Introduction
Welcome to the Fitness Training Quest!
This is a self direct space you can use to check and reinforce your understanding and application of selected fitness instruction concepts.
Let's have a look at the video below to get us started.
Task
Practice Cases
- Look at the series of scenarios and start brainstorming the exercise training routines and equipment that would best support their fitness goals.
- Use Canva mind maps to start plotting the ideas for each scenario.
Case 1
Jane Doe1 is 35-year-old female with a BMI of 28.5kg/m2. She asks you for the types of exercise she should do for shaping up her body. Her past medical history is unremarkable, and she has got no other significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease and is in the low-risk category for exercise participation.
- Plot potential routines, equipment.
Case 2
Jane Doe2 is 40-year-old housewife seeing you for contact dermatitis. She enjoys good past health and has got no other significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease and is in the low risk category for exercise participation. Upon further exploration, she is interested in embarking on more physical activity for better health.
- Plot potential routines, equipment and weekly frequency.
Process
Collect and note sources | sites | example showing similar scenarios.
- Suggestions - YouTube, Instagram, https://www.coretrainingtips.com/fitness-finder-how-to-match-your-gym-equipment-to-your-workout-goals/
Plot client characteristics | suggested exercises | equipment in Canva Mind Maps and share with facilitator.
- https://www.canva.com/
- Video tutorial on using Canva mind map
Evaluation
Evaluation Case
Case 3
Design a comprehensive exercise prescription for the following.
John Doe CS is 68-year-old man, who used to enjoy a sedentary lifestyle. His past medical history is unremarkable and he has got no other significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease and is in the moderate risk category for exercise participation.
Conclusion
Next step is execution of the exercise prescription.
Schedules will be arranged at synchronous/ in person sessions.
Credits
Fitness My Dream. (2020, May 28). Gym equipment guide for beginners – names and pictures [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTIYkfQYhas