EXS 230 - Exercise Leadership

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: BI 117 or BI 121

Description: This course covers the theory and practice of safe and effective exercise instruction for individual and group resistance training programs and is an excellent preparation for personal training certification exams. It focuses on client consultation and assessment, including pre-participation health screening assessments, submaximal aerobic exercise tests, and muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, and body composition tests. Additionally this course addresses how to design, administer, and implement programs that enhance related components of physical fitness. Behavior change theory, communication strategies, facility and equipment management, legal issues, and risk management are also covered.

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: None