Sharon McLaughlin

Residential Faculty - Health and Wellness

Exercise Science

Office: HW 8 - Room: 868

480-461-7138

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM12:00 PM - 1:00 PM10:00 AM - 12:00 PM7:00 AM - 8:00 AM 

Online

  

Online

 
 By appointmentBy appointment By appointment

I strive to be flexible in my availability to meet with students. If the office hours listed above do not work for your schedule, please email me with times that work for you. I will do my best to accommodate your needs. Virtual meetings are available any day of the week (all meetings booked via Calendly will email you a link to a Zoom meeting). In person meetings are available as listed above and upon request for other days/times.

 

Classes Taught

Spring 2024

EXS275AA Sport Science Internship 1 Credits

A capstone experience in a fitness or health related facility supervised by a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) professional. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit.

Prerequisites: Completion of a grade of C or better in nine (9) credits of EXS courses, approved by the Department Chair and/or Director, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department or Division.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
29006
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office

Field Based
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 29006 Students must meet with the internship coordinator and provide semester availability for priority placement at internship sites by the Monday of finals week of the fall semester. Final deadline for placement is two weeks prior to the start of the semester (subject to availability, sites may be limited). Mandatory class meetings: Tuesday January 16th 3-5:30 pm and Thursday, March 21st, 4-5 pm. Students may contact the instructor at sharon.mclaughlin@mesacc.edu

EXS275AB Sport Science Internship 2 Credits

A capstone experience in a fitness or health related facility supervised by a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) professional. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit.

Prerequisites: Completion of a grade of C or better in nine (9) credits of EXS courses, approved by the Department Chair and/or Director, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department or Division.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
29007
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office

Field Based
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 29007 Students must meet with the internship coordinator and provide semester availability for priority placement at internship sites by the Monday of finals week of the fall semester. Final deadline for placement is two weeks prior to the start of the semester (subject to availability, sites may be limited). Mandatory class meetings: Tuesday January 16th 3-5:30 pm and Thursday, March 21st, 4-5 pm. Students may contact the instructor at sharon.mclaughlin@mesacc.edu

WED106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 0.5 Credits

Basic overview of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Covers choking procedures and the importance, guidelines, and techniques for performing CPR and utilizing an AED. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31314
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
01/19/2024 - 01/19/2024
Fr
9:00 AM - 2:40 PM

Class Ended

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 31314 Students may be required to complete additional practice time and skills assessment based upon skills assessment during the class session (a minimum of one hour within one week of the course, which is within the required contact hours for the course).

Class 31314 Students may contact instructor at: sharon.mclaughlin@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2024

HES100 Healthful Living 3 Credits

Health and wellness and their application to an optimal life style. Explores current topics of interest such as stress management, nutrition, fitness, and environmental health. Evaluates common risk factors associated with modern lifestyles. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Required for Personal Training Certificate.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26953

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Class 26953 Students may contact instructor at: sharon.mclaughlin@mesacc.edu

26969

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 26969 Students may contact instructor at: sharon.mclaughlin@mesacc.edu

HES210 Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness 3 Credits

Examines how culture influences health and illness, health care practices, barriers to health care, interactions with health care professionals, and health disparities in the U.S. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26970

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Honors Program Only

Class 26970 Students may contact instructor at sharon.mclaughlin@mesacc.edu

WED106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 0.5 Credits

Basic overview of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Covers choking procedures and the importance, guidelines, and techniques for performing CPR and utilizing an AED. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31318
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
02/02/2024 - 02/02/2024
Fr
9:00 AM - 2:40 PM

Class Ended

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 31318 Students may be required to complete additional practice time and skills assessment based upon skills assessment during the class session (a minimum of one hour within one week of the course, which is within the required contact hours for the course).

Class 31318 Students may contact instructor at: sharon.mclaughlin@mesacc.edu

Summer 2024

EXS275AA Sport Science Internship 1 Credits

A capstone experience in a fitness or health related facility supervised by a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) professional. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit.

Prerequisites: Completion of a grade of C or better in nine (9) credits of EXS courses, approved by the Department Chair and/or Director, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department or Division.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15265
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Field Based
Lecture/Lab
05/28/2024 - 08/01/2024

Closed

Notes: Students must meet with the internship coordinator and provide semester availability for priority placement at internship sites by the Monday of finals week of the spring semester. Final deadline for placement is three weeks prior to the start of the semester (subject to availability, sites may be limited).

Mandatory class meeting: May 28th 3-5:30pm in HW851. Students may contact the instructor at sharon.mclaughlin@mesacc.edu

Fall 2024

EXS275AA Sport Science Internship 1 Credits

A capstone experience in a fitness or health related facility supervised by a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) professional. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit.

Prerequisites: Completion of a grade of C or better in nine (9) credits of EXS courses, approved by the Department Chair and/or Director, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department or Division.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15557
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

2 of 10
Seats Available

Notes: Students must meet with internship coordinator and provide semester availability for prioirty placement at internship sites by the Monday of finals week of the spring semester. Final deadline for placement is two weeks prior to the start of the semester (subject to availability, sites may be limited). Mandatory class meetings: Monday, August 19th 3-5:30 pm and Monday, October 14th 3-5:30 PM in HW851. Students may contact the instructor at sharon.mclaughlin@mesacc.edu.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

EXS275AB Sport Science Internship 2 Credits

A capstone experience in a fitness or health related facility supervised by a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) professional. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit.

Prerequisites: Completion of a grade of C or better in nine (9) credits of EXS courses, approved by the Department Chair and/or Director, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department or Division.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15558
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

3 of 10
Seats Available

Notes: Students must meet with internship coordinator and provide semester availability for prioirty placement at internship sites by the Monday of finals week of the spring semester. Final deadline for placement is two weeks prior to the start of the semester (subject to availability, sites may be limited). Mandatory class meetings: Monday, August 19th 3-5:30 pm and Monday, October 14th 3-5:30 PM in HW851. Students may contact the instructor at sharon.mclaughlin@mesacc.edu.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

HES100 Healthful Living 3 Credits

Health and wellness and their application to an optimal life style. Explores current topics of interest such as stress management, nutrition, fitness, and environmental health. Evaluates common risk factors associated with modern lifestyles. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: HES100 is required for the Personal Training Certificate.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13607
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/21/2024 - 12/13/2024
We
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Open

17 of 18
Seats Available

Notes: Honors Program Only

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

WED106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 0.5 Credits

Basic overview of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Covers choking procedures and the importance, guidelines, and techniques for performing CPR and utilizing an AED. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Students may be required to complete additional practice time and skills assessment based upon skills assessment during the class session (a minimum of one hour within one week of the course, which is within the required contact hours for the course).

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15131
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/23/2024 - 08/23/2024
Fr
9:00 AM - 2:40 PM

Open

8 of 8
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

15568
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
12/13/2024 - 12/13/2024
Fr
9:00 AM - 2:40 PM

Open

8 of 8
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Fall Flex Start 2024

HES100 Healthful Living 3 Credits

Health and wellness and their application to an optimal life style. Explores current topics of interest such as stress management, nutrition, fitness, and environmental health. Evaluates common risk factors associated with modern lifestyles. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: HES100 is required for the Personal Training Certificate.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13628

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

9 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Class 13628 Students may contact instructor at: sharon.mclaughlin@mesacc.edu

HES210 Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness 3 Credits

Examines how culture influences health and illness, health care practices, barriers to health care, interactions with health care professionals, and health disparities in the U.S. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13637

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

16 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Class 13637 Students may contact instructor at: sharon.mclaughlin@mesacc.edu

WED106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 0.5 Credits

Basic overview of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Covers choking procedures and the importance, guidelines, and techniques for performing CPR and utilizing an AED. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Students may be required to complete additional practice time and skills assessment based upon skills assessment during the class session (a minimum of one hour within one week of the course, which is within the required contact hours for the course).

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15133
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
10/04/2024 - 10/04/2024
Fr
9:00 AM - 2:40 PM

Open

8 of 8
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

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