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 Department:    HFT

 Course #:    107

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    310504

 EPC:    351

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Introduction to the concepts and basic knowledge required for jobs in the fitness industry. Focuses on the scope of practice, terminology, major muscles and bones, and fitness training principles.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss scope of practice for personal trainers and group fitness instructors.
2. Implement use of appropriate terminology related to fitness training.
3. Describe names and functions of major muscles and bones.
4. Explain fitness principles.
5. Explain basic training progressions for cardiorespiratory and resistance training.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Course Contents

1. Scope of practice.
2. Terminology related to fitness training.
3. Major muscles and bones.
4. Fitness principles.
5. Blueprint for personal training progressions.