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FITNESS AND SPORT SCIENCES
FSS 272 Coach Techniques/Practices
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Coaching Techniques and Practices Concepts and strategies for teaching athletes both new skills and fine tuning of existing
skills. Includes preparing to teach skills, presenting, developing and maintaining skills, and cognitive processes involved in
skills.
Information: To be successful in this course, the student should have basic writing skills equivalent to the completion of
WRT 100 or 106.
Offered: Fall.
FSS 273 Sport Physiology
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Principles of muscular, energy and endurance fitness training for peak performance. Includes focus on individual
differences, muscular fitness components, energy systems, performance evaluation and training program development.
Information: To be successful in this course, the student should have basic writing skills equivalent to the completion of
WRT 100 or 106.
Offered: Spring, Summer.
FSS 276 Personal Trainer: Muscular Strength, Endurance, Flexibility
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Assessment and interpretation of results for individualized programs designed for muscular strength, endurance and
flexibility. Includes pre-activity screening, assessment, interpretation of results, manipulation of variables in program
design, and periodization.
Prerequisite(s): FSS 234 or concurrent enrollment.
Information: This course requires physical activity and is intended for students pursuing the Fitness Professional
certificate.
Offered: May not be offered, check class schedule.
FSS 277 Personal Trainer: Cardiovascular Endurance/Body Composition
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Assessment and interpretation of testing results for individualized program design for cardiovascular training, and the skill
development of body composition assessment techniques. Includes assessment issues, development of
Specific/Measurable/Action-Oriented/Realistic/Time Bound (SMART) goals, program development, and special
considerations.
Prerequisite(s): FSS 234 or concurrent enrollment, and MAT 086 or satisfactory score on the Mathematics assessment
test.
Information: This course requires physical activity and is intended to students pursuing the Fitness Professional
Certificate.
Offered: Spring.
FSS 279 Motor Development
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Examination of development changes in motor patterns for children and adults. Includes introduction to motor
development, prenatal development concerns, growth and maturation, infant reflexes and stereotypes, voluntary
movements in infancy, perceptual-motor development, movement and changing sense of vision, cognitive and motor
development and fine motor development. Also includes effects of early stimulation, social and motor development,
psychological changes, motor assessment, and planning and conducting a motor development program.
Prerequisite(s): FSS 243/243A/243B or concurrent enrollment.
Information: To be successful in this course, the student should have basic writing skills equivalent to the completion of
WRT 100 or 106.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
FSS 280 Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Emphasis on evaluating fad diets, educating clients on proven techniques for weight loss (diet and exercise), and
supporting clients with specific activities at various stages of change. Includes the trans-theoretical model, basic nutritional
guidelines, exercise/activity guidelines and safety precautions, and developing personal strategies.
Prerequisite(s): FSS 236 or concurrent enrollment.
Information:
This course is intended for the Fitness Professional program and continuing education for fitness professionals, coaches,
and physical education teachers.
Students must complete a Nutrition course at the 100 level or higher prior to, or concurrently with this course.
Offered: Fall.
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