409 - Exercise and Fitness Training

Course Title: Exercise and Fitness Training - 409

Credits: 1

Instructor: Susan Dillon, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.

Course Description

This course takes a look at determining a dog’s fitness level and the different types of activities that you can participate in with your dog. It also discusses the psychological benefits of exercise, the importance of warm-ups and cool-downs, and how exercise can influence behavior. This module is evaluated by way of assignments.

Course Texts

  • Peak Performance by Christine Zink DVM, Ph.D.

Schedule

The course begins as soon as your enrollment is complete and you receive your enrollment package. Although we allow 2 months for this course, you are free to complete the course sooner if you can, and we do allow extensions if need be.

Prerequisites

404 & 405

Tuition

$150 Cdn. (Currency Converter) + 4% fee for for online payments. Textbooks not included in tuition. They may be purchased through http://www.dogwise.comhttp://www.amazon.comhttp://www.abebooks.com or http://www.half.com in most cases. Also check the Student LibraryCanadian Residents 5% GST.

Enrollment

Visit the "ENROLL" page and follow the application instructions.


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