Introduces beginning and intermediate training techniques in strength and cardiovascular conditioning, including the evaluation of all components of physical fitness. Emphasizes flexibility, strength, cardiovascular conditioning, muscular endurance, and body composition.
Fitness Leadership Featured Courses
Required Courses
For a list of all courses required for this program, please consult the Catalog.
Featured Courses
The following are a sampling of key courses that are a part of the Fitness Leadership program.
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Explores the basic physiological principles of exercise including the changes that occur to the body during exercise and as a result of regular exercise. Focus is on the application of improving the health and fitness of the general population, and how to optimize performance.
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Introduces beginning and intermediate training techniques in strength and cardiovascular conditioning, including the evaluation of all components of physical fitness. Emphasizes flexibility, strength, cardiovascular conditioning, muscular endurance, and body composition.
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Explains the planning and operation of an athletic or health club facility. Discusses swimming pool operations, the selection and care of exercise and strength equipment, and locker room management.