Apr 20, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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SE 408 - Professional Certification Preparation - ACSM (SR)


Credits: 1 credit

Addresses theory and practice of knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the content of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification exams. Students cover topics through a combination of classroom and practical experience. At the conclusion of this course, students complete a practce exam for at least one of the certifications of their professional choice, either the CEP, CPT, or GEI.

This is a Sustainability Related (SR) course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite:  Senior Exercise Science major

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Review study methods and test taking strategies
  2. Review ACSM professional expectations (codes of conduct)
  3. Review Exercise Science, Health, and Nutrition topics as applied to kowledge, skills, and abilities required by the ACSM competencies
  4. Review and demonstrate exercise techniques, implementation and interpretation of health screening and exercise assessment, exercie prescription and program design, organization and administration of programs
  5. Review the need for continuing education, professional disposition, and identify best practices as an educated and certified health and exercise professional
  6. Complete at least one online study course and practice exam and interpret results to determine strengths and weaknesses to better prepare for the exam.


Frequency of Offering:
Offered once per academic year.



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