KINES 411

Personal Trainer Certification: Program Design & Instructional Methodology

This course is designed to provide the student with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for the American Council on Exercise’s National Personal Training Certification Exami- nation. Topics include: application of the applied sciences, program design, and implementation of integrated fitness training for healthy adults and special populations, communication, health psychology, teaching techniques, injury prevention and safety, professional respon- sibilities, and business fundamentals. This course was formerly known as PET 411.

Units: 3.5

Hours: 54 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB