ESS 215L - Professional Issues in Health Promotion/Fitness Management Laboratory

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lab per week Prerequisite(s): ESS 215 with a grade of "C" or 3 higher or concurrent enrollment in ESS 215. Recommended Preparation: ENG 100, ENG 160, or ESL 100; MATH 100. ESS 215L is the lab component to ESS 215. ESS 215L will focus on the practical application of the theoretical skills taught in the lecture course. Students will develop skills in how to prepare clients for an initial pre-assessment interview that includes obtaining health/medical history information, baseline blood pressures and resting heart rates. Additionally, students will learn how to design individual exercise programs for clients based upon health/medical history information, physical parameters, and assessment results. Students will also learn techniques to enhance the professional relationship between their clients and employers. Upon successful completion of ESS 215L the student should be able to: Review initial interview hiring strategies. Discuss the various personal liability insurance policies for employed personal trainers. Develop techniques to enhance good rapport with a client from the initial meeting. Identify a client's specific and special needs by using a comprehensive questionnaire. Demonstrate practical skills in assessing blood pressure and heart rate. Assess client needs based on the F.I.T.T. (i.e. the frequency, intensity, time, type of exercise) principle. Demonstrate practical application of the F.I.T.T. principle by designing client exercise programs through case studies. Develop models to describe factors involved in making lifestyle changes. Develop alternative exercise plans for clients that have special needs. Demonstrate proper documentation when working with clients. Access and critically analyze fitness, nutrition, and wellness advice from websites. Access and critically analyze position statements from nationally recognized professional organizations related to the field of fitness and sport. Describe the process and language of referring clients to the appropriate health/medical professionals. Review and discuss recommendations from physicians, physician releases, and other qualified health/medical/sports medicine professionals. Design a fitness facility for a client's home. Design a fitness center for a small corporation. Design a health fitness facility to meet a community's needs. Describe the process of obtaining legal help with regards to liability concerns for a health fitness facility and the personal trainers that are employed by them. Design an emergency management and safety plan.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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