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CLARK COLLEGE

FITNESS TRAINER

Student Handbook

2014-15

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES for

Clark College

Fitness Trainer Students

Vancouver, Washington

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

STATEMENT RELATED TO STUDENT HANDBOOK…………. 3

I. GENERAL INFORMATION…………………………………. 4

II. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES……………………….….….… 8

III. CURRICULUM………………………..………….…….…..…. 9 -II.a. Fitness Trainer Associate of Applied Science

-II.b. Group Fitness Instructor Certificate of Completion

IV. FACULTY/STAFF INFORMATION ………….……….…….14

V. STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT….….….. 18

VI. ACADEMIC PROGRESS……………………..…………….... 21

VII. INTERNSHIP INFORMATION ……………………………... 22

VIII. POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SUPPORT SERVICES….23

APPENDIX A: FORMS…………….……………………………….. 27 -SERVICE LEARNING DOCUMENTATION FORM

-STATEMENT OF INTENT

-STUDENT PLAN FOR SUCCESS

-GRADE APPEAL PROCESS

APPENDIX B: COSTS OF PROGRAM……….………………..….32

APPENDIX C: KEY TERMS & CONCEPTS………………….…..39

APPENDIX D: TRANSFER WORKSHEETS...………………..…. 67

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STATEMENT RELATING TO STUDENT HANDBOOK

I, , have reviewed the Fitness Trainer Student Handbook.

I understand that I am responsible for the materials presented in the Fitness Trainer Student

Handbook and complying with the policies and procedures indicated therein.

I further understand that individual courses may have additional requirements.

Signed:

Date:

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I GENERAL INFORMATION

Fitness Trainers have the opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s health and quality of

life. The Fitness Trainer program is designed to prepare students for employment as personal fitness

trainers. Students will develop knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for working with clients who

are interested in improving their health and fitness through both theory and practical application.

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE:

Associate in Applied Science Degree (94-98 credits)

Group Fitness Instructor Certificate of Completion (6-10 credits)

Yoga Teacher Certificate of Completion (5 credits)

WEBSITE: www.clark.edu/fitnesstrainer

VISION & PURPOSE STATEMENT: Enhance the culture of the fitness industry by prioritizing

education to produce exceptional fitness professionals in the Portland-Vancouver metroplex.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Fitness Trainer AAS Degree

Apply knowledge, skills and abilities to be a competent personal trainer.

Prepared for a nationally accredited Fitness Trainer certification exam.

Apply appropriate strategies to motivate clients to adopt healthier behaviors.

Perform health and fitness-related assessments on clients.

Design and implement fitness plans to effectively train a variety of clients using a systematic

approach to exercise prescription.

Instruct clients to perform safe and effective exercise technique.

Communicate exercise science related principles at levels appropriate to both clients and to

professional peers.

Exhibit a foundation of professional and business-related skills necessary for becoming a personal

trainer

Group Fitness Certificate of Completion

Apply appropriate skills as a group fitness instructor.

Prepared for a group fitness national certification exam.

Apply basic principles of fitness.

Yoga Teacher Certificate of Completion

Obtain certification by Yogafit as an entry level teacher of Yogafit Level I, Seniors, Pre/Post

Natal, Yogaback, Anatomy and Alignment.

PROGRAM GOALS:

Provide Clark county employers and consumers with personal trainers who are well-qualified,

ethical and professional.

Support National Health Goals by providing our community with graduates who are trained to

empower clients to practice lifelong positive health behaviors.

Educate students to a level where they become highly sought after by fitness trainer employers.

Develop and nurture relationships with Fitness Trainer employers, such as area health clubs,

personal training studios, active senior communities, and Vancouver Parks & Recreation.

http://www.clark.edu/fitnesstrainer

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PROGRAM BENEFITS:

Discounts on Professional Certification Exams and Materials: Prepare to

become certified as a Personal Trainer , Group Fitness Instructor and/or Yoga

teacher. Take advantage of discounts on exams and materials associated with

those certifications with several organizations.

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Academic Partnership.

American Council on Exercise (ACE) Educational Partner.

YogaFit®

Program Labs & Facilities: Clark College Fitness Trainer program has access to

exceptional facilities for student learning and practice.

Gymnasium, Multipurpose Room, Fitness Center, Free Weights Room

State-of-the-art equipment & supplies:

o Anatomical models

o iPads with fitness related apps for use in

lab classes

o Cardio machines: Ellipticals, treadmills,

spinning bikes, recumbent bikes,

recumbent elliptical, stair climber, Concept

II rowers, Jacob’s Ladder, AMT (Active

Motion Trainer)

o Variable resistance weight machines.

o Suspension Training (TRX)

o Bosu balls

o Stability Balls

o Kettlebells

o Free weights

o Weight lifting platforms

o FreeMotion Equipment

o Tubing, bands

o Medicine balls

o Speed, Agility & Quickness tools

Fitness Testing Laboratory with state of the art Fitness Testing equipment

o Bod Pod

o Hydrostatic Weighing Tank

o Metabolic Cart & lactate anaylsis

o Bicycle Ergometers & Computrainer

o Lange and Harpenden Skinfold Calipers.

o Gulick measuring tapes

o Grip Strength dynamometers

o Spirometers

o Goniometers

o Heart Rate and Blood Pressure monitors

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Hands on Training: Students will experience over 1,300 hours of instruction over two years.

Courses include a variety of theory and practice. Fitness Trainer students have an opportunity to

practice their fitness training skills with real clients by working with general education students in

a Fitness & Wellness lab, as well as volunteer special population clients. In addition, the 120

hour internship provides practical real-world experience to hone their skills.

Competency-Based Approach: The focus of the program is to attain competency in a variety of

skills needed to be exceptional fitness trainers in the field. In order to graduate from this

program, students must demonstrate competency in the following areas: exercise techniques,

appropriate communication of fitness concepts, fitness program planning, risk stratification, body

composition testing, fitness testing, wellness coaching, and professional skills (including internal

& external marketing, incentive programs, sales, resume’ development, and professional

interviewing).

Focus on Fitness: Students will participate in a variety of professional physical activity classes,

as well as laboratories that include fitness activities. Students participate in a triathlon at the end

of their program.

Exceptional Faculty: Our quality faculty possess outstanding backgrounds in their area of

expertise. Most program instructors have a master’s degree in physical education/exercise

science and have a Certified Personal Trainer credential from the National Academy of Sports

Medicine (NASM). Many faculty also possess a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

(CSCS) credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Local Internship Sites Available: Students participate in an internship experience at local

businesses during the final term of the program, often times leading to employment.

Job Placement: Graduates from the Clark College Fitness Trainer Program who responded to a

survey (summer 2011) reported 100% job placement or transfer to a 4-year university.

Job Announcements: Local job opportunities are emailed to graduates of the Fitness Trainer

program.

Degree deferring institution: One advantage of completing this program is that you also earn an

associate degree from an accredited public college. Other programs may only offer certificates

and may not provide transfer opportunities should a graduate decide to continue with their

education.

Transfer Opportunities: Clark College currently has several transfer agreements available:

Concordia University (located in North Portland) offers and Exercise and Sport Science

degree.

Central Washington University offers a Bachelor’s of Applied Science degree for

Information Technology and Administrative Management which focuses on management

skills in a particular field.

Portland State University: offers a Bachelor’s in Community Health with a concentration

area of Physical Activity and Exercise.

Clark College: Coming soon (expected Fall 2015) Clark College will be offering a

Bachelor’s of Technology degree in Business and Management for those interested in

opening their own business or moving into management.

http://www.cu-portland.edu/hhs/undergraduate/ess/index.cfm

http://www.cwu.edu/itam/PDF/BASapply/slick_online_itam_bas.pdf

http://pdx.edu/sch/physical-activityexercise

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COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FITNESS TRAINER PROGRAM:

In order to plan your finances better, the following chart provides the approximate costs of

completing this program. Costs are subject to change without notice and vary widely depending on

source and quality of items purchased. It does not include the cost of paper, ink, internet access, etc.

A more detailed breakdown of the following costs is provided in Appendix C. This program is

financial aid eligible.

Expense

Approximate

Cost

Tuition & Fees (for 94 credits) $8,695.31

Course Fees $236.00

Textbooks (in FT program only—does not include other departmental costs) $539.19

Supplies $799.63

Certification Exam Costs (for Personal Training Certification only) $399.00

TOTAL ~$10,669.13

COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH GROUP FITNESS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:




This program is financial aid eligible IF you declare that you are planning to complete the Fitness

Trainer AAS degree.

Expense Approximate

Cost

Tuition & Fees (FT 150-3 cr, FT 155-2 cr, HLTH 120-1 cr for WA/Oregon border resident) $662.76

Course Fees $30.00

Textbooks (ACE GFI textbooks plus NASM text) $160.00

TOTAL ~$852.76

Certification Exam Costs (ACE GFI Certification: reflects $50 ACE Educational Partnership discount) $199.00

COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE YOGA TEACHER CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:




This program is financial aid eligible IF you declare that you are planning to complete the Fitness

Trainer AAS degree.

Expense Approximate

Cost

Tuition & Fees (FT 150-3 cr & FT 156-2 cr for WA/Oregon border resident) $552.30

Course Fees $15.00

Textbooks (specific materials from YogaFit plus NASM text) $350.00

Certification Exam Costs (YogaFit Level I, Senior,YogaBack, Pre/Post-natal, Posture &

Alignment)-No additional certification exam is needed $0.00

TOTAL ~$917.30

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II. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Clark College Fitness Trainer program is designed to prepare students for employment as

personal fitness trainers and group fitness instructors (aerobics instructors).

Employment outlook for Fitness Trainers: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Fitness

Trainer job prospects are expected to be good. Regional data supports this trend. From 2006-2010,

Fitness Trainer and Aerobic Instructor positions have grown by 9% during a severely slow economic

growth period (source: Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc). Employment of fitness trainers and

instructors is expected to grow by 13% percent from 2012 to 2022.

Trends: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the following trends:

Recognition of health benefits: As businesses and insurance organizations continue to recognize the

benefits of health and fitness programs for their employees, incentives to join gyms or other types of health

clubs is expected to increase the need for fitness trainers and instructors.

Corporate Fitness: Some businesses may even decide to open their own onsite facility to decrease the

need for their employees to travel for exercise.

Baby Boomers: As baby boomers age, they will be encouraged to remain active to help prevent injuries

and illnesses associated with aging. With the increasing number of older residents in nursing homes or

residential care facilities and communities, jobs for fitness trainers and instructors are expected to arise

from the need for workers in the fitness centers in these locations.

Combating obesity: Other employment growth is likely to come from the continuing emphasis on

exercise for young people to combat obesity and encourage healthy lifestyles.

Yoga & Pilates: Participation in yoga and Pilates is expected to continue to increase, driven partly by

older adults who want low-impact forms of exercise and relief from arthritis and other ailments.

Wages: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median national annual earnings of fitness

trainers and aerobics instructors in 2012 was $31,720 per year or $15.25hr. The middle 80 percent

earned between $17,630 and $46,530. Local data indicates: State of Washington EPSI data indicate

that Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors make an average of $42,075 per year (2013). The

regional data indicates that the average personal trainer/aerobics instructor makes $19.58/hr (2013).

Career Advancement Opportunities: Students may also continue their education in the fields of

exercise science, community health, dietetics, and health promotion. Students who graduate with at

least a bachelor’s degree in health may also wish to pursue Health Coaching-- an emerging

profession designed to help employees or patients improve adherence to healthy behaviors. Many of

the skill-sets developed in the Fitness Trainer program are directly transferrable to a Health Coaching

career, such as wellness coaching skills and practical application of health and fitness guidelines to

real life situations. The highly motivated student who enjoys math and science may also consider

pursuing a graduate level degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy, or

Registered Dietician.

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/fitness-trainers-and-instructors.htm#tab-6

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/fitness-trainers-and-instructors.htm

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III. CURRICULUM

a. 2-Year Fitness Trainer Associate in Applied Science

Communication Skills (6 credits required)

Credit

s

Major Area Requirements (These courses need

to be completed before entering final winter

term).

Credit

s

ENGL&101-ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 5 cr. HLTH 100-FOOD AND YOUR HEALTH 2 cr

BUS 211-BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 3

cr. or

ENGL&102-ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 5

cr or

ENGL 109-WRITING ABOUT THE

SCIENCES 5 cr

3-5 cr. PE 291-CARE AND PREVENTION OF

ATHLETIC INJURIES 3 cr

Health & Physical Education (3 credits

required) FT 101-FITNESS TRAINER SEMINAR 1 cr

HPE 258-FITNESS-WELLNESS 3 cr. FT 150-FUNDAMENTALS OF FITNESS + 3 cr

Computational Skills (3 credits required) FT 151-FITNESS CENTER SKILLS + 2 cr

MATH 090-ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA or

MATH 091-ALGEBRA II 5 cr.

FT 152-FLEXIBILITY, POSTURE AND CORE

+ 2 cr

Human Relations (3 credits required) FT 153-EXERCISE TECHNIQUES 2 cr

CMST&210-INTERPERSONAL

COMMUNICATIONS 5 cr. FT 210-WELLNESS COACHING 3 cr

Humanities (3 credits required) * FT 230-FITNESS TESTING 3 cr

Social Sciences (3 credits required) FT 250-STRUCTURAL KINESIOLOGY 3 cr

PSYC&100-GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

or PSYC&200-LIFESPAN PSYCHOLOGY 5 cr. FT 251-EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 4 cr

Natural Sciences (3 credits required) FT 290-SPECIAL PROJECTS 2 cr

BIOL 164-HUMAN BIOLOGY ** 4 cr. Final Cohort Classes (starts final winter term)

BIOL 165-HUMAN BIOLOGY LAB ** 1 cr. FT 154-POWER DEVELOPMENT! 2 cr

FT 200-NUTRITION FOR FITNESS 3 cr

Swimming Requirement FT 220-FACILITY MANAGEMENT ! 3 cr

Swimming course (PE 175,176,177, 179,274,

275,279) 1 cr

FT 260-EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION I-

HEALTHY POPULATIONS 5 cr

FT 261-EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION II-

SPECIAL POPULATIONS 5 cr

Physical Activity Based Courses (2-4

required)

FT 262-EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION III-

PERFORMANCE TRAINING 4 cr

Choose up to 4 additional credits numbered FT

154-169, or PE 100-283 2-4 cr.

FT 270-PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS OF

FITNESS TRAINING ! 3 cr

FT 275-FITNESS TRAINING INTERNSHIP 4 cr

FT 299-FINAL SKILL ASSESSMENT 2 cr

Total Required Credits: 94-98

* CMST&210 fulfills Humanities and Human Relations

requirements.

** BIOL& 251/252/253 substitute for BIOL 164/165

+ FT Course available in the summer.

! May be taken before final winter term if prerequisites

are met.

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III.b. Group Fitness Instructor Certificate of Completion

The Fitness Trainer Program’s Group Fitness Instructor Certificate of Completion program prepares

students with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to take a Group Fitness Instructor

certification exam (ACE or AFFA recommended).

Program Outcomes

• Apply appropriate skills as a group fitness instructor.

• Prepared for a group fitness national certification exam.

• Apply basic principles of fitness.

REQUIRED COURSEWORK (currently offered summers only)

FT 150-Fundamentals of Fitness OR 3-5 credits

FT 260-Exercise Prescription I-Healthy Populations

FT 155-Group Fitness Instructor 2 credits

HLTH 120-Adult CPR & First Aid OR

FT 220-Facility Management 1-3 credit

Total for Term 6-10 credits

IIIc. Yoga Teacher Certificate of Completion

The Fitness Trainer Program’s Yoga Teacher Certificate of Completion program prepares students

with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to become an entry level yoga teacher certified by

Yogafit. Students who successfully complete the courses listed below will have knowledge, skills

and abilities to teach Yogafit Level 1, Yoga Seniors, YogaBack, Pre/Post-natal Yoga, and Anatomy

and Alignment.

Program Outcomes

Prepared as an entry level yoga teacher certified by Yogafit to teach Yogafit

Level I, Seniors, Pre/Post-natal, Yogaback, Anatomy and Alignment.

REQUIRED COURSEWORK

FT 150-Fundamentals of Fitness OR 3 credits

FT 155-Group Fitness Instructor 2 credits

Total for Term 6-10 credits

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Required General Education Courses for Fitness Trainer AAS Degree

Course # Course Title

# of

Cr PREREQ Offered

BIOL164/165 Human Biology/Lab 4/1 Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 165 Su, F, W, Sp

BUS 211 or Business Communications 3 Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or consent of Instructor F, W, Sp

ENGL 101 English Composition I 5

Prerequisite of “B” or better in ENGL 098, a grade of “C” or better in

ENGL 099, or recommended score on college writing skills

placement test for ENGL 101.

Su, F, W, Sp

ENGL 102 or English Comp II 5

Su, F, W, Sp

ENGL 109 Writing about Science 5 W

CMST 210 Interpersonal Communications

5 None Su, F, W, Sp

HLTH 100 Food & Your Health 2 none Su, F, W, Sp

HPE 258 Fitness-Wellness 3 none Su, F, W, Sp

MATH 090 Elementary Algebra OR 5 Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 030 or recommending score on placement test.

Su, F, W, Sp

MATH 091 Algebra II 5 Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 089 or MATH 090

or eligibility for MATH 095.

PE 291 Care & Prevention of Athletic

Injuries 3

A grade of "C" or better in FT 150, BIOL 164, or BIOL& 251, or

consent of Instructional Unit. F, Sp

PSYC 100 or PSYC 200

General Psychology or Lifespan Psychology

5 None Su, F, W, Sp

Fitness Trainer Course Descriptions

Course Course Title Cr PREREQ Description Offered

FT 101 FT Seminar 1 None Career exploration course focusing on gaining insight into the roles, professional duties, and responsibilities of fitness/health

professionals across the fitness industry.

F, W

FT 150 Fundamentals of Fitness 3 None

Required for the following specialty areas: Group Fitness

Instructor, Yoga Teacher, Corrective Exercise

Basic principles of exercise science, exercise prescription and

risk management for the fitness professional.

Su, W

FT 151 Professional Activity: Fitness

Center Skills 2 None

Develop skills related to exercise techniques and instruction focusing on cardio machines, weight machines and basic free

weights.

Su, W

FT 152 Professional Activity:

Flexibility, Posture & Core 2

Concurrent

enrollment or a grade of "C" or

better in FT 150

or 250

Develop skills related to exercise assessment, technique and

instruction focusing on flexibility, posture and core. Su, Sp

FT 153 Professional Activity: Exercise Technique

2 A grade of "C"

or better in FT 151

Develop skills related to exercise techniques and instruction focusing on running/sprinting form, introduction to plyometrics,

and the use of body weight, dumbbells, elastic tubing, and

stability balls for resistance training.

F

FT 154 Professional Activity: Power Development

2 A "C" or better

in FT 151 Develop skills related to exercise technique and instruction focusing on power, speed, agility and quickness.

W

FT 155 Professional Activity: Group Fitness Instructor

2

Concurrent enrollment in FT

150, or

completion of FT 260 and FT 220

with a grade of

"C" or better.

Counts toward Physical Activity Based Courses requirement.

Develop skills related to exercise technique and instruction

focusing on group exercise training to music.

Su

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Course Course Title Cr PREREQ Description Offered

FT 156 Professional Activity:

Yoga Teaching 2

FT 150 is required

to receive the

posture & alignment module

of certification

Counts toward Physical Activity Based Courses requirement.

Introduction to the Yogafit method of teaching yoga. Students will

learn physical execution, transitions, and modifications to traditional

yoga poses with an emphasis on effectiveness and safety, as well as modifications for common special populations.

Sp

FT 162 Professional Activity: Flexibility, Posture &

Core II

2 A grade of "C" or

better in FT 152

Counts toward Physical Activity Based Courses requirement

Builds on skills developed in FT 152, with an emphasis on preparing students to specialize in the area of corrective exercise.

Sp, Su

FT 200 Nutrition for Fitness 3

A grade of "C" or

better in HLTH 100

and MATH 090 or 091 and FT 210

Develop strategies for encouraging nutritious eating, and weight

management. Discuss eating disorders. Explore performance nutrition

and supplementation. Acquire a variety of diet analysis tools to use with clients within the scope of practice for the personal trainer.

W

FT 210 Wellness Coaching 3

A grade of "C" or

higher in CMST 210 and FT 101.

Develop collaborative communication style and motivational skills to

help clients adopt healthier lifestyles. F

FT 220 Facility Management 3 A grade of "C" or higher in FT 101

Risk management in a fitness facility setting will be explored. Topics

include liability, personnel, safety, facility layout, repair, and maintenance of fitness equipment. Students will also receive First

Aid/CPR/AED certification upon successful completion of the class

W

FT 230 Fitness Testing 3

A grade of "C" or better in HPE 258

and MATH 090 or 091

Concurrent

enrollment in FT 251-Exercise

Physiology

Methods of assessment of client health, fitness, nutrition, and exercise behavior. Developing skills for assessing blood pressure, body

composition, cardio-respiratory fitness, flexibility, and muscular

strength/endurance.

F

FT 250 Structural

Kinesiology 3

A grade of "C" or

better in FT 150 and

151

Overview of anatomical and mechanical bases of human movement. F

FT 251 Exercise Physiology 4 BIOL 164/165 or BIOL 253 passed

w/”C” or better

Study of physiological responses and adaptations of the body to

exercise; topics include principles related to disease prevention, the cardio-respiratory system, neuromuscular system, environmental

stress, supplementation, nutrition, metabolism, body composition, and

weight management.

F

FT 260 Exercise Prescription I-Healthy

Populations

5

A grade of "C" or

better in ENGL

101, FT 210 and FT 251.

Designing client-centered fitness plans intended to help apparently healthy clients achieve their health and fitness goals in a safe and

effective manner.

W

FT 261

Exercise Prescription

II-Special Populations

5 FT 260 w/”C” or

better

Designing individualized fitness plans to help clients with special

needs achieve their health and fitness goals in a safe and effective manner

S

FT 262 Exercise Prescription III-Performance

Training

4 FT 260 w/”C” or

better

Emphasizes endurance and resistance training methodology. Lifting

techniques, and teaching methods for body building/sculpting, power lifting, and Olympic lifting are addressed. Technical, tactical and

conditioning aspects of endurance training focus on swimming,

bicycling, running and cardio machines

S

FT 270 Professional Aspects

of Fitness Training 3 None

Focuses on business planning, marketing, customer service, work ethic, management systems, resume' development, and interviewing

skills.

W

FT 275 Fitness Training

Internship 4

Grade of "C" or

better in FT 220

Experience hands-on fitness training at one or more approved

worksites. S

FT 290 Special Projects 1 Consent of Fitness

Trainer Coordinator See next page for more information.

Su, F, W,

S

FT 299 Final Skill Assessment

2 A grade of "C" or higher for FT 260

Comprehensive assessment of Fitness Trainer AAS degree student

learning outcomes. Students must pass this course at 70% or better to

earn their AAS-Fitness Trainer from Clark College.

Sp

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FT 290- Special Projects information:

The purpose of the Special Project class is to provide you with entry level job skills in a fitness

setting. Many employers have indicated that students do not have adequate job skills, especially

related to front desk and general health club duties. The following indicate the various activities

available for fulfilling the FT 290-Special Projects credits. All projects require daily comments,

logged hours, and a final summary (typed, double-spaced and 3-5 pages in length). Special Projects

require 30 hours per credit.

Fitness Center: Work in the fitness center and weight room performing various tasks from

orientations, to cleaning, to monitoring the center. One special assignment, such as

marketing, will be performed in addition to normal duties.

Activity Lab Assistant-Assist the course instructor in preparing for class and monitoring

students during lab for FT 151-162 or HPE 258 lab, PE 100-282 (only for those students who

have already taken the class).

Fitness Testing Lab Assistant: Assist the Lab Director (Steve DaMassa) with the conducting

and scheduling various tests.

Fitness Trainer Program Annual Triathlon: Assistance with preparations for the annual

event.

Group Fitness Instructor Assistant: Work with 1-2 mentors as an assistant group fitness

instructor. Gain valuable knowledge and experience in a practical setting.

Service Learning Program Requirement

Students will participate in a minimum of four different volunteer opportunities for at least 8-hours total related to their professional career throughout the 2-years of the program.

Students in the first year of the program are required to volunteer to help with the Try-athlon held in

June. There are also many opportunities to volunteer for activities related to fitness, such as local

fitness events or programs. These types of activities encourage service to the community, and provide

experiences related to fitness which can enhance your resume´. Students will receive a tracking form in FT 101 to document their volunteer/service hours.

Completed tracking form are due in FT 299-Final Skills Assessment class, during the final term of the

program (Spring term).

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IV. FACULTY INFORMATION

FITNESS TRAINER PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Lisa Borho, MS, MPH, NASM-CPT, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Contact Info: Ph. (360) 992-2184, email: [email protected]

Instructor Bio: Lisa Borho is the Fitness Trainer Program Coordinator and a Professor at Clark College. She joined

the faculty of Clark College in 1997. A graduate of University of Illinois, Ms. Borho has a Bachelor of Science in

Physical Education and a Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology. Ms. Borho received an additional advanced

degree from Portland State University, where she earned a Master of Public Health. Ms. Borho specializes in health and

fitness, is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (1998-CSCS), and Certified Personal Trainer (2003-NSCA-

CPT). She is also an NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS-2014) and Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS-2014)

Courses Taught in Fitness Trainer Curriculum:

FT 150-Fundamentals of Fitness

FT 151-Fitness Center Skills

FT 250-Structural Kinesiology

FT 251-Exercise Physiology

FT 261-Exercise Prescription II-Special Populations

FT 262-Exercise Prescription III-Performance Training

FT 275-Fitness Trainer Internship

FT 299-Final Skills Assessment

PRIMARY FACULTY

Garrett Hoyt, MS, Phdabd, NASM-CPT

Contact Info: Email: [email protected]

Instructor Bio: Garrett received his master’s degree from Colorado State University in Exercise Physiology and

completed all but his dissertation in pursuit of a PhD in Health Promotion from Brigham Young University. He has

been a personal trainer, owned a personal training business and worked at a YMCA as a Health and Wellbeing

Director overseeing the operations of the fitness areas. Garrett has spent significant time studying nutrition and is

currently starting a small sustainable farm.

Courses Taught in Fitness Trainer Curriculum FT 101-Fitness Trainer Seminar

FT 230-Fitness Testing

FT 262-Exercise Prescription III-Performance Training

FT 270-Professional Aspects of Fitness Training

FT 275-Internship

FT 299-Final Skills Assessment

HLTH100-Food & Your Health

HPE 258-Fitness & Wellness

Alan Wiest, MS, USAW, CSCS, NASM-CPT, AEA

Contact Info: Ph. (360) 992-2186 Email: [email protected]

Instructor Bio: Alan Wiest received his Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Movement Science with a minor in

Biology from the University of Oregon, where he also received his Master’s degree in Exercise and Movement

Science with a concentration in Biomechanics. Alan has worked in a variety of settings including teaching at

elementary, community college, university, and post-secondary levels, personal training, fitness management,

instructing a variety of group fitness classes, sports specific conditioning and camps, in-home personal training,

business ownership, and corporate fitness. Alan is a Certified Sports and Performance Coach through the United

States Weightlifting Organization (USAW) and a certified CPR / First Aid / AED Instructor through the American

Red Cross.



FT 153-Exercise Techniques


HPE 258-Fitness & Wellness

mailto:[email protected]



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OTHER PROGRAM FACULTY

Mike Arnold, Ed.S, CSCS

Contact Info: Ph. (360) 992-2187, email: [email protected]

Instructor Bio: Mike Arnold is a Professor at Clark College. He joined the faculty in fall of 1989. Mr. Arnold

received his Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and an Ed.S Degree in Athletic Administration from Truman State

University. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (1991-CSCS).


FT 154-Power Development

Veronica Brock, MS, Certified Health & Wellness Coach

Contact info: Email: [email protected]

Instructor Bio: Veronica Brock is a Professor at Clark College. She joined the faculty in the fall of 1995. Her

education and experience is in the field of health promotion, emphasizing exercise, nutrition and aging studies. She is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach through Wellcoaches®. She has a graduate degree from East Stroudsburg

University in Pennsylvania. She started her college studies at Clark College after graduating from Columbia River High

School, here in Vancouver.

Courses Taught in Fitness Trainer Curriculum

FT 210-Wellness Coaching

HLTH 100-Food & Your Health

Steve DaMassa, BS, CSCS Affiliate Faculty member, Fitness Testing Lab Manager

Contact Info: Ph. (360) 992-2185 (Office) or 992-2808 (Fitness Center), Email:

[email protected]

Instructor Bio: Steve DaMassa serves the Fitness Trainer Program in many ways. He is the main instructor for the

FT 290-Special Project course, where students gain hands on experience as general fitness workers in the Clark College

Fitness Center. He is co-manager of the Clark College Fitness Center and oversees the Fitness Testing Lab. His diverse

job-experience prior to coming to Clark College include being a Fitness Testing Technician at Portland Adventist Medical

Center, an Exercise Specialists at in a large corporate setting, and an Exercise Therapist at a physical therapy clinic. He

received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Humbolt State University.


FT 220-Facility Management

FT 290-Special Projects (Fitness Center Work

Experience)

HLTH 120-Adult CPR/First Aid

Judy Glenney, BS, CSCS, USAW Regional Coach

Contact Info: [email protected]

Instructor Bio: Judy Glenney has a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Pacific University. She is also a

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a Certified Regional Weightlifting Coach, and a national and

international weightlifting champion. Judy was recently honored for her role in promoting weight lifting as a recognized

sprot for women at the International Weight Lifting (IWF) World Championships in Wroclaw, Poland (2013) at a

recognition ceremony focused on 30th Anniversary of Women’s Weight Lifting. In addition, Judy has officiated

weightlifting competitions throughout the world, including the first women’s weight lifting Olympic competition in

Sydney, Australia (2000).

Courses Taught in Fitness Trainer Curriculum: FT 151-Professional Activity: Fitness Center Skills





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Cathy Holdsworth, YogaFit® Master Trainer


Instructor Bio: Cathy Holdsworth is a registered yoga teacher trainer with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 200, 500 RYT)

and continues to update her knowledge through teacher trainings and workshops. She has taught many different types of

yoga classes including vinyasa, restorative, prenatal, gentle/therapeutic, as well as meet with clients privately.

Courses Taught in Fitness Trainer Curriculum: FT 156-Yoga Teaching

Heidi Marshall AAS, NSCA-CPT, NASM, ACE, AFFA

Contact Info: Ph. 360-992-2330 Email: [email protected]

Instructor Bio: Heidi Marshall has been teaching fitness for 13 years. She has an AAS degree from Clark College in

the Fitness Trainer Program and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Eastern Oregon

University. She is certified through AFAA, ACE, NASM, and NSCA. Heidi works as an adjunct faculty member at Clark

College and owns her own personal training business.

Courses Taught in Fitness Trainer Curriculum: FT 155-Professional Activity: Group Fitness Instructor

Bob Maves, NASM-CES


Instructor Bio: Bob Maves is an adjunct instructor at Clark College. Bob Maves owns his own personal training

studio called M.A.V.E.S. Bob Maves is Functional Movement Screening (FMS) Certified, as well as a Certified CHEK

Practitioner, CP 1; Certified CHEK Practitioner - CP2, HLC1; IYCA - High School Strength & Conditioning Specialist;

Level 2 TKD Coach – U.S.A.T.; USA National Taekwondo Poomsae (Forms) Team Coach, 2007 & 2008.

Courses Taught in Fitness Trainer Curriculum: FT 152-Professional Activity: Flexibility, Posture, Core FT 162-Professional Activity: Flexibility, Posture &

Core III

Garet Studer, MS

Contact Info: Ph. (360) 992-2185 Email: [email protected]

Instructor Bio: Garet Studer earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, and his Master’s degree in Higher

Education Administration from Washington State University. His event and facilities management experience includes

working as Clark College’s Fitness Center Co-manager, one season with the Spokane Shock marketing team (Arena

Football), and four years with Washington State University Athletics. Garet was also a basketball student-athlete at Clark

College.


FT 220-Facility ManagementKristin Woitte, MS, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Contact Info: Ph: (360) 992-2913 Email: [email protected]

Instructor Bio: Kristin Woitte received her Master’s degree in Sports Medicine from United States Sports Academy.

She is the athletic trainer at Clark College. She is a certified personal trainer (NSCA-CPT) and has her Certified Strength

& Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), both through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. She teaches several

of our first year general education requirements, including PE 291-Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries class.


PE 291-Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries. HPE 258-Fitness & Wellness





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SUPPORT STAFF

Kathy Slavin, HPE Division Secretary

Contact Info: Ph. (360) 992-2190, Email: [email protected]

Kimberley Deseranno, Office Assistant

Contact info: Ph. (360) 992-2653, Email: [email protected]



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V. Standards for Professional Conduct

Student Responsibilities for Professional Conduct:

Academic Dishonesty Policy: Cheating, plagiarism, or dishonest communication with instructors is

strictly prohibited. Any violation of this policy will follow the Process related To Violations of

Professional Standards in the Fitness Trainer Student Handbook, which could include any of the

following actions being taken; a zero grade for the assignment/assignment group, failure in the course,

reporting conduct to the VP of Student Affairs, and/or dismissal from the Fitness Trainer Program,

depending on the findings of the review of the violation. Any student violating this policy will be required

to submit a petition to the Fitness Trainer Department Chair for approval to continue in the Fitness Trainer

Program. In that petition, the offending student must take responsibility for their actions, as well as a plan

to re-establish trust between instructors and fellow classmates.

Attendance & Punctuality: Attendance and punctuality are highly valued in the workplace. Students

are expected to attend class, be on time, and actively participate in each course session. The Fitness

Trainer Program policies below are designed to encourage these workplace behaviors. Students are also

expected to communicate with the instructor prior to any absence or expected tardiness.

o Absences/Tardiness: A student is charged with an absence if s/he: 1) does not attend class; 2) arrives

late or leaves early by more than 15 minutes 3) has two tardies (arrives after class is scheduled to

begin or leaves before it is scheduled to end). Students are still expected to make-up any work missed

and will miss any participation points.

o Additional absences: Students missing more than 10% of class meetings per quarter will receive a

5% deduction in total course points for each additional absence. Extenuating circumstances that can

be supported by proper documentation will be evaluated on an individual basis by the course

instructor.

Behavioral (Affective) Competencies: The Fitness Trainer student will:

o Participate appropriately and collegially in classroom discussions and labs.

o Be prepared for class by completing any reading assignments before class, preparing assignments, and

being prepared to participate in classes.

o Provide feedback to faculty, fellow students, clients, and internship site staff through effective and

respectful verbal and non-verbal interactions.

o Display recognition and respect of faculty, fellow students, clients, and internship site staff by

maintaining appropriate interpersonal distance.

o Display autonomy in effective decision-making and judgment with recognition of the necessity for

consultation when necessary.

o Participate with internship site staff as a contributory team member.

o Arrive at class or an assigned internship site punctually, or notify faculty or internship site staff of

anticipated tardiness or absence.

o Comply with dress, grooming, and personal hygiene standards established by program/internship sites.

o Comply with health and safety standards established by the program/internship sites.

o Elicit and respond to constructive criticism by supervising internship site staff.

o Project a professional demeanor so as to instill confidence in faculty, clients, internship site staff, and

colleagues.

o Exhibit the ability to attend to different tasks simultaneously (multi-task), and accomplish each task

on-time and to the quality standard articulated by the assigner (faculty/internship supervisor).

o Exhibit the ability to handle client complaints in a courteous and supportive manner at internship sites,

and to occasionally do so in contentious situations.

o Avoid congregating outside office or classroom areas and keep voices down while in the lobby of the

O’Connell Sports Center. Voices carry up to offices and disrupt work environment.

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Clark College Student Code of Conduct: Students will abide by the Student Code of Conduct

(RCW70.02.050). A full copy is available in the Clark College Catalogue, or

http://www.clark.edu/about_clark/policies/student_code.php#010

Confidentiality: Keep client information confidential. Do not leave client records in unsecured

locations. Be cognizant of leaving a client’s folder open and laying on a counter while you are across the

room working with that client. The sharing of health information is regulated by federal law. Personal

fitness trainers should be familiar with HIPPA (Health Information Portability and Privacy Act). You are

allowed to discuss a client with your instructor and in class without utilizing the client’s real name, but

discussion of a client is NEVER done in public or where someone is likely to overhear your conversation.

Fitness Status: Employers expect their employees to act as role models to clients by being fit. As such,

the Clark College Fitness Trainer program encourages students to work toward exceptional health and

physical fitness, including regular exercise, nutritious eating habits, optimal posture and appropriate

weight management. Fitness includes cardiovascular fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility.

Personal Hygiene: Students will wear clean clothing and maintain neutral body odor. The nature of

participating in fitness activities lends itself to the possibility of body odor. Students should be sure to use

deodorant regularly and have a change of clothes available when in a class or internship setting.

Perfumes and colognes: should not be worn, as many people (clients in particular) may be sensitive to

fragrances.

Reporting Illness or Injury Incident: Incidents that occur in class or at an internship site must be

immediately reported according to the facility policy and college policy. Your instructor or the Division

Secretary will provide you with a copy of an Incident/Accident Report form that must be returned to the

HPE Division Secretary, Fitness Trainer Coordinator, or HPE Division Chair.

Record Keeping: Accurate, thorough, and legible charts must be kept on all clients.

Scope of Practice: NASM has defined Scope of Practice on page 513 of the NASM Essentials of

Personal Fitness Training (4th edition).

Smoking Policy: Students are expected to follow the Clark College no tobacco use policy at all times. If

a student smokes and others are aware of it, it can be a detriment to their professional reputation. In

addition, the odor of tobacco products emanating from a health professional sends the wrong message to

clients; therefore, the use of tobacco products is forbidden in or around internship sites. If, in the judgment

of the faculty or internship supervisor, the odor of smoke is evident, the student will be asked to leave the

classroom/internship site. This constitutes a warning. If additional violations occur, the student may be

counseled to drop out of the program.

Standard of Care: As a professional in any field, especially health occupations, professionals are held

to a higher standard than laypeople. As a personal fitness trainer, you are expected to meet a minimum

standard by following established guidelines set by the fitness industry. Deviations from these established

guidelines may be viewed as negligence or malpractice and may open up the fitness trainer to liability. In

other words, trainers must have the professional knowledge, judgment and skills to appropriately advise

clients about their health and fitness. It is the responsibility of the fitness trainer to stay current regarding

established guidelines, they need to practice their skills, and take steps to appropriately apply that

information in the professional setting.

Substance Abuse Policy: Students are expected to be role models for health and fitness. Use of illegal

substances (such as performance enhancing drugs or other illegal drugs) is strictly prohibited. Violations

of this policy may result in the student being removed from the program.

http://www.clark.edu/about_clark/policies/student_code.php#010

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Process related To Violations of Professional Standards:

Students who violate any part of the professional conduct code may be penalized in one of the

following ways. If a violation is considered severe by the Fitness Trainer Program Coordinator, then

several steps may be skipped:

Step 1 Verbal Warning: Student will receive a verbal warning.

Step 2 Student Plan for Success: Develop an improvement plan (see Appendix A).

Step 3 Course/Site Removal: Student may be asked to leave a class or internship site with a

follow-up visit with instructor.

Step 4 Referral to Fitness Trainer Coordinator: Student may be referred to the Fitness Trainer

Program Coordinator for resolution.

Step 5 Referral to Dean of Health Sciences: If resolution is not reached with the Division Chair,

the student will be referred to the Dean of Health Sciences. The student may receive a

written warning that will become part of their Fitness Trainer Program record at this

stage.

Step 6 Referral to Vice President of Student Affairs: If resolution is not reached at Step 5, the

student will be referred to the Vice President of Student Affairs for disciplinary action.

Step 7 Dismissal: Student may be dismissed from the FT Program.

If an infraction is severe, the student may receive an immediate referral to the VP of Student Affairs.

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VI. ACADEMIC PROGRESS

The academic standards set for this program reflect a need to have students perform at a competent and

acceptable level. Special consideration must be given before allowing a student to progress through a program

in which they have a position of responsibility involving clients.

Cumulative GPA and Grades:

The student enrolled in the Clark College Fitness Trainer Program must earn at least a cumulative GPA

of 2.0 (C average) for their General Education classes and a 2.0 in each Fitness Trainer specialty class.

Professional Conduct:

The students enrolled at Clark College Fitness Trainer Program must act in a professional manner.

Standards for Professional Conduct are defined in Section V.

Consequences for failing to meet the above standards:

Student will be placed on departmental probation.

Student earning a “D” or lower in a required FT course may be required to retake the course when

next offered.

Student may need to retake a class where a student learning outcome is not adequately demonstrated.

Failure to act in a professional manner may result in dismissal from the program (please see Section

IV for more information about Standards for Professional Conduct).

Academic Appeals/Grade Appeal Process:

1. Students should first speak with their instructor.

2. If complaint is not resolved with instructor, students should speak to the Fitness Trainer Department

Chair. The student should provide a written explanation using the Grade Appeal Process Form

(Appendix A). Within 15 days of submitting the appeal, the Fitness Trainer Department Chair will

contact the student for an appointment to discuss the appeal.

3. If the student is not satisfied with the resolution, students should then submit a Concern form available

from the secretary in OSC 206, which will then be forward to the Dean of Business & Health Sciences.

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VII. INTERNSHIP INFORMATION

General Information & Expectations:

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification: Students participating in a Fitness Trainer Internship must have a

current CPR/AED/First Aid certificate from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or

National Safety Council. Successful completion of HLTH 120-Adult CPR & First Aid or FT 220-

Facility Management will satisfy this requirement.

Professional Liability Insurance: During a student’s internship experience, a professional liability

Insurance Policy will be required of each student. A $18 fee was added to the FT 275-Fitness Trainer

Internship class to cover the cost of that insurance.

Responsibility for Injury or Illness: The cost of care for injury or illness resulting from a lab or

internship experience is the sole responsibility of the student. It is recommended that the student carry a

voluntary health insurance plan including medical-surgical coverage and hospital benefits. If this is not

done, cost of services needed must be paid directly by the student. Go to:

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/counseling/health_services/insurance.php for more

information.

Background Checks: Internship sites may require a background check, so you may need to provide

your Social Security Number to the internship site and faculty member supervising your internship.

Professional Conduct: Students are expected to pay close attention to their professional conduct while

participating in an internship. Please review the professional conduct code from Section VI.

Transportation: Students are expected to provide transportation to internship sites. Likewise, students

will not transport clients or ride in theirs.

Volunteer Forms: Some internship sites may require a Volunteer form to be filled out.

Absenteeism from scheduled Internship: It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor and

the internship supervisor of illness and make arrangements for make-up.

Internship placement: Placement may require students to interview with internship site management.

Internship Sites: A list of available internship sites will be provided the term prior to your internship

experience (internships normally take place in spring of the second year of the program). These

internship sites are subject to change without notice.

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VIII. POLICIES, PROCEDURES & SUPPORT SERVICES

As you read this manual, you will note that the WAC and Administrative Policies are quoted. These are in

place as a mandate from the State of Washington from the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). The

Clark College Administrative Policy (AP) has a “Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.”

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/student_code.php

Academic Standards Policy

Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual

Clark Advisory Handbook

Bias Based Incident Protocol

Board Policies

Code of Student Conduct

Discrimination & Harassment Grievance Procedure

Diversity Plan

Grade Change/ Academic Appeal Policy

Limitation of Liability

Public Records Privacy Protection Policy

Refund Policy

Right to Know

Student Computing Resources Policy

Weather Delays and Cancellations


http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/academic_standards/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/public-disclosure-and-records/adminProcedures/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/Clark%20Advisory%20Handbook.pdf

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/documents/ClarkCollegeBiasBasedIncidentProtocol.pdf

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/leadership/board/documents/board_policies_procedures.pdf


http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/grievance_procedure.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/diversity_plan.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/grade_appeal.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/liability.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/privacy_policy.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/registration/refund_policies.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/consumer_information/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/computing_resources/policy.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/WeatherDelaysandCancellations.php

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Disability Support Services (DSS)

Clark College and the Disability Support Services (DSS) Office staff assist those with disabilities in

pursuing their educational goals.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,

accommodations for students with disabilities will be considered at the student's request. The student may

need to provide documentation of disability to the Disability Support Services Office to support his/her

accommodation requests. Documentation guidelines and procedures can be found at www.clark.edu/dss.

Once the student is qualified by DSS as having a disability, requested accommodations will be considered.

Accommodations for the classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting will be evaluated according to

reasonableness. Accommodations that compromise client care, or that fundamentally alter the essential

functions of the program or activity, are not considered to be reasonable. The DSS staff is committed to

assuring Clark College, its services, programs, and activities are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

The institution takes seriously its responsibility to follow both the spirit and letter of all pertinent federal and

state mandates.

Clark College recognizes that traditional methods, programs, and services may need to be altered to assure

full accessibility to qualified persons with disabilities. The DSS Office is the primary focus of efforts by

Clark College to assure nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. Through the DSS Office, qualified

persons with disabilities can address their concerns regarding attitudinal or procedural barriers encountered,

as well as any need for accommodation to assure equal access. The DSS Office will provide information and

auxiliary aids or services, as well as serving as a resource to the campus community in striving to make

Clark College both an accessible and hospitable place for persons with disabilities to enjoy full and equal

participation.

If you are a current student or a prospective student with a disability, we hope the following will answer

questions you may have about the Disability Support Services Office.

DSS Location:

Located in Penguin Union Building (PUB) 013

DSS Website:

www.clark.edu/DSS

Office hours:

Monday through Thursday: 7:30A-5:00P, Friday: 7:30A-2:00P

Contact Information:

(360) 992-2314 (360) 992-2879 fax

(360) 991-0901 video phone

http://www.clark.edu/dss

http://www.clark.edu/DSS

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Support and Services

Clark College students are supported by many excellent services/resources. Select from the list below for links to more information.

A

Academic Calendar

Academic Early Warning

Academic Standards Policy

Admissions

Advising Center

Advisory Committee Websites

Archer Gallery

ASCC Student Government

Assessment Center

Athletics

B

Bias Based Incident Protocol

BITA (Behavioral Intervention and

Threat Assessment)

Bookstore

Bulletin Boards

C

Canvas

Career Center

Cashier's Office

Child Care

Classes Today

Class Schedule

Code of Student Conduct

College Catalog

Columbia Tech Center Satellite

Commencement

Computing Resources for Students

Consumer Information

Continuing Education

Cooperative Education

Counseling Services

Credit Evaluations (Credentials)

Culinary Arts/Dining Room

D

Dates and Deadlines

Dental Hygiene Clinic

Disability Support Services

Discrimination & Harassment

Grievance Procedure

Diversity Center

Diversity Plan

E

eLearning

Emergency Information

Employment Services

Environmental Health and Safety

F

Facility Rentals

Final Exam Schedule

Financial Aid

Find Clark on Facebook

First Year Experience

Fitness Center

Food Service

Free Student Success Support

Free Tuition

G

GED Testing Program Office

Graduation

H

Health Services

High School Completion

High School Adult Diploma Program

Housing

Human Resources

I

Intramural Program

International Students/Programs

L

Language Center

Legal Consultation

Library

M

Mature Learning

Multicultural Student Affairs

O

Online Advising for Current Students

Online Services

Opportunity Grant

P

Parking

Peer Mentor Program

Placement Testing

Policies & Procedures

R

Registration Office

Running Start

S

Security Information

Service Learning

Social Media

Sponsored Programs

STEM Help Centers

Student Clubs

Student Computer Helpdesk

Student Complaint Process

Student Conduct Referral Form

Student Right To Know

Student E-mail

Student Handbook

Student Learning Center

Student Success Support

Student Success Workshops

Student ID Cards

Student Information Kiosks

Student Life

Student Publications

Student Service Locations–UPDATE

T

Teaching and Learning Center

Tech Prep / Direct Credit

Testing Center

Transcripts & Grades

Tuition and Fees

Tutoring Services

V

Veterans Center

Voter Registration Information

W

Web Registration

Worker Retraining

WorkFirst Programs

Work Study

Writing Center

WSU Vancouver Satellite

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/registration/dates/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/student_success/aew/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/academic_standards/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/admissions/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/advising-services/index.php

https://www.clark.edu/advisory/

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/arts-events/archer/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-life/get-involved/ascc/officers.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/admissions/assessment/index.php

http://www.clarkpenguins.com/

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/documents/ClarkCollegeBiasBasedIncidentProtocol.pdf

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/bita/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/bita/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/bookstore/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/event_services/bulletin_boards.php

https://clarkcollege.instructure.com/login/p

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/careers/career-center/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/registration/tuition-fees/cashiers_office.php

http://www.clark.edu/academics/programs/early_childhood_education/childcare.php

http://www.clark.edu/academics/cancellations-delays.php

http://www.clark.edu/academics/schedule/index.php


http://www.clark.edu/currentcatalog

http://www.clark.edu/ctc/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/history/commencement/commencement-dates.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/computing_resources/index.php


http://cce.clark.edu/

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/careers/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/counseling/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/credential-evaluation/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/academics/programs/culinary_arts/services.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/registration/dates/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/academics/programs/dental/dental_hygiene.php

http://www.clark.edu/academics/programs/dental/dental_hygiene.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/disability_support/index.php



http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/diversity-and-equity/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/diversity_plan.php

http://www.clark.edu/eLearning/

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/risk_management/emergency/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/careers/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/risk_management/ehs/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/event_services/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/registration/dates/final_exam_schedule.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/news-and-media/facebook.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/fye/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-life/fitness_center/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/academics/programs/culinary_arts/services.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/student_success/aew/documents/free_student_support.doc

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/finaid-process/resources/wfirst.php

http://www.clark.edu/academics/transitional-ed/abe_ged/gedTesting.php

http://www.clark.edu/academics/transitional-ed/abe_ged/gedTesting.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/history/commencement/commencement-dates.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/counseling/health_services/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/academics/transitional-ed/abe_ged/high_school_completion.php

http://www.clark.edu/academics/transitional-ed/abe_ged/adult_diploma.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/housing.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/jobs-and-employment/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-life/intramurals/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/international/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/academics/programs/world_languages/world_language_abroad.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/legal_counsel.php

http://library.clark.edu/

http://cce.clark.edu/

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https://www.clark.edu/online_advising/

https://www.clark.edu/current_students/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/finaid-process/resources/grants/opp_grant.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/parking.php

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http://www.clark.edu/enroll/admissions/assessment/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/registration/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/student_services/running_start.php

http://www.clark.edu/student_services/running_start.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/admissions/running_start/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/security/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/careers/service_learning/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/news-and-media/facebook.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/finaid-process/resources/sponsored_programs.php

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http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-life/get-involved/clubs/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/computing_resources/helpdesk.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/computing_resources/helpdesk.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/computing_resources/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/student_complaint/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/clark-and-community/about/policies-procedures/student_conduct_referral_form.doc


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http://www.clark.edu/enroll/registration/documents/Student%20Handbook.pdf

http://www.clark.edu/academics/transitional-ed/slc/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/student_success/aew/documents/free_student_support.doc

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http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-life/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-life/get-involved/student_publications.php

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http://www.clark.edu/enroll/admissions/assessment/placement.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/registration/transcripts_grades/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/registration/tuition-fees/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/tutoring/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/vrc/index.php

http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/voter_registration.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/registration/touchtone_registration.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/finaid-process/resources/worker_retraining.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/finaid-process/resources/wfirst.php

http://www.clark.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/finaid-process/resources/wstudy.php

http://library.clark.edu/?q=content/tutoring

http://www.clark.edu/ccw/index.php

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Emergencies and Class Cancellations

In emergencies, students should do the following:

1. Inclement weather, class cancellations, or emergency information:

Go to Classes Today on the Clark web site: http://www.clark.edu/cc/classestoday/ or call 360-992-2000 as your

first means of getting information. The College does send notices to radio and television stations, but the College’s

web site and switchboard are the official platforms for the most accurate information.

2. Immediate Emergency Communication Alert:

To receive immediate notice on emergencies, you can register your cell phone number to receive text pages and your

email address to receive email messages. To do this, go to www.flashalert.net . Select “Subscribe” on the left, and

follow the instructions. Mass communication will also be sent to all college employee phones and computers.

3. Fire Alarm

Evacuate the building through closest exit; evacuation maps are located in the hallways. Take personal belongings

only if it is safe to do so. Remain at least 50 feet from the building. Notify others of evacuation. Do not re-enter

building until instructed to do so.

4. Parking Lot Identifiers

New parking lot identifiers using colors and numbers have been assigned to all Clark parking lots. To help

emergency or security personnel locate you, please refer to these identifying features.

5. Security Escort - Security Officers are available for escorts please call 360-992-2133.

http://www.clark.edu/cc/classestoday/

http://www.flashalert.net/

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APPENDIX A

FORMS

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NAME: ____________________________________ Date submitted: ________________

SERVICE LEARNING

DOCUMENTATION FORM Students will participate in a minimum of four different volunteer opportunities for at least 8-

hours total related to their professional career throughout the 2-years of the program. Students

in the first year of the program are required to volunteer to help with the Try-athlon held in June.

There are also many opportunities to volunteer for activities related to fitness, such as local

fitness events or programs. These types of activities encourage service and provide experiences

related to fitness which can enhance your resume´. This form is due Spring term in FT 299 class.

Date(s)

Activity Description/

Supervisor Reflection

Supervisor’s

Initials

Hours

Completed

Try-athlon*

TOTAL (minimum 8 hours required)

*Required service

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Clark College Fitness Trainer Program

STUDENT PLAN FOR SUCCESS

STUDENT NAME: _________________ DATE: ________

1. Provide several statements describing what you see as barriers to your success in the Fitness

Trainer program and what circumstances contributed to your problems.

2. Using the above information, list three goals and at least three strategies for each goal that you

will implement to improve your effectiveness in the Fitness Trainer Program.

a. Goal One

i.

ii.

iii.

b. Goal Two

i.

ii.

iii.

c. Goal Three

i.

ii.

iii.

3. What type of support will you need to achieve these goals?

The Fitness Trainer faculty will evaluate your efforts and respond within 7 working days.

Student Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________________

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GRADE APPEAL PROCESS FORM

Student Name: ___________________ Ph. _____________ Email: _____________

Department/Course Number: _____________________ Quarter: ________________

1. Have you discussed your complaint with the instructor? Yes____ No_____ If no why not?

2. Please explain your concern regarding your grade.

3. Please explain any steps you have taken so far to try to resolve this issue.

4. What resolution do you seek?

Date instructor was seen: _________________

Date Division Chair was seen: _________________

Resolution

Date Dean was seen:

Resolution

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APPENDIX B

COSTS OF PROGRAM

TUITION, FEES, TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, AND

CERTIFICATION COSTS

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TUITION & FEES ($8,529.10): Costs vary depending on credits taken, changes to yearly tuition & fees, as well as

residential and veteran status. Please see current tuition & fees schedule. This program is 94-98 credits, not including

additional classes needed for college readiness and personal electives. Based on 2012-2013 Tuition & Fee rates (2013-14

tutition and fee rates were not available at time of this publication), the cost of a Washington & Oregon Border Resident

taking 15-16 credits per term for 6 terms (i.e. 2 years for a total of 94 credits) is approximately $8,529.10.

COURSE FEES ($236.00): The specific course fees as of Fall 2012 are listed below. Note: if taking e-learning

classes, fees would include an additional $120 for hybrid and $240 for fully online classes (if all 8 general education

classes offered through e-learning are taken). Course Fees** What your fee pays for (required classes): BIOL 164* $5

BIOL 165* $10

CMST 210 0 No course fee as of Fall 2013

ENGL 101* 0 No course fee as of Fall 2013

ENGL 102*, ENGL

109*, BUS 211* 0 No course fee as of Fall 2013

PSYC 100 OR 200* 0 No course fee as of Fall 2013

MATH 090 OR 091* 0 No course fee as of Fall 2013

HLTH 100* $3 Wellness materials

HPE 258* $20 Includes use of towels, sanitary wipes, repair & replacement of supplies & equipment, and use

of Fitness Center during open hours

PE 175, 176, 178, or 179 $15 Includes use of towels, sanitary wipes, repair & replacement of supplies & equipment, and use


PE 291 $25 Covers consumable training supplies (i.e. athletic tape, etc.) used in class

FT 101 0 No course fee as of Fall 2013


FT 151 $15 Includes use of towels, sanitary wipes, repair & replacement of supplies & equipment, and use




FT 153 $15 Includes use of towels, sanitary wipes, repair & replacement of supplies & equipment, and use of Fitness Center during open hours



FT 155 $15 Includes use of towels, sanitary wipes, repair & replacement of supplies & equipment, and use of Fitness Center during open hours

Additional 2-4 credits of:

FT 154, 155, 156, FT 162

or PE classes

$15

Includes use of towels, sanitary wipes, repair & replacement of supplies & equipment, and use




FT 220 $20 Includes CPR/AED/First Aid certification fee & consumable supplies







FT 262 $15 Includes pool rental, use of Fitness Center during open hours along with use of towels, sanitary

wipes, repair & replacement of supplies & equipment.


FT 275 $18 Covers liability insurance while at internship site.



TOTAL FEES* $236.00

*add $15 for hybrid and $30 for online classes **Subject to change without notice

TEXTBOOKS ($522) The following list is suggested retail prices. Prices vary widely depending on source and do

not include general education textbooks. Required books are bolded below. Red indicates books used in multiple

classes and Blue represents books we use in specialty classes (students choose 2-4 credits of specialty areas coursework).

http://www.clark.edu/admissions_fin_aid/admissions/tuition.php

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Course Text Require

d

Recommended

or Choice

Requirement Opt

ALL* Used in all Fitness Trainer courses:

*NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training – 4th Ed Rev $72.95 0 0

FT 101 None 0 0 0

I-Pad App-“Muscle & Bone Anatomy 3D” (Real Bodywork) 0 $6.99 0

I-Pad App- “iMuscle” (3D4Medical.com Nova Series) 0 $2.99 0

I-Pad App- Muscle System Pro III (3D4Medical.com-part of

NOVA series). 0 $19.99 0

FT 150 *NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training – 4th Ed Rev 0 0 0

Manual of Structural Kinesiology (any edition)-R.T. Floyd 0 0 0

FT 151

Penguin Pack $10.00 0 0

NSCA’s Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training

(9780736071277) 0 $69.00 0

FT 152

Penguin Pack $10 0 0

Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance-Stuart McGill 0 0 $82.50

Anatomy Trains (2nd ed)-Thomas Myers (978-0443102837) 0 0 $66.95

Movement: Functional Movement Systems: Screening, Assessment

and Corrective Strategies-Gray Cook 0 0 $69.95

An Illustrated Atlas of the Skeletal Muscles (3rd ed)-Bradley J.

Bowden & Joan M. Bowden 0 0 $47.95

Muscles testing and Function with Posture and Pain (5th ed)-

Florence Kendall 0 0 $73.00

Manual of Structural Kinesiology (any edition)-R.T. Floyd 0 0 0

Look-it-up Kinesiology Reference by Angel Borrelli

(9781599752006) 0 0 n/a

Scientific Core Conditioning-Paul Chek –Available through Paul

Chek correspondence course 0 0 $295

Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes-

Shirley A. Sahrmann 0 0 $85.95

FT 153 Penguin Pack $10.00 0 0

FT 154 None at publication date 0 0 0

FT 155

ACE Group Fitness Instructor Manual 0 $55.00 0

ACE / Master the Manual Study Guide to accompany ACE

Fitness Instructor Manual 0 $33.00 0

FT 156

YogaFit Materials (approximate) 0 $300.00 0

Anatomy and Asana by Susi Hately Aldous (978-

0939616541)

$28.00

The key muscles of Hatha Yoga: Scientific Keys-Volume I by Ray Long (978-1607432388)

$35.00

The key muscles of Hatha Yoga: Scientific Keys-Volume II by Ray Long (978-1607432395)

$35.00

FT 162

*NASM Essentials of Corrective Exercise Training

(978-0781768023) $71.23 0 0

Penguin Pack $10.00 0 0

FT 200 *ACE® Health Coach Manual (978-1-890720-45-2) 0 0 0

FT 210 ACE® Health Coach Manual (978-1-890720-45-2) 68.05 0 0

FT 220 None at the time of publication 0 0 0

FT 230 *ACSM Guidelines for Exercise Testing & Prescription-9th Ed (978-1-60913-605-5)

$40.99 0 0

FT 250

Manual of Structural Kinesiology by Floyd (any edition) $60.00 0 0

Strength Training Anatomy (3rd ed) - Delavier (978-0-7360-9226-5) 0 0 $19.95

I-Pad App-“Muscle & Bone Anatomy 3D” (Real Bodywork) 4.99 0 0

I-Pad App- “iMuscle2” (3D4Medical.com) 4.99 0 0

I-Pad App- Muscle System Pro III (3D4Medical.com). 4.99 0 0

I-Pad App-“Skeletal System Pro” (3D4Medical.com). 0 $14.99 0

FT 251 Physiology of Sport & Exercise by Kenney, Wilmore & Costill

(978-0-7360-9409-2) $99.00 0 0

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FT 260 *ACSM Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 0 0 0

FT 261

ACSM'S Exercise Management for Persons’ with Chronic

Diseases and Disabilities, by Durstine (978-0-7360-7433-9) $72.00 0

*ACSM Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 0 0 0

Exercise Professional’s Guide to Optimizing Health-Roitman

(978-0-7817-7548-9) 0 0 $49.99

Clinical Exercise Physiology by Ehrman (978-0-7360-6565-8) 0 0 $89.00

FT 262 I-PAD APP: First Time Triathlon (JammyCo) 0 0 $6.99

FT 270 None at time of publication 0 0

FT 275 None 0 0

FT 290 None 0 0

FT 299 None 0 0

TOTAL $539.19 $ 549.96

*used in more than one course

SUPPLIES ($845+): Costs vary greatly depending on brand and quality in many instances. Approximate Cost (F2012)

Course Materials & Supplies Required Rec Opt

FT 101 None 0

FT 150 NONE 0

FT 151

Gym clothes $30

Fitness shoes $80

I-Pad 0 $499.00

FT 152 Foam roller $30

Goniometer $5

FT 153 *Gym clothes 0

*Fitness shoes 0


*Fitness shoes 0


*Fitness shoes 0

PE 291 None 0

FT 200 USB Drive (at least 8GB) $15.00

FT 210 1 ½ - 2” Binder $3.99

FT 220 1 ½ - 2” Binder $3.99

FT 230

1 ½” and 2” Binders (1 for each class) $3.99

ADC Blood Pressure Pro’s Combo Kit (adult) 0 $44.49

Clipboard $2.39

Calculator $5.00

Stopwatch $13.29

Gulick Tape Measure $22.99

Heart rate monitor

Omron HR 100C, Timex Personal Trainer Heart

Rate Monitor T5G971, OR Polar recommended

0 $35.00-$210

Skinfold Caliper 0 $15.95-$250

Omron Bioelectrical Impedance 0 $45.95

FT 250 None 0

FT 251 None 0

FT 260 USB drive (use above) 0

FT 261 USB drive (use above) 0

FT 262

Bike (already owning, or borrowing a bike is common) $400

Bike helmet $50

Bike carrier 0 $150

Bike shoes 0 $100

Odometer/Cadence for bike 0 $100

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Bike shorts & shirt 0 $50

Bike lock 0 $50

Running shoes $80

*Swimsuit $30

*Goggles $15

*Swimming cap $5

FT 270 1 ½ - 2” Notebook $3.99

FT 275 0

FT 290 0

FT 299 0

Total Cost of Suplies $799.63

*Purchased in another class.

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CERTIFICATION FEE SCHEDULE:

Preferred Partner Student Pricing (almost 40% discount per student): NASM

Exam Included in Package

Regular

Price

Discounted

Price

CPT

(Certified Personal Trainer)

Exam/Practice Exam $599 $399

Exam/Practice Exam/Textbook & Study Guide $699 $449

Exam /Textbook & Study Guide/Online

Content / Learning Activities $799 $499

CES

(Corrective Exercise

Specialist)

Exam / Practice Exam $599 $399

Exam/Practice Ex/Textbook & Study Guide $679 $449

Exam /Textbook & Study Guide/Online

Content / MP3 IPod Downloads $799 $499

PES

(Performance Enhancement

Specialist)

Exam/Practice Exam $599 $399

Exam/Practice Ex/Textbook & Study Guide $679 $449

Exam/Textbook & Study Guide/Online

Content/MP3 IPod Downloads $799 $499

FNS

(Fitness Nutrition Specialist) Exam/Practice Exam/Materials $449 $279

MMAC (Mixed Martial Arts

Conditioning Specialist)

Downloadable Course Manual, Programming

Manual, Online Quizzes, Exercise Library,

Online Exam $299 $279

Lifespan:

SFS (Senior Fitness Specialist)

YES (Youth Exercise

Specialist)

Downloadable Course Manual, Programming

Manual, Online Quizzes, Exercise Library,

Online Exam $398 $379

To receive the educational discount for all NASM exams, please contact Kayti Kopperud-White, Academic

Account Manager National Academy of Sports Medicine: Ph. (602) 383-1287; 1-800-460-6276 ext. 1287 or

email: [email protected]


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ACE Exam Costs for Clark Students as of July 2, 2013.

Retail Pricing Partners & Students

Computer-Based and

Pencil & Paper Exams ACE PT, LWMC & AHFS ACE GFI ACE PT, LWMC & AHFS ACE GFI

First Time - Retail $399 $249 $249 $199

Reschedule $149 $149 $149 $149

Retake $199 $199 $199 $199

2nd ACE Certification $199 $199 $199 $199

ACE GFI Exam: Clark College has an educational partnership with American Council on Exercise. Follow

the link below to schedule your test and receive your discount: www.acefitness.org/students. Active military,

veterans and eligible spouses and dependents can receive reimbursement for their ACE exam fees from the

government by submitting appropriate paperwork as directed at http://www.gibill.va.gov/ ; this includes both

first time and retakes fees. The computer based ACE Group Fitness Instructor exam is available at Portland

State University and is offered at a variety of dates.

https://exchange.clark.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=5Cv236d7Gkexi2Rf3IUl-H-tTFMOLNAIgndtPaiPtVnnR_4Ru29uzcFrdio_pxflzmcTexnIU3k.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.acefitness.org%2fstudents

http://www.gibill.va.gov/

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APPENDIX C

KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS

YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS PROGRAM

NASM KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS

AND

ACSM KSA’s

NASM Key Terms and Concepts

NASM’s Essentials of Personal Fitness Training (4TH Ed)

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Ch 1-Scientific Rationale for Integrated Training

History of Fitness Training OPT™ model & benefits Muscular Endurance

Rise of Chronic Disease Levels: Stabilization, Strength, Power

Neuromuscular efficiency

Muscle Imbalance Phases of training: Proprioceptively enriched environment

Obesity & Overweight Rates Phase 1: Stabilization endurance

Proprioception

Blood lipids Phase 2: Strength-endurance Prime mover

Diabetes mellitus Phase 3: Hypertrophy Superset

Muscular Dysfunction Phase 4: Maximal Strength Rate of force production

Deconditioned Phase 5: Power Plyometric

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Fundamentals of Human Movement Science -Key Terms and Concepts

Ch 2-Basic Exercise Science

Human Movement System Types of bone Acetylcholine (Ach)

Nervous system Long, short, flat, irregular,

sesamoid bones Synaptic cleft & terminal

Sensory function Epiphysis Sliding Filament Model

Integrative function Diaphysis Excitation-Contraction

Coupling

Motor function Epiphyseal plate Actin, myosin, Z-lines,

Sarcoplasmic reticulum

Proprioception Periosteum Role of calcium

Neuron Medullar Cavity Muscle fiber types (Table 2.5,

p45)

Sensory (afferent) neurons Articular (hyaline) cartilage Type I (slow twitch)

Interneurons Boney markings Type II (fast twitch)

Motor (efferent) neurons Depressions, processes Muscle as Movers (Table 2.6,

p46)

Central nervous system Vertebral column Agonist

Peripheral nervous system Joints Synergist

Mechanoreceptors Arthrokinematics Stabilizer

Muscle spindles Synovial joints Antagonist

Golgi tendon organs Nonsynovial joints Endocrine

Joint receptors Ligament Endocrine glands (Fig. 2.39,

p48)

Skeletal system Effects of exercise on bone

mass

Insulin

Bones Muscular system Glucagon

Joints Epimysium, Perimysium,

Endomysium (Fig 2.34, p41)

Catecholamines

Axial skeleton Tendons Testosterone & estrogen

Appendicular skeleton Sarcomere Cortisol

Remodeling Neural activation Growth Hormone

Osteoblasts Motor unit Thyroid hormone

Osteoclasts Neurotransmitter Feedback

Action Potential

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Human Movement Science-Key Terms and Concepts

Ch 3-Cardiorespiratory System-Key Terms

Cardiorespiratory system Blood vessel

Mediastinum Arteries,Arterioles

Cardiovascular system Capillaries

Heart Venules, Veins

Heart structure (Fig 3.3, p 57) Respiratory system

Sinoatrial (SA) node Respiratory pump (Table 3.2,p 63)

Atrioventricualr (AV) node Inspiration

Atrium Expiration

Ventricle Muscles of inspiration

Stroke volume Muscles of expiration

Heart rate Diffusion

Cardiac output Abnormal breathing patterns

Blood (Table 3.1, p 59) Oxygen consumption

MET

Maximal oxygen consumption

o Anaerobic vs aerobic

Ch 4-Exercise Metabolism & Bioenergetics- Key Terms

Bioenergetics Anaerobic systems:

Metabolism ATP-PC (Phosphocreatine)

Exercise metabolism Anaerobic Glycolysis

Substrates Oxidative systems

Carbohydrates Aerobic glycolysis

Glucose Krebs cycle

Glycogen Electron transport chain

Fat Oxidative Phosphorylation

Triglycerides Beta oxidation

Protein Relationship of energy systems and duration

Gluconeogenesis Relationship of energy systems and intensity

Adenosine triphosphate-ATP O2 deficit

Adenosine diphosphate-ADP Steady state

Excessive post exercise consumption-EPOC

Respiratory Exchange Quotient or ration (RQ or. RER)

% fat burning vs. amount of calories burned

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Ch 5-Human Movement Science- Key Terms and Concepts

Biomechanics Force

Terminology: Length tension relationships

Superior/ Inferior Force-velocity curve

Proximal /Distal Force couple relationships (Table 5.3, p 96)

Anterior (or ventral) Reciprocal inhibition

Posterior (or dorsal) Kinetic Chain

Medial /Lateral Arthrokinematics

Ipsilateral/ Contralateral Levers (Classification 1-3 and examples (Fig. 5.15, p 97)

Planes: sagittal, frontal, transverse (Fig 5.3, p 85)

Fulcrum (axis), effort (force), resistance

Axes: Coronal, anterior-posterior, longitudinal Rotary motion

Joint motion: Torque

Flexion, extension (Fig. 5.4) Newtons laws of motion

Abduction, Adduction (Fig 5.5) Momentum

Internal/External rotation (Fig 5.6) Ground reaction force

Plantar/dorsi-flexion Motor behavior

Horizontal abduction/adduction Motor control

Scapular elevation, depression, retraction, protraction (Fig. 5.7, p 90)

Motor learning

Scapular retraction, protraction Motor development

Muscle action spectrum (Table 5.2,p 91): Muscle synergies/synergistic dominance

Isotonic muscle action Proprioception

Eccentric contraction Sensorimotor integration

Isometric contraction Feedback

Concentric contraction Internal vs External feedback

Isokinetic muscle action

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Assessments- Key Terms and Concepts

Ch 6-Fitness Assessments-(very important chapter)

Guidelines for Health Professionals (Table 6.1, p 108)

Posture & Movement Assessments

Components of an Integrated fitness assessment (Fig 6.1, p 109)

Static assessment (Plumb line)

o Pre-participation health screening Kinetic Chain Checkpoints

o Risk stratification o Anterior view

o PAR-Q (Fig 6.2, p 111) o Lateral view

o Health & Lifestyle History (Fig 6.1 to

6.5 & Table 6.2 & 6.3) Postural distortion patterns

Physiological assessments Pronation Distortion Syndrome (Table 6.9,

p 135)

Heart rate and Blood pressure Lower Crossed Syndrome (Table 6.10, p

136)

Target Heart Rate Zone (training zones

1-3. Table 6.4)

Upper Crossed Syndrome (Table 6.11, p

137)

o Straight Percentage Method

(a.k.a. maximal heart rate %)

(Additional: kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis,

sway back)

o Heart Rate Reserve Method

(a.k.a. Karvonen formula) Dynamic assessments

Body Composition

Skinfold caliper assessments -for NASM know sites for Durnin Wormersely formula-biceps, triceps, subscapular, iliac crest. (Additional: know Jackson Pollack UML & UMM sites)

Overhead squat (Fig 6.36 & Table 6.12, p

139-143)

Single leg squat (Fig 6.4 & Table 6.13, p

133-146)

Pushing assessment (Fig 6.46 & Table

6.14, p 16-148)

Pulling assessment (Fig 6.52 & Table

6.15, p 148-150)

Circumferences (neck, chest, waist,

hips, thighs, calves, biceps) Performance assessments

Waist to hip ratio (WHR) Push-up test (upper body muscular

endurance)

BMI, LBM, Fat Free Mass (FFM),

visceral fat

Davies Test (upper extremity agility &

stabilization)

Additional: Bioelectrical impedance &

Bod Pod

Shark Skill Test (lower extremity agility & N-M

control)

Cardiovascular Assessments Strength: 1RM Bench Press & Squat

(absolute strength)

Rockport Walk Test (and Jog test)

YMCA 3-minute step test

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Training Concepts-Design- Key Terms and Concepts

Ch 7-Flexibility Ch 8-Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Training Ch 9-Core Training Concepts

Flexibility vs. Extensibility Cardiorespiratory fitness Human movement efficiency

(Figure 9.2, p 226)

Dynamic range of motion General warm-up Core Musculature (Table9.1, p226)

Neuromuscular efficiency Specific warm-up Local vs global stabilization

Postural distortion patterns FITTE (Fig 8.1, p 194) Movement System

Relative flexibility Frequency Core

Muscle imbalance Intensity

Reciprocal Inhibition Peak VO2 Method (i.e.

VO2 max

Drawing in maneuver (emphasize

how this involves exhaling, not

"hollowing out") Altered reciprocal inhibition VO2 reserve method

Synergistic dominance Peak Metabolic equivalent

(MET) Bracing

Arthrokinematics Peak Maximal HR Method

(MHR)

Core training parameters (Table 9.2, p 231)

Arthrokinetic dysfunction Heart rate reserve method

(Karvonen formula) (HRR)

Levels of core training (OPT Model Figure 9.4, p 234)

Neuromuscular efficiency

Borg scale (a.k.a. Rate of

Perceived Exertion or RPE

scale)

Core stabilization exercises

Muscle Spindles (Stretch reflex) Talk Test Method Core strength exercises (indicate potential problem with spinal flexion used for ball crunch & reverse crunch for those with back problems).

Golgi tendon organ (GTO reflex) Time

Autogenic inhibition Type

Pattern overload/Cumulative injury cycle

Enjoyment Core Power exercises (again, indicate issue with ball medicine ball pullover throw and spinal flexion)

Davis’s law Cool-down

Flexibility Continuum (Fig 7.10, p 173 & Table 7.2, p 176)

Overtraining

Corrective Flexibility C-V Training Methods (Table 8.9, p215): Core Training Program Design

(Table 9.3, p 234) o Self myofascial release o Zone 1-3

o Static Stretching (Table

7.3, p 179) o Stage 1-3 Discuss "regressions" and

"progressions" of each exercise (for example, prone iso-ab on box, counter, wall, etc., vs with more stabilization required with stability ball, bosu ball, one leg, one arm, multiplanar, etc)

Active Flexibility o Circuit Training

o Self-myofascial release Postural Considerations

o Active-isolated stretching

(Tble 7.4, p185) Ventilatory Threshold

Functional Flexibility Circuit training

o Self myofascial release Interval training Appendix A, pp 577-578

o Dynamic stretching (Tbl

7.5, p 190)

Controversial stretches

Know Table 7.6, pg 196 & App A p 570-576!!!

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Training Concepts-Design- Key Terms and Concepts

Ch 10-Balance Training

Ch 11-Plyometric (reactive)

Training Concepts Ch. 12-SAQ Training

Balance Integrated performance

paradigm

Agility

Dynamic balance Rate of force production Quickness

Synergistic dominance (review) Plyometric training Speed

Effects of joint dysfunction (Fig

10.2, p247)

Eccentric phase o Stride length

Benefits of balance training Amortization phase o Stride rate

Balance Training Parameters

(Table 10.1, p 251)

Concentric phase Proper running mechanics

(Table 12.1, p 291-pay

particular attention to foot/ankle

complex)

All exercises: Levels of Plyometric

Training

o Frontside mechanics

o Balance-stabilization

exercises

o Plyometric-Stabilization

exercise examples

o Backside mechanics

o Balance-strength

exercises

o Plyometric-Strength

exercise examples

Examples of SAQ drills for

various populations

o Balance-power

exercises

o Plyometric-Power

exercise examples

o Youth

Balance Training Program

Design (Table 10.2, p266)

Know: o Weight loss

Memory jogger, pg 252 Exercise selection &

Variables (Fig 11.2, p 275)

o Seniors

Appendix A, pp 579-581 Plyometric Training Program

Design (Table 11.1, p 287)

Drills:

o Red-light-green-light

Appendix A, pp 582-583 o Follow the snake

o Speed ladder Drills

(One-ins, two-ins, side

shuffle, in-in-out-out, in-

in-out (zig zag), Ali

Shuffle)

o Cone drills( 5-10-5,

Modified Box Drill, T-

Drill, Box Drill, L.E.F.T.

Drill, Partner Mirror Drill,

Hurdle step-overs,

stand-up figure 8’s)

SAQ Program Design (Table

12.2, p277)

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Training Concepts Design- Key Terms and Concepts (continued)

Ch 13-Resistance Training Concepts Ch 15-Introduction to Exercise Modalities

General adaptation syndrome (Table 13.2, p 305) Pros & cons of machine vs Free weights

Alarm reaction, resistance development, exhaustion Free weights

Adaptive benefits of RT (Table 13, p 304) Barbells

Overtraining syndrome Dumbells

Principle of specificity Cable machines

Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands (SAID

principle)

Elastic resistance (rubber tubing & bands)

Mechanical specificity Medicine Balls

Neuromuscular specificity Kettlebell Training

Metabolic specificity Body weight exercises

Progressive adaptations from resistance training Suspension training

Stabilization Stability Balls

Muscular endurance Bosu Balls

Muscular hypertrophy Vibration Training

Strength

Power

Resistance training systems (Know all! Table 13.3, p

314)

Peripheral Heart Action (PHA) System (Table 13.4, p

317)

Vertical vs horizontal loading (samples Table 13.6 &

13.7, pp319)

o

Split routine systems (Table 13.5, p 317)

Know examples of regression & progression of

exercises

Example: 1) Single-leg, alternating-arm, stable surface;

2) Single-leg, single arm, stable, 3) Two-leg, alternating

arm, unstable, 4), Two-leg, single-arm, unstable.

Note: not much of this chapter is on exam, but you

need to know this chapter thoroughly as a trainer.

o Appendix A (pp 584-595)

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Program Design-Design- Key Terms and Concepts -Focus on this information for exam!

Ch 14-Integrated Program Design and the OPT Model-Key Terms

Program design Periodization

Optimum Performance Training Model (OPTTM) Training plan (Fig 14.4, p 366)

Phases of OPT Model (Table 14.6, p 368) Annual plan (a.k.a. Macrocycle)

Program Design Continuum (Table 14.1, p 360) Monthly plan (a.k.a. Mesocycle)

Acute variables Weekly plan (a.k.a. microcycle)

Repetitions

Phase 1: Stabilization Endurance Training (Table

14.7, p 370-focus on RT acute variables and tempo for

core)

Sets Phase 2: Strength-Endurance Training (Table 14.8, p

372-focus on RT acute variables and tempo for core)

Training intensity Phase 3: Hypertrophy (Table 14.9, p 374-focus on RT

acute variables and tempo for core)

Repetition tempo -recorded as a-eccentric

(lower weight), b-isometric (pause), c-

concentric (lift the weight)

Phase 4: Maximal Strength (Table 14.10, p 376-focus

on RT acute variables and tempo for core)

Rest interval (see “memory jogger” p 360) Phase 5: Power (Table 14.11, p 379, focus on RT

acute variables and tempo for core)

Training volume (Table 14.2, p 361) Know examples of applying OPT model for:

Training frequency Body fat reduction

Training duration Hypertrophy

Exercise selection (Table 14.3, p 363, & Table

14.4, p 344) Sports performance

Progression continuum (Table 14.5, p 364) Filling in the template

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Program Design-Design- Key Terms and Concepts

Ch 16-Chronic Diseases- Key Terms—focus studies on contraindications

Youth Obesity Hypertension Arthritis

Considerations & exercise guidelines for youth

Obesity vs overweight using BMI

Normal, pre-hypertension, hypertension levels

Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid arthritis

Resistance training guidelines for youth

Overweight/obesity stats in US

Supine or prone position effect on blood pressure

Considerations & Exercise guidelines for arthritis

Aging Common comorbitities Val Salva Maneuver (avoid)

Cancer

Arteriosclerosis Considerations & Exercise guidelines for training overweight & Obese clients

Post-exercise hypertension

Considerations & Exercise Guidelines for cancer

Atherosclerosis Diabetes Considerations & Exercise guidelines for hypertension

Preganancy

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Type I, Type II & Gestational

Lifestyle effects on blood pressure

Considerations & Exercise guidelines for pregnancy

Functional changes associated with aging

Insulin resistance vs. insulin dependent

Coronary heart disease (CHD)

Chronic Lung Disease

Lower maximal attainable HR

Hypoglycemia vs Hyperglycemia

Upper safe limits (HR & BP)

Restrictive lung disease

Lower cardiac output Appropriate glucose and A1C levels

Use measured peak heart rate (by PCP) not predicted

Chronic obstructive lung disease or pulmonary disease (COPD)

Decreased muscle mass Post exercise hypoglycemia

Effect of medications on heart rate (e.g. Beta-blockers

Asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema

Decreased balance Nocturnal hypoglycemia Considerations & Exercise guidelines for heart disease

Dyspnea

Decreased coordination Retinopathy Osteoporosis Considerations & Exercise guidelines for lung diseases

Decreased connective tissue elasticity

Peripheral neuropathy Osteopenia vs Osteoporosis

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Decreased bone mineral density

Considerations & Exercise guidelines for diabetes

Peak bone mass Intermittant claudication

Activities of Daily living Metabolic syndrome (syndrome-X)

Fracture threshold Considerations & Exercise guidelines for PAD

Considerations & Exercise Guidelines for seniors

Risk factors

Considerations & Exercise guidelines for Osteoporosis

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Client Interaction and Professional Development- Key Terms and Concepts

Ch 19-Lifestyle Modification and Behavioral Coaching

Ch 20- Developing a Successful

Personal Training Business

Stages of Change (Fig. 19.1, p525) Group Influences Scope of practice (memory jogger,

p 513)

Precontemplation Family Starting out

Contemplation Parental Importance of education

Preparation Exercise leader Where to work (Table 20.1, p 555)

Action Exercise group Commercial Fitness

Facilties

Maintenance Common Barriers Independent contractor

Initial Session (know, pp 528-532) Time In-home personal training

Discussing health concerns Unrealistic goals Owning a facility

Clarifying fitness goals Lack of social support Resume writing (know tips p516)

Review previous exercise

experiences

Social physique anxiety

Convenience

Interviewing

Finalizing program design SMART Goals Marketing

Help clients anticipate

process

Specific Product

Schedule assessment

session

Measurable Price (Services/Price list)

Effective communication Attainable Place

Nonverbal & verbal

communication

Realistic (willing & able) Promotion

Active listening Timely Customer Service (know

guidelines for uncompromising

customer service p 560)

Asking questions Cognitive strategies Approaching potential clients (p

521)

Reflecting Positive self-talk Create value

Summarizing Psyching up Know NASM-BOC Code of

Professional conduct (p 563)

Using affirmations Exercise Imagery Sales

Asking permission Psychological benefits of exercise Know 10 tips pp 524-526

Social Influence Promotes positive mood Asking for sale (pp 564-568)

Instrumental support Reduces stress

Emotional support Improves sleep

Informational support Reduces depression and

anxiety

Companionship support

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Nutrition/Supplementation- Key Terms and Concepts

Ch 17-Nutrition-Key Terms

Nutrition Protein Carbohydrate

Function of

lipids,digestion, absorption

& utilization of lipids

Scope of Practice (Table

17.2, p 435)

amino acids (essential,

non-essential, semi-

essential)

Sugars (simple)-mono &

disacharrides

Recommendations for fat

intake

Referrals Know Fig 17.2 digestion

of proteins (keywords:

denature, peptide chains,

pepsin)

Starches (complex)-

polysaccharides Fat & Satiety. Role of CCK

calorie vs Calorie vs

kcalorie (kcal)

Glucose vs glycogen LCT vs MCT

supplementation during

endurance events. Glycemic index (&

glycemic load)

Metabolism Deamination Fiber-soluble vs insoluble Insulin resistance and

obesity

Daily Energy Needs PER, NPU, BV

Know daily

recommendations for fiber

(pg 479: 38g/d♂; 25g/d♀)

Water

Importance of water

Metabolic rate

Total energy

expenditure (TEE)

Complete vs. incomplete

protein and limiting factor

Fat burns in the flame of

carbohydrates.

Effects of dehydration

(Table 17.11, p 491)

BMR vs RMR

Thermic effect of food

(TEF)

Combining food sources

to make complete protein

(Table 17.5)

Carbohydrate intake

recommendations (know

rec for endurance

athletes!)

Recommendations for

water intake

Altering body

composition

Excess Post-exercise

Oxygen Consumption

(EPOC)

Gluconeogenesis Glycogen stores Fat loss recommendations

Role of FFM Protein requirements for

endurance vs body

builders vs rec athlete

(Fig 17.3) and pg 443 and

(Table 17.6, p 474)

Carbohydrate loading

protocol (Table 17.9) Lean Body Mass Gain

Estimating total daily

energy expenditure

using Table 17.3

Carbohydrate role in

weight management FAQ’s

Caloric value of

carbohydrates, fat,

protein and alcohol (per

gram)

Satiety and protein

consumption Lipids

Kcals in a pound of fat =

3500

Micronutrients vs

Macronutrients

High protein diets

(>35%)-side effects

Triglycerides, Fatty acids,

FFA

VLCD = <800 kcal/day

(know risks)

Amino Acids (Table 17.4,

p 469)

Saturated,

Monounsaturated

Polyunsaturated

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Nutrition/Supplementation- Key Terms and Concepts

Ch 18-Supplementation-Key Terms

Dietary supplement Ergogenic Aids

Reasons for taking dietary supplement Know ergogenic aids and dosages

Reasons diets do not contain adequate nutrients Creatine

Daily Reference Intakes (DRI)-(Table 18.2, p 505) Stimulants

Estimated average requirement (EAR) Prohormones

Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) Androgenic Anabolic Steroids

Adequate intake (AI) Side effects of anabolic steroids

Safe upper levels (SUL) Ethical & legal issues re: ergogenic aids

Fat soluble vs water soluble vitamins

Units of measure on dietary supplement label (pg 510-

512)

Label reading

DV

% Daily Value

Adverse effects of excess vit/min (Table 18.5, p 514)

Review NASM Essentials of Personal FitnessTraining Appendices below:

Appendix A-Review Exercises, including regressions and progressions

Appendix B Review OPT Exercise Program Samples

Appendix D-Review Muscles and Actions

Understand the “isolated function” of the muscles, which is the same as the

muscles’ concentric muscle action. You will not be tested on the origin, insertion,

or integrated function.

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ACSM KSA’s for Personal Trainer

KSA

Numbering

System

KSA description Course prefix, number and name

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY AND RELATED EXERCISE SCIENCE

1.1.1 Knowledge of the structures of bone, skeletal muscle, and connective tissues.




FT 251-FT 251-Exercise Physiology

PE 291-Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries

1.1.2 Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system and pulmonary system.




1.1.3

Knowledge of the following muscle action terms: inferior, superior, medial, lateral, supination, pronation, flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, hyperextension, rotation, circumduction, agonist, antagonist, and stabilizer.



1.1.4 Knowledge of the plane in which each movement action occurs and the responsible muscles.

FT 150-Fundamentals of Fitness,



1.1.5 Knowledge of the interrelationships among center of gravity, base of support, balance, stability, posture, and proper spinal alignment.


FT 151-Fitness Center Skills,

FT 152-Flexibility, Posture & Core,


1.1.6 Knowledge of the curvatures of the spine including lordosis, scoliosis, and kyphosis.



FT 250-Structural Kinesiology, 261

1.1.8

Knowledge of biomechanical principles that underlie performance of the following activities: walking, jogging, running, swimming, cycling, weight lifting, and carrying or moving objects.

FT 250-Structural Kinesiology,

FT 262-Exercise Prescription III-Performance Populations

1.1.9 Ability to distiguish between aerobic and anaerobic metabolism.


FT 260-62--Exercise Prescription Series


1.1.10 Knowledge to describe the normal acute responses to cardiovascular exercise.

FT 150-Fundamentals of Fitness, FT 260-Exercise Prescription I-Healthy Populations


1.1.11 Knowledge to describe the normal acute responses to resistance training.





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1.1.12 Knowledge of the normal chronic physiologic adaptations associated with cardiovascular exercise.




1.1.13 Knowledge of normal chronic physiologic adaptations associated with resistance training.





1.1.14 Knowledge of the physiologic principles related to warm-up and cool-down.



FT 154-Power Development,

FT 155-Group Fitness Instructor,



1.1.15 Knowledge of the common theories of muscle fatigue and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).



1.1.16

Knowledge of the physiological adaptations that occur at rest and during submaximal and maximal exercise following chronic aerobic and anaerobic exercise training.



1.1.17 Knowledge of the physiologic principles involved in promoting gains in muscular strength and endurance.


FT 153-Exercise Technique,




1.1.18 Knowledge of blood pressure responses associated with acute exercise, including changes in body position.

FT 230-Fitness Testing,



1.1.19 Knowledge of how the principle of specificity relates to the components of fitness.





1.1.20 Knowledge of the concept of detraining or reversibility of conditioning and its implications in fitness programs.




1.1.21 Knowledge of the physical and psychological signs of overtraining and to provide recommendations for these problems.




1.1.22 Knowledge of muscle actions, such as isotonic, isometric (static), isokinetic, concentric, eccentric.

FT FT 150-Fundamentals of Fitness,





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1.1.23

Ability to identify major muscle. Major muscles include, but are not limited to, the following: trapezius, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, biceps, triceps, rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, erector spinae, gluteus maximus, quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors, abductors, and gastrocnemius.








1.1.24

Ability to identify the major bones. Major bones include, but are not limited to, the clavicle, scapula, sternum, humerus, carpals, ulna, radius, femur, fibula, tibia, and tarsals.



1.1.25 Ability to identify the various types of joints of the body (e.g., hinge, ball and socket)


1.1.26 Knowledge of the primary action and joint range of motion for each major muscle group.






1.1.27 Ability to locate the anatomic landmarks for palpation of peripheral pulses.





1.1.28

Knowledge of the unique physiologic considerations of children, older adults, persons with diabetes (type 2), pregnant women, and persons who are overweight and/or obese.



1.1.29 Knowledge of the following related terms: hypertrophy, atrophy, and hyperplasia.




HEALTH APPRAISAL, FITNESS AND CLINICAL EXERCISE TESTING

1.3.1

Knowledge of and ability to discuss the physiological basis of the major components of physical fitness: flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and body composition.




1.3.2 Knowledge of the components of a health/medical history.

FT 210-Wellness Coaching,




1.3.3 Knowledge of the value of a medical clearance prior to exercise participation.




1.3.4

Knowledge of the categories of participants who should receive medical clearance before administration of an exercise test or participation in an exercise program.




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1.3.5 Knowledge of relative and absolute contraindications to exercise testing or participation.




1.3.6 Knowledge of the limitations of informed consent and medical clearance.

FT FT 220-Facility Management,



1.3.7

Knowledge of the advantages/disadvantages and limitations of the various body composition techniques including but not limited to: skinfolds, plethysmography (BOD POD®), bioelectrical impedance, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), circumference measurements.


1.3.8

Skill in accurately measuring heart rate, blood pressure, and obtaining rating of perceived exertion (RPE) at rest and during exercise according to established guidelines.



1.3.9 Ability to locate body sites for circumference (girth) measurements.



1.3.10 Ability to obtain a basic health history and risk appraisal and to stratify risk in accordance with the ACSM Guidelines.




1.3.11 Ability to explain and obtain informed consent.




1.3.13

Knowledge of pre-activity fitness testing, including assessments of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition,




1.3.14 Knowledge of criteria for terminating a fitness evaluation and proper procedures to be followed after discontinuing such a test.


1.3.15 Knowledge of and ability to prepare for the initial client consultation.




1.3.16 Ability to recognize postural abnormalities that may affect exercise performance.

FT 152-Flexibility, Posture & Core

1.3.17 Skill in assessing body alignment. FT 152-Flexibility, Posture & Core

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND PROGRAMMING

1.7.1 Knowledge of the benefits and risks associated with exercise training and recommendations for exercise programming in children and adolescents.


1.7.2

Knowledge of the benefits and precautions associated with resistance and endurance training in older adults and recommendations for exercise programming.


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1.7.3 Knowledge of specific leadership techniques appropriate for working with participants of all ages.




1.7.4 Knowledge of how to modify cardiovascular and resistance exercises based on age and physical condition.




1.7.5 Knowledge of and ability to describe the unique adaptations to exercise training with regard to strength, functional capacity, and motor skills.




1.7.6

Knowledge of common orthopedic and cardiovascular considerations for older participants and the ability to describe modifications in exercise prescription that are indicated.


1.7.7 Knowledge of selecting appropriate training modalities according to the age and functional capacity of the individual.



1.7.8

Knowledge of the recommended intensity, duration, frequency, and type of physical activity necessary for development of cardiorespiratory fitness in an apparently healthy population.


1.7.9 Knowledge to describe and the ability to safely demonstrate exercises designed to enhance muscular strength and/or endurance.


FT 152-Flexibility, Posture & Core




FT 260-262-Exercise Prescription Series

1.7.10 Knowledge of the principles of overload, specificity, and progression and how they relate to exercise programming.


FT 151-Fitness Center Skills-


FT 251-Exercise Physiology,


1.7.11

Knowledge of how to conduct and the ability to teach/demonstrate exercises during a comprehensive session that would include pre-exercise evaluation, warm-up, aerobic exercise, cool-down, muscular fitness training, and flexibility exercise.



1.7.12

Knowledge of special precautions and modifications of exercise programming for participation at altitude, different ambient temperatures, humidity, and environmental pollution.



1.7.13 Knowledge of the importance and ability to record exercise sessions and performing periodic evaluations to assess changes in fitness status.


1.7.14 Knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of implementation of interval, continuous, and circuit training programs.



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1.7.15 Knowledge of the concept of activities of daily living (ADLs) and its importance in the overall health of the individual.


1.7.16 Knowledge of progressive adaptation in resistance training and its implications on program design and periodization.


1.7.17 Knowledge of interpersonal limitations when working with clients one on one.


1.7.19

Skill to teach and demonstrate appropriate modifications in specific exercises and make recommendations for exercise programming for the following groups: children, older adults, persons with diabetes (type 2), pregnant women, persons with arthritis, persons who are overweight and/or obese, and persons with chronic back pain.


1.7.20 Skill to teach and demonstrate appropriate exercises for improving range of motion of all major joints.


FT 153-Exercise Technique


1.7.21

Skill in the use of various methods for establishing and monitoring levels of exercise intensity, including heart rate, RPE, and metabolic equivalents (METs).




1.7.22 Knowledge of and ability to apply methods used to monitor exercise intensity, including heart rate and rating of perceived exertion.





1.7.24

Ability to differentiate between the amount of physical activity required for health benefits and the amount of exercise required for fitness development.





1.7.25 Ability to determine training heart rates using two methods: percent of age-predicted maximum heart rate and heart rate reserve (Karvonen).





1.7.26

Ability to identify proper and improper technique in the use of resistive equipment, such as stability balls, weights, bands, resistance bars, and water exercise equipment.





1.7.27

Ability to identify proper and improper technique in the use of cardiovascular conditioning equipment (e.g., stair-climbers, stationary cycles, treadmills, and elliptical trainers).



1.7.28 Ability to teach a progression of exercises for all major muscle groups to improve muscular fitness.




FT 155-Group Fitness Instructor


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1.7.29 Ability to modify exercises based on age and physical condition.



1.7.30

Ability to explain and implement exercise prescription guidelines for apparently healthy clients or those who have medical clearance to exercise.


1.7.31

Ability to adapt frequency, intensity, duration, mode, progression, level of supervision, and monitoring techniques in exercise programs for apparently healthy clients or those who have medical clearance to exercise.


1.7.34 Ability to evaluate, prescribe, and demonstrate appropriate flexibility exercises for all major muscle groups.





1.7.35 Ability to design training programs using interval, continuous, and circuit training programs.


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1.7.36

Ability to describe the advantages and disadvantages of various types of commercial exercise equipment in developing cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness.



1.7.37

Ability to safely demonstrate a wide variety of conditioning exercises involving equipment, such as stability balls, BOSU® balls, elastic bands, medicine balls, and foam rollers.


FT 153-Exercise Technique

1.7.38

Ability to safely demonstrate a wide range of resistance-training modalities, including variable resistance devices, dynamic constant external resistance devices, static resist-ance devices, and other resistance devices.


1.7.39

Ability to safely demonstrate a wide variety of conditioning exercises that promote improvements in agility, balance, coordination, reaction time, speed, and power.



1.7.40 Knowledge of training principles, such as progressive overload, variation, and specificity.


1.7.41 Knowledge of the Valsalva maneuver and the associated risks.




1.7.42 Knowledge of the appropriate repetitions, sets, volume, repetition maximum, and rest periods necessary for desired outcome goals.




1.7.43 Ability to safely demonstrate a wide variety of plyometric exercises and be able to determine when such exercises would be inappropriate to perform.



1.7.44 Ability to apply training principles so as to distinguish goals between an athlete and an individual exercising for general health.



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1.7.45 Knowledge of periodization in exercise in aerobic and resistance-training program design.


NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

1.8.1 Knowledge of the role of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as fuels.


FT 200-Nutrition for Fitness,



1.8.2

Knowledge to define the following terms: obesity, overweight, percent fat, body mass index (BMI), lean body mass, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and body fat distribution.





1.8.3 Knowledge of the relationship between body composition and health.





1.8.4 Knowledge of the effects of diet plus exercise, diet alone, and exercise alone as methods for modifying body composition.

FT 200-Nutrition for Fitness




1.8.5 Knowledge of the importance of an adequate daily energy intake for healthy weight management.





1.8.6 Knowledge of the importance of maintaining normal hydration before, during, and after exercise.




1.8.7 Knowledge and understanding of the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including the USDA Food Pyramid.


1.8.8 Knowledge of the female athlete triad. FT 200-Nutrition for Fitness,


1.8.9

Knowledge of the myths and consequences associated with inappropriate weight loss methods (e.g.,saunas, vibrating belts, body wraps, electric simulators, sweat suits, fad diets).


1.8.10 Knowledge of the number of kilocalories in one gram of carbohydrate, fat, protein, and alcohol.




1.8.11 Knowledge of the number of kilocalories equivalent to losing one pound of body fat.





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1.8.12 Knowledge of the guidelines for caloric intake for an individual desiring to lose or gain weight.





1.8.13

Knowledge of common ergogenic aids, the purported mechanism of action, and potential risks and/or benefits (e.g., anabolic steroids, caffeine, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, creatine monohydrate, adrostenedione, DHEA).


1.8.14 Ability to describe the health implications of variation in body-fat distribution patterns and the significance of the waist-to-hip ratio.





1.8.15 Ability to describe the health implications of commonly used herbs (e.g., echinacea, St.John’s wort, ginseng)


HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND COUNSELING

1.9.1 Knowledge of behavioral strategies to enhance exercise and health behavior change (e.g., reinforcement, goal setting, social support).




1.9.2 Knowledge of the stages of motivational readiness and effective strategies that support and facilitate behavioral change.




1.9.3 Knowledge of the three stages of learning: cognitive, associative, and autonomous.



1.9.4

Knowledge of specific techniques to enhance motivation (e.g., posters, recognition, bulletin boards, games, competitions). Define extrinsic and intrinsic reinforcement and give examples of each.



FT 270-Professional Aspects of Fitness Training,

FT 290-Special Projects

1.9.5

Knowledge of the different types of learners (auditory, visual, kinesthetic) and how to apply teaching and training techniques to optimize a client’s training session.



1.9.6 Knowledge of the types of feedback and ability to use communication skills to optimize a client’s training session.





1.9.7 Knowledge of common obstacles that interfere with adherence to an exercise program and strategies to overcome these obstacles.



1.9.8 Ability to identify, clarify, and set behavioral and realistic goals with the client (i.e.,SMART goals).



1.9.9 Knowledge of basic communication and coaching techniques that foster and facilitate behavioral changes.



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1.9.10 Knowledge of various learning theories (e.g., motivation theory, attribution theory, transfer theory, retention theory, and goal theory).


1.9.11 Knowledge of attributes or characteristics necessary for effective teaching.



SAFETY, INJURY PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

1.10.1 Knowledge of and skill in obtaining basic life support, automated external defibrillators(AEDs), and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.


1.10.2

Knowledge of appropriate emergency procedures (i.e., telephone procedures, written emergency procedures, personnel responsibilities) in a health and fitness setting.


1.10.3

Knowledge of basic first-aid procedures for exercise-related injuries, such as bleeding, strains/sprains, fractures, and exercise intolerance (dizziness, syncope, heat injury).


1.10.4 Knowledge of basic precautions taken in an exercise setting to ensure participant safety.


1.10.5 Knowledge of the physical and physiologic signs and symptoms of overtraining.



1.10.6 Knowledge of the effects of temperature, humidity, altitude, and pollution on the physiologic response to exercise.



1.10.7

Knowledge of the following terms: shin splints, sprain, strain, tennis elbow, bursitis, stress fracture, tendonitis, patello-femoral pain syndrome, low back pain, plantar fasciitis, and rotator cuff tendonitis.


1.10.8

Knowledge of hypothetical concerns and potential risks that may be associated with the use of exercises such as straight-leg sit-ups, double leg raises, full squats, hurdler’s stretch, yoga plow, forceful back hyperextension, and standing bent-over toe touch.


1.10.10 Knowledge of the Certified Personal Trainer’sSM

responsibilities, limitations, and the legal implications of carrying out emergency procedures.


1.10.11

Knowledge of potential musculoskeletal injuries (e.g., contusions, sprains, strains, fractures), cardiovascular/ pulmonary complications (e.g., tachycardia, bradycardia, hypotension/hypertension, tachypnea), and metabolic abnormalities (e.g., fainting/syncope, hypoglycemia/ hyperglycemia, hypothermia/hyperthermia).



1.10.12

Knowledge of the initial management and first-aid techniques associated with open wounds, musculoskeletal injuries, cardiovascular/pulmonary complications, and metabolic disorders.


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1.10.13

Knowledge of the components of an equipment service plan/agreement and how it may be used to evaluate the condition of exercise equipment to reduce the potential risk of injury.


1.10.14 Knowledge of the legal implications of documented safety procedures, the use of incident documents, and ongoing safety training.


1.10.15 Skill in demonstrating appropriate emergency procedures during exercise testing and/or training.

FT 220-Facility Management,


1.10.16 Ability to identify the components that contribute to the maintenance of a safe exercise environment.


1.10.17 Ability to assist or spot a client in a safe and effective manner during resistance exercise


FT 154-Power Development

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, QUALITY ASSURANCE, AND OUTCOME ASSESSMENT

1.11.1

Knowledge of the Certified Personal Trainer’sSM

scope of practice and role in the administration/program management within a health/fitness facility.


1.11.2

Knowledge of and the ability to use the documentation required when a client shows abnormal signs or symptoms during an exercise session and should be referred to a physician.


1.11.3 Knowledge of professional liability and most common types of negligence seen in train-ing environments.


1.11.4

Understanding of the practical and legal ramifications of the employee versus independent contractor classifications as they relate to the Certified Personal TrainerSM.

FT 220-Facility Management,

FT 270-Professional Aspects of Fitness Training

1.11.5

Knowledge of appropriate professional responsibilities, practice standards, and ethics in relationships dealing with clients, employers, and other allied health/medical/fitness professionals.


1.11.6 Knowledge of the types of exercise programs available in the community and how these programs are appropriate for various populations.



1.11.7 Knowledge of and ability to implement effective, professional business practices and ethical promotion of personal training services.

FT 270-Professional Aspects of Fitness Training-

1.11.8 Ability to develop a basic business plan, which includes establishing a budget, developing management policies, marketing, sales, and pricing.

FT 270-Professional Aspects of Fitness Training-

CLINICAL AND MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS

1.12.1

Knowledge of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and musculoskeletal risk factors that may require further evaluation by medical or allied health professionals before participating in physical activity.




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1.12.2 Knowledge of risk factors that may be favorably modified by physical activity habits.


1.12.3

Knowledge of the risk-factor concept of coronary artery disease (CAD) and the influence of hereditary and lifestyle on the development of CAD.


1.12.4

Knowledge of how lifestyle factors--including nutrition, physical activity, and hereditary—influence blood lipid and liproprotien (i.e. cholesterol: high-density liporprotein, and low-density lipoprotein) profiles.


1.12.5

Knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors or conditions that may require consultation with medical personnel before testing or training, including inappropriate changes of resting or exercise heart rate, blood pressure; new onset discomfort in chest, neck, shoulder, or arm; changes in the pattern of discomfort during rest or exercise; fainting or dizzy spells; and claudication.




1.12.6

Knowledge of respiratory risk factors or conditions that may require consultation with medical personnel before testing or training, including asthma, exercise-induced bronchospasm, extreme breathlessness at rest or during exercise, bronchitis, and emphysema.




1.12.7

Knowledge of metabolic risk factors or conditions that may require consultation with medical personnel before testing or training, including body weight more than 20% above optimal, BMI >30, thyroid disease, diabetes or glucose intolerance, and hypoglycemia.




1.12.8

Knowledge of musculoskeletal risk factors or conditions that may require consultation with medical personnel before testing or training, including acture or chronic back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, and joint inflammation.



1.12.10

Knowledge of common drugs from each of the following classes of medications and ability to describe their effect on exercise: antianginals, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, bronchodiltoars, hypoglycemics, psychotrophics, vasodilators, and over-the-counter medications such as pseudoephedrine.


1.12.11

Knowledge of the effects of the following substances on exercise: antihistamines, tranquilizers, alcohol, diet pills, cold tablets, caffeine, and nicotine.


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APPENDIX D

TRANSFER AGREEMENT

ADVISING WORKSHEETS

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