Catalog 2020-2021 
    
    Apr 30, 2024  
Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FTNS 230 Fitness Externship

4 credits
The Fitness Externship provides an opportunity for students to work in a health, fitness, recreational, or therapeutic facility of interest to the student. The focus of this course is on leadership and the student’s ability to integrate delivery of training with teamwork.

Prerequisites: FTNS 210  

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

  • Demonstrate the knowledge, skill, abilities, and talents required for an entry level personal trainer
  • Design and implement an integrated medical-performance training model for multiple clients with various knowledge, skill, and abilities
  • Motivate, coach, and direct  clients towards  functional transformation while optimizing their ability to perform activities of daily living, recreation, and athletics

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • Be prepared to obtain an entry-level to mid-management position in their field
  • Demonstrate ability to instruct a variety of clientele on proper exercise form and technique

Total Hours: 120 Field-Based Experience (Practicum or Internship) Hours: 120