This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design comprehensive exercise programs that suit specific health and fitness goals. In this course students are introduced to an integrated approach to exercise program design and implementation within the context of kinesiology. The central tenet of this integrated approach is that every individual, regardless of age, experience, fitness or job status, needs the capacity to meet the demands of their life. This model provides a common foundation to establish exercise recommendations to improve health, prevent injury, manage chronic disease, and enhance performance.

Students will improve their ability to meet clients' specific needs by developing an appreciation for the process of designing and implementing exercise programs. Using a combination of teaching styles, small and large group activities, case studies, and hands-on experiences, students will be provided with the knowledge and tools to make exercise matter for any client.