This course focuses on providing the student with the knowledge and experience needed to design exercise programs for individuals who meet the ACSM guidelines for healthy adult and special populations. Emphasis will be placed on practical approaches to fitness program design and appropriate adaptations and individualized modifications for each participant. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to work in a broad range of physical activity settings by applying principles of exercise programming to meet the specific needs of each individual, working in one-on-one and small group settings.