FTNS 215 Business and Risk Management in Fitness

5 credits

This course examines business practices, safety, liability, and negligence in the fitness industry.

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

Quarters Offered: Summer

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify and explain crucial business concepts, including purchasing, contractual agreements, risk management and negligence, technology issues, and other fiscal concerns as they relate to the fitness industry
Explain ethical business issues in the fitness industry
Define safety, liability, and negligence as they apply to the fitness industry
Explain legal aspects of personal training
Create a fitness business plan
Create a framework for creating risk management documents for a fitness program

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50