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Effective Term:
Summer 2014 through Winter 2016

Course Number:
FT 201
Course Title:
Fitness Assessment and Program III
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
60
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Explores the needs and abilities of individuals outside of ACSM's guidelines for apparently healthy populations. Emphasis is on modification of movement, exercise, equipment, and assessments for these individuals/groups. Includes advanced testing procedures, modification of assessments, and modified exercise programming for these individuals/groups. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

A. 欧洲杯决赛竞猜app_欧洲杯足球网-投注|官网, modify, and implement appropriate fitness assessments for special populations.
B. Interpret fitness assessment data for special populations using published normative charts, other standardized interpretation methods, and personal
evaluations.
C. 欧洲杯决赛竞猜app_欧洲杯足球网-投注|官网 individualized fitness programs for special populations following established guidelines and protocols.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Written Quizzes/Exams
  • Case Studies
  • Practical Exams
  • Written Programming Projects
  • Participation/Attendance

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

ACSM Guidelines for advanced testing procedures

Modifications needed for special populations (safe and successful fitness programs and assessments)

Guidelines for exercise testing/assessing special populations

Programming for special populations:  

Basic principles for exercise program design

Cardiovascular exercise programming

Muscular strength and endurance programming

Flexibility & Balance programming