FSS 277 - Cardiorespiratory Assessment and Program Design

2 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 2 lab periods

Principles of assessing cardiorespiratory fitness and program development. Includes cardiorespiratory assessment, development of goals, program design, and special considerations.

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

Course Learning Outcomes

Select, administer, and interpret multiple valid and reliable assessments for cardiorespiratory fitness.
Develop a cardiovascular training program based on case study information, including assessment and training methods.

Outline:

Cardiorespiratory Assessment
1. Determine appropriate cardiorespiratory assessment based on health screening
2. Assessment administration
Development of Specific/Measurable/Action-Oriented/Realistic/Time Bound (SMART) Goals
1. Analysis of client health, exercise history, interest, and obstacles
2. Interpretation of baseline, formative, and summative data
3. Determine goals
Program Design
1. Application of FITT principles
  1. Frequency
  2. Intensity
  3. Time
  4. Type of activities
2. Cardiorespiratory monitoring
  1. Target heart rate
  2. Talk test
  3. Running calculator
3. Application of SPORT
  1. Specificity
  2. Progressive overload
  3. Recovery
  4. Training effects
4. Training Methods
  1. Special Considerations
  2. Altitude and environment
  3. Special health concerns and populations