By completing the Women’s Exercise Training and Wellness program, students will:
● Understand key terminology used to describe body parts and reference positions
● Explore the physiology of the endocrine system
● Learn ACSM guidelines and recommendations for creating an exercise prescription
● Learn how to set goals and objectives for apparently healthy women
● Learn what conditions make the female athlete triad and understand common signs and symptoms
● Review the Medical Fitness Model: Facility Standards & Guidelines published by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA) organization
● Learn how medical professionals can better the fitness profession
● Understand the medically-based fitness model
Women's Exercise Training and Wellness
GES 119 -- 200 hours
Course Objectives
By completing the Women’s Exercise Training and Wellness program, students will:
● Understand key terminology used to describe body parts and reference positions
● Explore the physiology of the endocrine system
● Learn ACSM guidelines and recommendations for creating an exercise prescription
● Learn how to set goals and objectives for apparently healthy women
● Learn what conditions make the female athlete triad and understand common signs and symptoms
● Review the Medical Fitness Model: Facility Standards & Guidelines published by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA) organization
● Learn how medical professionals can better the fitness profession
● Understand the medically-based fitness model































