Maricopa Community Colleges  EXS200   20092-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/24/08
EXS200 20092-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Introduction to Exercise Science and Physical Education
Introductory course for students considering or just beginning a course of study in exercise science and physical education. Overview of each of the disciplines, sub-disciplines, and professions in the cross-discipline field of exercise science/physical education, including historical and philosophical foundations. Course emphasizes the study of physical activity.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EXS200   20092-99999 Introduction to Exercise Science and Physical Education
1. Describe the nature of the various disciplines and professions included under the umbrella of exercise science and physical education. (I)
2. Explain the role of motor skill and physical fitness as it relates tot the field. (II)
3. Write logically and clearly concerning key topics in the field. (III)
4. Identify and locate the key journals in the field and critique articles from these journals. (III)
5. Locate and use key resources in the field, such as library, computer software, etc. (III)
6. Describe socio-cultural, behavioral, and biophysical aspects of sub-disciplines in the field. (IV)
7. Describe the factors associated with success in the professions associated with the field. (V)
8. Identify leaders in the field, past and current, and describe how they influenced the field. (VI)
9. Plan a course of study leading to a degree in the field. (VII)
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EXS200   20092-99999 Introduction to Exercise Science and Physical Education
    I. The field
        A. The discipline (cross-discipline)
        B. The sub-disciplines
        C. The professions
        D. The evolution of the field
      II. The content of the discipline
          A. Motor skills
          B. Body of knowledge
        III. Academic skills of the field
            A. Writing
            B. Learning from the literature
            C. Using academic resources
          IV. A study of the sub-disciplines
              A. Socio-cultural
                1. Philosophical
                2. Historical
                3. Sociological
              B. Behavioral
                1. Motor behavior
                2. Exercise and sport psychology
                3. Pedagogical perspectives
              C. Biophysical
                1. Biomechanics
                2. Exercise physiology
            V. The nature and study of professions
                A. Criteria for becoming a professional
                B. Careers and professional opportunities in the field
                  1. Teaching
                  2. Health professions
                  3. Fitness professions
                  4. Other professions
                C. Related fields
                  1. Leisure studies
                  2. Health sciences/professions
                  3. Nutrition sciences/dietetics
                  4. Others
              VI. Leaders within each area
                  A. Leaders in each discipline and profession
                  B. Historical and philosophical perspectives of leaders
                VII. Majors in exercise science and physical education
                    A. Choosing a specialization
                    B. Completing a degree plan
                    C. Putting it all together
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