Strength, Nutrition, and Personal Training - Scottsdale Community College

Strength, Nutrition, and Personal Training from Scottsdale Community College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Description: The Strength, Nutrition, and Personal Training Associate in Applied Science (AAS) prepares students with the knowledge and experience required to be eligible for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health and Fitness Instructor Certification, ACSM personal trainer certification, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) personal trainer certification, and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer certification. This degree will provide students with a stronger educational background making them more marketable in the field of fitness and nutrition. This degree will also meet the needs of individuals with existing degrees in such fields as Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Athletic Training and other health related disciplines. Registered dietitians, clinical exercise physiologists, personal trainers, exercise specialists, strength and conditioning specialists, coaches, athletes and others interested in acquiring knowledge in exercise, nutrition and health are also eligible for this program. Program Competencies: Compare and contrast the disciplines, professions and research areas that are encompassed by the fields of exercise science/kinesiology, exercise and wellness, and physical education. Assess and interpret body composition using skin fold and girth measurement techniques, and recommend ideal weight according to body fat percentage. Describe the functions of bone, muscle, nerves, ligaments, and tendons in the body. Demonstrate proper lifting techniques using weight machines and free weights. Describe the physiological mechanisms underlying improvement in aerobic capacity. Determine the course of action to follow for becoming a successful and effective personal training business owner. Perform exercise tests, including pretest evaluation, physical fitness testing, and clinical exercise testing. Demonstrate the proper technique for a variety of generally safe and effective exercises to enhance range-of-motion (ROM) in the general population. Demonstrate the proper technique for a variety of generally safe and effective exercises to enhance muscular strength, power, and endurance in the general population. Develop programs that will enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and help to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. Demonstrate proper protocol for guiding clients in determining their individual fitness goals and assessing the goals to ensure that they are safe and effective in maintaining or increasing the client's fitness status. Apply current nutrition guidelines to maintain optimal health and nutritional status for specific stages of the lifecycle and/or for specific lifestyle factors. List guidelines for maintaining water and electrolyte balance. Differentiate between anabolic, catabolic, and energy producing supplements. Identify and explain genetic, physiological, psychological, metabolic, and environmental influences on body weight. Demonstrate techniques for treating various wounds, injuries, shock, poisoning, burns, sudden illness, and emergency rescue. View more details on Scottsdale Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.