PE 510 - Personal Training

This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a national certification exam in personal training. Topics include guidelines for instructing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise, essentials of the client-trainer relationship, conducting health and fitness assessments, and designing and implementing appropriate exercise programming. This course is also designed to enhance student knowledge of anatomic and physiologic systems in order to translate this information into the design and implementation of effective programs for individuals. Prerequisite: PE 350 3 credits