PE 142 - Exercise Testing and Programming

Credit Hours: 3

This course will prepare students to screen, stratify risk and perform tests to evaluate all components of fitness, including cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and muscular flexibility. Exercise testing and guidelines to prescribe exercise follow the certified personal trainer guidelines established by organizations such as American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Perform a pre-participation health appraisal, determine level of ACSM Risk Stratification and refer to health care professional as needed;
Administer and interpret physical fitness tests identifying individual needs and client goals based on tests;
Identify unique testing and training needs for a variety of populations, i.e. preadolescent, cardiovascular, orthopedic, etc;
Discuss program protocols to ensure safety, develop emergency procedures and establish practices to prevent legal issues.

Prerequisites: PE 109 or Permission of the instructor
F/S (N, S)