Fitness Testing and Ex Prescription credit:

3 Hours

Provides a comprehensive overview in the area of health and fitness with a strong focus on fitness testing and personal training. Key topics include an introduction to functional anatomy and physiology, guidelines for instructing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise, essentials of the client-trainer relationship, conducting health and fitness assessments, and designing and implementing appropriate exercise programming. This course will help students prepare for national certification in personal training, if so desired.