HLED 230 - EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION

Hours: 2
This course prepares the student for expected knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) of a personal trainer according to the American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM). It is intended to prepare students to effectively fitness test, administer health appraisals, and prescribe programs of physical activity including cardiovascular endurance, muscular fitness, flexibility, and body composition. Preliminary discussion of training special populations such as those with arthritis, coronary heart disease, low back pain, diabetes as well as children, seniors, and pregnant women will be a focus. In addition, the student will learn how to help individuals in creating a vision and set goals for their health and fitness. The student will learn the principles for effectively facilitating behavioral change in potential clients.

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HLED 230 - EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION