Maricopa Community Colleges  PED141   20016-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/26/01
PED141 20016-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Internet Resources for Personal Trainers
Practical application of techniques for effective use of Internet search engines; critical evaluation of information on fitness-related web sites; development of web related education tools for clients; development of resource lists of fitness-related web sites.
Prerequisites: Personal Trainer Certification or Aerobics Instructor Certification, and experience with Internet Browsers.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PED141   20016-20086 Internet Resources for Personal Trainers
1. Describe basic search engine techniques and evaluation tools. (I)
2. Locate information on the web relating to professional resources, sports nutrition, fitness management, weight reduction, fitness equipment, and physical fitness. (II)
3. Develop fitness-related education tools for clients using web sites. (III)
4. Compile 20 evaluated fitness-related web sites for professional support & reference. (IV)
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PED141   20016-20086 Internet Resources for Personal Trainers
    I. Web/Internet Search Engines Types A. Advantages/Disadvantages B. Techniques to refine your search C. Guidelines to evaluate content on the Web
      II. Fitness Related Information Sites
          A. Professional resources
            1. American Dietetic Association
            2. American College of Sports Medicine
            3. Gatorade Sports Science Institute
            4. Other
          B. Fitness
            1. Physician & Sports Medicine
            2. IDEA Homepage
            3. Ace Homepage
            4. Other
          C. Weight Reduction/Sports Nutrition
            1. Scan: Sports, Cardiovascular, & Wellness Nutritionist
            2. Ask the Dietitian
            3. Other
          D. Fitness management
            1. Personal Trainer
            2. Fitness Management Magazine
          E. Fitness equipment
            1. Weight Training
            2. Cardiovascular
            3. Other
        III. Developing Education Tools Using The Web
            A. Know client needs, and computer knowledge
            B. Establish objectives
            C. Conduct web search
            D. Evaluate content
            E. Write step-by-step instructions
            F. Pilot your educational tool
            G. Develop evaluation survey
            H. Compile 20 sports / fitness web sites to facilitate
          IV. Class Project
              A. Web/Written Guidelines
              B. Evaluation Criteria
              C. Oral Presentation Guidelines
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