PHED240 — Personal Training Techniques
(R and TP/SS only) An examination of personal training programming concepts, training methodology, and business practices. Creative program design, motivation strategies, appropriate assessment techniques, communications and interpersonal skills, training styles, and client expectation issues are explored. Students learn various one-to-one instructional techniques appropriate for working with clients at a fitness center, in the home, and in other activity settings. Topics concerning career opportunities, role and responsibilities of trainers, recruitment and retention of clients, business ethics, promotion and marketing strategies, liability insurance, fee structures, certification, and continuing education opportunities will be addressed. Students will gain experience as an apprentice personal trainer during the course sequence. Three hours each week. 3 semester hours Course
Prerequisites: PHED230, PHED237, HLTH220