MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

EXS142  2009 Fall - 2012 Summer II

Introduction to the Fitness Profession

1.          Describe the purpose of certification in the fitness industry. (I)

2.          List the accredited national certifying organizations for fitness professionals. (I)

3.          Describe the process of attaining national certification in the fitness industry. (I)

4.          Locate and observe local fitness facilities and explore opportunities for employment. (I)

5.          Describe the difference between scope of practice and standard of care. (II)

6.          Describe legal responsibilities and liability issues that affect fitness professionals. (II)

7.          Describe the current industry standards and guidelines for fitness facilities. (II)

8.          Describe and demonstrate proper CPR techniques. (III)

9.          Describe proper care of acute and chronic injuries. (III)

10.        Describe the four stages of the fitness professional and client relationship. (IV)

11.        List and describe exercise safety considerations. (V)

12.        Describe signs and symptoms of heart attach and stroke. (V)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

EXS142  2009 Fall - 2012 Summer II

Introduction to the Fitness Profession

I.          Fitness Industry Overview

            A.        Overview of certification and career options

            B.        Fitness organizations and certifying associations

            C.        Continuing education requirements

            D.        Local fitness facilities and opportunities for employment

            E.         Resources for the Fitness Professional

II.        Legal Issues

            A.        Scope of Practice

            B.        Standard of Care

                        1.         Appropriate current professional conduct

                        2.         Proper risk factor and medical screening

                        3.         Exercise testing and physical assessments

                        4.         Proper development of exercise program

                        5.         Proper monitoring and supervision

                        6.         Code of Ethics for certifying organizations

            C.        Negligence Laws

                        1.         Failure to act or appropriateness of action

                        2.         Comparative negligence

                        3.         Contributory negligence

            D.        Liability Insurance

                        1.         General liability

                        2.         Professional Liability

III.       Emergency Policy, Plan and Procedure

            A.        CPR Certification      

1.         American Heart Association, Heartsaver Adult and Child CPR and AED

            B.        Facility emergency readiness

                        1.         Blood Borne Pathogens

                        2.         MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

                        3.         First Aid box

                        4.         EMS (Emergency Medical Services) plan, written

                        5.         Emergency contact info

                        6.         Acute vs. overuse injuries and follow up procedures

                        7.         RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

            C.        Acute Injury

            D.        Chronic Injury

            E.         Legal Responsibilities regarding injuries

IV.       Four stages of a client-trainer relationship

            A.        Rapport

            B.        Investigation

                        1.         Health screening

                        2.         Fitness testing

                        3.         Client assessment

            C.        Planning

                        1.         SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Action Oriented, Realistic, Time Bound)

                        2.         FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type)

            D.        Action

            1.         Stages of Learning

                                    a.         Cognitive

                                    b.         Associative

                                    c.         Autonomous

                        2.         Types of Learners

                                    a.         Auditory

                                    b.         Visual

                                    c.         Kinesthetic

                                    d.         Tell-Show-Do Exercise Instruction

                                    e.         Effective Feedback

V.        Exercise Safety Considerations

            A.        Teaching Safe and Effective Exercise

                        1.         High Risk or contraindicated exercise

                        2.         Exercise specificity

                        3.         Injury prevention

            B.        Environmental Conditions

                        1.         Exercising in the heat

                        2.         Exercising in the cold

                        3.         Exercising in higher altitudes

                        4.         Environmental Pollutants