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This 24-hour certification course provides students with
current foundational knowledge and training to assess fitness
levels, design fitness programs, and provide exercise instruction
and motivation for children. Contact W.I.T.S. to order
your required textbook 888-330-9487.
Learning Outcomes:
After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe
safe, effective, age-appropriate exercises for children.
- Demonstrate safe,
effective, age-appropriate exercises for children.
- Assess
fitness levels of children.
- Explain factors that
motivate children to exercise.
- Design fitness programs
that incorporate principles of child motivation.
Pre-Requisite:
This is an intermediate to advanced course for students with some experience
or education. Pre-requisite: Bachelors Degree or Personal Fitness Trainer
Certification.
Methods of Instruction:
Lecture, hands-on practice and demonstration, practical skills assessment and
final examination.
Completion Requirements:
Students must earn a score of 70% or higher on the written and practical exams.
Attendance is required and students are only allowed one excused absence.
Students with an excused absence must schedule a make-up session and complete
any work assigned. Adult/Child CPR required for certification.
Course Outline:
- Theory
and Fitness Assessment, Exercise Physiology
- Safe,
Effective, Age-Appropriate Exercise Prescription, Designing
Exercise for Children Youth Motivation,
Designing Fitness Programs That Are Motivating To Children
- Cardiovascular Exercise
Activities, Muscular Strength and Endurance Activities, Flexibility
Activities
- Practical and Written
Exam
Credits:
24 contact hours. Approved for 24 WITS CECs and 2.4 IACET and BOC CEUs.
Recommended for 1 undergraduate academic credit by the American Council on
Education.
Additional Resources:
Registered students receive discounts on study DVDs and practice exams. Students
who do not pass the course the first time can retake the course and re-test
for a reduced fee.
Unique Extra's for your success in
the W.I.T.S. course:
- Student workbook (included no charge).
- Student study guide (included no charge).
- Study video tapes (30% off).
- Review option: sit in on the course for a second
time, if you did not pass the first time only
$100.00
fee.
- Retest: ONLY a $50.00 fee.
- Permanent year round sites nationwide.
* Adult CPR is required for the certification to
be issued. It may be completed before or after
the course and the exams. Results will be issued
but no certificate without the proof of CPR.
* NO REFUNDS. TRANSFERS ONLY.
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