EXSC 295 - Fitness Instruction

4 Hour(s) Credit
Learn to design and lead group exercise sessions and oneon- one personal fitness training exercise sessions offered in community and wellness settings. Demonstrate or lead exercise screening and clearance, assessment, evaluation, prescription and instruction for individualized and group exercise programming. Learn physiological and biomechanical principles related to group and individual exercise sessions as well as safety, motivation and adherence, and modifications for diverse populations. Progressive exercise programming for both individual and group exercise settings is applied through laboratory experiences. Assists in meeting the requirements to be eligible for and pass a group fitness instruction, personal fitness training, or strength and conditioning certification.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week.
Prerequisites EXSC 240, EXSC 250.