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DESCRIPTION: Instruct fitness enthusiasts in the fundamental basics of exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, program design, etc. Our 9-week personal fitness trainer course has a 16-hour practical and a 16-hour core knowledge program format.
OPEN POSITIONS:
Core Knowledge Lecturer
Practical Training Instructors
Written Exam Proctor
Practical Examiner
JOB REQUIREMENTS TO TEACH FITNESS COURSES
Core Knowledge Lecturer:
- Instructors must have a B.S. degree or higher directly related to the exercise/fitness or health field.
- Preferred 3 years or more experience in the field.
- At least 3-5 professional non client references.
Practical Training Instructor:
- Nationally certified for at least 3 years and working in the field.
- Degree preferred but not required.
- At least 3-5 professional non client references
Written Exam Proctor:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must provide a physical delivery address to receive exams
Practical Examiner:
- Nationally certified for at least 3 years and working in the field.
- Degree preferred but not required
- At least 3-5 professional non client references
W.I.T.S. PROVIDES:
- Pay range is $25.00 – $35.00 to start per hour. (Depending on background)
- Year round part time work (primarily weekends or weeknights/ 2-4 hours) is available for this national fitness course.
For more information on how to join the WITS faculty team please contact or send resume to:
Samantha DelVecchio: sdelvec@witseducation.com
1-888-330-9487 / in Virginia 757-428-4796 / fax 757-428-3873
Personal Trainer Course Syllabus
Course Textbook: Howley, Edward T. and Thompson, Dixie L. 2012. Fitness Professional’s Handbook. 7th Edition. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics.
Course Description:
This course is designed for current and future fitness professionals who are interested in helping individuals, communities, and groups gain the benefits of participating in regular physical activity in a positive and safe environment. This course includes guidelines for laboratory testing used in a health and fitness setting and for exercise programming both in healthy populations and in populations with special needs.
Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to do the following:
- Conduct and analyze a heath screening interview.
- List risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
- Explain the ACSM/AHA Physical Activity and Public Health Guidelines.
- Classify bones by shape, and explain ossification and bone mineral density.
- Explain how bones and muscles work together to form a biomechanical lever system.
- Define torque, and explain how it varies through the joint range of motion.
- Describe anaerobic and aerobic energy pathways, and explain which substrates are recruited for exercise of varying intensity and duration.
- Define VO2 max, and explain how it is used to determine exercise intensity.
- List the six essential nutrients, and explain the role of each in energy production, performance and health.
- Explain how nutrition and exercise influence body weight, and provide guidelines for a healthy and effective weight loss program.
- Develop and implement exercise programs for cardio respiratory and musculoskeletal fitness.
- Name groups that are considered special populations, and explain the precautions and recommendations for safe and effective fitness programming for each.
- Describe the phases of behavior change, and explain how they apply to beginning a fitness program.
- Discuss strategies for minimizing injury during exercise.
- Discuss liability and legal issues pertaining to fitness professionals.
W.I.T.S. is an approved CEU provider for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), Veterans Training and Education, the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The American Council on Education has recommended undergraduate academic credits for this course.
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