The study of the principles of human movement and the analysis of motor skills through the application of kinesiological principles. For students anticipating work with athletic teams as a coach, supervisor, instructor or athletic trainer. Course work includes classroom lectures and practical applications of currrent athletic training methods. Evaluation techniques Principles and techniques of evaluating health and fitness, and prescribing exercise for asymptomatic and symptomatic people. Emphasis placed on exercise by means of heart rate, oxygen uptake, lactic acid, caloric expenditure and rating of percieved exertion.
Students administer and serve as subjects for the tests.
Review of the current nutrition research as it relates to issues of wellness, disease prevention, weight management, exercise and performance enhancement. Information on methods to develop and adhere to a healthy eating lifestyle. Student Fitness Trainer Students are assigned two clients for whom they are responsible for developing and implementing a personalized fitness program. Students work individually with faculty advisers to develop appropriate programs for the clients. Students meet with each client for a total of 15 to 18 hours.