The purpose of this course is to guide and enhance student understanding of the principles involved in safe and effective prescription of exercise. Students will develop skills required to evaluate fitness levels, develop programs for different components of fitness (cardiorespiratory, flexibility, body composition, muscular efficiency) for a variety of populations, instruct people about proper cardiovascular, resistance, and flexibility training techniques, and effectively educate and/or counsel individuals regarding activity and lifestyle issues.

OWU Units: 1.00. Crosslisting(s): None. Prerequisite(s): HHK 255 and Students current certifications in CPR and First Aid. Corequisite(s): None. Antirequisite(s): None. Fee: None. Core Competency: None. Offered: Fall and Spring.