Module 1: 1/17 - 2/11 (weeks 1-4)

Welcome to Module 1 

Welcome everyone to EXS 101. I know some of you are already on your way to becoming a personal trainer. In this course, we review the components of fitness in detail and learn assessment methods for flexibility, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and cardiorespiratory (aerobic) endurance.

Because this is an online class, you will be doing the assessments on your own. I'll provide the information and support you need. If you know someone in class, you are welcome to partner with them. Otherwise, you will need to find another healthy friend, or spouse, or sibling to assess.

For week 1 (1/17 - 1/21), please do the introduction video & read the JAMA article. We will jump into Chapter 1 next week. Also, please start to consider who you may work with this semester to do the fitness assessments. It must be the same person throughout the semester.

In this module, we will cover chapters 1, 3, and 4 in the ACE Personal Training Manual, 6th Edition, 2020.

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

CHAPTER 1: Role & Scope of Practice for Personal Trainers (Week 2: 1/22 - 1/28)

  1. Define the health benefits associated with regular physical activity
  2. Explain the role and scope of the ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  3. Describe the similarities and differences among personal trainers and other professionals on the
    healthcare continuum
  4. Identify when and where to refer clients to other allied healthcare professional
  5. List key factors for professional recognition and career development for personal trainers

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

CHAPTER 3: Basics of Behavior Change (Week 3: 1/29 - 2/4)

  1. Identify common behavioral theory models
  2. Explain the self-determination theory and strategies that may be used to support its framework when
    working with clients
  3. Describe the transtheoretical model of behavior change and its component stages
  4. Implement basic strategies founded on common behavioral theory models to help clients adopt and maintain physical-activity behaviors
  5. Identify principles of behavior change and how they may affect clients who are embarking on a new physical-activity program for the first      time or clients who are already engaged in a physically active lifestyle
  6. Implement basic strategies to decrease the likelihood of client dropout by taking into account adherence related factors .

CHAPTER 4: Effective Communication, Goal Setting, and Teaching Techniques (Week 4: 2/5 - 2/11) 

  1. Identify the stages of the client–personal trainer relationship
  2. Implement practices to enhance client–personal trainer rapport, including respecting cultural differences, using effective
    verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, and maintaining professional boundaries
  3. Apply strategies for effective client–personal trainer relationship building in the investigation stage utilizing active
    listening and motivational interviewing skills
  4. Support clients in the implementation of their physical-activity and exercise plans through effectively collaborating on
    and setting goals, generating ideas and discussing options, and evaluating their programs
  5. Educate clients on self-monitoring techniques to improve program adoption and adherence
  6. Employ effective teaching techniques during exercise sessions to enhance client learning and promote the safe and
    effective execution of exercises

To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

Readings and Presentations:

  • Reading Chapters 1, 3, & 4
  • Review PP Presentations from Chapters 1,3, 4
  • Read articles

Videos:

  • Weekly, TBD 

Assignments/Assessments:

  • Weekly Discussion Board
  • Weekly Assignments

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