The purpose of the Human Performance Practicum experience is to provide students with practical situations under the skilled supervision of a fitness professional. During the Practicum period the students will be involved in both the instructional and administrative aspects of a fitness program. Upon completion of the experience the students will have been exposed to as many phases of the program as possible.
The Exercise Science / Human Performance student should have a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities of the professional within the fitness setting. Every effort will be made to assure the student a successful experience. The degree of satisfaction and success may influence a student’s decision to remain in Human Performance or leave it for other endeavors.
The directed Practicum experience has been planned so that the student will have experiences which lead to the following:
- The utilization of effective exercise procedures through observation and practice.
- The ability to plan, execute and evaluate personal fitness progress.
- The development of communication skills with clients and others through individual and group activities.
- An application of scientific theory in a supervised fitness environment.
- A better understanding of the total fitness environment, including the cooperative responsibilities of the student from an administrative and the fitness specialist’s point of view.
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