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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-24-2008 |
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EXS212FL
2009 Spring – 2011 Summer
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2.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.7 Load Acad |
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Instructional
Competency Laboratory: Flexibility and Mind- Body Exercises |
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Fundamental
methods of instructing and leading fitness activities including flexibility
activities. Core competencies identified by professional certification
agencies. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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EXS212FL 2009
Spring – 2011 Summer II |
Instructional
Competency Laboratory: Flexibility and Mind- Body Exercises |
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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 flexibility. (III) |
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Demonstrate the proper technique for a variety of
generally safe and effective exercises to enhance range-of-motion (ROM) in
the general population. (IV) |
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Differentiate between appropriate and contraindicated
flexibility exercises for the majority of an apparently healthy adult
population. (V) |
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Demonstrate techniques and execution of a number of
alternative mind-body movements. (VI) |
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Develop safe and effective flexibility programs for
individuals of varying physical abilities and needs. (VII) |
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Demonstrate the techniques and skills critical to
effective and motivating instruction for individuals and groups. (VIII) |
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Explain the most recent ACSM recommendations for the
quantity and quality of exercise for developing flexibility in healthy adults.
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EXS212FL 2009
Spring – 2011 Summer II |
Instructional
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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. Flexibility and
Mind-Body Activities A. Warm-up 1. Exercises 2. Activities 3. Benefits B. Cool-down 1. Exercises 2. Activities 3. Benefits III. Anatomy and Physiology
of Flexibility A. Neuromuscular factors B. Stretching progression C. Frequency and duration IV. Techniques Used to Gain
Flexibility A. Basic 1. Static stretching 2. Passive stretching 3. Active assistive
stretching 4. Active stretching B. Advanced 1. Proprioceptive
neuromuscular facilitation 2. Dynamic phasic ballistic stretching V. Unsafe Exercises A. Contraindication B. Precautions VI. Proper Techniques for
Mind-body Movements A. Yoga B. Tai-chi C. Pilates D. Neuromuscular
Integrative Action (NIA) E. Others VII. Programs for Varying
Physical Abilities and Needs A. Healthy population B. Athletes C. Physical limitation D. Rehabilitation E. Low back pain F. Muscle Imbalance VIII. Effective and
Motivational Instruction A. Individual B. Group IX. Professional
Certification Agency Guidelines A. National Strength and
Conditioning Association (NSCA) B. American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM) |
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