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Education and Exercise Science majors. Prerequisite: PXS 203 or PXS 111 or ATP 111. This course isoffered every spring semester.PXS 404 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE3 s.h.The effects of both acute and chronic exercise on basic physiological processes; Basic metabolic processesoccurring at rest and during exercise; dynamics of muscular contraction and circulation; the relationship ofnutrition to physical performance; and effects of age, environment, and gender of physical activity.Prerequisites: PXS 285 and PXS 286 or permission of the instructor. This course is offered every springsemester.PXS 405 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION3 s.h.The development of competencies needed for evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science andrelated programs with emphasis on basic statistics, selection and administration of standardized tests, andtest construction; assessment, evaluation of programs; and appropriate microcomputer applications.Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 105 or higher or permission of the instructor. This course is offeredevery fall semester.PXS 410 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING IN PERSONAL TRAINING3 s.h.This course involves evaluation of health behaviors and risk factors, conducting fitness assessments,writing appropriate exercise prescriptions, and motivating individuals to modify negative habits andmaintain a lifestyle that promotes personal health and fitness. Prerequisite: PXS 290 or permission of theinstructor. This course is offered every spring semester.PXS 411 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING3 s.h.This course involves evaluation of health behaviors at risk factors, conducting fitness assessments, writingappropriate exercise prescriptions and motivating individuals to modify negative habits and maintain alifestyle that promotes personal health and fitness. Prerequisites: PXS 240, and 290 or permission of theinstructor. This course is offered every fall semester.PXS 412 EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION3 s.h.Scientific foundations of conditioning, a life-span approach, with specific attention to exercise prescriptionfor all populations. This course is not currently being offered.PXS 415 SEMINAR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION1 s.h.This course will serve as a culminating course with emphasis on examining each student’s educationalprogram and experiences and charting a path into their professional future. This course will be offered bothfall and spring semesters.PXS 485 SPECIAL TOPICS: PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISESCIENCE1-3 s.h.Study of special topics of critical, contemporary concern in Physical Education and Exercise Science.Prerequisite: permission of the Department Chair. This course is offered both fall and spring semesters.PXS 492 EXERCISE SCIENCE INTERNSHIP3 s.h.Each student, in consultation with the Department Chair or Program Coordinator will arrange an internshipat a departmentally approved venue. 150 hours in the field will be required. (Juniors or above). This coursewill be offered both fall and spring semesters.PXS 493 CARDIAC REHABILITATION INTERNSHIP3 s.h.Each student, in consultation with the Department Chair or designee, will arrange a cardiac rehabilitationinternship. Options include working in a Physical Education facility, assisted living facility or healthcaresetting. 150 hours in the field will be required. This course is not currently offered.208