Master Syllabus PE1113, Personal Fitness Trainer !

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Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This is a three hour theory course presented in the classroom and online. The online portion of the course requires the student to have the following software on their personal computers or access to: Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; and Microsoft Powerpoint. Each student will need access to the Internet. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of human movement science, integrated program design, optimum performance training, nutrition and supplementation, and client interaction and professional development. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Seward County Community College physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes
  1. Must have a proper understanding of how the human body functions.
  2. Must have a proper understanding of how exercise and diet affect the human body.
  3. Must have a proper understanding of social interactions and professional development.
  4. Must have a proper understanding of professionalism, confidentiality, and legal and ethical issues in the personal training field.
Course Outline
  1. Introduction to the Fitness Profession
  2. Career Directions in Sport, Health, and Fitness
  3. Disciplines of Functional Biomechanics
  4. The Human Movement System in Fitness
  5. Client-Based Nutrition Science
  6. Concepts of Integrated Training
  7. Navigating the Professional Fitness Environment
  8. Client Acquisition and Consultations
  9. Executing Formal Fitness Assessments
  10. Initializing Program Design
  11. The Optimum Performance Training Model: Applying Stabilization, Applying Strength, Applying Power, OPT Every Day
  12. Exercise Technique
  13. Behavior Change Strategies for Client Results
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture based delivery, with limited time for practical application.
  2. Group discussion
  3. Case problems
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Teacher and publisher prepared handouts
  2. Book
  3. Internet
Methods of Assessment

SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by class participation and successful completion of unit exams indicating comprehension of material read.

SCCC Outcome 3 will be assessed and measured through speaking and written assignments.

SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed and measured by mock scenarios, lab investigation assignments.

SCCC Outcome 9 will be assessed and measured by class participation and attendance.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.