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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-24-2008 |
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EXS132
2009 Spring – 2011 Summer
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LEC
2.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load Acad |
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Cardiovascular
Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques |
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Covers
principles and techniques of aerobic training and the application of these to
the development of aerobic training programs. Includes instructional
techniques and safety, and stresses injury prevention. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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EXS132 2009
Spring – 2011 Summer II |
Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles and
Training Techniques |
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Describe the physiological mechanisms underlying
improvement in aerobic capacity. (I) |
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Describe to the exercise participant the health benefits
of aerobic training. (I) |
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Identify modes of activity for aerobic training. (II) |
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Describe the exercise intensity, frequency, duration and
progression required to elicit a cardiopulmonary training effect. (II) |
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Describe tests of aerobic capacity. (III) |
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Determine exercise recommendations based on test results.
(IV) |
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Describe modifications in exercise prescriptions
appropriate to special populations and environments. (V, VI) |
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Apply instructional techniques to aerobic training
activities. (VII) |
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Identify aerobic activities that are safe and reduce risk
of injury. (VII) |
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EXS132 2009
Spring – 2011 Summer II |
Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles and
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I. Physiologic Response to
Aerobic Training A. Cardiopulmonary
Responses B. Neural Responses C. Metabolic Responses D. Musculoskeletal
Responses E. Limiting Factors F. Impact of Training on
Health Status II. Training Parameters A. Modes of Activity B. Exercise Intensity C. Exercise Frequency D. Exercise Duration E. Training Progression F. Warm-up and Cool-down G. Interval versus
Continuous Training III. Test Description A. Purpose of Testing B. Types of Tests 1. Maximal versus Submaximal 2. Graded versus Nongraded 3. Field Tests IV. Exercise
Recommendations A. Participant Interest B. Intensity Calculation C. Progression D. Activities V. Special Populations A. Age B. Gender C. Competitive Athlete VI. Special Environments A. Heat B. Cold C. Altitude VII. Aerobic Training
Instruction A. Instructional Techniques
B. Exercise Session Design C. Exercise Safety and
Injury Prevention |
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