Spring 2023 IDEA Fitness Journal Quiz 4: The Holistic Wellness and Human-Centric Approach to Fitness
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Spring 2023 IDEA Fitness Journal Quiz 4: The Holistic Wellness and Human-Centric Approach to Fitness

This quiz discusses the relationship between exercise and mental, social, emotional and spiritual health, as well as the steps the fitness industry can take to be considered part of an allied healthcare team.

Darian Parker, PhD

Dr. Darian Parker earned his Ph.D in Sports Education Leadership with an emphasis in Behavior Modification from UNLV. He earned his Master and Bachelor degrees from James Madison University in Kinesiology. Dr. Parker is also a certified personal trainer through the NSCA. Dr. Parker has been in the fitness and wellness business for 20 years. Throughout the course of Dr. Parker's career he has served several roles in the fitness and wellness industry. He has worked extensively in both the academic and private club sector as a Director of Education for a Career College, General Manager of a high end luxury residential fitness club and National Director of Fitness for a global leisure management company. Currently, Dr. Parker is the co-owner of Epic Leisure Management LLC. and the owner of Parker Personal Training LLC. Lastly, Dr. Parker is the host of Dr. D's Social Network, a podcast devoted to genuine, open and honest conversations with people from all over the world. 
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Learning Objectives

  • List and define the possible stakeholders in the fitness and wellness industry.
  • Identify why fitness and wellness has been deemed nonessential by governing healthcare institutions.
  • Explain the importance of the relationship between exercise and mental, social, emotional and spiritual health.
  • Describe the steps the fitness industry can take to be considered a part of the allied healthcare team.

Course Procedure

  1. Enroll in the course.
  2. View the course content.
  3. Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
  4. Print your certificate of completion.

Course Content

  • Becoming a Holistic Wellness Industry
  • Becoming a Holistic Wellness Industry Exam

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