Personal and Group Trainer Certification Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

PHED-1271-002 Personal and Group Trainer Certification

Prerequisites

Corequisite: PHED 1123

Course Description

Designed to prepare students to become personal trainers and group trainers. Upon completion, students will be prepared for employment as a personal trainer and group trainer. Certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) are optional.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(2 sem hr; 2 lec, l lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Required text:: NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, 2nd edition, edited by Roger W. Earle and Thomas R. Baechle. 

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\ Recommended text: Manual of Structural Kinesiology, 18^th edition, by R. T. Floyd 

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Supplies

\ Note pad.  Writing utensils. File folder.  Shorts and/or sweats, T-shirts and tennis shoes.

Student Performance

\ During this course you will learn a myriad of information to help prepare you to become a qualified fitness professional in the fitness industry.  This course is established to help students prepare to take and pass the NSCA-CPT (National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Personal Trainer) exam by learning the following:

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\ 1.  Exercise sciences such as bioenergetics, physiological responses, adaptations to aerobic endurance training, and structure and function of the muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems. 

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\ 2.  Initial consultation and evaluation, exercise technique, and program design.

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\ 3.  Work with clients who have unique needs.

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\ 4.  Safety and legal issues for a personal trainer 

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\ As a result of this class a student will be proficient in exercise prescription and delineation of exercise programs for a variety of clients from a variety of backgrounds.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College and Carter Fitness Center policies and procedures.

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\ Cell Phones:  Cell phones are only allowed to be used in class when on the silent mode.  All phones may be monitored but not answered for social conversation.

Grading Criteria

\ A = 89.5 - 100

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\ B = 79.5 - 89.4

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\ C = 69.5 - 79.4

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\ D = 59.5 - 69.4

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\ F = 59.4 OR BELOW

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\ Students who do not finish the course and who do not formally drop the course through the Registrar’s Office will receive a grade of F.

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\ MAKEUP POLICY: There are no make ups allowed for missed classes.

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\ REQUIRED EXAMS:

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\ Quiz #1 = 10% of final grade

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\ Quiz #2 = 10% of final grade

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\ Midterm = 20% of final grade

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\ Quiz #3 = 10% of final grade

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\ Quiz #4 = 10% of final grade

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\ FINAL EXAM: Final exam = 30% of final grade

Attendance

\ Attendance is highly recommended.  Attendance will comprise 10% of the students final grade.  In addition class discussion is encouraged to improve the learning environment.  Some light activity will be expected for demonstrational purposes.

Calendar

Additional Information

\ STUDENT ID CARDS:

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\ Students MUST use their AC College IDs to gain entry into Carter Fitness Center. Students are allowed three entries without IDs, after three no-card entries, you will not be allowed into the gym/class until a new card has been purchased.

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\ LOCKER POLICY:

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\ Lockers will be rented beginning at noon on the third class day of each semester on a first come first served basis. Lockers must be paid for on a semester by semester basis because of the limited number of lockers available. Lockers must be cleaned out by the announced due date. Items left in the lockers after this time will be placed in the lost and found. The center lockers may be used on a daily basis only with no fees. All areas of the fitness center are available during the open times.

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