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- Effective Term:
- Fall 2023 through Fall 2024
- Course Number:
- FT 105
- Course Title:
- Exercise Prescription
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 60
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Introduces exercise plan development and progression for fitness and wellness. Explores communication, behavior change, and motivational strategies for client success and retention. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
- Design and modify individualized exercise plans based on assessment results, medical history, goals, preferences of the client, and industry standards.
- Apply effective communication strategies when instructing exercise and educating clients about fitness and wellness.
- Apply behavior change and motivational strategies to enhance client retention and client adherence to exercise and wellness behaviors.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Written quizzes/exams
Written programming: cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition goals
Case Studies
Practical fitness assessments
Mock Sessions – personal trainer, coaching
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Teaching techniques and communication
Program adherence and motivation
Basic principles for exercise program design
Cardiovascular exercise programming
Muscular strength and endurance programming
Flexibility & Balance programming