PES 5065 - Scientific Application in Physical Activity

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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 C or better in PES 5051 "Foundations and Methods of Teaching Health Fitness". Students who register for this course without a grade of C or better in PES 5051 posted to their transcript will be automatically dropped.

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PES 5065 - 1

Academic Year 2024-25

Online

Available

Scientific Application in Physical Activity

Online

M, T, W, Th

8:30AM to 5:00PM

Jul 15, 2024 to Jul 18, 2024

Schedule and Location

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30.0

Online

SPU Tuition credit (3 units)

$600.00

3 Quarter Credits

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

Note: Candidates must have internet access and be available for on-camera, live online collaboration for the full course: Monday-Thursday, 8:30-5:00

The Registration deadline is July 8, 2024 by the end of the day.

Students who register for this course without a grade of C or better in PES 5051 posted to their transcript will be automatically dropped.

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.