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"Numbers in parenthesis are credit hours/semester and actual hours/week in class"
FIT 101—Exercise Physiology I (3,3)
Prerequisite: BIO 115 or BIO 101 or BIO 102
This course is designed to focus on exercise and how it alters the structure and functions of the human body during acute and chronic timeframes. Content includes pure physiology, applied physiology, physiologic systems, and physiologic changes based on training.
FIT 102—Biomechanics of Human Motion (3,3)
Prerequisite: BIO 115 or BIO 101 or BIO 102
This course is designed to analyze the human biomechanics in relationship to anatomical and mechanical consideration. Special emphasis has been placed on the inclusion of examples that span all ages and address clinical and daily living issues, as well as sport applications.
FIT 103—Basic Water Rescue (1,2)
Prerequisite: Swimming Proficiency
This course provides individuals with the information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies according to the American Red Cross guidelines. (Leads to certifications by the American Red Cross).
FIT 104—Introduction to Leisure Studies (3,3)
This course details leisure as a significant aspect of human life from the beginnings of free time in prehistory to the present. The concept of leisure will be addressed in terms of its historical importance, social context, political implications, economic impacts, and trends.
FIT 201—Exercise Physiology II (3,3)
Prerequisite: FIT 101
This course builds on the knowledge, skills, and values gained in FIT 101. The focus of this course is on exercise and how it alters the structure and functions of the human body during acute and chronic timeframes.
FIT 202—Aquatic Fitness (1,1)
This course is designed to train the trainer in developing warm up and cool down activities, and establishing workout zones within the training programs based on individual needs. This course will also address aquatic activities for all age groups. F, Sp
FIT 203—Recreational Sport Management (3,3)
Prerequisites: BUS 105, BUS 123 are strongly recommended but are not required
This course is designed to provide comprehensive skills in sport facility management to include physical education, athletics, recreation, health, fitness, and aquatics. Some overriding issues such as affirmative action, gender equity, and American Disabilities Act are addressed. F, Sp
FIT 204—Fitness Assessment Techniques (3,3)
Prerequisites: BIO 115 or BIO 101 or BIO 102, FIT 101,
FIT 102, FIT 201
This course is designed to utilize research-based approach techniques to determine results in exercise science. Fitness and laboratory concepts are combined to correspond and complement lecture material. This will give the student knowledge of exercise science to practical “real life” situations. F, Sp
FIT 205—Fitness Professional Internship I (3,3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
The internship will provide an opportunity to apply advanced and theoretical concepts. Working with the instructor and the fitness director (as the student’s on-site mentor), the student will gain on-the-job training for acquiring practical skills related to the student’s career objectives. Specialized seminars are held one hour weekly in conjunction with the course. F, Sp
FIT 206—Personal Trainer (3,3)
This course is designed for a health or fitness professional that coaches individuals one-on-one in enhancing his/her client’s health and wellness through education, exercise, weight management and specific behavior modifications to enhance the client’s life-style. F, Sp, S
FIT 207—Fitness for Diverse Populations (3,3)
Emphasis will be on safe and effective fitness programming by addressing physiological differences based on age and gender. Techniques and tools for motivating special populations are applied. F, Sp, S
FIT 208—Fitness Professional Internship II (3, 5)
Prerequisites: FIT 205
This intermediate internship will provide an opportunity to apply advanced and theoretical concepts. Working with the instructor and the Fitness Director (as the student’s on-site mentor), the student will gain on-the-job training for acquiring practical skills related to the student’s career objectives. Specialized seminars are held weekly for one hour in conjunction with the course. F, Sp, S
FIT 299—Special Topics In Fitness (Variable, 1-5)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
A 3rd or 4th semester course to meet the needs of advanced students. This course addresses concepts in health and wellness through education, exercise, weight management, and specific behavior modifications.
For further information, contact Sandy Bein, Fitness Coordinator at (708) 596-2000 ext. 2368.
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