EXS 2680Group Exercise Leadership

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Prerequisite(s): EXS 1640 and EXS 1020 with a grade "C" or better Students in this course will expand their knowledge and skills in performance techniques, program design, and leadership needed to teach small group exercise programs or group-led exercise classes for healthy adults. Students will become familiar with coaching a variety of group fitness formats intended to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength and endurance, and musculoskeletal flexibility.  Students will develop the ability to select appropriate exercises, identify improper form/technique, recommend/demonstrate appropriate exercise progression, and modify exercises based on skill and/or to minimize injury.