THEORY AND TECHNIQUES OF PERSONAL TRAINING

Catalog description

A comprehensive course introducing students to the theories, concepts, and techniques involved in various fitness, health, and wellness training programs. This course emphasizes integrative training techniques specifically focused on cardiovascular fitness, resistance training, and functional programming. Additional topics include psychological and social behaviors, connection between the mind and body, nutrition, disease prevention, and injury care. Students will be required to design a personal fitness, health, and wellness program. Course prepares students to further their certification with the American Council of Exercise (ACE). Recommended to be taken concurrently with KNES 112. (formerly KNES 210)