Explore the principles of exercise science and learn how the body responds to physical training. Apply knowledge of physiological adaptations and response to exercise to design training programs for clients, students or athletes to help them achieve their sports and fitness goals. Examine the physiological assessments used to evaluate the components of fitness, including posture, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength/endurance. Learn how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy and behavior change in clients. Lab fee $15. Prerequisite: HEA 101 or permission of the Academic Chair. Note: Successful completion of course prepares student to sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Exam. Fees for the ACE exam will be the responsibility of the student.
Term: Spring 2025
Course Type: Credit - 4 Credits
Section: 001
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: MW
Time: 10:00AM to 11:45AM
Start Date: 01/22/2025
End Date: 05/18/2025
Location: Arnold Campus
Room: GYM 230
Building:
David S Jenkins Gymnasium
Instructor: Cory E Doubek (Subject to change)
Class Size: 20
Section Info: This section is participating in the Direct Digital Access program. A course materials fee of $68.00 plus tax will be charged to your student account when you register. Your course materials will be accessible in Canvas on or before the first day of class. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/AACC-DDA.