EXS 5100 - Introduction to Personal Training

(2 credits)

An introduction to the concepts used in personal training. Covers theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for a national certification exam in personal training. Topics include exercise testing, prescription, and leading, progression, individualization, goal setting, logistics, client motivation, safety, health promoting behaviors and effective communication. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course (EXS 4100). Credit will be awarded for only one of EXS 470, EXS 4100, EXS 570, EXS 5100.Offered Summer semester.

Prerequisite(s): Students must meet prerequisites EXS 1000, EXS 3010, EXS 3015, and EXS 3020.

Comments: Formerly EXS 570.

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.