KSS 4805 - Administration of Exercise Programs
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41126,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Meri Surdoval-Fetkovich
Email: msurdovalfetkovi@ysu.edu
Course Description
4805. Administration of Exercise Programs. Provides an overview of legal, management, and marketing skills necessary to implement exercise related wellness programs. Requires development of business plan including facility design and equipment selection. Prereq.: KSS 3700. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Fitness Facility Management | Steven A. Trotter and Chris Stevenson | |
| Optional | ACSM Health/Fitness Facility Standards & Guidelines (Fifth Edition) |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 and 2 | Syllabus, State of Industry & Projects Explanations; Life and Work Goals; Types of Leadership | |
| 8/31 | Chapter 3 | Defining your Why; Mission, Vision, Values, Target Market | Preliminary Vision for your program-Upload in BB |
| 9/7 | Chapter 4 | Idea presentations; Business Operations/Budget; Budget/Program Innovation | |
| 9/14 | Chapter 5 | Recruiting, Hiring, Interviewing; Interviewing; Mock interviews-Question Development | |
| 9/21 | Chapter 6 and 7 | Engaging and Retaining Talent; Onboarding/Offboarding | Gym Visits Should be completed; Upload Mock interview questions to BB |
| 9/28 | Office of Career Exploration and Development; Mock Interviews | Mock Interview Write Up Due in BB | |
| 10/5 | Gym Visit Presentations | Gym Visit Presentation and Paper Due in BB | |
| 10/12 | Gym Visit Presentations; Exam 1 | ||
| 10/19 | Chapters 8 and 9 | Facilities and Equipment | Initial Resume Due in BB |
| 10/26 | Chapter 10 and 11 | Services and Programs Attracting and Engaging Members Marketing - Mock plan in group Sales - Mock Pitch in group | |
| 11/2 | Chapter 12 and 13 | Business Strategy and Marketing Emergency Preparedness and Risk Management | |
| 11/9 | Exam 2 and Program Presentations | Presentations and Paper are Due the Day that you present | |
| 11/16 | Program Presentations | Resume Redo Due in BB; Program PResentaitons Due | |
| 11/23 | Program Presentations-No Class Thursday-Happy Thanksgiving | Program Presentations Due | |
| 11/30 | Program Presentations | Program Presentations Due | |
| 12/7 | Final-December 8th at noon |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.