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Professional Applications Of Fitness Principles (EXS112) 3 Credits

Basic principles of fitness for the prospective fitness professional. Planning and teaching in a fitness program. Topics include exercise risks and safety, weight control, components of fitness, fitness assessment, and exercise programming. Prerequisites: None.

Class# College Room Delivery Semester Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
21252 Glendale T1 127 In Person Spring 2010 01/20/2010- 05/14/2010 MW 11:30AM- 12:45PM Kersting Open
10 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class meets personal trainer requirement. Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm Special fee payable at time of registration.
21256 Glendale T1 127 In Person Spring 2010 01/26/2010- 04/13/2010 Tu 6:00PM- 9:40PM Bates Open
18 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class meets personal trainer requirement. Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm Special fee payable at time of registration.
21254 Glendale T1 127 In Person Spring 2010 01/19/2010- 05/14/2010 TuTh 3:00PM- 4:15PM Kersting Open
11 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class 21254 costs include Physical Ed Class Fee: $10.00
Class meets personal trainer requirement. Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm Special fee payable at time of registration.

Active For Life (EXS123) 2 Credits

Uses a variety of behavior change strategies to help fit physical activity into a busy schedule. Addresses the root causes of physical inactivity and focuses on the skills needed to establish a lifelong habit of physical activity. Prerequisites: None.

Class# College Room Delivery Semester Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
21266 Glendale Online Class Internet Spring 2010 01/16/2010- 05/14/2010 N/A N/A So Open
19 of 24 Seats Available
Notes
Class 21266 is an Online course. Students must register by the start date of the class. Students may be required to come to campus to take examinations. Students are required to submit a minimum initial assignment within the first five days of class, including the start date. For information on how to get started, go to www.gccaz.edu/eCourses.

Introduction to Exercise Physiology (EXS125) 3 Credits

Principles of exercise science applied to teaching fitness/aerobics. Major factors related to the function of the human body. Emphasis on anatomy/physiology, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. Prerequisites: None. BIO160 recommended but not required.

Class# College Room Delivery Semester Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
21268 Glendale T1 127 In Person Spring 2010 01/20/2010- 05/14/2010 MW 1:15PM- 2:30PM So Open
13 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class meets personal training requirement. Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm.
21270 Glendale T1 127 In Person Spring 2010 01/19/2010- 05/14/2010 TuTh 10:00AM- 11:15AM Lewis Open
1 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class meets personal training requirement. Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm.
21272 Glendale T1 127 In Person Spring 2010 01/20/2010- 04/14/2010 W 6:30PM- 9:50PM Lewis Open
15 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class meets personal training requirement. Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm.

Strength Fitness-Physiological Principles And Training Techniques (EXS130) 3 Credits

Principles and techniques of strength training including strength physiology, performance factors, training recommendations, exercise techniques, and program design and management. Prerequisites: None.

Class# College Room Delivery Semester Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
21448 Glendale FW 51 In Person Spring 2010 01/20/2010- 05/14/2010 MW 8:30AM- 9:45AM Henry, Brown Open
14 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class 21448 costs include Physical Ed Class Fee: $10.00
Class meets personal training requirement. Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm.
21450 Glendale FW 51 In Person Spring 2010 01/26/2010- 04/20/2010 Tu 5:30PM- 8:50PM Henry Open
13 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
There will be additional lab time required outside of regular class time, which will be arranged by the instructor. Class 21450 costs include Physical Ed Class Fee: $10.00
Class meets personal training requirement. Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm.
21446 Glendale FW 51 In Person Spring 2010 01/19/2010- 05/14/2010 TuTh 1:00PM- 2:15PM Henry Open
7 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class 21446 costs include Physical Ed Class Fee: $10.00
Class meets personal training requirement. Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm.

Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles And Training Techniques (EXS132) 2 Credits

Covers principles and techniques of aerobic training and the application of these to the development of aerobic training programs. Includes instructional techniques and safety, and stresses injury prevention. Prerequisites: None.

Class# College Room Delivery Semester Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
21442 Glendale FW 52 In Person Spring 2010 01/25/2010- 05/03/2010 M 6:00PM- 8:05PM Lewis Open
10 of 16 Seats Available
Notes
Class 21442 costs include Physical Ed Class Fee: $15.00
Recommended completion of EXS 112 & EXS 125 prior to enrollment.

Starting Your Own Personal Training Business (EXS138) 1 Credit

Overview of the personal training business in the fitness industry. Skills for becoming a successful and effective personal training business owner. Prerequisites: None.

Class# College Room Delivery Semester Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
21432 Glendale Online Class Internet Spring 2010 03/22/2010- 05/13/2010 N/A N/A Martin III Open
23 of 24 Seats Available
Notes
Class 21432 is an Online course. Students must register by the start date of the class. Students may be required to come to campus to take examinations. Students are required to submit a minimum initial assignment within the first five days of class, including the start date. For information on how to get started, go to www.gccaz.edu/eCourses.
Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm.

Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (EXS139) 3 Credits

Development of personal training skills including effective communication, client assessment, fitness testing, goal setting, program design, and program implementation. Includes hands on experience with clients in a Fitness Center. Note: PED139 students will have 240 hours of contact with clientele. Prerequisites: (EXS142 or HES154 within the past two years), or current CPR certification, or permission of Instructor.

Class# College Room Delivery Semester Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
21274 Glendale Internship Field Based Spring 2010 01/16/2010- 05/14/2010 N/A N/A Lewis Open
20 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm.

Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (EXS139AA) 1 Credit

Development of personal training skills including effective communication, client assessment, fitness testing, goal setting, program design, and program implementation. Includes hands on experience with clients in a Fitness Center. Note: PED139AA students will have 80 hours of contact with clientele. Prerequisites: (EXS142 or HES154 within the past two years), or current CPR certification, or permission of Instructor.

Class# College Room Delivery Semester Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
21276 Glendale Internship Field Based Spring 2010 01/16/2010- 05/14/2010 N/A N/A Lewis Open
14 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class 21276 costs include Physical Ed Class Fee: $10.00
Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm.

Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (EXS139AB) 2 Credits

Development of personal training skills including effective communication, client assessment, fitness testing, goal setting, program design, and program implementation. Includes hands on experience with clients in a Fitness Center. Note: PED139AB students will have 160 hours of contact with clientele. Prerequisites: (EXS142 or HES154 within the past two years), or current CPR certification, or permission of Instructor.

Class# College Room Delivery Semester Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
21452 Glendale FW 01 In Person Spring 2010 01/19/2010- 05/14/2010 Tu 6:00PM- 8:00PM Sawyer Open
10 of 10 Seats Available
Notes
One hour of lab time per week arranged.
Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm.
21278 Glendale Internship Field Based Spring 2010 01/16/2010- 05/14/2010 N/A N/A Lewis Open
18 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm.

Introduction to the Fitness Profession (EXS142) 3 Credits

Introduction to the fitness industry. Focus on the career of the fitness professional. Includes legal aspects, client-trainer relationship, emergency procedures and safety considerations. Prerequisites: None.

Class# College Room Delivery Semester Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
53258 Glendale FW 55 In Person Spring 2010 01/20/2010- 05/14/2010 MW 8:30AM- 9:45AM So Open
17 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class 53258 costs include Physical Ed Class Fee: $10.00
Class meets Personal Training Certificate requirements (replaces EXS140).
53259 Glendale FW 55 In Person Spring 2010 01/19/2010- 05/14/2010 Tu 6:00PM- 8:30PM So Open
13 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class 53259 costs include Physical Ed Class Fee: $10.00
Class meets Personal Training Certificate requirements (replaces EXS140).
53260 Glendale T1 127 In Person Spring 2010 01/19/2010- 05/14/2010 TuTh 8:30AM- 9:45AM Lewis Open
13 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class 53260 costs include Physical Ed Class Fee: $10.00
Class meets Personal Training Certificate requirements (replaces EXS140).

Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (EXS145) 3 Credits

Follows the current ACSM guidelines for health appraisal, risk assessment, safety of exercise, exercise testing, and exercise prescription. Prerequisites: None.

Class# College Room Delivery Semester Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
21284 Glendale T1 127 In Person Spring 2010 01/20/2010- 04/21/2010 MW 3:00PM- 5:30PM Lewis Open
14 of 20 Seats Available
Notes
Class 21284 costs include Physical Ed Class Fee: $25.00
Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm.

Football Theory Of Coaching (EXS265FB) 3 Credits

Theory and techniques of coaching football as a competitive sport. Prerequisites: None. Note: EXS265FB may not be repeated for credit.

Class# College Room Delivery Semester Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
21374 Glendale ST 115 In Person Spring 2010 01/25/2010- 05/10/2010 M 6:15PM- 8:45PM Kersting Open
21 of 25 Seats Available

Methods Of Enhancing Physical Performance (EXS275) 3 Credits

Theoretical and practical applications of performance enhancement methodologies and practices. Basic sport mechanics and exercise physiology. Training clients for speed, power, agility, balance, and endurance activities to enhance athletic performance. Application of training principles to specific sports and design of training programs. Prerequisites: EXS125 or EXS130 or permission of Instructor.

Class# College Room Delivery Semester Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
21376 Glendale T1 127 In Person Spring 2010 01/28/2010- 04/22/2010 Th 5:00PM- 8:20PM Henry Open
17 of 18 Seats Available
Notes
Class information at www.gccaz.edu/fw/11651.htm.