Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters

Prerequisites: SFT 104, SFT 105, SFT 109, SFT 125

Co-requisites: SFT 107, SFT 110, SFT 202 (required)

This course is a study of the concepts of exercise physiology and motor control.

Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters

Prerequisites: Placement into ENG 101 and MAT 155

Co-requisites: SFT 105, SFT 109, SFT 125 (required)

This course is a study and application of anatomy and physiology, focusing on the systems that the fitness professional needs the most. The cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and skeletal systems will be discussed in lecture and laboratory settings.

Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters

Prerequisites: Placement into ENG 101 and MAT 155

Co-requisites: SFT 104, SFT 109, SFT 125 (required)

This course is an introduction to the field and laboratory techniques used to evaluate the major components of health-related fitness. Principles of exercise are applied to develop safe, individualized exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and special populations.

Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters

Prerequisites: SFT 104, SFT 105, SFT 109, SFT 125

Co-requisites: SFT 101, SFT 110, SFT 202 (required)

This course provides an overview of the basic principles of nutrition and weight management with particular application to fitness and sport. The focus is on optimal wellness and disease prevention.

Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters

Prerequisites: Placement into ENG 101 and MAT 155

Co-requisites: SFT 104, SFT 105, SFT 125 (required)

This course is a study of the foundation of the fitness/wellness series and introduces students to the theory and principles upon which the concepts of lifetime fitness and wellness are based.

Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters

Prerequisites: SFT 104, SFT 105, SFT 109, SFT 125

Co-requisites: SFT 101, SFT 107, SFT 202 (required)

This course is a study of the instructional techniques and skill development in progressive resistance strength training. Anatomical, physiological and biochemical principles are studied and applied to design effective programs for individuals and groups.

Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters

Prerequisites: Placement into ENG 101 and MAT 155

Co-requisites: SFT 104, SFT 105, SFT 109 (required)

This course is a study of personal training programming concepts, training methodology and business practices. Creative program design, motivation strategies, appropriate assessment techniques, communications and interpersonal skills, training styles and client expectations issues are explored.

Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters

Prerequisites: SFT 104, SFT 105, SFT 109, SFT 125

Co-requisites: SFT 101, SFT 107, SFT 110 (required)

This course provides an opportunity for the student to serve in a leadership role in a worksite wellness program, hospital-based wellness center, cardiac rehabilitation center, or qualified agency providing fitness programs. Valid learning objectives are established by the instructor and student to apply classroom theory to practical job experiences.