Certificate IV in Fitness

MODULE 3 – Advanced Fitness Programming

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General Instructions

The assignment is in 4 sections, each with a number of parts. Please ensure that you submit complete assignments including all 4 sections and all parts.

You may use your Cert IV Module 3 course notes and any other resources available to you. We advise you to use as many research strategies as possible to acquire a good understanding of the subject matter. Although you may use various sources, you must always ensure that your work is in your own words, plagiarism is strictly not allowed. You may use references, as long as you identify the source.

Please submit your assignment based on the submission instructions in the course overview information.

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MODULE 3 – ADVANCED FITNESS PROGRAMMING

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – INTERACT EFFECTIVELY WITH CHILDREN

SECTION 2 – PLAN AND DELIVER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND OLDER ADULTS

SECTION 3 – ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Section 1 – Interact Effectively with Children

In less than 100 words for each, explain how the following points would apply when interacting with children in a fitness setting.

a)Use language that is appropriate for age, developmental stage and culture

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b)Use key words of meaning to a child

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c)Ensure non-verbal communication is relevant and appropriate

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d)Ensure interactions are frequent, respectful and caring

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e)Use non gender and non-stereotypical language.

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Briefly describe how you see the types of communication changing for children who are 3-5, 5-9 and 9-16 years old.

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When training children, how would you promote positive behaviour for the different age groups 3-5, 5-9 and 9-16 years old? In your answer, consider the following:
Communication
Positive and realistic expectations
Examples of positive behaviour
Acknowledging positive behaviour
Applying limits that are appropriate to the child

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When training children, why is it important to collaborate with children about their interests?

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How would you ensure that you encourage children to respect their differences?

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Explain with examples how you would support children wit decision making in a fitness environment. In your answer, make reference to the following:
Sharing ideas
Discussing limitations
Exploring alternatives
Assisting with implementation of ideas
Acknowledging suggestions that can’t be used

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Interact Effectively with Children Competencies

FOR TUTOR USE, PLEASE COMPLETE C AND NYC SECTIONS IN THE BELOW TABLE:

Q’s / NYC / C
Communicate positively / 1 / Identify appropriate language
1 / Identify key words of meaning
1 / Use appropriate non verbal communication
1 / Use non gender and not stereotypical language
2 / Interact frequently
Promote positive behaviour / 3 / Use methods to promote positive behaviour
Collaboration / 4 / Collaborate about interests
Respect / 5 / Respect similarities and differences
Decision making / 6 / Support children in decision making

Section 2 – Plan and Deliver Programs for children and Older Adults

Part A – Planning exercise for children

Pre-exercise screening for all clients is essential.

List the elements that should be included in a pre-exercise screening for children, young adolescents and older adults.

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Explain the purpose of conducting a pre-exercise screening for children and older adult prior to exercising.

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Before you begin working with children or young adolescents, it is imperative that you have a very good understanding of the legislation that affects you. Child Trainers must have a firm grasp of the legislation and regulatory requirements and also the organisational policies and procedures which enable safe and appropriate conduct of exercise for children and adolescents.

Research the following legislation with relation to children and explain how it applies to a child trainer:

Duty of Care

Privacy

Anti-discrimination

Child protection

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Compare and explain how the needs and expectations of exercise differs between children, adults and older adults.

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Why is it important to consult with parents or family members and not solely rely on the information provided by the child and/or older adult?

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Research the list of major injuries and conditions below.
Provide a brief description of each injury or condition.
Explain the signs and symptoms of these injuries or conditions.
List and explain the exercises that are contraindicated to each condition.
Describe, for each condition, how you would modify your exercise program to accommodate an individual with that condition.

Condition / Description
Sprains / a
b
c
d
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome / a
b
c
d
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Legg-calve-perthes / a
b
c
d
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Shoulder instability / a
b
c
d
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Joint Hypermobility / a
b
c
d
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Osgood Schlatters Syndrome / a
b
c
d
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Asthma / a
b
c
d
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Dementia / a
b
c
d
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Hyper/hypotension / a
b
c
d
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Osteoporosis / a
b
c
d
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Arthritis / a
b
c
d
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When working with children and/or older adults you will be required to refer to and consult with a number of medical and allied health professionals. Research the following list of professionals:
Summarise their roles with regards to children and older adults
Outline each of the allied health practitioner’s roles in helping a fitness professional produce a program for a client with a specific condition.

General Practitioner
a.
b.
Paediatrician
a.
b.
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
a.
b.
Physiotherapist
a.
b.
Occupational Therapist
a.
b.
Accredited Practising Dietician
a.
b.
Osteopath
a.
b.
Chiropractor
a.
b.
Diabetes Educator
a.
b.
Podiatrist
a.
b.
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Describe how age variation will affect the fitness programming components (3-5, 5-9, 9-16 and 55+)?

3 – 5 years / 5 – 9 years / 9 – 16 years / 55+ years
Strength
Cardiovascular
Flexibility
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Identify 5 exercises and 5 pieces of equipment specifically suitable for the age groups below:

AGE / 3 – 5 yrs / 5 – 9 yrs / 9 – 16 yrs / 55+ yrs
Exercises
Equipment
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Complete the following case studies, paying careful attention to the specific needs of the individuals listed.

Your answer to each of the Case Study questions should be no more than 200 words.

Case Study 1:

You have been asked to help a Physical Education teacher at a local High School with their in school fitness programs. You want to develop a program that is fun, interactive and safe for all students. John is a 14 year old boy who has been experiencing shin splints as he is training for the City to Surf. He saw a medical practitioner who provided him with the following letter:

‘John may resume physical activity but should avoid weight bearing exercises, especially those that involve prolonged periods of repetitive springing and landing’.

a)How would you advise the PE teacher to structure their physical education classes in order to include John as much as possible?

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b)What advice would you give John in order to manage his condition?

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c)Which exercises must John avoid until the condition is resolved?

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Case Study 2:

You have been asked to write a 40min circuit lesson plan for a group 15-16yr old boys and girls. Include information on the set-up, safety, warm-up, conditioning/aerobic, fundamental motor skills, cool-down, and relaxation. Also include the circuit stations and activities at each.

CIRCUIT TRAINING PLAN
Set up:
Safety:
Potential injuries from the workout:
Warm up:
Cool down:
Routine:
(exercise duration and rest intervals)
Session activity / Duration or Reps
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Progression, regression for different abilities:
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Case Study 3:

You have been asked to design an outdoor circuit for over 55’s who have not participated in an exercise program before. (Ensure that you consider strength, flexibility and cardio exercises)

Explain 6 exercises suitable for this age group and the equipment required.
Explain why each is appropriate.
Provide 2 modifications for each exercise based on a less skilled/conditioned and a more skilled/conditioned older adult

Exercise 1 / a
b
c
Exercise 2 / a
b
c
Exercise 3 / a
b
c
Exercise 4 / a
b
c
Exercise 5 / a
b
c
Exercise 6 / a
b
c
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Case Study 4:

You have been asked by your local aged care facility to design an exercise class for older adults with no apparent special conditions. The facility manager has asked you to design a class with the following requirements:

An indoor functional exercise class
65-90 year old woman and men
20 participants

Provide a suitable name for your class
Provide a brief description and aim of the class
Select an appropriate and varied range of exercises and allocate appropriate timing to the program
Provide details of reps or duration
Outline modifications (progression or regression) for those with special needs
List appropriate pre-class instructions for the group

OLDER ADULT EXERCISE CLASS PLAN / Class Name:
Description and aim of class:
Safety:
Potential injuries from the workout:
Warm up:
Cool down:
Routine info:
(exercise duration and rest intervals)
Session activity / Progression/regression / Duration or Reps
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Part B – Instruct the session

Explain the benefits of exercise for children and older adults (4 benefits each) and explain why it is important to communicate these benefits before they commence exercise?

Children and Adolescents / Older adults
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Research healthy eating for children, adolescents and older adults.
What are the general features of healthy eating?
Energy balance
Dietary guidelines
Fuel for exercise
Fuel for minimising post exercise fatigue and maximising recovery
Hydration
Special dietary needs requiring referrals

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Explain the dietary needs for children, adolescents and older adults. Consider:

Children and Adolescents / Older adults
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Explain the 3 different types of learning and how they can be used in teaching. Also explain why it is important to use more than one method when showing children and/or older adults the use of equipment.

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Distinguish between the motivational techniques that would be appropriate for 5, 9 and 14 year and 55+ participants.

AGE / 3 – 5 yrs / 5 – 9 yrs / 9 – 16 yrs / 55+ yrs
Motivational Techniques
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Explain why training groups of children require specific planning, extra supervision and exercise modification.

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Outline the major changes that occur with age in the following areas:
Physiological

Postural

Psychological

Behavioural

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Describe how social needs will also change as we age.

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What problems/risks can you envisage with instructing older adults and why is it essential to monitory exercise intensity, technique and safety (100-200 words)?

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Part C – Evaluate the session

Why is it important to evaluate the session, explaining how the evaluation might be different for children and older adults?

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When training children who can you get feedback from and why?

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How would you identify modification are required for an exercise plan, and what modification could be implemented for a children’s or older adults exercise plan?

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Plan and Deliver Programs for children and Older Adults Competencies

FOR TUTOR USE, PLEASE COMPLETE C AND NYC SECTIONS IN THE BELOW TABLE:

Q’s / NYC / C
Part A: Planning exercise / 1+2 / Pre-exercise screening
4 / Identify needs, expectations and characteristics
3 / Consult with parent/caregiver
6 / Recognise signs and symptoms of major injuries
7 / Recommend advice from a health professional
4 / Identify the special needs of children
Outline stages of growth and development
8 / Describe age variation
6 / Identify injury risks
10 / Select appropriate exercises
9 / Determine appropriate equipment
Determine appropriate instructional techniques
Part B: Instruct / 1 / Communicate benefits of exercise
2 / Provide advice on healthy eating and dietary guidelines
3 / Explain and demonstrates exercise and equipment
4+5 / Explain motivational techniques
Part C: Evaluate / 1 / Explain importance of evaluation
2+3 / Identify feedback sources

Section 3 – Allied Health Professionals

Part A – Monitor client responses

Your client is exhibiting signs of poor exercise tolerance to your exercise program. You are concerned that they are displaying contraindications to exercise. Outline the advice that you should give your client.

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The following is a list of signs and symptoms of instability:
Provide a brief description of the terms listed above
Provide 2 examples of conditions that might cause these symptoms or signs to occur

Unusual fatigue and weakness / a.
b.
Pain or discomfort in the neck, chest, jaw or arms / a.
b.
Breathlessness / a.
b.
Oedema / a.
b.
Palpitations, tachycardia or bradycardia / a.
b.
Claudication pain / a.
b.
Dizziness or light headedness / a.
b.
Musculo-skeletal pain. / a.
b.

Part B – Case Management file

Identify the type of information you would expect to keep in a case management file.

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What type of information should be shared with other health professionals?

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Explain why it is important to maintain accurate, current, relevant and complete client records

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Working with Allied Health Professionals Competencies

FOR TUTOR USE, PLEASE COMPLETE C AND NYC SECTIONS IN THE BELOW TABLE:

Q’s / NYC / C
Part A: Monitor / 1 / Respond to poor exercise tolerance
2 / Describe signs and symptoms of instability
2 / Identify associated conditions
Part B: Maintain case management file / 1 / Identify information contained in a case management file
2 / Identify information that should be shared
3 / Maintain client records

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