@EXSC 305 - Personal Training Fundamentals

4 Credit(s)

Gen Ed: PE credit.
This course provides an overview of the personal training profession and aids students in preparation to sit for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer exam. Key course topics include: exercise science and theory; health and fitness assessment; administration; program design and implementation; nutrition and lifestyle modification; and professional administrative considerations. The course is delivered in both classroom and practical settings. Registration for the ACSM exam is optional. Exercise Science majors, Community Health majors and Fitness minors only. Equivalent to PE 305.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 107 or BIOL 151 or BIOL 210.