Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...
- Understand how fitness affects physical and mental well-being, assess current fitness, plan goals, and recognize opportunities in the fitness field
- Understand how medical terms build meaning by combining word parts, with a focus on exercise science terminology
- Identify major organs and their functions within each system
- Understand how nutrients fit into a healthy eating plan, and distinguish the ingredients needed to prepare healthy and specialized menus
- Identify muscle structures and their roles in movement, and understand the physiology of muscle contraction, and recognize the importance of attaining good posture
- Recognize the structures of the pulmonary circuit and understand the design of cardiorespiratory exercise programs
- Understand the benefits and safety concerns of resistance training, and identify exercise routines for functional training
- Identify the structures of the upper and lower body, and identify programs and exercises to enhance upper- and lower-body fitness
- Recognize the benefits of increased flexibility, ascertain the components of safe training, and know how to minimize stress
- Understand how to determine short- and long-term fitness goals, design programs, track progress, and promote lifetime fitness
- Identify common risks and signs of disease, know how to obtain and use screening data, and understand how to supply exercise information for people with health conditions
- Recognize how to keep clients motivated and avoid liability issues