This course is
designed for the novice who has not had the benefit of formal
training.
The focus is more
on learning the “how to” of fitness rather than
just the “why”. This course will cover:
- Methods
for evaluating and improving health and fitness
- Information
based on the latest research
- Helpful hints on how to change
health related behaviors
- Injury prevention
- Programming strategies
- Tips for dealing with special personal
conditions and environmental problems
- Sample programs and
much, much more.
If you want to know how your body
works under the stresses of ALL TYPES of exercise, this is the course for
you! The
Introduction to Personal Trainer is a nice preparatory course for the more
in depth certification courses. The 24-hour course has
12 hours of lecture and
12 hours of practical lab. Those completing the entire
course will get certificate of completion only. A soft
back textbook
is required and must be purchased at the college bookstore
or you can call 888-330-9487.
The Introduction to Personal Trainer Points:
- 4 Weeks,
6 hours a week
- 3 hours - practical lab for skill competency
- 3 hours -
lecture on exercise theory
- Certificate of completion only
for attending all 4 weeks
SLO's
- At the conclusion of the workshop
- The student will be able to list the reasons
for individual assessment testing.
- The students will be
able to show one exercise for each major muscle group.
- The
student can demonstrate a safe stretch for each area of
the body.
- The student can list the improvements the body
will go through with regular exercise
Fitness Leader’s Handbook; Second edition
B.
Don Franks & Edward T.Howley
Human Kinetics
ISBN # 0-88011-654-4
($28.00) shipping extra
and may be obtained via the W.I.T.S.
Store Front
that have
this course information available for home preparation.
Nothing beats a live class with a super individual interactive
teacher. Hopefully you can attend a course at one of
our college or university sites soon.
* NO REFUNDS. TRANSFERS ONLY.
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