Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval:
6-24-2008 |
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EXS212CR
2009 Spring – 2011 Summer
II |
L+L 2.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 2.7 Load Acad |
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Instructional
Competency Laboratory: Cardiorespiratory Exercises
and Activities |
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Fundamental
methods of instructing and leading fitness activities including cardiorespiratory exercises and activities. Core
competencies identified by professional certification agencies. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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EXS212CR 2009
Spring – 2011 Summer II |
Instructional
Competency Laboratory: Cardiorespiratory Exercises
and Activities |
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Screen and classify participants prior to exercise
participation based upon American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
guidelines. (I) |
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Describe the benefits and specific exercises composing a
proper warm-up and cool-down relative to a variety of physical activities.
(II) |
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Describe anatomical and physiological characteristics
relative to cardiorespiratory exercises and
activities. (III) |
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Demonstrate effective exercises incorporating various
measurements to enhance cardiorespiratory endurance
in the general population. (IV) |
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Develop programs that will enhance cardiorespiratory
fitness and help to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. (V) |
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Differentiate between appropriate and contraindicated exercises
for the majority of an apparently healthy adult population. (VI) |
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Develop safe and effective cardiorespiratory
programs for individuals of varying physical abilities and needs. (VII) |
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Develop cardiorespiratory
programs for symptomatic adults and other special needs populations. (VIII) |
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Demonstrate the techniques and skills critical to
effective and motivating instruction for individuals, and groups. (IX) |
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Explain the most recent ACSM recommendations for the
quantity and quality of exercise for developing cardiorespiratory
fitness in healthy adults. (X) |
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EXS212CR 2009
Spring – 2011 Summer II |
Instructional
Competency Laboratory: Cardiorespiratory Exercises
and Activities |
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I. Exercise Screening A. Principles and
procedures B. Health and medical
history questionnaires C. Informed consent D. American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM) classification guidelines II. Cardiorespiratory
Exercises and Activities A. Warm-up 1. Exercises 2. Activities 3. Benefits B. Cool-down 1. Exercises 2. Activities 3. Benefits III. Cardiorespiratory
Anatomy and Physiology A. Oxygen uptake B. Oxygen utilization C. Effect of cardiorespiratory exercises D. Heart rate measurement 1. Monitor resting heart
rate 2. Monitor target heart
rate IV. Evaluation of Cardiorespiratory Exercise A. Cardiorespiratory
measurements 1. Heart Rate Reserve 2. Rate of Perceived
Exertion (RPE) 3. Heart Rate Maximum (HR
Max) 4. Metabolic Equivalents
(METs) B. Exercise equipment and
activities 1. Long slow distance 2. Interval training 3. Fartek
training V. Decrease Risk of
Musculoskeletal Injuries A. Program design B. Body mechanics C. Specificity VI. Unsafe Exercises A. Contraindications B. Precautions VII. Program Development
for Healthy Adult Populations A. Training methods B. Exercise selection C. Muscle balance D. Exercise order E. Training volume F. Rest periods G. Training frequency H. Progression VIII. Program Development
for Symptomatic Adults A. Program design B. Equipment C. Precautions D. Physical limitations E. Rehabilitation IX. Effective and
Motivational Instruction A. Individual instruction B. Group instruction X. Professional
Certification Agency Guidelines A. National Strength and
Conditioning Association (NSCA) B. American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM) |
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