2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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PEHL 102 - Active Wellness: Cardio Tone 3 CR
This course explores the foundation in fitness and wellness concepts while exposing students to a wellness activity in order to transfer theory to practice. This course will enable learners to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices after immersing in the various components of wellness. Exercise will be performed in accordance with each student’s physical capabilities.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
General Education Requirement: Personal and Cultural Engagement - Applied Core
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
- Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
- Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
- Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study and application of kinesiology.
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PEHL 108 - Active Wellness: Yoga Pilates Fusion 3 CR
This course explores the foundation in fitness and wellness concepts while exposing students to a wellness activity in order to transfer theory to practice. This course will enable learners to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices after immersing in the various components of wellness. Exercise will be performed in accordance with each student’s physical capabilities.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
- Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
- Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
- Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study and application of kinesiology.
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PEHL 114 - Active Wellness: Weight Training 3 CR
This course explores the foundation in fitness and wellness concepts while exposing students to a wellness activity in order to transfer theory to practice. This course will enable learners to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices after immersing in the various components of wellness. Exercise will be performed in accordance with each student’s physical capabilities.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
- Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
- Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
- Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study and application of kinesiology.
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PEHL 120 - Active Wellness: Water Exercises 3 CR
This course explores the foundation in fitness and wellness concepts while exposing students to a wellness activity in order to transfer theory to practice. This course will enable learners to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices after immersing in the various components of wellness. Exercise will be performed in accordance with each student’s physical capabilities.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
- Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
- Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
- Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study and application of kinesiology.
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PEHL 126 - Active Wellness: Sports Conditioning 3 CR
This course explores the foundation in fitness and wellness concepts while exposing students to a wellness activity in order to transfer theory to practice. This course will enable learners to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices after immersing in the various components of wellness. Exercise will be performed in accordance with each student’s physical capabilities.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
General Education Requirement: Personal and Cultural Engagement - Applied Core
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
- Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
- Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
- Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study and application of kinesiology.
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PEHL 132 - Active Wellness: Walking or Jogging 3 CR
This course explores the foundation in fitness and wellness concepts while exposing students to a wellness activity in order to transfer theory to practice. This course will enable learners to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices after immersing in the various components of wellness. Exercise will be performed in accordance with each student’s physical capabilities.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
- Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
- Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
- Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study and application of kinesiology.
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PEHL 140 - Healthy Lifestyle Practices 2 CR
This course provides a solid foundation in fitness and wellness concepts that will enable the learner to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices. Key topics include nutrition; diet and weight control; stress management; and exercise prescription to improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-respiratory fitness. Minimal exercise will be performed in accordance with each student’s physical capability. [32-0-32] Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
General Education Requirement: Personal and Cultural Engagement - General Education Core
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
- Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
- Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
- Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study of kinesiology.
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PEHL 142 - Stress Management 3 CR
The purpose of this course is to expose students to a holistic approach to stress management in order to enhance their wellness. Students will gain understanding of the relationship between the mind and the body, learn to approach stress effectively, and optimize their quality of life. The learning activities of the course are both theoretical and experiential. Ultimately, students will learn to prevent and/or alleviate the physical symptoms of stress.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
General Education Requirement: Personal and Cultural Engagement - Applied Core
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the science of stress through classroom activities and assessments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship and impact of stress between mind and body through classroom activities and assessments.
- Analyze the various ways to manage stress through theoretical and experiential learning.
- Evaluate stress in today’s world through classroom activities and reflection assessments.
- Create a healing environment by showcasing initiatives to positively impact wellness.
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PEHL 150 - Survey of Kinesiology 1 CR
This fundamental course introduces students to the field of Kinesiology. This course will analyze current career paths, history, and current issues in Exercise Science, Sport Management, Physical Education and other subdisciplines of Kinesiology. Students will have the opportunity to learn about professional organizations, certifications, and career preparation to continue advanced studies in the area
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the field of Kinesiology, its subdisciplines and its requirements through research and reflective assessments.
- Describe and reflect about history, current trends, and future impact of the field of Kinesiology through course activities.
- Construct the necessary academic preparation and opportunities for career readiness in Kinesiology through the design of a personal development plan.
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PEHL 200 - Sports Nutrition 3 CR
The intention of this course is to introduce nutrition for health and performance. The course will walk students through an overview of nutrients, metabolism, body composition, eating disorders in athletes and the timing play in supporting and improving human physical performance. This course will emphasize the preparation for students to sit for the certification exams as a sports nutritionist with NCCA accredited organizations.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
General Education Requirement: Critical Thinking - Applied Core
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of nutrition as it relates to responses and adaptations demanded by exercise science.
- Demonstrate basic nutrition laboratory skills pertaining to assessments, analytical practices, data acquisition, and reporting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and influence of nutrition and be an advocate for healthy lifestyles.
- Plan, administer, and evaluate wellness programs related to diet.
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PEHL 210 - Optimal Performance 2 CR
This course explores the interaction between psychological variables and performance in sports, physical activity, and other areas of life. The content is designed for students with either applied or research interest to the interdisciplinary field of sport psychology, theories, and concepts within the discipline, and practical application to achieve their own optimal performance.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of psychological factors on involvement and performance in sports, physical activity and personal life through compositions and discussions.
- Demonstrate and show an understanding of the principles of sport psychology through the application of course concepts to student’s careers and class activities.
- Demonstrate competency in relating course concepts to peer-reviewed and empirical literature through compositions.
- Plan, administer, and evaluate the implementation of a psychological skill training program within a variety of settings for the purpose of optimal performance.
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PEHL 250 - Foundations of Exercise Science 3 CR
The course introduces students to every core area of study in Exercise Science. The course will provide exploration, understanding and practice to help students immerse into current trends and theories in the disciplines of exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, motor control, nutrition, and sport injury.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe and analyze the roles of scientific methods and research within exercise science through class activities.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the disciples of exercise science through research and compositions.
- Interpret relevant theories and the application of concepts within Exercise Science in order to provide a platform for advance studies in the area.
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