The purpose of this certificate is to provide FLS students the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities in working specifically with mature adults. As our aging population is growing, this means that our students are likely to encounter older adults for personal training or in group fitness classes in a variety of settings and facilities. Students need to consider adaptability of fitness training and programming for elderly populations focusing on the functional approach, aerobic and non-aerobic fitness and muscular fitness. Considerations when training include comorbidities, disease progression and major body systems affected by the aging process.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 3,242
- Resident Tuition: $ 2,365*
- Technology Fee: $ 221
- General Student Fees: $ 271**
- Online Course Fee: $ 0 (if applicable)
- Books: $ 385 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Other Costs / Expenses: $ 0*** (Equipment)
Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition
*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).
**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.
***Any special info about program costs or expenses.
****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Administer various basic fitness assessments including the measurement of cardiovascular endurance, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance in gym or health club settings
PLO 2 - Demonstrate interpersonal skills in the areas of leadership, motivation, and communication
PLO 3 - Design and demonstrate safe and effective exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and groups within current fitness industry standards and best practices
PLO 4 - Respond to the needs of a diverse clientele and demonstrate inclusive practices
PLO 5 - Apply basic behavior modification strategies to enhance exercise and health behavior change with clients, including nutrition and weight management
PLO 6 - Apply basic exercise principles related to applied kinesiology, physiology, injury prevention, conditioning, resistance training, and functional training
PLO 7 - Apply nationally recognized standards for fitness and overall health and communicate the benefits and precautions associated with exercise
PLO 8 - Communicate their scope of practice and role within the health and fitness field and the allied health care system and practice appropriate and ethical professional conduct
Program Requirements
Program Core Courses
Must be completed with a grade of C- or better. P/NP not accepted. HE may be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.
| FLS 120 | Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription - Field Techniques | 3 |
| FLS 130 | Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning Instruction | 2 |
| FLS 160 | Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology | 3 |
| FLS 170 | Mental Dynamics of Exercise and Sport | 3 |
| FLS 214 | Physical Exercise and Healthy Aging | 3 |
| HE 161 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 1 |
| PE 280O | Co-op Ed: Healthy Aging | 1-12 |
PE 280O: complete 2 credits. Instructor approval is required for entry.
HE 161: see Footnote 1.
Footnotes
1 – HE 161: students with a current CPR Certification may substitute the CPR requirement. Contact Program Coordinator for details
Notes