Physical Education Exercise Science - Santa Barbara City College

Physical Education Exercise Science from Santa Barbara City College is a Campus Associate Sport degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program Description Physical education provides opportunities for students to gain current knowledge of physical fitness facts, healthful living practices, leisure time pursuits, stress management techniques, and to receive instruction in the skills necessary for successful participation in activities necessary for optimum health and physical efficiency. The profession is based on the philosophy that physical education is an academic discipline, an essential portion of the General Education process. Further, the physical education curriculum is centered on the concept that movement skills, intellectual development, physical fitness and healthful living practices are elements of life that must be taught and reinforced. Specific knowledge, skills and practice techniques that best benefit the student do not just happen. Instruction, analysis and evaluation by a credentialed professional is essential for implementing this philosophy. The A.A. Degree in Physical Education, with an emphasis in Exercise Science , is endorsed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the nationally recognized leader in physical fitness certification. Students completing the A.A. Degree in Physical Education, with an emphasis in Exercise Science, can take the ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor (HFI) certification examination at SBCC. The HFI is aprofessional qualified to assess, design and implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for low or high risk individuals, as well as those with controlled disease. The varied offerings of the department are grouped within these categories: Individual/Dual Activities Team Sport Activities Aquatics Fitness/Cardiovascular Activities Dance Combatives Intercollegiate Athletics Theory & Professional Preparation Courses Health Education Courses Program Student Learning Outcomes Articulate the differences between Physical Education and Athletics. Recognize the potential for service to the individual, community and society provided by Physical Education and Athletics. Describe the role of P.E./Kinesiology as an academic discipline and its role in health promotion and disease prevention. Demonstrate knowledge of functional human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, and demonstrate proficiency in a variety of physical activity skills. Develop appropriate physical training programs for adults based on demonstrated knowledge of coronary risk factor analysis, exercise prescription and nutritional guidelines established by industry standards. Physical Education Emphasis in Exercise Science Program Outcomes Articulate the differences between Physical Education and Athletics. Recognize the potential for service to the individual, community and society provided by Physical Education, Athletics and Physical Fitness. Demonstrate knowledge of functional anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, and properly demonstrate proficiency in a variety of physical activity skills. Assess motivational readiness for client exercise and develop effective strategies for health behavior change consistent with the stages of the Transtheoretical Model of motivational readiness. Develop appropriate physical training programs for children, adults and special needs populations, based on demonstrated knowledge of coronary risk factor analysis, exercise prescription and nutritional guidelines established by industry standards. Administer practical fitness assessment. Demonstrate academic competencies sufficient to pass professional certification exams consistent with entry-level positions in the health and fitness industry. View more details on Santa Barbara City College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sport courses.