Exercise and Sport Studies 275 - Exercise Design

A course designed to plan and implement exercise-training programs for adults. Students learn about applied anatomy, exercise physiology, motivational tools, behavior change, applied biomechanics, and measuring and evaluating fitness variables. During this highly experiential course, students learn to design and operate individualized programs. Students who successfully complete this course are prepared to complete the American College of Sports Medicine’s Certified Personal Trainer certification. Previous experience with weight training recommended. Prerequisites: 100 or 175 is recommended.