Course Goals
Core Course Topics
Role of Personal Trainer and Scope of Practice
Science for Professional Trainers: Exercise Physiology, Human Anatomy, and Biomechanics
Screening and Evaluation: Health Screening, Testing and Evaluation, Functional Assessments and Physiological Assessments
Principles and Methods of Training: Developing exercise programs
Principles of Motivation and Behavior Change
Business and legal aspects of personal training
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Determine the scope of practice of a Personal Trainer Discuss professional career environment and industry trends.
Identify anatomical structures of the musculoskeletal system.
Explain and demonstrate the biomechanical principles of movement.
Explain muscle contraction and energy systems.
Explain and demonstrate the physiological mechanisms of systems applied to exercise training.
Discuss the energy substrates for health and performance.
Explain and demonstrate the initial client consultation.
Describe participation guidelines Demonstrate fitness assessments techniques
Construct a comprehensive program design.
Develop and demonstrate resistance, cardiorespiratory, flexibility, and balance training programs.
Identify program options for special populations.
Identify metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors.
Describe the theories of behavior change.
Describe the principles of adherence to exercise
Demonstrate eliciting positive perceptions through effective coaching techniques.
Describe business types and employment opportunities for personal trainers
Discuss legal issues and responsibilities of personal trainers.