Chabot College
Fall 2007
Course Outline for Physical Education 62
INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING
Catalog Description:
62 – Introduction to Personal Fitness Training
3 units
Includes the areas of physical activity and health, fitness evaluation, exercise prescription,
exercise for special populations, exercise programming and the fundamentals of functional
anatomy and exercise physiology as they pertain to personal training. Upon successful
completion of the course students will be eligible for the National Certification Board Exam to
attain certification in Personal Training through the National Council on Strength and Fitness.
3 hours.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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describe the roles and responsibility of a personal trainer;
assess of factors that effect health;
identify the behaviors that affect health and fitness;
assess joint movement capabilities;
identify movement factors and musculoskeletal structures that relate to health and
fitness;
f. use tools to evaluate health and fitness;
g. recognize and develop aerobic training factors;
h. implement the strength and flexibility training modalities and the evaluation of body
composition as it relates to life long health and wellness.
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Study of the Role of Personal Trainer
Basic Anatomy
Health Screening and Assessment
Introduction to Exercise Physiology
Aerobic Conditioning and Training
Functional Training and its relationship to daily living
Strength and Resistance Training
Flexibility both static and dynamic
Assessment of Muscular Strength and Endurance
Assessment of Flexibility
Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
Nutrition for Fitness
Assessment of Body Composition
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Course Outline for Physical Education 62, Page 2
Fall 2007
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Weight Management
Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
Behavior Modification
Exercise Programming
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Lecture, discussion, collaborative learning
Multi-Media presentations and materials
Peer responses to assessment methods and exercise prescription
Instructor conferences
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Give an oral presentation to a small group summarizing an exercise program that
was designed based on an individual assessment in the areas of strength, flexibility,
aerobic conditioning and body composition.
b. Write up a six week training plan based on the evaluations performed with a client.
c. Show the class how to perform simple body composition evaluations.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Quizzes
b. Written Assignments
c. Active Participation in class through discussion
d. Oral presentations
e. Internet assignments
f. Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Health Fitness Instructor’s Handbook, Edward Howley, et.al, Human Kinetics, 2003.
Personal Trainer Practical Lab Manual Second Edition, NCSF, 2004
Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Study Guide Manual, NCSF, 2004
Special Student Materials:
None
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