EXS 115 - Injury Prevention,Legal Issues & Special Populations

Institution:

Quincy College

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Description:

This course addresses the practical components of personal training, including exercise safety and injury prevention, professional standards and legal issues, and training modifications for special populations (e.g., youth, older adults, pregnant women, post rehab patients, diabetics, hypertensives, post coronary patients, etc.). The major themes of this course are medical and legal aspects associated with designing and directing physical fitness programs for a variety of clients. Students will demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the foundational principles and standard procedures for exercise safety, contractural agreements, and professional expectations when working with fitness clients. 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.quincycollege.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 698-1700

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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