Explore the principles of exercise science and learn how the body responds to physical training. Apply knowledge of physiological adaptations and response to exercise to design training programs for clients, students or athletes to help them achieve their sports and fitness goals. Examine the physiological assessments used to evaluate the components of fitness, including posture, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength/endurance. Learn how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy and behavior change in clients. Lab fee $15. Prerequisite: HEA 101 or permission of the Academic Chair. Note: Successful completion of course prepares student to sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Exam. Fees for the ACE exam will be the responsibility of the student.
Term: Spring 2024
Course Type: Credit - 4 Credits
Section: 001 (Closed)
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: Varies
Time: 10:00AM to 11:45AM
Start Date: 01/22/2024
End Date: 05/19/2024
Location: Arnold Campus
Room: Varies
Instructor: Cory E Doubek (Subject to change)
Class Size: 20