Fitness

Start a new career in the world of fitness.

With childhood and adult obesity on the rise, issues of health and fitness are gaining increasing attention among government authorities and the media. That why fitness is now a boom industry – demand is high for those who can teach relaxation skills, how to assess lifestyle habits and how to set fitness goals.

The Cengage Education Fitness course introduces students to basic principles of fitness and its relationship to overall well-being. You’ll learn about stress management, types of exercise and health evaluation.

The course provides valuable grounding for further study towards becoming a personal trainer.

On completion of your course:

Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Cengage Education Fitness Certificate.

Fitness - Extra learning materialsKey areas of learning:

  • The fitness field: Broadening horizons
  • Exercise and how it affects the body
  • Exercise testing and evaluation
  • Movement repertoire
  • Lifestyle change
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Course Number 92020
Course Type Correspondence
Course Duration Max 18 months
Study Hours Approx 120 hrs
Qualification Cengage Certificate

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge or experience is required to take this course.

Assessment details

  • 1 written assessment
  • 4 multiple choice

Extra learning material included

  • Sports Stretch - Textbook

Subjects You’ll Cover

The fitness field: Broadening horizons

  • Who is responsible for your health?
  • How fitness affects you
  • Personal fitness goals

Exercise and how it affects the body

  • Four types of exercise
  • Changes; the body's response to aerobic exercise
  • Changes; the body's response to anaerobic exercise

Exercise testing and evaluation

  • Health evaluation and hazard appraisal
  • "Flex" ability
  • Muscle power

Movement repertoire

  • Warm up
  • Aerobics
  • Muscle strength
  • Cool down

Lifestyle change

  • Assessing current lifestyle habits
  • Stress management
  • Relaxation skills