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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Students apply the standards and accepted practices for recommending physical fitness/exercise programs to apparently healthy individuals based on fitness levels as determined through a variety of assessments. In addition, students investigate the relationship between an active lifestyle and health.
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3.00 Credits
Students examine the normal mechanics of human movement and conditions. Students explore upper and lower extremity function and practice range of motion and manual muscle testing of kinesthetic movement. Finally, students examine neuroanatomy concepts related to disabling conditions. Prerequisites: Completion of HLTK 1210 and ENGL 1010.
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3.00 Credits
This is the first of a two course sequence. Students are introduced to the principles and techniques of personal training. Students learn concepts of applied kinesiology, exercise physiology, client communication and relationship building, behavior change psychology, and client assessment approaches. Students learn to properly screen clients for safe participation in an exercise program, utilize different tools for assessing a client's fitness level, and identify appropriate assessment techniques for a wide variety of clientele. Students learn components of program design for resistance, cardiorespiratory, comprehensive, and personal training sessions. This course has a lecture component and a laboratory component. Recommended preparation: KIN 1212.
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2.00 Credits
This course is the first of a two-part series and is based upon the the National Council on Strength and Fitness Sport Nutrition Specialist Course. Students will explore the intricacies of improving sport performance through adjustments to dietary practices. The course will provide the scientific basis for sport nutrition and covers the principles, background, and rationale for current sport nutrition guidelines.
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3.00 Credits
This course is the second of a two-part sequence and follows KIN 2135 Personal Trainer Education I. This course bridges the gap between exercise science-related coursework and the practical application skills for personal training. Students learn resistance training techniques and principles, functional programming approaches, cardiorespiratory training strategies, mind-body exercise, exercises for special populations, injury prevention, and personal training business fundamentals. Following the completion of this two-part sequence, students are prepared to sit for the American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Training Exam. This course has a lecture component and a laboratory component. Prerquisite: Successful completion of KIN 2135 with a C or better.
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3.00 Credits
Students are introduced to the development of motor skills across the lifespan and will associate each skills development with human growth and development throughout the course. Students explore principles of motor learning and performance, including examination of elements that facilitate or prohibit the control, achievement, and retention of motor skills.
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3.00 Credits
This course is the second of a two-part series and is based upon the National Council on Strength and Fitness Sport Nutrition Specialist Course. Students will further their exploration of the relationship between nutrition and sport performance. Students will study sport supplement use, nutrition and the immune system, body composition and weight management, and eating disorders and sport.
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2.00 Credits
Students examine the meaning, problems, and scope of the recreation and leisure industry. The students evaluate the history, philosophy, and principles of recreation and explore the agencies providing recreation programs. Students also investigate facility and personnel development, management, and programming for recreation and leisure activities. Prerequisite: Completion of KIN 1010.
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3.00 Credits
This is the first of a two course sequence. Students are introduced to the principles and techniques of strength and conditioning for sport. Students are given opportunities to put theory into practice by using the appropriate tools to design and implement strength training programs for athletes. Key training methodologies will include training for strength, speed, endurance, agility, flexibility, and plyometrics.
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3.00 Credits
This is the second of a two course sequence. Students continue to build upon principles and techniques of strength and conditioning for sport. Students will design and implement programs for specific sports. Students are given opportunities to put theory into practice by using the appropriate tools to design and implement effective training programs. Key training methodologies will include training for strength, speed, endurance, agility, flexibility, and plyometrics. Prerequisite: Completion of KIN 2237.
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