FSS 277 - Cardiovascular Training: Physiology and Programming

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Cardiovascular principles underlying assessment and program development. Includes risk assessment, development of goals, program development, and special considerations.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: FSS 234  or FSS 234A  or FSS 234B .
Information: This course requires physical activity and is intended for students pursuing the Fitness Professional Certificate program.
  

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform a pre-activity screening process to determine appropriateness for participation and activity.
2. Select, administer, and interpret multiple valid and reliable assessments for cardiovascular fitness.
3. Develop a cardio program with specific/measurable/action-oriented/realistic/time bound (SMART) goals for hypothetical clients based on case study information, including assessment results and training methods.

1. Risk Assessment
   1. Health screening and cardiovascular disease risk assessment
   2. Test selection based on multiple variables
   3. Test administration of multiple assessments
2. Development of Specific/Measurable/Action-Oriented/Realistic/Time Bound (SMART) Goals
   1. Analysis of client health and exercise history
   2. Interpretation of baseline, formative, and summative data
   3. Assessment of client goals, interests, and obstacles
3. Program Development
   1. Application of FITT principles

1.   Frequency

2.   Intensity

3.   Time

4.   Type of activities

1. Fitness math
   1. Heart rate
   2. Pacing
   3. Caloric expenditure
   4. Interval goal setting
2. Application of SPORT
   1. Specificity
   2. Progressive overload
   3. Recovery
   4. Training effects
3. Training methods
4. Monitoring and reinforcing client progress

1. Special Considerations
   1. Altitude and environment

Specific health concerns/populations