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2005-2006 Human Services Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2005-2006 Human Services Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SHSY 152 - Youth Fitness Instructor


This course helps prepare YMCA staff members to work with youths in health and fitness activities as a stand-alone program or integrated into child care, youth sports, day camp or other youth programs. Content will cover children’s growth and development, the effects of exercise on children, psychosocial factors and exercise, youth fitness assessment, safety, program evaluation and teaching techniques. Practical sessions will include lesson plan demonstrations, class sessions and fitness evaluations.

Prerequisites & Notes
Current CPR, Principles of YMCA Health and Fitness certification.

Credits: 0.5