ESS 215 - Professional Issues in Health Promotion/Fitness Management

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): ESS 100. Recommended Preparation: ENG 100, ENG 160, or ESL 100; MATH 100. ESS 215 provides an overview of the field of personal training and some management principles used in operating health and fitness facilities. It will also explore the professional and interpersonal skills needed to ensure a successful relationship between a health fitness professional and her/his client. Upon successful completion of ESS 215 the student should be able to: Examine the role of health and fitness facilities in the health fitness movement. Evaluate fitness facilities member's demographics. Identify current attitudes toward exercise. Explain current organizational patterns and structures in the health fitness industry. Analyze management theory and its application to the health fitness industry. Define the functions and responsibilities of an effective manager. Describe marketing strategies in the health fitness industry. Identify critical customer service skills. Describe strategies and techniques for member retention. Explain the importance of establishing a member database. Identify specific programming needs and trends in programming. Describe legal liability concerns for health fitness facilities and professionals. Discuss the need for personal liability insurance. Summarize the ethics and responsibilities of health fitness professionals. Describe the member-trainer relationship and effective interpersonal communication skills. Explain ways to motivate clients to remain successful in their goals. Identify ways to maintain exercise adherence among clients. Explain models that describe factors involved in making lifestyle changes. Develop alternative programming at fitness center for clients that have special needs. Identify specific medications that may have an effect on exercise tolerance. Discuss the process of how to refer clients to the appropriate health/medical professionals. Discuss how to use recommendations from physicians, physician releases, and other qualified health/medical/sports medicine professionals. Explain the importance of staff training and development. Give examples of health fitness equipment and their appropriateness to health fitness facilities. Describe emergency management and safety. Identify evaluation models for individuals in the health fitness profession. Forecast trends in the industry and their influence on strategic planning. Give examples of the various professional organizations, resources and certifications in the health fitness industry.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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