ESSS 101 Certified Personal Trainer Preparation

This course introduces the knowledge and skills necessary to practice as a certified personal trainer for a variety of client populations, including the foundations of client interaction, the assessment of physiological, functional, and biomechanical aspects of human movement in the individual, and the design and supervision of strength and aerobic individual and group exercise programs.  Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Date:
2012
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Institution:
City Colleges of Chicago
Project Name:
H2P Health Professions Pathways
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Personal Training, Personal Training Program, ESSS 102

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
YMCA, FFCC
Industry Sector:
Educational Services -- Educational Services -- Junior Colleges (6112)
Occupation:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Athletic Trainers (29-9091)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Health-related Knowledge and Skills (34)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
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  • None
Course Note:
Exercise Science and Sports Studies

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