Personal Training Concepts - Brightspire Virtual High School Elective Course

This course examines basic concepts in fitness that are important for personal fitness, as well as necessary foundational information for any health or exercise career field. Areas of study include musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, terms of movement, basic biomechanics, health related components of fitness, FITT principles, functional fitness skills, safety and injury prevention, posture and technique, nutrition, and weight management.

Additional Information: This course is a good preparatory course for students interested in or wishing to pursue a career in health, sports, or fitness. It provides fundamental information about health and fitness that would be necessary for any fitness career field. This elective course does NOT require students to participate in a regular exercise program. This course can be used, however, for students with physical limitations that need PE credit and are unable to participate in regular exercise.