1. List types of exercise would you recommend for:
- Weight loss
- Rehabilitation from joint surgery
- Strength training for a sport e.g. Rugby
- Injury prevention for an older adult
- Fitness during/after pregnancy
- A client with limited mobility
2. Incorporate guidance/advice from medical or allied health professionals into the provision of fitness advice/or planning of instruction. Being aware of the Scope of Practice for fitness professionals - what are you legally allowed to do? What can you NOT do?
3. In case you have a client who plays a sport which is famous for shoulder, knee and other injuries and want to prevent it.
How would you explain the benefits and anticipated adaptations to this client?
4. In you book, write down general physiological and structural adaptations that come with the following types of exercise.
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Flexibility training
- Mobility training
- Strength training
- Functional Training
5. Discuss and confirm client understanding of potential signs and symptoms of intolerance, precautions or contraindications to exercise and recommended precautions.
- What is exercise intolerance?
- What are the main indicators of exercise intolerance?
- What are the main indicators of exercise intolerance?
- What are some contraindications to exercise and what precautions can you take to avoid these?
- What should your response be if you notice any of these symptoms in your client during a session?
6. Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support clients.
Read the handouts about communication skills (open and closed questioning and tips for personal trainers)
- Important factors in communication and encouragement:
- Benefits of these approaches:
7. List three reputable resources or websites you could refer clients about healthy eating
8. Research the NHMRC and explain the role of it.
9. Scope of PT and Scope of Allied Health Professional for:
- A client wants to know how many meals they should aim to eat each day
- A client explains to you that they often experience abdominal bloating and stomach cramps after dinner
- When discussing food choices with a client, they ask whether their normal breakfast of yoghurt and fruit is suitable
10 . List 3 cultural difference that is common in fitness area. What are three things that you need to be familiar with in order to show sensitivity to nutritional choices that may impact your training together?
11. List three ways you can role model healthy eating behaviours and attitudes.