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Course Description

Explores the science of human motion as it relates to growth, development, health, and fitness of children and youth. Examines functional anatomy and physics of movement and provides explanation of physiological responses and adaptations to physical activity. Insight and skill are gained for the assessment of physical fitness as well as for the development and direction of activity programs designed to promote the enhancement of total well-being in youth.

Notes

Students admitted to a School of Education Certificate or endorsement program have priority registration for this course. Non-admitted students may be administratively dropped with a full refund prior to the first class session if space is not available.

Prerequisites

A final grade of B or better in PES 5031 "Anatomy and Physiology for Health Fitness Educators" is required to participate in PES 5065. To allow the instructor adequate grading time, PES 5065 students must submit all coursework in PES 5031 Anatomy & Physiology for Health Fitness Educators no later than July 1, 2025*.

*We cannot make exceptions or offer extensions to this 7/1/25 PES 5031 coursework due date, so please plan accordingly.

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Section Title
Scientific Application in Physical Activity
Type
Online
Days
M, T, W, Th
Time
8:30AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jul 21, 2025 to Jul 24, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
SPU Tuition credit (3 units) $600.00
Available for Credit
3 Quarter Credits
Instructors
Reading List / Textbook

American College of Sports Medicine. (2017). ACSM’s Health-Related Physical Fitness Manual. The Netherlands. Wolters Kluwer. ISBN/ISSN9781496338808

Armbruster, C., Evans, E.M., Sherwood-Laughlin, C.M. (2019) Fitness and Wellness With Web Study Guide. Champaign, IL. Human Kinetics.

Section Notes

Zoom Workshop Policy: Students are required to join the course with camera on and mic available throughout course hours. This is not a recorded webinar, it is a live, interactive workshop which requires your contribution. Therefore, please plan to join from a distraction-free setting—attempting to attend while driving, working, caregiving, attending appointments, or similar activities, may result in an Incomplete or No Credit grade in the course. Because of the condensed nature of the course, students are required to attend all four days in full. Breaks and movement activities a will be provided throughout the course to help students maintain focus and engagement. Please remember that CPE students have full access to our DSS office—if you believe that you will need accommodations during the course, please email dss@spu.edu to get those set up in place prior to the first day. 

The Registration deadline is July 18, 2025 by the end of the day.
Refund Policy: Withdrawal requests submitted online through SPU within 14 days of course start date will receive a 100% refund. Withdrawals submitted online up to 5 days prior to the course start date will receive a 50% refund. Withdrawals received after that point will not receive a refund and no withdrawals will be accepted after the last class session. Instructions on how to withdraw are located on our website under Students/Withdrawal and Refund Policies.

 

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