PEH 266 - Leadership Tech Fitness Prog

1. Describe the general principles of exercise
   1. Discuss the health benefits of exercise
   2. List and describe the components of health-related physical fitness
   3. Discuss the principles of exercise training
2. Describe proper techniques for lifting free weights and using machine resistance exercises
   1. Describe the benefits of free weights
   2. Describe the benefits of using machine resistance exercises
   3. Describe the components of exercise prescription for lifting free weights and resistance exercises
3. Describe the proper technique for group fitness modes
   1. Describe stretching techniques
   2. Discuss proper warm-up
   3. Discuss proper cool-down
4. Discuss proper water exercises
   1. Describe a water work-out program
   2. List exercises that will increase muscular strength
   3. List exercises that will increase muscular endurance
5. Design exercise sessions for special populations
   1. Develop an exercise prescription for cardiac patients
   2. Create an exercise prescription for obese population
   3. Develop an exercise prescription for pregnancy
   4. Examine an exercise prescription for asthma
   5. Develop an exercise prescription for older individual
   6. Create an exercise prescription for children
6. Discuss screening and evaluations
   1. Discuss health screens
   2. Develop fitness testing
   3. List different evaluations of clientele
7. Discuss leadership and implementation
   1. Discuss principles of adherence
   2. Discuss principles of motivation
   3. Summarize communication and teaching techniques
   4. Review certifications of fitness professionals
8. Assess the fitness setting
   1. Describe a safe fitness setting
   2. Evaluate motivating factors in a fitness setting
   3. Explore various fitness facilities
9. Evaluate legal issues
   1. Discuss legal guidelines
   2. Describe professional responsibilities
   3. Examine case studies
10. Analyze leadership
    1. Learn different leadership styles
    2. Identify supportive and encouraging leadership styles
    3. Examine leadership styles for personal trainers and group fitness instructors.
11. Develop communication skills
    1. Examine verbal and non-verbal communication for personal trainers and group fitness instructors
    2. Assess personal communication styles
    3. Evaluate peers communication styles