Objective

The workshop is designed to increase the competence of individuals who conduct exercise programs for people without disease or with controlled diseases.

Description

The faculty members who lead this four-day workshop are experts in a variety of areas related to health and fitness. Almost all hold ACSM certification, and most possess the highest academic credentials in their areas of specialization. Their lectures are designed to conform with ACSM learning objectives. The workshop practicums emphasize the mastery of techniques necessary for the practical portion of the ACSM exam. They entail fitness evaluation, exercise leadership, evaluation of body composition, and case study assessment. The workshop also offers get-togethers, such as a "pool extravaganza" and a pizzafest, because we believe that learning is enhanced by a friendly, social atmosphere.

Although the workshop at Ithaca College is an excellent educational experience, it cannot completely prepare you for certification. If you plan to seek certification, you are strongly urged to become familiar with the references listed in the ACSM application brochure before you attend the workshop.