PEPR 2050 - ACE Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant

This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a national certification exam in lifestyle and weight management consulting. Topics include guidelines for instructing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise, essentials of the fitness professional-client relationship, the principles of motivation to encourage adherence in the health and fitness setting, effective fitness professional-to-client communication techniques, methods for enhancing group leadership, and the lifestyle and weight management consultant’s professional role.

Prerequisites:
Level III placement in reading, writing and math

Credits: 3

Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture and 2 lab hours/week