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  • EXS 114: Team Sports

    2.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides activity and instruction in the development of individual offensive and defensive fundamentals and their incorporation into a team concept. Students are required to participate in various team sports to facilitate the development of healthy behaviors over their lifetimes. This course earns two GEPs toward Goal 9 Healthy Living in general education.
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  • EXS 261: First Aid & Safety

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an opportunity to attain American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and First Aid certification for the adult, child, and infant. Students must be able to pass both the written and practical skills tests to be eligible for certification. This course includes both care for, and prevention of, a variety of emergency situations including, but not limited to, cardiac emergencies, breathing emergencies, sudden illness, environmental emergencies, soft tissue injuries, and injuries to muscles, bones, and joints. These topics are covered in relation to adults, children, and infants, and issues pertaining to other special populations of interest such as diabetics, pregnant women, people with disabilities, and those with language barriers are also covered. This course earns two GEPs toward Goal 10 Citizenship in general education.
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  • EXS 270: Exercise & You

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Studies and measures the health-related components of physical fitness including cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition and how they relate to making lifelong, healthy decisions. Anatomical structures, physiological functions, nutrition, and stress reduction are addressed through programmed exercise and practical applications. Use of emergent technology will be used to track monitor, and assess physical fitness. This course earns two GEPs toward Goal 9 Healthy Living and one GEP towards Goal 2 Information Literacy, in general education.
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  • EXS 278: Yoga Concepts

    2.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an opportunity for developing a clear understanding of the holistic approach to health and wellness through the medium of Yoga. Introduces the conceptual basis, principles, scientific aspects, practice and nomenclature based on the Yogasutras of Patanjali. Involves the systematic practice and refinement of physical postures, relaxation, and breathing techniques. This course earns two GEPs toward Goal 9 Healthy Living in general education.
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  • EXS 295: Tests & Assessments

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an integrated examination of the theory and methodology of health- and performance-related physical fitness testing. Allows for practical experience in the selection, administration, and interpretation of physical fitness testing and assessment data for health adults with varying fitness levels. Laboratory sessions are integrated into the meeting times throughout the semester.
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  • EXS 378: Exercise Physiology I

    0.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores the function of how the body responds to the stress of acute and chronic physical activity and exercise. Concepts relating to energy metabolism, neuromuscular, circulatory and cardiorespiratory physiology are addressed in both lecture and laboratory experiences which include theoretical and practical applications to exercise. This course is intended to develop a student's understanding of how exercise impacts a number of bodily systems. Three hours of lecture per week and two hours of lab every other week.
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  • EXS 414: Exercise for Special Pop

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides students with a basic overview of theoretical, scientific and applied perspectives of exercise prescriptions of special populations. Practical experience, physical fitness programs and modified fitness programs will be introduced and incorporated in working with special populations.
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  • EXS 478: Exercise Physiology II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Builds directly on concepts learned in EXERSCI 378/EXS 378. This course emphasizes the understanding of physiologic principles related to healthy and diseased individuals, as well as the physiology of human performance. In addition, how exercise in different environmental conditions can impact physical performance. Prerequisite:    EXS 378 (Grade of 'C' or Higher)
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  • EXS 556: Neuromuscul Phys Adapt

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to address the adaptability of skeletal muscle in response to acute and chronic exercise. Practice areas will include a detailed study of neuromuscular function and adaptations to a variety of training programs.
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  • FIN 120: Personal Finance

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Presents useful financial information to students, regardless of their career choices. The general topics covered are personal financial planning, personal taxation, major purchasing strategies, consumer credit and protection, insurance (health, disability, liability, home, and automobile), investing principles and ethics, and retirement planning as they impact both individuals and small business owners. This course has two purposes: (1) benefit the individual for the handling of personal financial matters and (2) contribute to community well-being.
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