Personal/Fitness Trainer

GOAL 1 Students/Graduates will acquire and develop the skills for personal training assessment and exercise prescription.

1. Students/graduates will effectively test clients in the basics of exercise assessment. They will be fluent in strength screening with the basic exercises of squats, lunges, and sit and reach.

2. Students/graduates will effectively prescribe exercise routines based on assessment outcomes.

GOAL 2 Students/Graduates will demonstrate effective communication skills.

1. Students/graduates will use effective oral communication skills.

2. Students will/graduates will use effective written communication skills.

GOAL 3 Students/Graduates will demonstrate competency in personal training skills.

1. Students/graduates will understand basic strength training and fitness training routines and be able to implement them in group and individual settings.

2. Students/graduates will understand exercise techniques and how the body (client's body) reacts to the techniques.

3. Students/graduates will understand injury prevention and techniques that improve overall fitness levels for clients.