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KINES 390

PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE LEADERSHIP

2 credits.

Introduction to the design of individual and group exercise programs utilized in fitness leadership roles. Supervised practical experience will be provided in class to assist the development of student leadership skills.

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Requisites: Declared in Kinesiology Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Know the principles of health and skill related fitness. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Understand obesity issues and how to adapt exercises for those individuals. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Manage group fitness activities with individuals who are senior citizens or have special health issues. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Demonstrate knowledge about the different types of fitness programs that are being offered. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Set up and teach lessons in group fitness that is appropriate for the age group. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Demonstrate knowledge on adapting different activities that encompass cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength/endurance, neuromotor, step, yoga and other fitness activities available to the general public. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Know how to use the various fitness equipment available in a fitness setting. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Know the principles of health and skill related fitness. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Understand obesity issues and how to adapt exercises for those individuals. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Manage group fitness activities with individuals who are senior citizens or have special health issues. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Demonstrate knowledge about the different types of fitness programs that are being offered. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Set up and teach lessons in group fitness that is appropriate for the age group. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Demonstrate knowledge on adapting different activities that encompass cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength/endurance, neuromotor, step, yoga and other fitness activities available to the general public. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Know how to use the various fitness equipment available in a fitness setting. Audience: Undergraduate

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