Exercise Science & Personal Training

Exercise Science & Personal Training Courses

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  • Code

  • Course

  • Credits

• • BIO 111

  • General Biology I w/Lab

  • 4
  An introductory course in Biology with main emphasis on cell structure and function. Lecture topics include: Gene structure and inheritance, study of plants and fungi, evolution, and ecology. Extensive discussion of concerns facing humanity today including quality of nutrition, environmental pollution, genetic engineering, inheritable diseases, and birth defects. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, and no open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised.
  
• • BIO 131

  • Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab

  • 4
  This course is an integrated study of the structure and function of the human body from the cellular level to the systemic level. Topics include: anatomical terminology, molecules, cells, basic histology, and organs. The integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems are also studied. Laboratory experience is correlated with classroom lecture; therefore, they are taken together as a single, 4-credit course. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised. Prerequisite: BIO 111 with “C” or better.
• • BUS 101

  • Introduction to Business

  • 3
  The role, growth, structure, and functional organization of modern business in the U.S. economy is explored. Comparative economic systems, forms of business, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and the management, marketing, and financing of business organizations are covered. Opportunities in the business field are examined throughout the course. Students will be expected to complete outside research as a course requirement. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly recommended
• • BUS 202

  • Principles of Customer Service

  • 3
  This course examines the principles of customer service and their significance in a service-driven economy. Topics covered include: The Service Strategy, The Customer: Internal & External; Customers’ Wants & Needs; Communicating Customer Service; Profiles of Successful Companies; Service People-Motivation, Commitment, and Reward. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly recommended.
• • EXS 101

  • Health Appraisal & Fitness Assessment

  • 3
  This course presents the reasons for conducting appropriate health appraisals on all new exercisers prior to beginning their fitness program. This course explores the relationship between physical activity and health, and specifically focuses on the evaluation of cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal fitness in apparently healthy populations. Risk factor analysis, body composition assessment, aerobic fitness testing, muscle strength testing and flexibility assessments will be discussed as they relate to an individual’s probability for developing a disease. This course addresses numerous assessment protocols for evaluating important fitness parameters such as determining individualized training intensities by means of heart rate monitoring and ratings of perceived exercise exertion. Students will demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the assessment principles and procedures, as well as the ability to properly perform and interpret each assessment technique.
• • EXS 102

  • Muscular and Cardiovascular Fitness

  • 3
  This course addresses the principles for improving muscular fitness and cardiovascular fitness in youth, adult and senior populations. The emphasis is on practical application of the training guidelines and the expected physiological adaptations resulting from various exercise programs. Students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of exercise theory, training effects and program design for enhancing muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance in apparently healthy individuals.
• • EXS 115

  • Injury Prevention, Flexibility and Functional Training

  • 3
  This course addresses the practical components of personal training, including exercise safety, injury prevention, and training modifications for special populations (e.g., youth, older adults, pregnant women, post-rehab patients, diabetics, hypertensive, etc.) while directing physical fitness programs for a variety of clients. Students will demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the foundational principles and standard procedures for exercise safety, proper stretching technique, and professionalism when working with fitness clients on an individual basis and in a group setting.
• • EXS 116

  • Strength Training and Endurance Exercise

  • 3
  This course examines the biomechanical aspects of proper exercise performances using standard strength training machines and free-weight equipment, as well as common cardiovascular training tools, such as treadmills, cycles, steppers, rowers and elliptical trainers. Students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the movement patterns, prime mover muscle groups, and performance techniques associated with 100 selected strength, endurance and flexibility exercises. This course is a practical experience and will be conducted largely in the fitness center with hands on teaching/learning experiences.
• • EXS 119

  • Bioenergetics and Biomechanics

  • 3
  This course explores the energy sources for aerobic exercise (such as running), and anaerobic exercise (such as strength training). Students will demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of aerobic and anaerobic energy production and utilization. This course also addresses the biomechanics of exercise, including movement patterns, movement planes, leverage factors, musculoskeletal interactions, and force development. Students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of biomechanical principles and practical application to proper exercise performance.
• • EXS 150

  • Nutrition for Fitness

  • 3
  This course provides the student with practical information related to nutrition, exercise, and fitness. Topics examined include: nutritional needs, energy requirements, protein recommendations, diets/healthy eating programs, nutritional supplements, and behavior modification strategies for various types of physical activity. The students will attain research-based perspectives on bioenergetics for various types of physical activity.
• • EXS 201

  • Youth and Senior Fitness

  • 3
  This course has a dual focus. The first half of the course presents the research recommendations and training guidelines for safe and effective youth exercise programs. The second half of the course addresses the research recommendations and training guidelines for safe and effective youth and senior exercise programs. Students will demonstrate both a thorough understanding and practical application of exercise theory, training effects, program design, and assessment procedures for enhancing muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance and joint flexibility in apparently healthy children and older adults. Prerequisites: EXS 102 and EXS 116.
• • EXS 202

  • Exercise Program Design

  • 3
  This course provides students with the recommendations and rationale necessary to design fitness programs for healthy adults and special populations. In addition, the course will explore the application of specificity, overload, and progression as well as provide an overview of acute program variables, changes made in a program, selection of exercises, how to determine frequency, and exercise sequence. Students will learn exercise program design based on underlying principles and concepts developed for very specific training goals and match these goals with the necessary program design to achieve desired results. The course also addresses how to add variation to a training program with weight loads, repetitions and sets, intensity, volume, and rest period lengths.
• • EXS 204

  • Advanced Training Programs

  • 3
  This course examines strength training programs for advanced participants. The first section of the course presents a variety of high-intensity muscle building techniques, including breakdown training, assisted training, pre-fatigue training, slow-rep training, super-eight training, and circuit training. The second section of the course addresses advanced training protocols for enhancing muscular power and athletic performance. Students will demonstrate a clear understanding of the advanced training principles for enhanced muscular strength, power and athletic performance and demonstrate instructional competence in designing and teaching advanced training protocols. Prerequisites: EXS 102 and EXS 116.
• • EXS 206

  • Fitness Facility Management

  • 3
  This course is taught in three sections. The first section focuses on Human Resources and consists of the following components: organizational development, hiring, evaluation and compensation. The second section includes member recruitment, retention and profitability, with a particular focus on how the ability to attract and keep members leads to profitability. The third area of focus is the operation of the facility, which encompasses financial statements, system implementation, and risk assessment. Students will be exposed to all of the required tools necessary to hold a management position at a health and fitness facility. Pre-reqs: None, but EXS 101 and 102 highly recommended.
• • ENG 101

  • English Composition I

  • 3
  A required course for all students who have demonstrated acceptable writing proficiency as measured by a standard test or satisfactory completion of ENG 090. This course will emphasize developing the student’s ability to articulate his/her thoughts in writing a coherent, unified, and well- structured composition. The student will write a series of papers. The student will also learn the techniques needed to produce a library research paper. The required research paper is a major component of the course.
• • ENG 102

  • English Composition II

  • 3
  A required course, which introduces the student to themes and techniques in the basic genres of literature: the short story, drama, and poetry. Expository papers may be written in response to ideas embodied in literature. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or permission of instructor.
• • IDS 167

  • First Year Seminar

  • 3
  This experiential course welcomes students into the academic learning community of Quincy College. Centered around a yearly theme, the purpose of the course is to ensure that all new students connect to the Quincy College community. All sections provide students with college success strategies and each focuses on one of five different perspectives: 1) Humanities, 2) Social Sciences, 3) Civic Engagement, 4) Business, 5) Natural Sciences. The course is required for all new, degree-seeking students who have fewer than 12 college credits from another accredited institution. It is expected that students will take this course in their first semester at QC.
• • HPS 101

  • Principles in Health Promotion and Wellness

  • 3
  This class explores the concepts of wellness, prevention, and health promotion at individual, community, and national levels. In this course, students will become familiar with social, behavioral, structural, and cultural factors that have an impact on health and methods of health education for at-risk populations. Students will identify health promotion needs within a chosen community to develop a health promotion program that aligns with the objectives of Healthy People 2020.
• • HPS 102

  • Community and Public Health

  • 3
  Community and Public Health will provide students with an overview of the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the evolving field of health education and health promotion. This course will provide an overview of the concepts of epidemiology, community organizations, program planning, health of underserved populations, mental and environmental health and more. There are indications that evidence-based health education taught in the community setting can influence health outcomes, helping to support clinical efforts to involve patients in their overall health and well- being.
• • HPS 103

  • Key Issues in Health Promotion and Wellness

  • 3
  This class is an in-depth study of health promotion, disease and disability prevention policies, programs and strategies. This course studies critical issues, such as obesity, substance abuse, and mental health. Students will explore the challenges in practice and research based in the real world of health promotion. Completion of HPS 101 and HPS 102 is recommended.