Fitness Trainer


Personal Fitness Trainer

National Certification Course

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This 30-hour certification program includes 15 hours of lecture, 15 hours of practical training.  An additional 30 hours of internship at a fitness center of the student's choice must be completed before sitting for the National Certification Exam.The course is taught over 6 weeks for greater retention, with written and practical testing conducted in week 7.  The different aspects associated with fitness training that includes topics such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage and health assessment.

Learning Outcomes:
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

1. Understand and describe basic anatomy, kinesiology and exercise physiology
2. Assess an individual’s level of fitness using ACSM guidelines

3. Design and customize exercise programs.4. Demonstrate proper execution of resistance, cardio-respiratory and flexibility exercises.
5. Identify and demonstrate at least one strength exercise for every major muscle group.
6. Explain ACSM and AHA recommendations for cardiovascular exercise.

Pre-Requisite:
Students must have obtained the Adult CPR & AED Certification.
Methods of Instruction:
Lecture, demonstration, hands-on practice, skills assessments and final examination. Registered students receive course workbook and study guide and information on required course textbook and instructions concerning internship requirements.
Course Outline:

        Lecture:
§ Exercise Physiology, Anatomy
§ Anatomy, Kinesiology
§ Nutrition, Health Screening, Testing, Cardiorespiratory Fitness
§ Flexibility, Strength and Endurance, Special Populations
§ Adherence, Motivation, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Legal Guidelines
§ Exam
 
Practical:
 
 
§ Medical History and Screening
§ Interview Techniques and Goal Setting
§ Fitness Testing Protocols
§ Exercise Prescription, Equipment Use
§ Resistance training techniques, program design
§ Exam 

                                                                                      Sping 2013 Course Offering:

Location: Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119

Time: Theory/Lecture (5 Sessions) on Tuesdays 6:00pm-9:00pm February,19, 26, and March 5, 12, 19, 2013- Theory Exam Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Lab Training- (5 Sessions) Saturdays 11:00am - 2:00pm  - February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16. and Lab Exam Session -March 23, 2013

         Course cost: $650 (textbook required ($81.97) not included in cost)

For Registration information call  504-671-6474  or email noncredit@dcc.edu

 For course information contact W.I.T.S. at 888-330-9487

 

 


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