SE 208 - Introduction to Personal Training

1. Describe the role of the personal trainer;

2. List the short-term and long-term benefits of physical fitness;

3. Identify the components of physical fitness; 

4. Describe the principles of fitness development;

5. Discuss ACSM recommendations for improving and maintaining physical fitness;

6. Identify methods for determining and monitoring exercise intensity;

7. Develop appropriate goals and objectives for individual exercise program; 

8. List the components and sequencing of components of an exercise session; 

9. Discuss the purpose and content of each exercise session component;

10. Discuss strategies for appropriate exercise selection;

11. Describe the various teaching approaches used in the exercise setting;

12. Demonstrate the use of feedback in the exercise setting;

13. Identify effective exercise leadership characteristics;

14. Utilize appropriate communication techniques in the exercise setting;

15. Describe the stages of the personal trainer / client relationship;

16. Apply strategies for enhancing exercise motivation;

17. Describe and demonstrate exercise modifications / restrictions for special populations;

18. Discuss evaluative techniques used in the exercise setting;Notes
Offered spring semester.