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ESC 402: Applied Physiology In Physical Education

3 credits

Students will explore the effects of exercise upon the functioning of K-12 children's body systems and the relationship of exercise to fitness (e.g., principles and procedures for developing fitness and endurance). Students will explore health and wellness concepts such as nutrition and maintenance of personalized plans for lifelong fitness.

Distribution Requirement

• Natural Sciences

Learning Goals

Describes the general structure and functions of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, immune, and circulatory systemsDescribes the role of body systems in producing movement.Identifies both acute and chronic physiological responses that result from physical activity.Recognizes the relationship between physical activity and the prevention of illness, obesity, disease, and premature death, as well as the health risks associated with inactivity.Demonstrates knowledge of sound nutritional principles and guidelines, the relationship between nutrition and the functioning of body and energy systems, and criteria and techniques for evaluating diet-related plans and productsDemonstrates understanding of basic components of health-related fitness (i.e., cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition).Applies knowledge of fitness principles (e.g., mode, frequency, intensity, duration, progressive overload, specificity, recovery) and types of training and conditioning approaches.Recognizes appropriate types of activities to meet specific fitness goals, as well as strategies for integrating fitness concepts into everyday activitiesApplies appropriate guidelines and procedures for safe and effective exercise and all levels of physical activity (e.g., hydration, injury prevention, warm-ups).Demonstrates understanding of principles and activities for promoting health-related cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and muscular endurance, and flexibility.Demonstrates understanding of principles and activities for developing and maintaining a body composition that promotes wellness.Recognizes how to promote students' ability to self-assess interests, personal resources, and fitness and skill attributes in order to encourage participation and enhance enjoyment of fitness activities throughout life.Identifies procedures, activities, and resources for developing and maintaining safe and effective health and wellness plans (e.g., use of reliable, age-appropriate recommendations for establishing physical activity, nutritional, and body composition goals).

Sections Offered: Fall 2026

Sections Offered: Summer 2026, Summer II