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.
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.
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.
- Must have a proper understanding of how the human body functions.
- Must have a proper understanding of how exercise and diet affect the human body.
- Must have a proper understanding of social interactions and professional development.
- Must have a proper understanding of professionalism, confidentiality, and legal and ethical issues in the personal training field.
- Introduction to the Fitness Profession
- Career Directions in Sport, Health, and Fitness
- Disciplines of Functional Biomechanics
- The Human Movement System in Fitness
- Client-Based Nutrition Science
- Concepts of Integrated Training
- Navigating the Professional Fitness Environment
- Client Acquisition and Consultations
- Executing Formal Fitness Assessments
- Initializing Program Design
- The Optimum Performance Training Model: Applying Stabilization, Applying Strength, Applying Power, OPT Every Day
- Exercise Technique
- Behavior Change Strategies for Client Results
- Lecture based delivery, with limited time for practical application.
- Group discussion
- Case problems
- Teacher and publisher prepared handouts
- Book
- Internet
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.
SCCC Policy
Technical support is available by contacting the SCCC IT Department at itech@sccc.edu
Canvas Help: canvashelp@sccc.edu
Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.
SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.