Individual Assessment in Fitness and Wellness

FIT-230 Individual Assessment in Fitness and Wellness

This course will allow students who are interested in careers in the fitness industry to obtain skills in fitness assessment. Students will learn how to design personalized physical fitness plans for clients with varying levels of fitness and wellness.

It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to BIO-101 Introductory Biology or BIO-211/212 Anatomy and Physiology with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge. Students will need a video recorder and blank videotapes and will need regular access to a well-equipped fitness center. Students will do lab activities on a volunteer participant (who they must find) and videotape the activity. Plan to deliver final project via the U.S. Postal Service.

Excel or another graphing program is needed for assignment.

Study Methods:
     Online Courses (FIT-230-OL) Sep 2009 Nov 2009 Jan 2010

Semester Hours: 3

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