Fitness management is an interdisciplinary field that blends scientific knowledge of exercise physiology and fitness studies with practical business skills. Nowadays, people are living longer than ever before and are increasingly concerned about maintaining their health and physical fitness. This course is especially developed to provide the individual a blend knowledge of fitness education and business principles in order to effectively serve, motivate, and counsel diverse clients.
Altogether the present course consists of three credits having thirty lectures. The content of the course is again divided into six chapters systematically covering various areas of fitness management like Concept of Fitness and Wellness and their significance in Modern times, Holistic approach to management of health and fitness including diet and exercise (Aerobic and anaerobic); Scope of Fitness Trainer And Health and Fitness Component, Alternative Systems for Health and Fitness; Effect of anaerobic exercise on musculoskeletal system, Endurance, Strength/Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility and Balance in chapter one. Physical Screening and General Principles of Training; Health Screening-Health Conditions that affect by the Physical Activity and Medication, Training consideration while selecting nature of exercise and Understanding suitability and forms of exercise for fitness, Client Preferences, Expectations and Life Style information and Code of Ethics; Professional Responsibilities of a fitness trainer towards clients in chapter two. Introduction of Cardio-respiratory System and Assessment of Cardio-respiratory fitness using Maximum aerobic capacity (VO2 max), Types of exercise: Calisthenics, Aerobics and Dance, Weight Training, Yoga and Other forms of Exercise; Similarly, chapter five will cover the important topics of nutrition and energy namely Introduction of Water and Electrolyte Balance, Regime of hydration and dehydration and Sports Drink, Nutrition- Caloric Consumption, Weight variation due to dietary habit, Physiological and Metabolic changes during exercise; Recommended nutritional intakes, Dietary guidelines and Nutrient needs for people with different life style and Sport; Lastly, the chapter six will be highlighted with the topics which is mainly focus on establishment and management of fitness centre, legal issues and partnership consisting of the following lectures Procurement of Equipments and their maintenance in Personal Management and Legal Responsibilities, Facilities, Equipments, Supervision, Instruction and Safety Guidelines.
Therefore, for the fitness professionals as well as for the person who wants to work for a fitness or recreation facility or start business in the field of fitness management, a thorough knowledge and skill to change and inspire the lives of others through a strong understanding of physical exercise techniques, proper nutrition etc. is required.
| Course Status : | Ongoing |
| Course Type : | Core |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 8 weeks |
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| Credit Points : | 3 |
| Level : | Undergraduate |
| Start Date : | 15 Jul 2024 |
| End Date : | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Exam Date : | 07 Dec 2024 IST |
| EXAM SHIFT : | SHIFT 1 |
Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.
Week 1:
Lecture 1: Concept of Fitness and Wellness and their significance in Modern Times
Lecture 2: Physical Screening and General Principles of Training
Lecture 3: Scope of Fitness Trainer and Health and Fitness Component
Lecture 4: Health Screening: Health Conditions that affect by the Physical Activity and Medication
Week 2:
Lecture 5: Holistic Approach to Management of Health and Fitness Including Diet and Exercise (Aerobic and Anaerobic)
Lecture 6: Body Types and Posture and Alternative Systems for Health and Fitness
Lecture 7: Effect of Anaerobic exercise and musculoskeletal system, Endurance, Strength/Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility and Balance
Lecture 8: Training Consideration while Selecting Nature of Exercise and Understanding Suitability and Forms of Exercise for Fitness
Week 3:
Lecture 9: Client Preferences, Expectations and Life Style information
Lecture 10: Code of Ethics, Professional responsibilities of a fitness trainer towards clients
Lecture 11: Introduction of Cardio-respiratory System and Assessment of Cardio-respiratory fitness using Maximum aerobic capacity (VO2 max)
Lecture 12: Types of Exercise: Calisthenics, Aerobics and Dance, Weight Training, Yoga and Other forms of Exercise
Week 4:
Lecture 13: The Energy Support in Aerobic and Anaerobic Activity
Lecture 14: Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Heart Rate, Blood Pressure and Lung Functions
Lecture 15: Relationships of Exercise with Heart Rate, Equation for Calculating Heart Rate Zones for Various Exercises Intensities
Lecture 16: Designing Fitness Program for Sedentary and Active Population for Different age Groups and Different Fitness Levels
Week 5:
Lecture 17: Designing Weight reduction training, fitness and rehabilitation training consideration for Obese age adult and Diabetic Subjects
Lecture 18: Exercise prescriptions in Special Conditions and Exercise regime for pre and post-natal fitness
Lecture 19: Exercise prescriptions for obesity and wight control, diabetes, hypertension and coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, spondylitis, back aches
Lecture 20: Blood born Pathogens and Wrist Management
Week 6:
Lecture 21: Introduction of Water and Electrolyte Balance, Regime of Hydration and Dehydration and Sports Drink
Lecture 22: Nutrition: Caloric Consumption, Weight variation due to dietary habit, Physiological and Metabolic changes during exercise
Lecture 23: Recommended Nutritional Intakes, Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Needs for people with different lifestyle and sports
Lecture 24: Selection of Training Organization of Trainer and Layout of Health Clubs and Fitness Centre
Week 7:
Lecture 25: EXERCISE RECOMMENDATION: (Listing indemnity bond, legal formalities prior to conducting fitness programmed for various categories of client)
Lecture 26: Procurement of Equipments and their maintenance in Personal Management and Legal Responsibilities
Lecture 27: Facilities, Equipments, Supervision, Instruction and Safety Guidelines
Week 8:
Lecture 28: An Employee of Fitness Centre as Personal Trainer, Business Structure and Sole Proprietor
Lecture 29: Partnerships: General Partnership, Limited Partnership and Corporations
Lecture 30: Marketing and Promotion Business: Advantages and Disadvantages
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