Maricopa Community Colleges  PED137   19986-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/26/98
PED137 19986-20086 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Exercise Psychology for the Fitness Professional
Major principles of exercise psychology applied to fitness professional who train or deal with fitness participants. Psychological considerations related to communication, motivation, and mental training.
Prerequisites: None. PED112 and PSY101 recommended.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PED137   19986-20086 Exercise Psychology for the Fitness Professional
1. Describe effective social interaction as it relates to the fitness industry, identify barriers to effective communication, and develop strategies for improving social interaction processes within exercise and physical activity. (I)
2. Describe the role of motivation in exercise. (I)
3. Describe ways to effectively increase adherence to exercise. (I)
4. Describe psychological skills and techniques, such as anxiety management, imagery, and goal setting. (II)
5. Describe psychological factors typically associated with periods of staleness and burnout. (III)
6. Describe various psychological reactions to injury, and describe ways to proceed with the psychosocial components of the rehabilitation process. (III)
7. Describe the relationship between lifetime fitness participation and optimal psychological health. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
PED137   19986-20086 Exercise Psychology for the Fitness Professional
    I. Social interaction in an exercise setting
        A. Effective communication
        B. Motivation in exercise
        C. Group dynamics
        D. Adherence to exercise
      II. Mental training for exercise participants
          A. Arousal-performance relationship
          B. Relaxation techniques
          C. Imagery training
          D. Goal setting
        III. Psychological considerations
            A. Staleness and burnout
            B. Psychological rehabilitation of the injured participant
            C. Fitness participation and mental health
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