Fitness Trainer Practicum
Syllabus 2015-2016 School Year
Mr. Cengel
ryan.cengel@austinisd.org
Class: 512-841-7376
Cell: 773-733-6975
Fitness Trainer Practicum
Course Description: Students will develop advanced knowledge skills and abilities
related to the fitness industry. Students will have the opportunity to become a certified
personal trainer through the National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM).
PEIMS Number: 13020510
General Requirements: This course is recommended for students in Grades 12.
UNITS OF STUDY
Fundamentals of Human Movement
Exercise Science
NASM OPT Model
Assessments, Training Concepts and Program Design
Nutrition and Supplementation
Client Interaction and Professional Development
Materials Needed:
Pen/pencils
Journal
Workout Clothing
Athletic Sneakers
Classroom Expectations/Rules
School policies will be followed for poor behavior/attendance. Please see your student
handbook.
No cell phones, music players, or food/drink- Bottles of water are acceptable, but no other
food or drink. Cell Phones/music players will be confiscated and taken to the front office if used
in class.
Grading Policy
Class and homework
Tests/Quizzes
Projects/practicum
25%
50%
25%
Make up/Late Work
Late work will not be accepted unless you have an excused absence. If an absence is unexcused
I will not accept your late work until it is changed in gradespeed.
Extra Help
My office hours are on Monday-Thursday from 8:00-8:45
Practicum
Your practicum experience will be at the North YMCA on either Monday or Wednesday from 911 or 10:00-12:00 starting in October and running until the end of April.
Certification Exam
You are eligible to take the NASM Personal Trainer certification examination after graduation if
you meet the following requirements:
Graduate
Pass the course with an 80% or higher
Pass the final Exam with an 80% or higher
Complete the practicum experience