2018-19 Catalog 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
2018-19 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MUS 245 - Music of World Cultures


    Description: Cultural and historical ethnic music contributions throughout the world. Social, cultural and spiritual factors affecting music. Emphasis on listening skills, style characteristics, properties of sound and elements of music on various instruments.

    Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MUS 296 - Internship: Music


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility. Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • MUS 299 - Independent Study Music


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Nursing

  
  • NSG 124 - Intravenous Therapy and Medication Administration for LPNs


    Description: Meets Arizona State Board of Nursing requirements for preparing a Licensed Practical Nurse to initiate, maintain, and discontinue intravenous therapy and administer selected medications by the IV route within the scope of LPN practice in Arizona. Includes legal aspects, complications of IV therapy, age-specific modifications, and nursing implications for administration of selected IV fluids and medications

    Prerequisite: NSG 132 or Active license as Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Grading: A-F grading only.




  
  • NSG 131 - Foundations in Nursing I


    Description: Introduction to concepts of nursing roles, holistic approach to care, critical thinking and nursing process, pharmacology, nursing skill development, effective communication techniques, learning/teaching and legal, ethical, spiritual, and diversity/culture concepts. Physiological and psychological needs in health and illness including loss, grief and dying, and peri-operative care. Clinical experiences focus on holistic assessment and other selected skills in well defined practice settings.

    Prerequisite: Admission to nursing program.

    Credits: 8
    Lecture: 5
    Lab: 9
    Grading: A-F grading only.




  
  • NSG 132 - Concepts in Nursing II


    Description: Introduction to commonly occurring health care concerns. Includes oncology overview, alterations in oxygenation and perfusion, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal functions, and an introduction to management concepts.

    Prerequisite: NSG 131 and BIO 202 and NTR 135.

    Credits: 9
    Lecture: 5
    Lab: 12
    Grading: A-F grading only.




  
  • NSG 210 - Pharmacology and Nursing Practice


    Description: Overview of pharmacological concepts and their relationship to nursing practice. Survey of selected drug classifications including drug actions, effects in maintaining or restoring homeostasis, side effects, adverse reactions, and application of critical thinking, including the nursing process, in the administration of medication and client teaching. Basic knowledge of chemistry, physiology and nursing recommended.

    Prerequisite: NSG 131.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Grading: A-F grading only.




  
  • NSG 231 - Concepts in Nursing III


    Description: Concepts of nursing care for clients with commonly occurring health care concerns with an emphasis on the developmental periods of infancy through adolescence. Advanced intravenous therapy. Uses nursing process format and integrates learning/teaching, psychosocial, diversity/cultural, spiritual, nutritional, pharmacological, legal, and ethical aspects. Clinical practicum includes management experience in well defined practice settings.

    Prerequisite: ENG 102 and NSG 132 and PSY 245.

    Corequisite: NSG 233.

    Credits: 7
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 12
    Grading: A-F grading only.




  
  • NSG 232 - Concepts in Nursing IV


    Description: Concepts of nursing care for clients with commonly occurring health care concerns: Alterations in cardiac and neurological functioning and multisystem problems including shock and burns. Includes concepts of critical care and emergency/disaster nursing. Uses nursing process format and integrates learning/teaching, psychosocial, diversity/cultural, spiritual, nutritional, pharmacological, management, legal, and ethical aspects. Clinical practicum includes preceptorship experience in well defined practice settings. Use of Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) Exit Exam as a progression benchmark and remediation guide.

    Prerequisite: BIO 205 and NSG 231 and NSG 233.

    Corequisite: NSG 234 and NSG 235.

    Credits: 5
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 9
    Grading: A-F grading only.




  
  • NSG 233 - Perinatal and Women's Health Nursing


    Description: Concepts of nursing care for the preconception, perinatal and postpartum family and neonate. Includes sexually transmitted diseases, men's reproductive and women's health issues.

    Prerequisite: NSG 132.

    Corequisite: NSG 231.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
    Grading: A-F grading only.




  
  • NSG 234 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing


    Description: Concepts of nursing care for clients throughout the life span with maladaptive psychosocial and physiological responses related to mental disorders. Uses nursing process format and integrates complex communication techniques, learning/teaching, psychosocial, diversity/cultural, spiritual, nutritional, pharmacological, legal and ethical aspects. Clinical practicum occurs in well-defined settings.

    Prerequisite: NSG 132.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3
    Grading: A-F grading only.




  
  • NSG 235 - Nursing Management and Leadership


    Description: Exploration of healthcare and professional organizations, current trends in healthcare and effects of the political process on decision making. Emphasis on leadership and management skills required for collaboration with others on the healthcare team and how to incorporate research into an evidence-based practice.

    Prerequisite: NSG 231 .

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
    Grading: A-F grading only.




  
  • NSG 236 - Clinical Refresher


    Description: Clinical practicum including management experience in welldefined practice settings.

    Prerequisite: NSG 231  and NSG 233  and BIO 205 .

    Credits: 2
    Lab: 6
    Grading: A-F grading only.




  
  • NSG 296 - Internship: Nursing


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisite:

    Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • NSG 299 - Independent Study Nursing


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6
    Grading: A-F grading only.





Nutrition

  
  • NTR 135 - Human Nutrition


    Description: Principles of human nutrition including nutrient sources and physiological needs throughout the life cycle. Emphasis on role of nutrition in health and disease.

    Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • NTR 296 - Internship: Human Nutrition


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisite:

    Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • NTR 299 - Independent Study Human Nutrition


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Paralegal Studies

  
  • LAW 100 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies


    Description: Introduction to the role of the paralegal in the legal system, including the federal and state court systems, ethics, regulation and professional responsibility, legal analysis, research and basic legal concepts. Includes professional development and job search strategies.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • LAW 102 - Legal Computer Applications


    Description: Introduction to, and advanced application of, computer software applications used in a law office and the business community. Includes computer research tools, e-mail, application of general office management software to the legal environment, ethical considerations, and law office practice concepts, time and billing, calendaring, and docket control, case management, document management, litigation support, computer research tools, and ethical considerations.

    Prerequisite: CSA 126 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • LAW 103 - Ethics and the Law


    Description: Ethical issues, cultural influences and moral theories as they relate to the legal profession. Origins and concepts of justice. State and national ethical codes and rules of professional responsibility. Ethical dilemmas and methods for researching answers. Professionalism and the unauthorized practice of law. Emphasis on critical thinking and values decision making.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • LAW 104 - Wills, Trusts and Probate


    Description: Critical issues, roles, and legal requirements in estate administration and pleadings.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • LAW 107 - Law Office Management


    Description: Processes and standards of law office management including record keeping, timekeeping, billing, calendaring and docket control. Emphasis on the principles and practices of law office management for manual and automated systems.

    Prerequisite: CSA 126 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • LAW 202 - Real Estate Law


    Description: Overview of legal requirements and the documents and forms relating to real property transactions. Real estate purchase and sale, various methods of holding title to real property, mortgages, lease agreements, liens and declarations of homestead.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • LAW 203 - Family Law


    Description: Legal aspects of domestic matters and family relationships. Emphasis on dissolution of marriage, community property, child custody, child support and support calculations, adoptions, guardianships, state involvement in family and parent-child relationships, and statutes relating to families and family relationships.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • LAW 204 - Business Organizations


    Description: Legal requirements of corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and sole proprietorships.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • LAW 205 - Contracts


    Description: General principles of the law of contracts and drafting of agreements, negotiable instruments, and sales.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • LAW 217 - Legal Research & Writing I


    Description: Principles and techniques for conducting legal research. Emphasis on sources of law, utilization of primary and secondary sources, and case briefing. Extensive practice in writing research memoranda.

    Prerequisite: LAW 100  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • LAW 218 - Legal Research and Writing II


    Description: Application of research and writing skills in responding to complex legal issues and preparing complex legal documents.

    Prerequisite: LAW 217  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • LAW 220 - Civil Tort Litigation I


    Description: Principles and procedures of civil litigation. Jurisdiction and venue, parties to action, and pleadings. Introduction to drafting of documents required from inception of civil action through the pleading stage, up to trial.

    Prerequisite: LAW 100  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • LAW 221 - Civil Tort Litigation II


    Description: Study of the civil litigation process. Includes trial preparation, trial, evidence, and appeal.

    Prerequisite: LAW 220 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • LAW 296 - Internship: Paralegal Studies


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • LAW 298 - Special Legal Topics


    Description: Introduction to a special legal topic and the role of the paralegal in the critical issues and requirements of the legal specialty area.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • LAW 299 - Independent Study Paralegal Studies


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Pharmacy Technology

  
  • PHT 100 - Fundamentals of Pharmacy Technology


    Description: Overview of basic sciences including microbiology and chemistry. Introduction to major drug classifications, dosage forms, and routes of administration. Medical terminology and abbreviations.

    Prerequisite: Program admission. Reading proficiency.

    Corequisite: PHT 110 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHT 110 - Pharmaceutical Calculations


    Description: Conversions and calculations used by pharmacy technicians.

    Prerequisite: Program admission. MAT 082  or higher or skills assessment.

    Corequisite: PHT 100 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHT 120 - Pharmacy Practice


    Description: Overview of pharmacy history, pharmacy laws and ethics, role of the pharmacy technician, drug information resources, pharmacy inventory, billing, and safety.

    Prerequisite: PHT 110 .

    Corequisite: PHT 125 .

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
  
  • PHT 125 - Pharmacology


    Description: Relationships among anatomy and physiology, disease states, and drugs affecting body systems. Overview of pharmacology.

    Prerequisite: PHT 110 .

    Corequisite: PHT 120 .

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
  
  • PHT 200 - Pharmacy Technician Certification Review


    Description: Review of standard subject materials in preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Examination.

    Prerequisite: PHT 125 .

    Corequisite: AHS 296 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3

Philosophy

  
  • PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

    PHI 1101.
    Description: Introduction to major philosophical concerns in the history of Western thought, including ethics, social philosophy, logic, epistemology, and philosophy of religion.

    Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHI 103 - Introduction to Logic

    PHI 1103.
    Description: Examination of meaning and definition, deduction and induction, fallacies, and the structure and classification of arguments. Exercises in recognizing arguments, informal fallacies, and formal techniques for evaluating deductive arguments. Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics

    PHI 1105.
    Description: Introduction to the philosophical study of morality, including theories of right and wrong behavior, moral responsibility, moral motivation, and the nature of good and evil.

    Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHI 110 - Introduction to Critical Thinking


    Description: Fundamentals of critical thinking, including logic, argument, biases, and assumptions. Application of critical thinking strategies to contemporary issues and practical problem solving.

    Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHI 122 - Science, Religion and Philosophy


    Description: Exploration of science, religion, and philosophy through historic and contemporary times. Examination of the goals and methods of these disciplines with special emphasis on their interactions and mutual influences. Accent on the Western traditions, with references to others as appropriate.

    Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHI 204 - Ethical Issues in Health Care


    Description: Study of selected moral theories and principles with emphasis on application to ethical issues in health care. Integrates values exploration and moral reasoning and decision making.

    Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHI 210 - Environmental Ethics and Philosophy


    Description: Examination of key thinkers, issues, and various philosophic perspectives about the appropriate relationship of humans to the natural environment through Western history and modern times. Introduction to theoretical and practical dimensions of ecophilosophy.

    Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHI 296 - Internship: Philosophy


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHI 299 - Independent Study Philosophy


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Physical Education

  
  • PHE 100B - Karate


    Description: Fundamentals of karate. Emphasis on self defense techniques, fitness and wellness. Includes individualized progression through degrees/belts.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 100D - T'ai Chi Chih


    Description: Gentle movements practiced for health, self-awareness and relaxation.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 100E - T'ai Chi Ch'uan


    Description: T'ai Chi Ch'uan, ancient Chinese martial movement art form practiced for health, relaxation, meditation, self-cultivation and self-defense. Wu-family form consisting of 94 postures. System of rounded, fluid and balanced movements, played slowly in a continuous manner. Suitable for all fitness levels.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 100F - Hatha Yoga


    Description: Introduction to Yoga and Meditation. Explore Hatha Yoga, practice breathing exercises, yoga poses and relaxation techniques.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 100G - Intermediate Yoga


    Description: Hatha Yoga to increase strength, flexibility, focusing ability, balance and relaxation.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 100L - Meditations for Well-Being


    Description: Experiential exercises for mind/body connection to enhance understanding of the factors that contribute to relaxation, emotional stability, reduction in anxiety, enhanced focus and increased well-being. Techniques to live, love, study and work creatively in the face of stress, adversity and/or change.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 105 - Fitness Workshop


    Description: Fitness Workshop. Application of fitness principles, adherence strategies and safety principles.

    Credits: .5
    Lab: 1
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 105A - Fitness Workshop: Aqua Fit


    Description: Application of fitness principles, adherence strategies and safety principles through aquatics exercise. Works all fitness components: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility.

    Credits: .5
    Lab: 1
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 105B - Fitness Workshop: Aqua Pilates


    Description: Application of fitness principles, adherence strategies and safety principles through aquatics exercise. Emphasis on improving core stabilization, strengthening major muscle groups and increasing flexibility.

    Credits: .5
    Lab: 1
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 105C - Fitness Workshop: Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga/Pilates


    Description: Application of fitness adherence strategies and safety principles through exercise. Emphasis on improving core stabilization, strengthening major muscle groups, increasing flexibility, balance, yoga poses and relaxation techniques. 

    Credits: .5
    Lab: 1
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 105D - Fitness Workshop: Yogalates


    Description: Application of fitness principles, adherence strategies and safety principles through exercise. Emphasis on improving core stabilization, strengthening major muscle groups, increasing flexibility, balance, yoga poses and relaxation techniques.

    Credits: .5
    Lab: 1
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 105E - Fitness Workshop: Crosstraining


    Description: Application of fitness principles, adherence strategies and safety principles through exercise. Emphasis on muscle definition, strength and endurance. 

    Credits: .5
    Lab: 1
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 110A - Stretch and Flex


    Description: Flexibility and stretching exercises to improve posture, increase joint flexibility, and reduce stress reactions.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 110B - Total Body TABATA


    Description: Total Body TABATA is a popular form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Consisting of eight rounds of high intensity exercises in a specific 20-seconds-on, 10-seconds-off interval, this fitness program is proven to burn more fat and get you fitter faster! Class works for all fitness and ability levels. Emphasis on cardio, muscle sculpting and flexibility.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 110C - Pilates, Mat Flex & Ball


    Description: Group exercise activities using stability and medicine balls, flat bands, body bars, mat and floor exercises and Pilates movements. Emphasis on improving core stabilization, strengthening major muscle groups and increasing flexibility.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 110D - Aerobic Kickboxing


    Description: High intensity cardio and muscular strengthening workout. Combination of martial art style Tae Kwon Do with kicking and boxing moves.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 110E - Cardio Mix


    Description: Aerobic program for all fitness components. Emphasis on cross training activities.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 110I - Total Body Conditioning


    Description: Ultimate training program using resistive and balance tools: bars, balls, and bosu balls. Emphasis on cardio, muscle sculpting and flexibility.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 110L - Neuromuscular Integrative Action (NIA)


    Description: Sensory-based movement practice that blends the dynamic power of the marital arts, the creative expression of the dance arts and the inner awareness of the healing arts.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 110P - Power Pilates and Barre Fitness


    Description: Pilates, ballet barre and fitness training exercises to strengthen and lengthen muscles for improved posture, tighter abs, stronger arms and a toned backside.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 110Q - Zumba


    Description: High energy Latin dance inspired exercise utilizing principles of aerobic, interval and resistance training.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 110R - Pumping Iron


    Description: Weight training choreographed to music using free weights and body bars. Emphasis on muscle definition, strength and endurance. All muscle groups challenged.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 110S - Cardio Core


    Description: High energy class combining a variety of aerobic activities for cardiovascular training coupled with exercises designed to increase core strength.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 110U - Power Pilates and Barre Fitness


    Description: Pilates, ballet barre and fitness training exercises to strengthen and lengthen muscles for improved posture, tighter abs, stronger arms and a toned backside.

    Credits: .5
    Lab: 1
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 120A - Aqua Fit


    Description: Water training program, works all fitness components: Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. All fitness levels, swimmers, and non-swimmers.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 120B - Water Cross Training


    Description: Variable water training methods, including interval training, boot camp, and circuit training. Water training equipment is used to enhance muscular strength and endurance and aerobic capacity. The use of buoyancy equipment for deep water training is encouraged, but not mandatory. For all fitness levels, swimmers and non-swimmers.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 120C - Swimming Fitness


    Description: Swim activities using fitness principles. Emphasis on improving fitness level.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 120F - Warm Water Exercise


    Description: Water exercise for students with conditions requiring warm water.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 130A - Fitness, Machine and Free Weight Training


    Description: Introduction to cardiorespiratory fitness, strength training exercises, and flexibility training.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 130C - Senior Fitness/Weight Training


    Description: Senior fitness with emphasis on principles and techniques of cardiorespiratory, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility training.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 130H - Weight Management


    Description: Weight control through nutrition and exercise. Application of principles of nutrition, and exercise for weight management programming.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 2
  
  • PHE 130J - Weight Loss and Health with Whole Food


    Description: Weight loss and health benefits through lifestyle improvements in plant based nutrition with the study of food addiction and recovery.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
  
  • PHE 130K - Therapeutic Exercise for Post Injury Fitness


    Description: Exercises and pain management strategies designed to aid individuals with recent and/or old injuries or illnesses. Emphasis on strength training, range of motion, and balance techniques in order to return to an active lifestyle and physical activity. Not intended to replace physical therapy.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • PHE 130P - Power & Olympic Lifting for Athletic Populations


    Description: Introduction to intense musculoskeletal weight training utilizing power and Olympic lifts such as bench press, squats, Russian dead lifts, power cleans and others.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • PHE 140B - Basketball


    Description: Fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis on basic rules, offensive and defensive techniques and tactics, and sportsmanship.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 140G - Tennis


    Description: Fundamentals of tennis. Emphasis on basic stroke production, rules and tactics.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 150 - Prevention of Athletic Injuries and Emergency Care


    Description: Introduction to prevention of athletic injuries and conditions. Includes use of protective equipment, taping, nutrition, exercise, First Aid principles, legal implications, research and practical considerations.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHE 151 - Introduction to Exercise Science and Physical Education


    Description: Survey of the disciplines of exercise science, physical education and kinesiology. Includes historical perspective of the integrative nature of the disciplines, the importance of physical activity, qualifications and careers. Three lecture.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHE 152 - Personal Health and Wellness


    Description: Explore issues related to health and wellness. Emphasis on current topics and individual choices affected by psychological, sociological and environmental factors.

    Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHE 153 - First Aid/CPR/AED and Safety


    Description: Instruction, theory and practice in first aid/CPR/AED and safety. Upon successful completion, students receive certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
  
  • PHE 153A - American Red Cross CPR


    Description: Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR. Emphasis on skills for adult, child and infant CPR including Automatic External Defibrillator. Preparation for the American Red Cross Certification requirements.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
  
  • PHE 154 - Theory of Coaching


    Description: Introduction to the coaching profession with emphasis on the breadth of knowledge, theories and techniques of coaching and their application to achieving objectives in working with athletes.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 0
  
  • PHE 157 - Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport


    Description: Basic nutritional concepts for overall health and wellness. Includes practical application to fitness and sport performance.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHE 168 - Introduction to Sport Psychology


    Description: Introduction to the interaction between psychological variables and exercise, physical activity and sport performance. Psychological theory and practical skills that influence and enhance performance.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHE 200 - Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation and Self-Compassion


    Description: Introduction to the theory, practice, and techniques of mindfulness meditation and self-compassion. Focus is on practices and complementary activities which cultivate clear awareness to the present moment with self-acceptance. Includes science-based evidence supporting practice techniques and associated health benefits.

    Credits: 1.5
    Lecture: 1.5
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 200F - The Path of Yoga


    Description: Introduction to Yoga history and philosophy. Practice of Hatha Yoga and meditation.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 2
  
  • PHE 205 - Stress Management


    Description: Theories and principles of stress with an emphasis on interventions and techniques to manage stress. Application and practice of various stress management techniques to lifestyle, occupational, personal, and age-related issues.

    Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHE 220E - Competitive Swimming


    Description: Fundamentals of competitive swimming. Emphasis on training for competition.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 228 - Lifeguard Training


    Description: Lifeguarding techniques. Meets American Red Cross standards.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 230B - Advanced Weight Training


    Description: Resistive exercises for specific muscles and muscle groups. Emphasis on program design, implementation and evaluation.

    Prerequisite: PHE 130A .

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • PHE 251 - Integrated and Applied Exercise Sciences


    Description: Study of Exercise Sciences and related topics as they impact exercise. Emphasis on anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and nutrition. Designed for students preparing to become personal trainers, fitness instructors, coaches or Physical Education majors.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • PHE 252 - ACE Personal Trainer Preparation


    Description: Comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on individual client health, fitness level and goals. Includes methods to facilitate rapport, adherence and self-efficacy in clients as well as design programs to help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength. Preparation for the ACE (American Council on Exercise) Personal Trainer Certificate Exam.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
 

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