HSS 395-01-4232: Fitness Assessment and Prescription (3 credit hours)
Spring 2023
Class Hours: Tues/Thurs 9:30-10:45am
Class Location: ED 116 or HUSTLE lab (SAC East 106G)
Instructor: Greta Cesarz, PhD (she/her/hers)
Email Address: greta.cesarz@louisville.edu
Office Phone: (502) 852-8581
Office Location: SAC 105E
Office Hours: Tues/Thurs 2:30-3:30pm or by appointment (I am also available virtually using Microsoft
Teams)
I will typically respond to emails within 24 hours in most cases. If you do not hear from me within 48 hours,
please reach out again as I may not have received your email. I will respond to emails sent after work hours,
on weekends, or holidays as soon as possible on the next business day.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Theoretical overview of competencies necessary for the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential through the
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) including functional anatomy and biomechanics,
exercise leadership, exercise programming, health appraisal, and program administration.
PREREQUISITES
HSS 394 – Foundations of Exercise Physiology
COURSE PURPOSE
This course provides insight into the factors required for becoming a competent personal trainer or fitness
professional. Successful fitness program design involves matching an individual's goals and abilities with the
proper mix of exercises and then dynamically modifying exercise variables over time. Achieving optimal results
for clients requires performing a detailed fitness assessment that includes a health screening, needs analysis,
and various resting and active fitness tests. An understanding of fitness concepts, including basic nutrition,
bioenergetics, biomechanics, and applied anatomy, is then necessary for synthesizing relevant information
and creating individualized routines. Personal trainers must also comprehend a wide array of medical
conditions and disease states in order to work with various special populations. Finally, trainers should
understand the business of personal training, including facility and equipment maintenance, facility
management, and legal issues.
REQUIRED TEXT
NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, 2nd or 3rd Edition
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Authors: Coburn & Malek (2nd edition), Schoenfeld & Snarr (3rd edition)
ISBN: 9780736084154 (2nd edition), 9781492596721 (3rd edition)
*Note: This textbook was updated in December 2021. I recommend that students intending to take the NSCACPT exam should purchase the 3rd edition for the most accurate information and study materials. Students
choosing to use older versions of the text will be responsible for course materials not covered in the textbook
they are using.
ADDITIONAL READINGS
Will be available via Blackboard
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Assess an individual's health, medical, and fitness status.
2. Perform active and resting fitness tests relevant to program design.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of fitness concepts, including basic nutrition, bioenergetics,
biomechanics, and applied anatomy.
4. Design individualized physical activity programs to asymptomatic individuals or those who have been
cleared by physicians.
5. Implement physical activity programs in a safe and effective manner and modify them as necessary to
achieve clients' goals.
6. Aid in the design and layout of a fitness facility or home gym.
7. Have the requisite knowledge base to pass the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer exam.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to be punctual and attend all class and lab meetings. Students should come prepared to
discuss the topics and readings assigned for that day.
Lecture notes and other pertinent information such as supplemental readings and lab documents will be posted
to Blackboard prior to the class meeting. You will be required to bring a writing utensil for any quizzes, exams, or
in class assignments. Laptops and tablets are only to be used for note taking during class. Students using
technology for other reasons during class will be asked to leave and will not receive any participation points
available for that day.
As this is a practical class, you will be required to work with someone in your course section that will serve as
your ‘client’ for the term. These pairings will be randomly assigned by the instructor. Most of the lab activities in
this course will involve collaborating with your partner - they will be asked to fill out preparticipation paperwork,
consent to a needs analysis, a range of motion assessment, and some degree of personal training. You will also
write multiple exercise programs for this person. It is your responsibility to maintain contact throughout the
term with your partner and gather any information you may need from them.
METHODS OF EVALUATION
1. In Class Assignments: There will be multiple opportunities to earn points via written in class assignments.
These serve as a class participation assignment and will be graded accordingly. You must be in class when
the assignment is administered in order to earn the points.
2. Blackboard Quizzes: Quizzes are due by 11:59pm on the dates posted in the course schedule. They can
be found in Blackboard under the Quizzes tab. It is the student’s responsibility to take all quizzes by the
due dates listed on the syllabus. I will not re-open quizzes after the due date.
3. HUSTLE Lab Attendance: Lab attendance is required for successful completion of this course.
Attendance points are awarded at the beginning of each lab. Students who enter class after attendance
has been taken will not earn points for the day. It is imperative that you arrive to class on time and stay
for the entire class to earn points. Your attendance grade for the day will be adversely affected if you do
not come to class prepared, dressed appropriately, and/or do not actively participate.
4. Lab Assignments: Lab assignment prompts can be found on Blackboard under the Lab Assignments tab.
Labs are due on Blackboard by 11:59pm on the dates listed on the course schedule. These labs will be
extremely relevant to the final Hallmark project. It is a good idea to utilize any feedback from your labs
when writing your Hallmark.
5. Special Populations Presentation: Each student will present a 10 minute lecture on a special population.
Topics will be randomly assigned by the instructor. Instructions and a rubric can be found in Blackboard
under the Special Pops Presentation tab.
6. Written Exams: There will be 2 exams – a midterm and a final. The exam format might consist of
multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill in the blank, short answer, and short essay. The final exam is
not cumulative, although you may need to draw on information learned in the first half of the semester
to successfully understand the material. All exams will be completed in person.
7. Practical Exam: The practical exam will involve the student conducting a brief personal training session
with their client. The scoring will involve the evaluation of the trainer’s performance and
professionalism. Grading will be based on knowledge of preparation, communication, and leadership
variables displayed during the session. This exam will be assessed in person and is worth 50 points.
8. Hallmark Assessment Task: Instructions and the rubric for the Hallmark assignment can be found under
the Hallmark tab in Blackboard. Students should submit Hallmark projects via Blackboard AND FolioTek.
Documents should be saved with your LAST NAME in the title. The Hallmark assignment is due by
11:59pm on the date listed in the course schedule. Submission is required in order to pass the course.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
ASSIGNMENT
POINTS
In Class Assignments (5 assignments, 10 points each)
50 points
Blackboard Quizzes (5 quizzes, 10 points each)
50 points
HUSTLE Lab Attendance (7 labs, 20 points each)
140 points
Lab Assignments (6 labs, 10 points each)
60 points
Special Pops Presentation
50 points
Written Exams (2 exams, 100 points each)
200 points
Practical Exam
50 points
Hallmark Assessment Task
100 points
TOTAL POINTS
700 points
Final grading will be based on a
standard ten-point grading scale
where the total points earned by a
student is divided by the total
points available. This table
illustrates the number of points
possible for each assignment and
the total number of points available
for the course.
CRITERIA FOR DETERMINATION OF GRADE
Final grading will be based on a standard ten-point grading scale, as shown below. I will not respond to individual
request for calculations of grades. You can find up to date calculations of your grade by visiting the Blackboard
gradebook for this course.
F
D-
D
D+
C-
C
C+
B-
B
B+
A-
A
A+
≤59
6062
6366
6769
7072
7376
7779
8082
8386
8789
9092
9396
97≤
COURSE POLICIES
You are expected to respect the classroom, the lab, your instructor, and your peers. This entails maintaining an
environment that encourages learning. Side conversations and other distracting behavior will adversely affect
your grade.
HUSTLE LAB POLICIES
As the course progresses, you will participate in hands-on activities that provide practical experience in exercise
and fitness principles. To complete many of the activities, we will be using the HUSTLE Lab. HUSTLE Lab policies
do not permit exercising in street clothes. Therefore, you must come to class in exercise clothes or plan to
change into appropriate attire prior to the class start time. Students must be wearing closed toe athletic shoes
to participate in lab activities. Lockers are available but students must provide their own locks. The instructor
and/or HSS Department are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
EXAM POLICY: WRITTEN
Students will take both written exams in-person. Exams are closed notes/closed book. Students will be given 1
hour and 15 minutes to complete the midterm exam and 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the final. Laptops,
tablets, cellphones, Apple watches/smart watches, headphones/AirPods, and other electronic devices are not
permitted during exams. Calculators will be permitted during exams if necessary. Cheating of any kind will result
in a zero on the exam (see Academic Dishonesty section below).
EXAM POLICY: PRACTICAL
Students will complete one practical exam at the end of this course. Each student will be designated a time slot
and you must arrive on time in order to be admitted into the HUSTLE lab. Time is limited and late students will
not be permitted to take the practical. Laptops, tablets, cellphones, Apple watches/smart watches,
headphones/AirPods, and other electronic devices are not permitted during the practical exam.
HOMEWORK SUBMISSION POLICY
All assignments must be submitted through Blackboard as a Microsoft Word or Excel document. Assignments
submitted via any other means, including emailing the instructor, will not be accepted. If you accidentally submit
the wrong document online, it is your responsibility to make sure the correct document gets uploaded. This may
require contacting your instructor to remove your initial submission. Accidents happen but uploading a blank or
incorrect document will result in a zero.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY
Students must submit all assignments on time according to the syllabus in order receive credit. No credit will be
given to assignments submitted after the due date - this includes Blackboard Quizzes, Labs, Homework
Assignments, and the Hallmark.
Attendance: In the event that a student needs to miss a lab or lecture class, they may still be able to receive
attendance points and/or in-class question points for the day. Students will be allowed up to two “sick days” in
which they can still earn points for a missed lab/lecture/non-exam session. This will be reserved for those students
who become ill or are experiencing flu-like symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19, need to quarantine due
to COVID-19 exposure, have a family emergency, or other legitimate excuse. In order to receive the points,
students must do the following:
1. Contact the professor (via email) prior to the missed class to explain the circumstances warranting the
absence.
2. State the reason for their absence, at which time the professor will decide whether it is appropriate for the
student to earn the points. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and the instructor has the right to
deny attendance point requests if reasons are not deemed appropriate or substantial. It will be up to the
discretion of the instructor to decide whether or not points will be awarded.
Exams: Make-up Exams may be arranged ONLY under the following conditions with proper documentation:
1. The student missing the exam contacts the professor before the administration of the exam.
2. The student takes the make-up exam within 48 hours of the originally scheduled deadline, if possible.
3. The student has a legitimate and serious medical condition (authenticated by a physician) or an extreme
unforeseeable reason for which the exam was missed. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and
the instructor has the right to deny make-up requests if reasons are not deemed appropriate or
substantial.
4. Make-up written exams may be different than those taken by other students in the class. Exams will be
timed.
Note: A physician’s note does not dictate if and when an exam may be taken after the initial exam administration
– it only notifies the instructor of the reason for which the student has missed the exam. It is up to the
instructor’s discretion as to whether or not the student will be allowed to make-up the exam. Students can refer
to the Dean of Students’ Absence Policy for further information or clarification:
http://louisville.edu/dos/facultystaff/absence-notification
Note: If the exam is scheduled on a religious holiday a student normally enjoys, arrangements must be made at
the beginning of the semester, prior to the exam day. In this instance, exams must be completed prior to the
scheduled due date. If excusable events/conflicts (i.e. university and/or athletics related) are known in advance,
the student must notify the instructor at the beginning of the semester, prior to the exam. In those cases, all
exams must be completed prior to the scheduled due date. If scheduling conflicts do not permit the student to
take the exam with another class section, practical exams may be administered orally in the instructor’s office.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty is prohibited at the University of Louisville. It is a serious offense because it diminishes the
quality of scholarship, makes accurate evaluation of student progress impossible, and defrauds those in society
who must ultimately depend upon the knowledge and integrity of the institution and its students and faculty.
All contributions and assessments in this course will demonstrate academic integrity which means that submitted
work is of high quality, is original, and represents a single submission, unless otherwise noted through explicit and
appropriate citations. See the Student Handbook for more information as these rules will be strictly enforced. In
addition, the incident will be reported to the appropriate university officials and will go on file in the student's academic
record.
Failure to comply with these rules will result in a failing grade and other disciplinary actions in accordance with
the University’s Academic Integrity policies. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following:
 Cheating (copying answers, submitting others’ assignments, receiving/giving unauthorized exam
assistance, using technological assistance during exams, etc.)
 Plagiarism (Note: you can plagiarize yourself! Do not submit previous assignments or sections of previous
assignments.)
 Fabrication or Falsification
 Complicity in Academic Dishonesty (UofL Code of Conduct, Section 5)
 Multiple Submissions (the same assignment cannot be submitted for >1 course or in the same course in
subsequent semesters)
For more information, visit the Code of Students Rights and Responsibilities (Sections 5 and 6) at
http://louisville.edu/dos/students/codeofconduct
PLAGIARISM STATEMENT
Representing the words or ideas of someone else as one’s own in any academic exercise. An academic unit that
determines that a student is guilty of academic dishonesty may impose any academic punishment on the
student that it sees fit, including suspension or expulsion from the academic unit.
TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS
You must be able to use Internet search tools, access Blackboard, use email, have access to Microsoft Excel and
Microsoft Word, and know how to download and upload documents. You may also need to be able to record
and play videos, have working headphones or speakers, and access to a webcam for exams if necessary. If you
do not have access at home, you may be able to use a public library or come to campus to use computers in the
library or one of the IT student computer labs. Make sure that you will have access several hours per week.
All hallmark assignments will be submitted using the Foliotek electronic assessment system, which replaced
LiveText in Spring 2020. This web-based system contains portfolios of courses and assessments based on
requirements outlined on programs’ curriculum sheets. Students should use the Foliotek Single Sign On (SSO)
link, located under the Hallmark tab in Blackboard to log in to Foliotek. Students are associated with portfolios
respective to the program(s) they pursue. Foliotek resources are located on the college’s website at
www.louisville.edu/education/foliotek. These include step-by-step guides and videos. You can also access the
“Resources” and “Help” areas in Foliotek to find information on getting support via telephone, live chat, and
email.
Several critical aspects of Foliotek that you need to know are listed below.
 You are not charged for the use of Foliotek.
 Foliotek SSO links, created by faculty in your BB course, are the portals through which you will access the
Foliotek system.
 You should click on the Foliotek SSO link for each course in which you are currently registered at least once
during the semester. This first click will integrate Blackboard and Foliotek, associating you with your courses
and instructors in Foliotek.
 After you have clicked on each SSO course link once, you can open your Foliotek-hosted courses from any
current course listed in Blackboard to access portfolios, courses, and assignments.
 You can submit coursework in numerous formats, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF files,
video files, etc.
 If there is an issue with the system, you can click on “Resources” or the “Help” link to find appropriate
resources.
 The “Help” menu offers directions for contacting Foliotek via email, live chat, or toll-free phone number.
CEHD email and phone number for assistance with assignments are foliotek@louisville.edu or 502-852-1360.
UNIVERSITY EMAIL
Continued and regular use of your university email is expected, and students are encouraged to communicate
with the instructor via email. You can work with the HelpDesk to have your University email forwarded to an
account you already check daily.
INTERNET OUTAGE OR INACCESSIBILITY
A student will occasionally lose his or her Internet access due to an outage where both the cause and solution
are outside of his or her control. Examples include an extended power or cable outage causing a loss in Internet
access. It is the student’s responsibility to find a solution to this problem. It is important to remember that late
work will not be accepted for any reason, including internet outages. Being proactive about submitting
homework is the only surefire way to avoid this potential issue.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you need technical support with your university account, unlocking your password, accessing Internet,
Blackboard or other technical issues, contact the HelpDesk at (502) 852-7997.
COVID-19 POLICIES
As a Community of Care, all Cardinals are expected to abide by public health guidelines and regulations as
published by the University: https://louisville.edu/coronavirus
NOTIFICATION OF COURSE MODIFICATION
The instructor reserves the right to modify the course requirements, course schedule, and other related policies
based on circumstances beyond the control of the instructor and in circumstances in which the instructor
becomes ill or otherwise unable to complete the course as originally designed and presented in the course
syllabus. While I do not expect to invoke this clause, in the event I have an unanticipated emergency, or the
university or the community at large experiences an emergency, such emergency may require changing the class
schedule or requirements. If I do need to invoke this clause, you will be notified as soon as possible and any
changes in course schedules or requirements will be clearly explained and posted on Blackboard.
COURSE ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Date
Room
Readings
Topics
Assignments
Jan 10
ED116
Syllabus & Intro
Jan 12
ED116
Chapter 8
Exercise Psychology
Jan 17
ED116
Chapter 9
Client Consultation
Jan 19
ED116
Chapter 10
Fitness Eval
Jan 24
ED116
Chapter 11
Fitness Eval Protocols
Jan 26
HUSTLE
Lab: Client Eval
Jan 31
HUSTLE
Lab: Client Eval
Feb 2
ED116
Feb 7
HUSTLE
Feb 9
ED116
Chapters 5, 13, 15
Resistance Training Program Design
Feb 14
ED116
Chapters 5, 13, 15
Resistance Training Program Design
Feb 16
HUSTLE
Lab: Resistance Training
Feb 21
ED116
Midterm Exam
Feb 23
ED116
Chapters 6, 16, 16
Aerobic Training Program Design
Feb 28
ED116
Chapters 6, 16, 16
Aerobic Training Program Design
Lab Report 5
Mar 2
HUSTLE
Lab: Aerobic Training
BB Quiz 2
Mar 7
ED116
Plyometrics Program Design
Lab Report 6
Mar 9
HUSTLE
Chapter 12
Chapter 17
Lab Report 1
BB Quiz 1
Flexibility, Warm-up, Bodyweight
Lab Report 2
Lab: Designing Warm-ups
Lab Report 3
Lab Report 4
Lab: Plyometrics
Mar 14
Spring Break – No Class
Mar 16
Mar 21
Flex Day/HAT Work Day
Mar 23
ED116
Chapter 7
Nutrition
Mar 28
ED116
Chapters 18-22
Special Pops Presentations
Mar 30
ED116
Chapters 18-22
Special Pops Presentations
Apr 4
ED116
Chapters 18-22
Special Pops Presentations
Apr 6
ED116
Chapters 18-22
Special Pops Presentations
Apr 11
ED116
Chapters 24-25
Business of Personal Training
Apr 13
ED116
Chapters 24-25
Business of Personal Training
BB Quiz 5
Apr 18
HUSTLE
Practical Exam Review
HAT due
Apr 20
HUSTLE
Practical Exam
Apr 27
ED116
IMPORTANT DATES:
Last day to drop/add: January 13
Last day to withdraw: March 8
Spring Break (no class): March 13-19
Last day of classes: April 24
Reading Day: April 25
Final Exam: 8:00-10:30am
BB Quiz 3
BB Quiz 4
CEHD POLICIES
CEHD DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The College of Education and Human Development is committed to the promotion of antiracism. Diversity,
equity and inclusion is a shared vision for our efforts in preparing teachers, administrators, school counselors
and other professionals. The CEHD has zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind (racism, sexism, classism,
homophobia, ageism, ableism, xenophobia, etc.). Students will be encouraged to investigate and gain a current
perspective of diversity issues (race, ethnicity, language, religion, culture, SES, gender, sexual identity, disability,
ability, age, national origin, geographic location, military status, etc.) related to their chosen fields. Students will
examine critically how issues of equity, inclusion, and belonging apply to and affect theory, sociological issues,
and current events (discrepant outcomes in education, hiring practices, and daily operations) in a variety of
areas. Students will be encouraged to identify and challenge their belief systems that are often rooted in larger
systems that perpetuate injustices and be encouraged to reexamine and develop more critical perspectives and
practices regarding equity and inclusion. By grounding their practices in these critical perspectives, students will
learn to be empowered and informed leaders in their fields whose actions reflect this commitment to equity and
inclusion. Students experiencing harassment and discrimination in the college should report this behavior
through the Climate Accountability Reporting System via the CEHD website or to the CEHD Assistant Dean of
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.
CEHD CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Our College Conceptual Framework, Ideas to Actions, focuses on three guiding constructs – inquiry, action, and
advocacy. These ideas shape our courses and programs to ensure that you are well prepared for your
professional pursuits.
RELATIONSHIP TO CEHD CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
This course addresses program concepts of the CEHD’s conceptual framework primarily through Inquiry and
Action. Students will develop a greater understanding of the principles underlying effective exercise
prescription and how to apply said principles. The construct of Service will be fulfilled through the nature of the
act of exercise prescription.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
POLICY ON INSTRUCTIONAL MODIFICATIONS
The University of Louisville is committed to providing access to programs and services for qualified students with
disabilities. If you are a student with a disability and require accommodation to participate and complete
requirements for this class, notify me immediately and contact the Disability Resource Center (Stevenson Hall,
502-852-6938) for verification of eligibility and determination of specific accommodations.
For more information, please visit http://louisville.edu/student/dev/drc/index.html
Students with disabilities, who need reasonable modifications to complete assignments successfully and
otherwise satisfy course criteria, are encouraged to meet with the instructor as early in the course as possible to
identify and plan specific accommodations. Students will be asked to supply a letter from the Disability
Resource Center to assist in planning modifications.
TITLE IX/CLERY ACT NOTIFICATION
Sexual misconduct (sexual harassment, sexual assault, and any other nonconsensual behavior of a sexual nature)
and sex discrimination violate University policies. Students experiencing such behavior may obtain confidential
support from the PEACC Program (852-2663), Counseling Center (852-6585) and Campus Health Services (852-
6479). To report sexual misconduct or sex discrimination, contact the Dean of Students (852-5787) or University
of Louisville Police (852-6111). Disclosure to University faculty or instructors of sexual misconduct, domestic
violence, dating violence, or sexdiscrimination occurring on campus, in a University-sponsored program, or
involving a campus visitor or University student or employee (whether current or former) is not confidential
under Title IX. Faculty and instructors must forward such reports, including names and circumstances, to the
University’s Title IX officer.For more information, see the Sexual Misconduct Resource Guide:
(http://louisville.edu/hr/employeerelations/sexual-misconduct-brochure).
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The University of Louisville strives to maintain the campus free of all forms of illegal discrimination as a place of
work and study for faculty, staff, and students. Sexual harassment is unacceptable and unlawful conduct and will
not be tolerated in the workplace and the educational environment. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment, even when
carried out through computers or other electronic communications systems.
Students and instructors are protected from Sexual Harassment according to the Affirmative Actionpolicy, the
Student Code of Conduct, and the UofL Computer Account Usage Agreement.
Anyone experiencing Sexual Harassment should refer to the resources above and/or contact the PEACCProgram
at 852-2663 and an advocate will explain your choices. This is a free and confidential service.
RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Federal law and university policy prohibit discrimination on the basis of religious belief. It is the policy of the
University of Louisville to accommodate students, faculty, and staff who observe religious work-restricted holy
days. Students who observe work-restricted religious holy days must be allowed to do so without jeopardizing
their academic standing in any course. Faculty are obliged to accommodate students’ request(s) for adjustments
in course work on the grounds of religious observance, provided that the student(s) make such request(s) in
writing during the first two (2) weeks of term.
STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY
The University of Louisville strives to foster and sustain an environment of inclusiveness that empowers us allto
achieve our highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias.
We commit ourselves to building an exemplary educational community that offers a nurturing and challenging
intellectual climate, a respect for the spectrum of human diversity, and a genuine understanding of the many
differences-including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic
status, disability, religion, national origin or military status-that enrich a vibrant metropolitan research
university.
We expect every member of our academic family to embrace the underlying values of this vision and to
demonstrate a strong commitment to attracting, retaining and supporting students, faculty and staff who reflect
the diversity of our larger society.
UNIVERSITY CLOSURE
If the University of Louisville is closed due to a holiday, weather-related conditions or other unusual
circumstances, planned real-time activities in online classes will not be held and no form of coursework will be
due. Real-time activities include scheduled class chats, virtual classroom meetings, or any other activity that
requires students to access the course management system (i.e., Blackboard) at a scheduled time.
UNIVERSITY DELAY
If the University of Louisville is on a delayed schedule, on-campus classes are canceled up until a certain time,and
classes that begin at or after the delayed time meet at their regular time and include the full instruction period.
However, a delayed schedule will not affect online classes in any way. Coursework is due as planned and any
scheduled real-time activities will be held.
Please keep in mind, you might need to find alternate internet sources if the computer at your home/work has
an outage. University of Louisville and many public libraries offer access. The IT Help Desk is available 365days a
year, 6 AM through 2 AM. Contact the IT Help Desk at 502-852-7997 or online at helpdesk@louisville.edu. If you
need help quickly, utilize Live Online Support http://louisville.edu/it/support/helpdesk and receive help in just
minutes.
Prepared by Greta Cesarz, 1/4/23
Hallmark Assessment Task (HAT)
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this project is for the student to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities including, client
screening, exercise testing, interpretation of test results, and exercise prescription/program design.
PROCESS:
Throughout the semester, the student will gather information about their lab partner/client by completing
client intake forms, assessing their abilities via fitness testing, and interpreting the results of the fitness tests.
With this knowledge, the student will design a 6-week fitness program that fits their client’s abilities and goals.
PRODUCT:
Section 1 (50pts): Present all relevant information collected about the client in the following numbered,
paragraph format.
1. Briefly summarize the results of your client’s PAR-Q and CVD risk factor screening.
2. List any red flags, contraindications, injuries (current or previous), medications, and/or anything of
interest from your client’s history and intake forms. If nothing notable appears, use that as your
answer.
3. Briefly summarize your client’s Attitudinal Assessment.
4. List your client’s three desired health goals (exercise, nutrition, healthy lifestyle) in SMART format and
identify each as process, performance, or outcome goals.
5. Based on the main SMART goals of your client, discuss three short-term or behavior goals you are
setting for your client.
6. Using Table 7.3 from your textbook/lecture slides, calculate your client’s predicted resting energy
expenditure (REE) and estimated daily calorie needs.
7. Briefly discuss general dietary recommendations for your client and why you are suggesting those.
8. Discuss your client’s primary exercise/performance goals (hypertrophy, aerobic endurance, strength,
etc).
9. Next, specifically discuss how the exercise program you’ve designed fits the primary
exercise/performance goals of the client. Provide a justification of your choices of frequency, intensity,
volume, rest intervals, and exercise selection.
10. List and briefly discuss five things that you learned while training your client in the lab (these can be
practical things, such as the importance of demonstrating exercises versus verbalizing them).
This assignment must be typed with 1-inch margins, 12 font and double-spaced. Expected document length
should be 3-5 pages double-spaced, broken down into 1 paragraph per numbered item.
Section 2 (50 pts): Your client’s 6-week program. Provide a copy of the program you wrote for your client
including warm-ups, plyometrics, aerobic training, resistance training, and flexibility training. Do not forget to
include time, distance, sets, reps, and rest times where necessary. This should be presented in a clear format
either in Word or Excel.
Students can consult with any reference they choose but the paper must be your own original work. Any
sources other than lecture, common knowledge, or your textbook must be referenced on a works cited
page. Any signs of plagiarism will be dealt with according to University plagiarism policies.
Due date: April 18 by 11:59pm, submitted on Blackboard and Foliotek.
Hallmark Assessment Task Rubric
Insufficient
Developing
Target
Exemplary
Part 1: Summary
ACSM KSA's: 1.3.2,3;
1.7.32,33,43,47; 1.8.4;
2.2.1,
1.1.10,12,14,15,17,
23,31,36-38; 1.3.1-3;
1.7.1,1013,15,17,18,32,33;
1.7.42,43,47; 1.8.4;
1.9.9; 1.11.12; 2.2.1
Does not clearly
understand assignment.
Relies on insufficient,
irrelevant, unreliable
information.
Misunderstands key
concepts. Uses
superficial, simplistic, or
irrelevant reasons for
unjustifiable
conclusions.
Demonstrates an
understanding of the
assignment's purpose.
Identifies key concepts
but not with depth of a
'4.' Follows evidence and
reason to obtain
solutions, but not with
depth of a '4.' Missing
more than 4 test
results/ranks. Does not
present in proper format.
Demonstrates a clear
understanding of the
assignment’s purpose.
Displays sufficient,
credible, relevant
information.
Identifies and accurately
explains/uses the key
concepts.
Follows evidence and
reason in order to obtain
accurate conclusions or
solutions. Accurately
reports all test results
and ranks.
Part 2: Program
ACSM KSA's:
1.1.17,23,31,36-38;
1.7.1,1013,15,17,18,42
Does not clearly
understand assignment.
Relies on insufficient,
irrelevant, unreliable
information.
Misunderstands key
concepts. Program is
missing, unreadable, or
contains 8 or more
errors.
Is not completely clear
about purpose of
assignment. Gathers some
credible information, but
not enough; some
information may be
irrelevant or inaccurate.
Identifies some, but not
all, key concepts; may be
superficial or inaccurate.
Does follow some
evidence, but inferences
may be unclear, illogical,
or inconsistent. Missing
half or more of test
results/ranks.
Is not completely clear
about purpose of
assignment. Gathers some
credible information, but
not enough; some
information may be
irrelevant or inaccurate.
Identifies some, but not
all, key concepts; may be
superficial or inaccurate.
Program is illogical or
incomplete. 5-7 incorrect
exercise selections.
Demonstrates a clear
understanding of the
assignment’s purpose.
Gathers sufficient,
credible, relevant
information.
Identifies and accurately
explains/uses the
relevant key concepts.
Program is logical and
understandable.
Organization/
Grammar
Response lacks
organization and concise
thought. 10 or more
grammatical errors.
Parts 1 and 2 in incorrect
format.
Demonstrates an
understanding of the
assignment's purpose.
Gathers some
information from
opposing views.
Identifies key concepts
but not with depth of a
'4.' Follows evidence and
reason to obtain
solutions, but not with
depth of a '4.' Program
lacks some
logic/incorrect exercise
selections (2-4).
Staysmostly focused.
Mostlyconcise with
minimal extra
information.
Reports some minimal
unrelated information.
Average organization. 35 grammatical errors.
Part 1 OR 2 in incorrect
format.
Loses focus throughout
document. Some concise
response, but overall
lacking in thiscategory.
Below average
organization. 6-9
grammatical errors. Parts
1 AND 2 in incorrect
format.
Stays focused
throughout. Concise
responses to questions.
No more than 1-2
grammatical errors. Uses
correct format in Parts 1
and 2.