Course Rationale

Safely and effectively assessing an individual's current level of health and fitness is a core competency for fitness professionals. This course focuses on developing the confidence and practical skills necessary to collect and interpret fitness assessment data to determine the progressions required to achieve health and/or performance-related goals when working with clients. The skills introduced in this course will be developed further in FITM 157 and will subsequently be applied to working with a client in WORK 209, the on-campus internship.

Program Outcomes Emphasized in this Course

Fitness and Health Promotion (10331)

1. Conduct an assessment of the physical fitness, activity level and lifestyle of the client using standardized protocols, to build an individualized exercise program.
2. Develop, implement and evaluate safe training programs grounded in fundamentals of anatomy, bio-mechanics, cardiorespiratory physiology, and nutrition to support the fitness and wellness goals of clients.
3. Instruct individual clients and groups in the correct techniques for executing fitness and training programs to achieve results that meet their goals for fitness, active living, and wellness.
4. Select and apply interview tools and coaching strategies that will enable clients and groups improve their fitness, and wellness in sustainable ways.
5. Provide positive reinforcement to empower clients and help them sustain their efforts.
6. Communicate information persuasively and accurately in oral, written, and other media formats.

Course Learning Method(s)

• Case Based Learning
• Group or Team Work
• Lecture
• Cooperative Learning

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

Assessment Weighting

Modules of Study

Supplemental Resources

Additional Tools and Equipment

• Fitness Assessment Kit. (Includes: stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, anthropometric tape measure, heart rate monitor.)

Essential Skills

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is the formal evaluation and credit-granting process whereby candidates may obtain credits for prior learning. Prior learning includes the knowledge competencies and skills acquired, in both formal and informal ways, outside of post-secondary education. Candidates may have their knowledge, skills and competencies evaluated against the learning outcomes as defined in the course outline. Please review the Assessment Methods Glossary for more information on the Learning Portfolio assessment methods identified below.

The method(s) that are used to assess prior learning for this course may include:

• Challenge Exam (results recorded as a % grade and added to student’s CGPA)
• Learning Portfolio (results reflected as SAT and not added to student’s CGPA)
• Learning statement
• Current resume
• Collection of work
• Skills Test
• Interview
• Oral exam
• Case studies
• Simulations
• Observations

Please contact the Program Coordinator for more details.

Course Specific Policies and Expectations

It is required that students bring their fitness assessment kit to all labs.

Academic Regulations

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of the College Academic Regulations. The Academic Regulations apply to all applicants to Humber and all current students enrolled in any program or course offered by Humber, in any location. Information about academic appeals is found in the Academic Regulations.  

Anti-Discrimination Statement

At Humber College, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion or the Office of Student Conduct.

Accessible Learning Services

Humber strives to create a welcoming environment for all students where equity, diversity and inclusion are paramount. Accessible Learning Services facilitates equal access for students with disabilities by coordinating academic accommodations and services.  Staff in Accessible Learning Services are available by appointment to assess specific needs, provide referrals and arrange appropriate accommodations. If you require academic accommodations, contact:

Accessible Learning Services

North Campus: (416) 675-6622 X5090

Lakeshore Campus: (416) 675-6622 X3331 

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is essentially honesty in all academic endeavors. Academic integrity requires that students avoid all forms of academic misconduct or dishonesty, including plagiarism, cheating on tests or exams or any misrepresentation of academic accomplishment.

Disclaimer

While every effort is made by the professor/faculty to cover all material listed in the outline, the order, content, and/or evaluation may change in the event of special circumstances (e.g. time constraints due to inclement weather, sickness, college closure, technology/equipment problems or changes, etc.). In any such case, students will be given appropriate notification in writing, with approval from the Senior Dean (or designate) of the Faculty.

Copyright

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See the Humber Libraries website for additional information regarding copyright and for details on allowable limits.

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