EXSC 283 - Exercise and Fitness Assessment

    Recent Professors
    Julia Ann Zuniga, Christian Rosales Bautista, Patrick Christopher Jak
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    26–30 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 283.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of EXSC 283
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course prepares students to assess and evaluate exercise and fitness parameters. Topics include the measurement and evaluation of cardiorespiratory endurance; muscular strength and endurance; flexibility; body fat; pulmonary function; and blood pressure. Emphasis is placed on determining the appropriate test, conducting the test, interpreting the results, and creating an exercise program. This course is intended for students seeking certification as personal trainers.
    Usually Held
    Wed 2:20pm–5:20pm, Wed 5:30pm–8:20pm, Mon Wed 5:05pm–8:10pm