Fitness Assessment and Exercise

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course is designed provide theory and practical experience as you administer a variety of exercise science specific related protocols and techniques that are used in assessing an individual’s current level of physical activity and fitness. Students will be able to understand the theoretical principles that underpin these various fitness assessment protocols and be able to develop simple and appropriate training plans based on specific individual results. Components of this course are intended to provide students with the necessary background information to pursue personal trainer certification through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. Prerequisites: HKIN 265 or 365; HKIN 161/162 or HKIN 151/152 or BIOL 251/252. Three credits and lab.