KSS 3700 - Exercise Evaluation and Testing
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30485,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Tyler Singer
Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., Exercise Physiology, Kent State University
Master’s, Kinesiology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor’s, Exercise Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Tyler Singer
Email: tjsinger@ysu.edu
Office: Beeghly Center 307
Office Phone: 7243168495
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
I will respond to your emails within 24 hours.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Singer
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing & Prescription, 12th Ed. 2021 | Liippincott |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | Syllabus, Risk factors, Signs and symptoms, exercise pre-participation screening, Skin Fold, Metabolic equations | Quiz 1, Case study 1 | |
| 5/18 | Cardiovascular Testing YMCA cycle test, Ebbling Treadmil Test, Queens college step test. Introduce Blood Pressure. | Quiz 2, Case study 2, metabolic equation #1, Blood Pressure Check #1 | |
| 5/25 | (NO CLASS MONDAY MAY 25th!) Cardiac drugs Muscular Testing Pushup test, Sit-up test, handgrip test Midterm! | Quiz #3, Case Study #3, Blood Pressure Check #2 | |
| 6/1 | Exercise in Hot / Cold Altitude Practice cardiovascular tests. Introduce Heart rate checks | Quiz #4, Case Study #4, Metabolic Equations #2, Midterm | |
| 6/8 | Certification Information. Practice Muscular Tests | Quiz #5, Case Study #5, Blood pressure Check #3 | |
| 6/15 | Prepare for practical. No Class Friday 19th! | Blood Pressure Check #4, ACSM Paper #2 | |
| 6/22 | Review for Final Exam and Practical Practical (6/24) / Final Exam (6/26) | Practical Exam, Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.