A Simple Study of Exercise and Caloric Consumption

By: June M. Chewning, M.A.
$29.95

Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive Continuing Education Credits.

Approved for:
1.0 Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
1.0 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
0.1 Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI)
0.5 National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
1.0 National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
1.0 National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA)
1.0 YMCA
0.1 Council on Prof. Stand. Kinesiotherapy (COPS-KT)
1.0 World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.)
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Education Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: Aquatic Fitness Professional, Group Fitness, Personal Trainer

Course Description:
It's always fun to go to the health club, jump on the bike or treadmill and burn some calories. It's such a satisfying experience to finish your workout, push the calorie display, and step off knowing you have created a calorie deficit.

  • But how accurate are these readings?
  • What determines how many calories you burn?
  • How does a treadmill compare to a bike for burning calories?
  • Do you burn as many calories in water exercise as you do on land?
  • How do you accurately determine caloric expenditure?

Course Objectives
After reviewing this course the participant will be able to:

  1. Define several terms related to the measurement of energy production.
  2. Describe variables affecting caloric consumption during exercise.
  3. Understand how caloric consumption is measured.
  4. Understand how intensity is measured in exercise.
  5. Describe the variables that affect caloric consumption in the aquatic environment.

ISBN# 978-1-935746-14-0

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