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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FTNS 137 Professional Skills in Fitness

5 credits
This course examines the skills and behaviors necessary for success in the fitness industry. Topics include work habits, ethics, teamwork, communication, diversity, customer service, sales, and job preparation.

Prerequisites: ABED 040  (or placement into MATH 087  or higher) and ABED 046  (or placement into ENGL 093  or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Communicate in a professional manner with clients during fitness sessions
  • Describe the education and practical experiences required to become a fitness professional
  • Describe the education-based approach to personal training
  • Provide professional customer service in the fitness industry
  • Effectively prepare for a job interview in the fitness industry
  • Utilize computer applications to professionally maintain client data 
  • Describe pertinent ethical issues in the fitness industry
  • Develop professional networks within the fitness industry

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

  • Be prepared to obtain an entry-level to mid-management position in their field

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of communication.

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50