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SPEX-10100 Fundamentals of Physical Activity

This course provides fundamental knowledge of physical activity, including cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. Additionally, students will be introduced to behavioral, injury, and environmental influences and safety concepts for working with an active population.
3

SPEX-17100 First Aid and Adult CPR

This course introduces students to the proper techniques to use in handling various emergency situations. Students are introduced to the appropriate treatment techniques to use in the following environments: rescue breathing, CPR for adults, wounds, injuries to muscles/bones/joints, shock and sudden illness. Successful completion of the course leads to certification from the American Red Cross for First Aid and adult CPR.

1

SPEX-19000 Wellness Issues

This course instructs students in higher levels of health and fitness and shows them how to apply skills to adult populations. Students explore the current organizations committed to public wellness and health education.

3

SPEX-19500 Medical Terminology

This course takes a body systems approach to the language of medicine. The basic components of medical terminology are emphasized, including suffixes, prefixes, root words and form combinations.

3

SPEX-19600 Human Anatomy

This course provides a detailed study of the anatomical features of the human body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, lymphatic, endocrine, urinary, respiratory, nervous, circulatory, digestive and reproductive. Prerequisite: SES majors/minors only.

3

SPEX-19700 Human Physiology

A detailed study of the fundamental mechanisms of human physiology, this course emphasizes homeostasis and the coordination and integration of major body systems. Discussion of the basic physiological responses to exercise is also included.

3

Prerequisites

Consent of instructor