FITNESS MANAGEMENT COURSES

FM 100-116. INDIVIDUALIZED WELLNESS STRATEGIES

Lab 2, Cr. 1. Repeatable
This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present fitness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life.
NOTE: FM 100 is general in nature. FM 101-116 are specific in nature (see list below).

• FM 101-STEP AEROBICS
• FM 102-WEIGHT TRAINING
• FM 103-WALKING/JOGGING
• FM 104-PHYSICAL FITNESS
• FM 105-YOGA
• FM 106-RACQUETBALL
• FM 107-BASIC SELF DEFENSE
• FM 108-CIRCUIT TRAINING
• FM 109-SPINNING
• FM 110-INLINE SKATING
• FM 111-SWIMMING
• FM 112-AIKIDO/HAPKIDO
• FM 113-TAI CHI
• FM 114-PILATES
• FM 115-SCUBA DIVING
• FM 116-WING CHUN

FM 219. ISSUES AND PROBLEMS IN HEALTH

Class 3, Cr. 3
Designed to acquaint students with various aspects of personal and community health problems. Emphasis will be on current health issues such as pollution, mental health, venereal disease, aging, medical care, etc.

FM 268. PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE

Class 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3
Prerequisites: CHM 119 and BIOL 214; Co-Requisite: F&N 303 or 315.
Physiological concepts and principles underlying human responses and adaptations to exercise. Selected methods and techniques of assessing physiological function and evaluating performance in physical efforts in a laboratory setting.

FM 300. PRACTICUM IN HEALTH, FITNESS AND NUTRITION

Class 1, Lab 4, Cr. 3
Prerequisite: Limited to students enrolled in the Nutrition, Fitness & Health degree.
Prerequisites: F&N 303 or 315, FM 268, and Classification 4.
Clinical field experience of at least 300 hours in an approved health, fitness, and/or nutrition facility under the direction of a certified or registered instructor. The on-campus Total Fitness Center and their degreed/professional staff is the primary site for this practicum.

FM 301. RECREATION LEADERSHIP

Class 3, Cr. 3
Provides instruction in various aspects of recreation. Community, school, camping, travel and leisure time activities will be part of the instruction. Identification of the principles of recreation and the many organizations promoting recreational activities are included.

FM 302. ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY

Class 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 213 and BIOL 214 or equivalent.
Overview of human body structures and functions appropriate for exercise science. Emphasis on musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems as they relate to human movement.

FM 305. PRACTICUM IN FITNESS MANAGEMENT

Class 1, Lab 4, Cr. 3
Prerequisites: Limited to students enrolled in the Fitness Management degree, Classification 8, FM 300, FM 410, and FM 474.
Advanced level clinical field experience in fitness management of at least 300 hours in an approved health, fitness, and/or nutrition facility under the direction of a certified or registered instructor. An off-campus facility or club and their managerial/professional staff is the primary site for this practicum.

FM 314. BEGINNING CONCEPTS OF GROUP EXERCISE AND PERSONAL TRAINING

Class 1, Lab 2, Cr. 2
Prerequisites: FM 268 and FM 302.
Instruction and laboratory experience in group exercise and personal training. Designed for Nutrition, Fitness and Health majors or Fitness Management majors with an interest in group exercise and personal training careers. Includes basic competencies/skills leading to certification as a personal trainer and/or group exercise instructor.

FM 320. PHYSICAL GROWTH THROUGHOUT THE LIFE SPAN

Class 2, Cr. 2
Prerequisites: FM 268 and FM 302.
Designed to acquaint Fitness and Health professionals with the physical growth and development of individuals throughout the life span. Includes factors related to movement, behavior, learning, motor skills and nutrition.

FM 390. UNDERGRADUATE SPECIAL PROBLEMS

Class 0-6, Optional Lab 2-4, Cr. 0-6. Credit and hours arranged.
Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits. Open to FM majors only or by consent of Instructor.
Individual or group participation in supervised reading, laboratory experiences, field experiences or research in special areas of the field of fitness management.

FM 410. EVALUATION, TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF EXERCISE

Class 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3
Prerequisites: FM 268, FM 300, and FM 302.
Instruction and laboratory experience in the scientific evaluation, testing and assessment of exercise. Includes data collection, analysis and statistical applications. Oriented toward interpreting test data and applying it toward the design of individual exercise programs.

FM 474. PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE II

Class 1, Lab 2, Cr. 2
Prerequisites: FM 268, FM 302, and FM 410.
Advanced level exercise physiology course exploring physiological concepts and principles assessing physiological function and evaluating performance in physical efforts in a laboratory setting. Includes integration of metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrinological and biochemical functions of the human body in response to exercise.