SPT 266 - PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Sport

Description:

This course is intended to prepare the prospective student with knowledge and skills basic to several personal fitness trainer certification programs. A student who successfully completes this training and obtains certification in CPR and First Aid, will be positioned to participate in a certification exam that may lead to the acquisition of a certificate in Personal Fitness Training. The academic requirements of the course will provide the student with an experiential introduction to the field of personal training. Areas of educational development will include basic human anatomy, physiology, risk management, legal liability and fitness program evaluation. This course will provide an introduction to the business of personal training and is designed to create an awareness of basic anatomy and physiology, potential legal obligations, legal liabilities, emergency preparation, client concerns, and safe and effective individualized program development.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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