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  • EXER 513: Curr Issue Sport Ex

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Sharpens students' critical thinking and writing skills by analyzing current issues in all areas related to exercise science, sport, health, and wellness. Students will acquire and decipher relevant information from both the scientific and non-scientific literature, analyze opposing views to better understand the opinions of varying sides, form opinions, and present a well-informed argument. Deepens students' understanding of the development of a line of inquiry and integrates and extends the information covered in previous courses.
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  • EXER 551: Applied Biomech

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the application of human movement with application of mechanical laws and principles as it relates to kinematics, kinetics, motion analysis, structural biomechanics, and properties of human tissues, with examples drawn from sport, exercise, and rehabilitation. This class is designed to provide students with a mix of theoretical concepts and applied problem-solving in various biomechanical applications in human movement with emphasis on practical applications (e.g., human performance, causes / prevention of injury etc.).
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  • EXER 553: Clin Exer Physiology

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the use of exercise as a diagnostic, evaluative, and rehabilitative tool for individuals with chronic diseases and disabilities. In addition, the underlying physiologic causes of various diseases and the identification of clinical symptoms will be examined, as well as the utility of exercise training to monitor and evaluate clinical progress.
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  • EXER 560: Exer Nutr Supplemt

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to modify nutrition and supplement use to alter adaptations to acute and chronic exercise. Practice areas will include detailed study of nutrition for fitness and sport, human energy metabolism during exercise, carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism and exercise, vitamin and mineral balance and exercise, fluid and electrolyte balance during exercise, and supplements.
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  • EXER 575: Exercise Physio I

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Concentrates on the physiological responses and adaptations that result during and after exercise. Focuses on energy production pathways, bioenergetics, and neural-hormone interaction during exercise. In addition, cardiovascular dynamics, the respiratory system, and their responses to exercise will be covered.
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  • EXER 576: Exercise Physio II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides a continuation of basic and advanced exercise physiology principles. Focuses on exercise training, environmental influences on performance, optimizing performance in sport, age and sex considerations in sports and exercise, and the promotion of physical activity for health and fitness.
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  • EXER 577: Exercise Pgm Design

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an in-depth study of various types of training programs, including the development of strength, power, endurance, agility, and speed. Specific emphasis will be placed on the application and integration of a variety of training methods to elicit adaptations based on an individual's needs analysis. Current legal, professional, and managerial issues relevant to the industry will also be discussed.
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  • EXER 590: Thesis

    3.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Guides the student through research and independent preparation of a formal thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Thesis Option within the Master of Science degree in Applied Exercise Physiology. May be enrolled in successive semesters for a varying amount of credit, but no more than 9 credit hours may be applied toward satisfying the requirements for the Master of Science degree (Thesis Option) in Applied Exercise Physiology.
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  • EXER 593: Independent Study

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides the opportunity for Applied Exercise Physiology students to apply scientific methods and learn the techniques of scientific research, data collection, and analysis by engaging in an individualized, graduate-level program of research under the supervision of a faculty member. The research will culminate in a scholarly report written by the student, and the results will be presented at a scientific meeting, University research day event, or other appropriate venue
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  • EXER 598: Pract Appl Ex Phys

    3.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides the student with a practical on-site work experience in which technical/clinical skills and abilities are applied. The site is selected by the student with the approval of the academic advisor. The experience is designed to be a culminating experience of graduate course work and facilitates the transition from the role of student to employee.
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