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Fitness Management

By Dr. M. Chourjit Singh   |   Associate Professor, Dept. Of Physical Education And Sports Science, Manipur University
Learners enrolled: 1945

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. 


Summary
Course Status : Ongoing
Course Type : Core
Duration : 8 weeks
Category :
  • Teacher Education
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.


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Course layout

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

Books and references

Armbruster, B. and Gladwin, L. A.2001: "More than Fitness for Older Adults."

A Whole-istic Approach to Wellness. ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal,Springer Publishing Company, New York.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Ten Great Public Health
Accomplishments-United States 1900-1999." Morbidity and Mortality WeeklyReports.

Corbin, Charkes. Gregory Welk, William Corbin; Concepts of Fitness andWellness: A Comprehensive Lifestyle Approach; 9th Edition, McGraw-HillHigher Education Pubication, USA.

Corbin, Charkes. Gregory Welk. William Corbin, Karen Welk; Concepts ofFitness and Wellness: A Comprehensive Lifestyle Approach, Loose Leaf Edition 11th Edition, McGraw-Hill Higher Education Pubication, USA.

Instructor bio

Dr. M. Chourjit Singh

Associate Professor, Dept. Of Physical Education And Sports Science, Manipur University
Dr. Maibam Chourjit Singh is presently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Manipur University, Imphal. He completed his M.P.E (Physical Education) and Ph.D from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. He has also completed P.G. Diploma in Sports Management from Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu and Diploma in Nutrition and Health education from IGNOU. So far he has published twenty seven research papers in various national and International reputed journals. He has also published three books including one text book on Basic Health Education. Further, he is the recipient of GLOBAL YOUTH AWARD 2014 by VK Duggal, His Excellency, the Governor of Manipur during Global Youth Meets 2014 and conferred International Best Oral Presentation Award Physical Education and Sports Science during International Science Congress (ISC 2013) held at Karunya University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 

Course certificate

30 marks will be allocated for Internal Assessment and 70 Marks will be allocated for end term proctored examination. Securing 40% in both separately is mandatory to pass the course and get Credit Certificate.


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