I. Introduction to Exercise Science-Level I (Anatomy and Kinesiology)
a. Define the term Kinesiology, Functional Anatomy, and Biomechanics
b. Identify skeletal structures and primary/secondary/stabilizing muscles
c. Understand terminology used to describe body part locations, reference positions, planes of motion, and anatomical directions
d. Understand functional anatomy, muscle contractions, and the effects of exercise placed on joint structures during exercise movements
II. Introduction to Exercise Science-Level II (Exercise Physiology)
a. Understand the reactions and functions of the muscular, skeletal, and cardiorespiratory systems with and without exercise conditioning
b. Review enzymes in their role as a catalyst in cellular reactions and nutrients that are used as fuels during exercise
c. Identify high-energy phosphates and interactions between aerobic and anaerobic ATP production during exercise
d. Understand neuromuscular function and the physiology of exercise in relation to exercise programs and environmental factors
III. Health Risk Profiles and Fitness Assessment Techniques
a. Understand the process of conducting an initial Health and Fitness evaluation for a new member or personal training client
b. Define client screening procedures, medical and health history intake forms, PAR-Q, informed consent forms, and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Risk Stratification Process
c. Learn how to perform fitness and health assessments including posture, cardiorespiratory endurance, joint Range of Motion (ROM), body-fat analysis, blood pressure, and body measurements based on ACSM guidelines
d. Understand the goals and objectives of the client and learn the importance of “Building a Long-term Relationship” with a new client
IV. Business Administration and Management Aspects for Personal Trainers
a. Learn to develop a personal career track in personal fitness training for yourself or that you manage
b. Analyze the state of the fitness industry and personal training market
c. Learn to manage and administer a personal training department, studio, or start-up business
d. Learn personal training business fundamentals in accounting, sales, management, marketing, and business plan development
V. Designing Exercise Prescriptions for Normal/Special Populations
a. Learn the principles of developing an exercise prescription that includes resistance/weight training, flexibility, and cardiovascular programming
b. Review the specific physiological reasons of when to initiate an exercise program and when to discontinue an exercise program
c. Gain a general understanding of how exercise is related to and can help normal to special populations/conditions
d. Document and report your client's exercise prescription evaluation results and progress
VI. Elective Course: Optional Field Internship in Personal Training
a. Intern for a total of 6 weeks/60 hours with professionals in the fitness and health industry for a practical experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers
b. Network and interact with professionals in the health and fitness industry
c. Develop a professional goal statement and review career opportunities
d. Improve your ability to obtain employment and/or operate your own health and fitness facility
a. Define the term Kinesiology, Functional Anatomy, and Biomechanics
b. Identify skeletal structures and primary/secondary/stabilizing muscles
c. Understand terminology used to describe body part locations, reference positions, planes of motion, and anatomical directions
d. Understand functional anatomy, muscle contractions, and the effects of exercise placed on joint structures during exercise movements
II. Introduction to Exercise Science-Level II (Exercise Physiology)
a. Understand the reactions and functions of the muscular, skeletal, and cardiorespiratory systems with and without exercise conditioning
b. Review enzymes in their role as a catalyst in cellular reactions and nutrients that are used as fuels during exercise
c. Identify high-energy phosphates and interactions between aerobic and anaerobic ATP production during exercise
d. Understand neuromuscular function and the physiology of exercise in relation to exercise programs and environmental factors
III. Health Risk Profiles and Fitness Assessment Techniques
a. Understand the process of conducting an initial Health and Fitness evaluation for a new member or personal training client
b. Define client screening procedures, medical and health history intake forms, PAR-Q, informed consent forms, and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Risk Stratification Process
c. Learn how to perform fitness and health assessments including posture, cardiorespiratory endurance, joint Range of Motion (ROM), body-fat analysis, blood pressure, and body measurements based on ACSM guidelines
d. Understand the goals and objectives of the client and learn the importance of “Building a Long-term Relationship” with a new client
IV. Business Administration and Management Aspects for Personal Trainers
a. Learn to develop a personal career track in personal fitness training for yourself or that you manage
b. Analyze the state of the fitness industry and personal training market
c. Learn to manage and administer a personal training department, studio, or start-up business
d. Learn personal training business fundamentals in accounting, sales, management, marketing, and business plan development
V. Designing Exercise Prescriptions for Normal/Special Populations
a. Learn the principles of developing an exercise prescription that includes resistance/weight training, flexibility, and cardiovascular programming
b. Review the specific physiological reasons of when to initiate an exercise program and when to discontinue an exercise program
c. Gain a general understanding of how exercise is related to and can help normal to special populations/conditions
d. Document and report your client's exercise prescription evaluation results and progress
VI. Elective Course: Optional Field Internship in Personal Training
a. Intern for a total of 6 weeks/60 hours with professionals in the fitness and health industry for a practical experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers
b. Network and interact with professionals in the health and fitness industry
c. Develop a professional goal statement and review career opportunities
d. Improve your ability to obtain employment and/or operate your own health and fitness facility
Personal Fitness Trainer
GES 115 -- 150 hours
Course Outline
I. Introduction to Exercise Science-Level I (Anatomy and Kinesiology)
a. Define the term Kinesiology, Functional Anatomy, and Biomechanics
b. Identify skeletal structures and primary/secondary/stabilizing muscles
c. Understand terminology used to describe body part locations, reference positions, planes of motion, and anatomical directions
d. Understand functional anatomy, muscle contractions, and the effects of exercise placed on joint structures during exercise movements
II. Introduction to Exercise Science-Level II (Exercise Physiology)
a. Understand the reactions and functions of the muscular, skeletal, and cardiorespiratory systems with and without exercise conditioning
b. Review enzymes in their role as a catalyst in cellular reactions and nutrients that are used as fuels during exercise
c. Identify high-energy phosphates and interactions between aerobic and anaerobic ATP production during exercise
d. Understand neuromuscular function and the physiology of exercise in relation to exercise programs and environmental factors
III. Health Risk Profiles and Fitness Assessment Techniques
a. Understand the process of conducting an initial Health and Fitness evaluation for a new member or personal training client
b. Define client screening procedures, medical and health history intake forms, PAR-Q, informed consent forms, and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Risk Stratification Process
c. Learn how to perform fitness and health assessments including posture, cardiorespiratory endurance, joint Range of Motion (ROM), body-fat analysis, blood pressure, and body measurements based on ACSM guidelines
d. Understand the goals and objectives of the client and learn the importance of “Building a Long-term Relationship” with a new client
IV. Business Administration and Management Aspects for Personal Trainers
a. Learn to develop a personal career track in personal fitness training for yourself or that you manage
b. Analyze the state of the fitness industry and personal training market
c. Learn to manage and administer a personal training department, studio, or start-up business
d. Learn personal training business fundamentals in accounting, sales, management, marketing, and business plan development
V. Designing Exercise Prescriptions for Normal/Special Populations
a. Learn the principles of developing an exercise prescription that includes resistance/weight training, flexibility, and cardiovascular programming
b. Review the specific physiological reasons of when to initiate an exercise program and when to discontinue an exercise program
c. Gain a general understanding of how exercise is related to and can help normal to special populations/conditions
d. Document and report your client's exercise prescription evaluation results and progress
VI. Elective Course: Optional Field Internship in Personal Training
a. Intern for a total of 6 weeks/60 hours with professionals in the fitness and health industry for a practical experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers
b. Network and interact with professionals in the health and fitness industry
c. Develop a professional goal statement and review career opportunities
d. Improve your ability to obtain employment and/or operate your own health and fitness facility
a. Define the term Kinesiology, Functional Anatomy, and Biomechanics
b. Identify skeletal structures and primary/secondary/stabilizing muscles
c. Understand terminology used to describe body part locations, reference positions, planes of motion, and anatomical directions
d. Understand functional anatomy, muscle contractions, and the effects of exercise placed on joint structures during exercise movements
II. Introduction to Exercise Science-Level II (Exercise Physiology)
a. Understand the reactions and functions of the muscular, skeletal, and cardiorespiratory systems with and without exercise conditioning
b. Review enzymes in their role as a catalyst in cellular reactions and nutrients that are used as fuels during exercise
c. Identify high-energy phosphates and interactions between aerobic and anaerobic ATP production during exercise
d. Understand neuromuscular function and the physiology of exercise in relation to exercise programs and environmental factors
III. Health Risk Profiles and Fitness Assessment Techniques
a. Understand the process of conducting an initial Health and Fitness evaluation for a new member or personal training client
b. Define client screening procedures, medical and health history intake forms, PAR-Q, informed consent forms, and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Risk Stratification Process
c. Learn how to perform fitness and health assessments including posture, cardiorespiratory endurance, joint Range of Motion (ROM), body-fat analysis, blood pressure, and body measurements based on ACSM guidelines
d. Understand the goals and objectives of the client and learn the importance of “Building a Long-term Relationship” with a new client
IV. Business Administration and Management Aspects for Personal Trainers
a. Learn to develop a personal career track in personal fitness training for yourself or that you manage
b. Analyze the state of the fitness industry and personal training market
c. Learn to manage and administer a personal training department, studio, or start-up business
d. Learn personal training business fundamentals in accounting, sales, management, marketing, and business plan development
V. Designing Exercise Prescriptions for Normal/Special Populations
a. Learn the principles of developing an exercise prescription that includes resistance/weight training, flexibility, and cardiovascular programming
b. Review the specific physiological reasons of when to initiate an exercise program and when to discontinue an exercise program
c. Gain a general understanding of how exercise is related to and can help normal to special populations/conditions
d. Document and report your client's exercise prescription evaluation results and progress
VI. Elective Course: Optional Field Internship in Personal Training
a. Intern for a total of 6 weeks/60 hours with professionals in the fitness and health industry for a practical experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers
b. Network and interact with professionals in the health and fitness industry
c. Develop a professional goal statement and review career opportunities
d. Improve your ability to obtain employment and/or operate your own health and fitness facility
