Sinclair Community College

Exercise Specialist (ESS.S.STC)

29.0 Credit Hours

The Exercise Specialist certificate is designed to provide necessary knowledge and skills for employment in the fitness and exercise industry. Students acquire knowledge and skills in exercise science with the goal of being able to administer basic fitness assessments and health risk appraisals. Additionally, students acquire current information on exercise, nutrition and wellness and prepare to sit for and successfully pass a national certification exam.

Program Outcomes

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Develop effective and safe exercise programs to meet clients’ personal fitness goals.

Conduct valid and reliable basic fitness assessments and basic health risk appraisals related to exercise programming.

Demonstrate locating and applying current information on sound practices in achieving and maintaining fitness.

Curriculum

BIO 1121

Human Anatomy & Physiology I

3 credit hours

COM 2211

Effective Public Speaking

3 credit hours

DIT 1111

Nutrition for Health & Fitness

3 credit hours

ENG 1101

English Composition I

3 credit hours

ENS 1110

First Aid & CPR

2 credit hours

ENS 1116

Introduction to Exercise Science & Health Promotion

3 credit hours

ENS 1118

Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness

3 credit hours

ENS 2318

Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription

3 credit hours

ENS 2416

Certification Preparatory Course

3 credit hours

ENS 2417

Methods of Teaching

3 credit hours

Exercise Specialist (ESS.S.STC)

29.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

graphical version

Develop effective and safe exercise programs to meet clients’ personal fitness goals.

Conduct valid and reliable basic fitness assessments and basic health risk appraisals related to exercise programming.

Demonstrate locating and applying current information on sound practices in achieving and maintaining fitness.

Curriculum

3 credit hours BIO 1121: Human Anatomy & Physiology I

3 credit hours COM 2211: Effective Public Speaking

3 credit hours DIT 1111: Nutrition for Health & Fitness

3 credit hours ENG 1101: English Composition I

2 credit hours ENS 1110: First Aid & CPR

3 credit hours ENS 1116: Introduction to Exercise Science & Health Promotion

3 credit hours ENS 1118: Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness

3 credit hours ENS 2318: Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription

3 credit hours ENS 2416: Certification Preparatory Course

3 credit hours ENS 2417: Methods of Teaching

BIO 1121 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Biology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

The first course in a two-semester sequence studying the structure and function of the human body. Topics include introductory terminology, biochemistry, cytology, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the nervous system and the endocrine system. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

COM 2211 Effective Public Speaking
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Department of Communication
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Designed to improve speaking and listening skills through the study and application of public speaking structure, content and style.

DIT 1111 Nutrition for Health & Fitness
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Dietetics Tech
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Overview of general nutrition principles focusing on healthy food choices, disease prevention and sports nutrition. Explores fad diets, herb/supplements and use of ergogenic aids. Incorporates effective use of nutrition information from reliable sources as well as personal responsibility in a professional setting.

ENG 1101 English Composition I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: English
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics.

ENS 1110 First Aid & CPR
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Exercise, Nutrition and Sport Sciences
Division: Life and Health Sciences

This course provides comprehensive study of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and first aid techniques and procedures used in emergency response and treatment along with bloodbourne pathogens and sport safety training. Successful completion of this course will result in national certification.

ENS 1116 Introduction to Exercise Science & Health Promotion
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Exercise, Nutrition and Sport Sciences
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Historical, theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of exercise science and health promotion, including an emphasis on role, responsibilities, work settings and future direction of the profession.

ENS 1118 Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Exercise, Nutrition and Sport Sciences
Division: Life and Health Sciences

This course provides an overview of the concepts of physical fitness, conditioning principles and appropriate exercise and health practices with application to lifelong fitness and wellness. Course includes lecture and physical fitness testing.

ENS 2318 Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Exercise, Nutrition and Sport Sciences
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Students learn and experience the process of risk stratification, fitness assessment in the five components of fitness and exercise testing for low- to moderate-risk individuals. Integration and analysis of results and norms to design individualized exercise prescription.

ENS 2416 Certification Preparatory Course
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Exercise, Nutrition and Sport Sciences
Division: Life and Health Sciences

This course will help prepare the student for a nationally recognized certification exam. Current national standards issued by the United States Department of Labor will be implemented.

ENS 2417 Methods of Teaching
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Exercise, Nutrition and Sport Sciences
Division: Life and Health Sciences

This course will look at the practical application of teaching. Best practices for training and teaching in the industry will be explored. The student will have hands-on exposure and experience instructing a variety of modalities.

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