EXSC 385
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Personal Training Strategies
Exercise Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
The art and science of personal fitness training for healthy adults, utilizing safe and effective techniques to develop and maintain optimal functional fitness (proper posture, balance, joint mobility, and stability), and optimal physical fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, muscular strength, and power).
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
3
Fixed
3
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3
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0
Recommended
CELL 220
Note
For Exercise and Wellness majors only.
Title
Preparing to Certify as a CPT
Learning Outcome
Prepare to certify as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Title
Essential Concepts and Principles of Functional Fitness
Learning Outcome
Explain and apply the essential concepts and principles of human movement science, anatomy, exercise physiology; biomechanics, motor learning; functional fitness assessment; stability training, mobility training, core training, balance training, reactive training, resistance training, cardiorespiratory training; exercise programming; nutrition and weight management; safety and injury prevention in an understandable and accurate way
