• XSCI 4010: Health Coaching Concepts and Skills I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course focuses on the practical application of Health and Wellness coaching, targeting health coaching techniques and skills emphasizing the practical application through case studies, neurobiology and wellness coaching, motivational interviewing skills, behavior change model and understanding motivational techniques to promote healthy lifestyle changes. This course covers the coaching structure and understanding of the coaching process. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply active listening and empathy skills through best practices in wellness coaching communication. 2. Create client centered relationships. 3. Develop relationships with clients respective of their self-efficacy, values, and vision. 4. Evaluate the relationship between neurobiology and behavior change techniques. FA
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• XSCI 4020: Health Coaching Concepts and Skills II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Complements coaching theory covered in XSCI 4010, skills, and techniques related to guiding individuals and groups through meaningful lifestyle changes by emphasizing the use of evidence-based coaching approaches. Using a mentor, self-assessment and peer feedback model, students practice, compare and contrast diverse coaching methodologies emphasizing motivational interviewing techniques and cultivating their coaching voice. Students are assigned coaching clients, schedule coaching sessions, follow-up with clients, practice professional boundaries setting, become acquainted with ethical issues and referral processes, and validate their knowledge and skills when working with people with chronic diseases who require lifestyle management strategies to improve their conditions. Program faculty will provide mentorship and feedback regarding student's coaching performance. Students practice practical skills. Scope of practice, ethics, and legal issues are taught. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Create an environment/culture for wellness coaching. 2. Demonstrate communication techniques emphasizing active listening, empathy, trust, reflections, expansion, re-focusing, techniques related to successful goal setting. 3. Design techniques for building client self-efficacy. 4. Construct various forms of constructive feedback. 5. Demonstrate professional ethics. Prerequisites: XSCI 4010 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• XSCI 4100: Physiology and Techniques of Strength and Power

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers physiological principles and training techniques used in strength and conditioning. A large emphasis is placed on the guidelines from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) with an aim for preparing students to ultimately take the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer or NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goals of improving athletic performance and fitness on a developmental level. 2. Design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning and personal training programs at an introductory level. 3. Apply exercise prescription principles for training variation, injury prevention, and reconditioning. 4. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to pass the NSCA certification examination. Prerequisites: XSCI 3700 and XSCI 3705 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• XSCI 4200: Healthy Aging

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Emphasizes the basic physiological changes in older adults. Methods to improve the quality of life among older adults will be stressed. Additional content will include elements of health promotion, wellness programming, behavior change, lifelong learning and development, and relevant research findings pertaining to older adults. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Outline the changes in major organ systems pertaining to the aging population. 2. Consider selected disease and their relationship to the aging population at the developmental level. 3. Interpret research topics in the field of the aging population. 4. Compile a review of current literature on relevant topics. Prerequisites: XSCI 3700 and XSCI 3705 (both grade C- or higher). FA
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• XSCI 4230: Applied Fitness Development for Aging and At-Risk Populations

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop and provide fitness programs for at-risk populations and older adults. Course objectives include health related fitness assessments, interpretation and counseling based on results of fitness assessments, and the construction of individually tailored exercise prescriptions to meet the clients' unique needs and goals. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Classify the current demographics in the US and the attitudes toward aging. 2. Discriminate the physiology of aging systems from young adults as well as and physical conditions requiring special consideration for exercise programming. 3. Analyze psychosocial barriers and applying psychosocial concepts to exercise programming (inclusive of cultural, demographic, gender, and socioeconomic factors) associated with the development and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. 4. Design programming guidelines, including components of a fitness class, safety training techniques to optimize desired health-related fitness results, and minimize safety hazards. 5. Create a fitness training program based upon individualized goals. 6. Apply skills in community-based and senior living environments. SP
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• XSCI 4300: Clinical Exercise Physiology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Emphasizes information and skills related to exercise testing and prescription in healthy and clinical populations. Teaches American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exercise testing guidelines. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Outline the scope of practice and responsibilities of a clinical exercise physiologist. 2. Explain the pathophysiology of multiple disorders in the areas of cardiovascular, pulmonary, immune, neuromuscular, and metabolism. 3. Distinguish commonly used medications for specific clinical conditions and their effects on exercise capacity. 4. Adapt the limitations for physical activity in clinical populations, taking into consideration disease processes and methods to assess functional capacity. Prerequisites: XSCI 3700 and XSCI 3705 (Grade C- or higher). FA
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• XSCI 4400: Pediatric and Adolescent Fitness & Nutrition

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides future exercise science professionals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide appropriate fitness and nutritional guidelines for the demands unique to children and adolescents. Techniques to evaluate milestones in this population will also be covered. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1: Analyze a child's capacity to exercise at the age-appropriate recommendation. 2: Describe pediatric and adolescent unique nutritional needs. 3: Identify developmental milestones used to assess health-related fitness and skills in children by using and comparing various assessment methods. 4: Design training and fitness programs tailored and optimized to meet the development needs of children and adolescents. 5: Evaluate the physical activity and nutritional needs of a child with a chronic disease and implement an appropriate intervention plan. SP
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• XSCI 4500: Theories of Behavioral Change

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Focuses on behavior change theory, principles, and predictive models, with their application to health behavior change programs and interventions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Outline theories related to individual and group motivation. 2. Express how leadership theories can be used to create an optimal learning environment. 3. Develop appropriate, theory-driven intervention strategies for promoting a healthy lifestyle, through activity participation in given scenarios. 4. Synthesize information critical to the understanding of research in Behavioral Change through cultural lens scenarios. 5. Analyze and implement research for the development of optimal health promotion programs.
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• XSCI 4600R: Exercise Science Internship

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Designed to provide students with hands-on professional experience in the field of exercise science. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Integrate classroom theory to real world decision making. 2. Develop increased proficiency in specific skills in relation to exercise science techniques. 3. Develop personal skills in communication, technology, teamwork, and quantitative reasoning. 4. Collaborate in professional operations and decision making. 5. Create relationships with professional role models and potential mentors. 6. Develop network of professional relationships and contact. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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• XSCI 4700: Motivation and Coaching

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Course covers knowledge and theory related to coaching principles relative to sport psychology, sport pedagogy, and sport management. Also covers the integration of basic coaching skills into the work of health-care/fitness professionals to help clients achieve self-determined goals related to health and wellness. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Outline theories related to individual and group motivation. 2. Integrate leadership theories in creating an optimal learning environment. 3. Assess research related to leadership in sport, exercise, fitness, and health promotion, through activity participation in class discussions, and research abstract presentations at the developmental level. 4. Compile information critical to the understanding of research in Motivation and Coaching through cultural lenses scenarios. 5. Outline the components of effective leadership, through class discussions and scenarios.
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