Faculty Association Legislative Item

Faculty Association	February 3, 2000

ITEM #1

FA 00-04:

Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH

Undergraduate

00-001

APC3

Minor in Exercise Science

This change will be further develop the Exercise Science minor by adding two courses and removing two others. The change will strengthen and improve the minor which can become accredited by the American Society of Exercise Physiologists and recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as an education program in strength and conditioning.

00-002

APC1

PET 3xxx

Physical Activity and Health (3 cr)

This course is a survey course designed to investigate the relationship between physical activity, exercise, physical fitness and health status. Cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases will be included.

00-003

APC1

PET 4xxx

Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (3 cr)

This course will cover traditional and state of the art processes used to assess physical fitness, as well as techniques used to prescribe personalized exercise programs. Supervised practical lab experiences in assessment and prescription will be included.