures, mechanisms, meet health-related fi tness goals. Preven-
101 or equivalent. characteristics and evaluation of sport inju- tion and correction of postural problems
ries as well as their acute care. This course is emphasized. Lecture/Demonstration 1.5
155 provides an in-depth examination of selected hours. Recommended Corequisite: PE 101
FOUNDATIONS FOR GROUP topics in sports medicine and a thorough or PE 102 or PE 103 or PE 104 or ATHPE
EXERCISE INSTRUCTION knowledge of the prevention and care of 100. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring.
3.0 Units
injuries commonly occurring during physi- Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
KIN 155 covers the theory and practice of cal activity. Note: Students who successfully
designing and leading group exercise classes. completed HLTH 110 prior to spring 2016 will
This course covers critical competencies not receive credit for completion of KIN 157.
required for students interested in taking the Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours. Prerequi-
certifi ed Group Exercise Instructor (GEI) or site: None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) exams off ered
by several national certifi cation agencies.
The foundations for group exercise instruc-
tion include: health risk stratifi cation and
fi tness assessment, group exercise session
design, eff ective demonstration, delivery
and motivation, specialized group exercise
certifi cations and considerations for special
populations. Note: Students who success-
fully completed HLTH 118 prior to Spring
2016 will not receive credit for completion
of KIN 155. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3
hours. Recommended Preparation: BIOL
115 or equivalent, ENGL 120 or equivalent,
KIN 167, or 168 or equivalent.

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