FITN 245 - Personal Training;3 credits

Institution:

Brookdale Community College

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Description:

This lecture course prepares students to work as personal trainers. The course work focuses on the qualifications and responsibilities of a personal trainer. Topics include nutrition and weight management, screening and evaluating clients for safe participation in an individual exercise program; designing and implementing exercise prescriptions for a diverse population and successful goal attainment plus functional anatomy and exercise physiology. Successful completion of this course prepares the student to take the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) board certification exam to receive the NCSF - Certified Personal Trainer certification. (Corequisites: Any 100 level biology course or equivalent, or permission of the instructor and Fitness Coordinator)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brookdalecc.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 224-2345

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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