HFIT218M: Group Exercise Leadership for Special Populations

Theory Hours 2 Lab Hours 4 Credits 3

This course is designed to prepare students to understand how group exercise, small group training and effective leadership techniques can address the physical and psychosocial needs that various populations face throughout the lifespan. Through discussion, observation, teaching lab and a service-learning experience, students will put theory into practice and develop confidence in the ability to design and modify group exercise programs and communicate effectively to motivate participants. Prerequisites: HFIT105M, HFIT112M, HFIT113M, HFIT135M, HFIT213M, HFIT220M.