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CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 371
patterns of interaction, and current political problems. Upon completion, students
should be able to identify and compare various nations' governmental structures,
processes, ideologies, and capacity to resolve major problems. This course has been
approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a general
education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences for the A.A., A.F.A., and A.S.
degrees. This course also satisfies the general education course requirement in
Social/Behavioral Sciences for the A.A.S. and A.G.E. degrees. (1997 SU)
POL-220 International Relations 3 (3-0) AND
Prerequisites: ENG-085
Corequisites: None
This course provides a study of the effects of ideologies, trade, armaments, and
alliances on relations among nation-states. Emphasis is placed on regional and global
cooperation and conflict, economic development, trade, non-governmental
organizations, and international institutions such as the World Court and UN. Upon
completion, students should be able to identify and discuss major international
relationships, institutions, and problems. This course has been approved for transfer
under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a general education course in
Social/Behavioral Sciences for the A.A., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees. This course also
satisfies the general education course requirement in Social/Behavioral Sciences for
the A.A.S. and A.G.E. degrees. (1997 SU)
PSF Health and Fitness Science
PSF-110 Exercise Science 4 (4-0) F
Prerequisites: ENG-085
Corequisites: None
This course is a survey of scientific principles, methodologies, and research as
applied to exercise and physical adaptations to exercise. Topics include the basic
elements of kinesiology, biomechanics, and motor learning. Upon completion,
students should be able to identify and describe physiological responses and
adaptations to exercise. (1998 SP)
PSF-111 Fitness & Exercise Testing I 4 (3-2) F
Prerequisites: ENG-085
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the student to graded exercise testing. Topics include various
exercise testing protocols with methods for prescribing exercise programs based on
exercise tolerance tests and the use of various equipment and protocols. Upon
completion, students should be able to conduct specific exercise tests and the use of
various equipment. (1998 SP)
PSF-116 Pvnt & Care Exer Injuries 3 (2-2) S
Prerequisites: ENG-085
Corequisites: None
This course provides information about the care and prevention of exercise injuries.
Topics include proper procedures, prevention techniques, and on-site care of injuries.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to prevent and care for exercise related injuries. (2009 FA)