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FSS 281 Personal Trainer Exam Preparation
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Summation of the curriculum presented in the Fitness Professional Certificate program. Includes exam content areas,
study strategies, and test taking strategies to prepare for a nationally recognized certificate examination for personal
trainers.
Information: To be successful in this course, the student should have basic writing skills equivalent to the completion of
WRT 100 or 106.
Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FSS 285 Principles of Athletic Coaching
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to the principles of athletic coaching. Includes principles of behavior, teaching, physical training, and
management.
Information: To be successful in this course the student should have basic writing skills equivalent to the completion of
WRT 100 or 106. This course will use materials for and lead to certification by the American Sport Education Program
(ASEP) and are mandatory for the course.
Offered: Spring, Summer.
FSS 286 Sports Officiating
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Familiarization with and application of the rules of various sports from the standpoint of an official. Includes introduction to
the art of officiating, discussion of interpretation of rules for each sport, officiating duties, and guest officials and coaches
from each sport. Also includes actual experience through service in the college’s intramural program and other agencies.
Information: To be successful in this course, the student should have basic writing skills equivalent to the completion of
WRT 100 or 106.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
FSS 296 Independent Study in Fitness and Sport Sciences
1-4 cr. hrs. 1-4 periods (1-4 lec.)
Students independently continue their academic development in health, physical education, recreation, coaching, dance or
fitness, with the help of faculty member.
Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credit hours. Consent of instructor is required before
enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
FSS 299 Introduction to Co-op: Fitness Professional
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Introduction to Cooperative Education which provides for success in securing and retaining a training job related to subject
area. Includes communication skills, time and energy management, stress and its management, and careers. Also
includes placing yourself on the job market, principles, theories, and practices in the career field, and problems in the work
situation.
Corequisite(s): FSS 299WK
Information:
May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours.
This course is intended for the Fitness Professional program and may be taken in the 2nd semester or completion of FSS
276 or 277 before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FSS 299WK Co-op Work: Fitness Professional
2 cr. hrs. 10 periods (10 lab)
A supervised cooperative work program for students in an occupation related area. Teacher-coordinators work with
students and their supervisors.
Corequisite(s): FSS 299
Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FITNESS AND SPORT SCIENCES
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