PHED 2000 - Introduction to Personal Training
2 Credits
Preparing students to become personal trainers with the skills to ensure proper exercise prescription for a variety of populations. This is an introductory course that prepares students with the basic knowledge and hands on experience to work with individual or group clients. This course provides content that can be used for examinations required for various Personal Training certifications.
Pre-Requisites PHED 1109
Major Content Areas
Fitness Screening and Exercise Prescription: 20% Individualized program design: 30% Injury prevention: 10% Special populations: 10% Principles and methods of fitness training: 10% Motivation and communication skills: 20%
Learning Outcomes
Acquire knowledge of principles and methods of personal training, including individual and small group training. Design and implement client-based exercise training protocols. Discuss and practice strategies to support and encourage clients. Select and administer fitness evaluation protocols and assessments. Identify exercise protocols for various health conditions to ensure safe exercise prescription.
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