August 2008

The Department of Exercise Science conducted 24th annual ACSM Workshops

The Department of Exercise Science hosted its 24th annual American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Workshops.

Nearly 30 participants traveled to Columbia from across the Southeast in June to attend the workshops. During a three day period, two ACSM workshops were conducted by the Department of Exercise Science faculty and staff.

The ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor (HFI) workshop provided structured experiences in the classroom and the laboratory to help prepare candidates for the HFI certification exam. HFI certified professionals are skilled in evaluating health behaviors and risk factors, conducting fitness assessments, writing appropriate exercise prescriptions, and motivating individuals to modify negative health habits and maintain positive lifestyle behaviors for health promotion.

The Continuing Education Workshop provided an opportunity for ACSM-certified professional to acquire Continuing Education Credits (CECs) as well as to learn about current health and fitness related topics.

The department is planning to conduct their 25th annual workshops next summer.

For more information: http://www.sph.sc.edu/exsc/HFI/index.htm.