FIT 230 - Individ Assessment of Fitness & Wellness

Institution:

Thomas Edison State University

Subject:

Fitness and Wellness Services

Description:

Individual Assessment in Fitness and Wellness is a comprehensive entry-level course that builds upon courses in areas such anatomy and physiology, and fitness and wellness programming. This course allows the student in the fitness and wellness industry the opportunity to obtain skills in fitness assessment. Students will be required to interpret, describe, discuss, and justify the assessment process prior to executing exercise programs designed for particular clients. Topics covered in this course include: differentiating field testing from laboratory testing; selecting appropriate assessment protocols for the five domains of physical fitness; pretest health screening; interpreting assessment results; determining client needs and goals; and designing client-based exercise programs. Students will develop a comprehensive fitness and wellness plan based upon their assessment of themselves.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tesu.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 984-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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