Core Course Topics
Principles of adherence and motivation
Human anatomy
Kinesiology
Nutrition
Exercise physiology
Posture, proprioception, balance, and flexibility
Key components of class design
Exercise and movement selection, sequencing, choreography, program modifications, and music selection
Leading exercise one-on-one
Legal considerations with leading exercise
Exercise variety
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate a fitness library of information to cover components of fitness and other health topics to share with clients.
Recognize the primary muscle movers associated with a variety of exercises for strength and flexibility.
Demonstrate exercises through all planes of the body.
Apply basic principles of healthy eating to exercise clients.
Describe how chronic and acute exercise changes muscle physiology.
List ways to improve balance, flexibility, posture, and proprioception.
Apply various communication and teaching techniques presented in class and from various media (video, print, Internet).
Demonstrate how to train the components of physical fitness. Compose an aerobic exercise routine and a strength exercise sequence.
Synthesize proper exercises for various populations based upon safety and effectiveness.
Describe the legal issues (e.g. music copyright and injury liability) that are specific to the fitness industry.
Observe a variety of different exercise classes.