PEP 455 “Practicum for Exercise Programming”
Our program offers a hands-on experience as a part of our curriculum where students apply the theory, knowledge, skills, and abilities they have gathered throughout the program.
- Faculty and Staff Fitness Training Program — Working with University employees to reach their fitness goals.
- Working with University athletes to improve performance.
- Powerlifting with Special Olympians — Working with athletes to improve their strength and conditioning through powerlifting.
Responsibilities
Students will be responsible for screening, assessing, prescribing, and monitoring the exercise of the participants of these program. Students have full access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to do so to ensure they are maximizing their learning experience. Students are expected to perform physiological assessments, design individualized exercise programs, and help clients achieve the goals they have set.
Additional Support
The professional development of students is supported throughout this course. Specifically, students create cover letters and resumes for potential future internships. In addition, students participate in mock interviews as preparation for graduate school admissions and potential employment opportunities.