WVU Personal Fitness Minor

Personal Trainer Minor

CONTACT

Nancy Naternicola

E-mail: Nancy.Naternicola@mail.wvu.edu
Phone: (304) 293-3295 ext. 5208
Nancy's web page

CURRICULUM

RECQUIRED COURSE OF STUDY (3 week courses)

ACE 460: Fitness Management (May 19 – June 6)

3 credit hours
No pre-requisites
Course Objectives: To provide content knowledge and practical experiences in the management and operations of health-fitness facilities.

ACE 462: Fitness Field Testing (May 19 – June 6)

3 credit hours
No pre-requisites
Course Objectives: To provide content knowledge, and practical experiences in health screening, fitness testing, assessment, and evaluation.

ACE 464: Lifestyle & Weight Management (July 21 – Aug 8)

3 credit hours
No pre-requisites
Course Objectives: To provide content knowledge and practical experiences in a weight management program including exercise, basic nutrition, behavior change, and health psychology.

ACE 472 Methods of Personal Training (July 21 – Aug 8)

3 credit hours
Pre-requisites: ACE 460 & 462
Course Objectives: To provide practical experience in the analysis of correct training techniques, error detecting, and exercise programming for the healthy adult and special populations using ACSM guidelines.

ACE 476: Fitness Internship (Spring / Summer / Fall)

3-6 credit hrs
Pre-requisites: ACE 460,462,462, & 472
Course Objectives: Supervised experience in fitness environment under the direction of a professional at the site that includes fitness management, fitness assessments, lifestyle and weight management, program design, and personal training.

Students must sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) national certification exam.

Host site: WVU
Place: Coliseum
Date: Fall/Spring Saturday before finals week
Time: 8:30am - 2:00pm

Links

WVU Ahletic Coaching Education Home

Bachelor of Science Degree in ACE

Master of Science Degree in ACE

Group Fitness Instructor Minor

Faculty and Staff

WVU College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences web page

Updated: 06/13/08 sb

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