10109297Exercise Science for Fitness Professionals
Course Information
Description
This course is designed to give students the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the exercise science portion of the ACE Certifications. We will cover human anatomy, exercise physiology, applied kinesiology, and nutrition. Students will begin to learn how to facilitate functional training assessments, programming, movement, core, balance, and flexibility.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Determine dietary evaluation methods, purposes, inherent risks, and benefits (e.g., dietary recall, food logs, questionnaires) that are within the exercise professional’s scope of practiceAssessment StrategiesExamCriteriaYou pass exam with a 70% or better (industry standard)
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Identify risk factors for cardiovascular and other chronic diseases or conditions for effective risk stratification and exercise participationAssessment StrategiesExam, Skill DemonstrationCriteriaYou pass exam with a 70% or better (industry standard)
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Explain basic exercise-related anatomy and kinesiology (e.g., major muscle groups, joint actions, cardiorespiratory response)Assessment StrategiesExam, Skill DemonstrationCriteriaYou pass exam with a 70% or better (industry standard)
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Explain physical laws of motion (e.g., inertia, acceleration, momentum, impact and reaction forces, lever classes, force production)Assessment StrategiesExam, Skill DemonstrationCriteriaYou pass exam with a 70% or better (industry standard)
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Explain basic biomechanics, joint mobility and stability, and their impact on posture and movementAssessment StrategiesExam, Skill DemonstrationCriteriaYou pass exam with a 70% or better (industry standard)
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Demonstrate foundational movement patterns (e.g., squat, single-leg, push, pull, rotation)Assessment StrategiesExam, Skill DemonstrationCriteriaYou pass exam with a 70% or better (industry standard)
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Distinguish effective methods for assessing joint position, stability, and mobility to determine their impact on posture and movementAssessment StrategiesExamCriteriaYou pass exam with a 70% or better (industry standard)
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Interpret nutrition and weight-management principles and guidelines (e.g., energy and hydration requirements)Assessment StrategiesExamCriteriaYou pass exam with a 70% or better (industry standard)
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Interpret components of fitness (e.g., cardiorespiratory, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility)Assessment StrategiesExam, Skill DemonstrationCriteriaYou pass exam with a 70% or better (industry standard)
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Identify acute and chronic physiological and psychological adaptations to exerciseAssessment StrategiesExamCriteriaYou pass exam with a 70% or better (industry standard)
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Describe basic guidelines for injury prevention and safety (e.g., equipment condition, spotting, exercise environment)Assessment StrategiesExam, Skill DemonstrationCriteriaYou pass exam with a 70% or better (industry standard)
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Examine industry guidelines for exercising in various environmental conditions (e.g., altitude, hazardous weather, temperature, humidity)Assessment StrategiesExam, Skill DemonstrationCriteriaYou pass exam with a 70% or better (industry standard)