Exercise Science

Required Courses for Exercise Science Program

Below are the required courses in the Exercise Science program. All have a hands-on approach and will help you earn an Associates degree, a one-year college certificate, and learn the skills to take a national certification exam. Courses in other academic areas are also required for an Exercise Science Degree; please check the College Catalog for course descriptions not listed below. To check course availability, please check the College Class Schedule.  

PEPR 2130
Fitness Leadership Training I
This course teaches the responsibilities and work activities that are necessary for becoming a fitness leader or personal trainer. It is a practical course that stresses application of anatomical and physiological concepts related to exercise. Major topics include exercise screening, program design, proper exercise techniques, injury prevention, and legal issues. In addition, this course will prepare students to take the national certification exam given by the American Council on Exercise.
Prerequisite: None, completion of BIOL 2015 would be beneficial

PEPR 2230
FITNES LEADERSHIP TRAINING II
This course is a continuation of the Fitness Leadership Training I course. The purpose of the course is to further explore the topics related to the responsibilities and work activities that are necessary for becoming a fitness leader or personal trainer. In addition to expanding on the topics addressed in the Fitness Leadership I course, major topics presented in this course include basic functional anatomy and biomechanics, basic exercise physiology, and program design and periodization. It is a practical course that stresses application of anatomical and physiological concepts related to exercise. This course will be helpful for the student preparing to take a national personal trainer certification exam.
Prerequisite: PEPR 2130

PEPR 2140
Personal Trainer Certification Review
This course reviews the knowledge base and responsibilities that are necessary for becoming a personal trainer. It is an exam review course that covers exercise screening, individualized program design, proper exercise techniques, exercise science principles, methods of training, leadership and implementation, and legal issues. In addition, this course will prepare students to take the national personal trainer certification exam given by the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
Prerequisite: None

PEPR 2120
Introduction to Exercise Physiology
This course explores the physiological aspects of human movement.  Aspects of exercise, such as muscular and neurological control of movement, metabolism, cardiovascular control and the training effects are discussed.  The course also explores how nutrition, environment, drugs, hormones, and other factors affect performance.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2015

PEPR 2470
Beginning Exercise Science Internship
Students will apply their exercise science knowledge and skills gained from the Fitness Leadership and Exercise Physiology classes, and internship training sessions to real-life settings.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PEPR 2130

PEPR 2471
Advanced Exercise Science Internship
Students will apply their exercise science knowledge and skills gained from the Fitness Leadership and Exercise Physiology classes, and internship training sessions to real-life settings.
Prerequisite: PEPR 2470

HLED 1003
Wellness
"Wellness" is not simply the absence of disease.  It is a term that defines the total person.  This course will explore the mental, emotional, and physical health of the individual.  This is a self-learning course that includes evaluating thoughts, feelings, and attitudes as well as the physical health and well-being of each student.  Students will learn various techniques in relaxation and stress management, strategies for disease prevention, current information on AIDS and AIDS prevention, and many useful tools for achieving optimal health and well-being.
Prerequisite: None

HOEC 1140 (21-100)
Nutrition
Relationship of food to maintenance of health and importance to the individual and society.  Students are encouraged to think through and understand the topics discussed and apply the information to their lives.
Prerequisite: None

HLED 1225
First Aid and CPR
This course is designed to help train people in current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures.  Issues of accident prevention, legal consideration, recognizing emergencies and victim assessment will provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the demand of a real life emergency situation that maybe life threatening.  Students will have the option of obtaining adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certification.  This course does not meet the Social Science or Health & Human Activity general education requirement for graduation.
Prerequisite: None

PEAC 2005
Personalized Fitness I
This is phase one of a two-phase lecture/lab conditioning program.  This course is a general conditioning program which includes the four areas of fitness: cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and muscular endurance.  Personal exercise prescriptions will be written by the instructor.
Prerequisite: None
 
PEAC 2006
Personalized Fitness II
This course deals with a special type of conditioning program which applies the principle of specificity.  The type of training undertaken must relate to the type of movement which will be performed on the job.  Personal exercise prescriptions will be written by the instructor. 
Continuation of PEAC 2005.
Prerequisite: PEAC 2005 or Instructor Permission

 

PEPR 1120
TEACHING FREE WEIGHT TRAINING
This course is designed for individuals with no prior weight training experience. Students learn proper technique for basic free weight lifting exercises. Students will learn how to teach and critique proper form for the basic free weight lifts. Analysis and correction of others’ technique will be emphasized. New exercises will be taught and perfected throughout the semester. By the end of the course, students will have learned the form on the basic free weight lifts and be able to teach, analyze and correct the lifting technique of others. Emphasis is placed on teaching safe and
effective use of the free weight equipment.
Prerequisite: PEPR 2130, may be taken concurrently