PHF 208 — Exercise Testing and Prescription
(3 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop) 5 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hr, Lab) *1 5 wks. Students will participate in client interviews to develop fitness goals and assess compatibility. The course will cover pre-participation health appraisal screening and recognize when to refer individuals to healthcare professionals. Students will understand and correctly administer proper fitness assessments on exercise clients 18 6 www.cmcc.edu 2026 • 2027 in a safe manner. Students will understand and apply concepts of strength training and aerobic endurance to design strength and aerobic endurance programs specific to client goals for healthy and special populations. PHF 1 55. PHF 25 1 Methods of Teaching Group Exercise 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This course will provide students with the knowledge and experience to prepare and lead a safe and effective group exercise class for participants of all ages and abilities. The course will examine research-based exercise programming, teaching, evaluation, supervision and leadership in a variety of instructional class formats adapted to different environments.