Discussion: Fitness Program Considerations
Evidence shows that physical activity is essential for attaining the highest quality of life throughout the life span. Physical activity benefits people of both sexes, all ages, and a variety of medical conditions.
Recommendations for physical activity need to address an individual's specific needs and situation, including age, safety, and any special considerations.
Strategies for improving fitness need to be appropriate for different groups to ensure a safe and effective fitness program. Fitness professionals must be prepared and willing to work with individuals with a variety of medical conditions.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the article "Population Specific Health and Fitness Issues." Consider how the specific characteristics of a population impact their approach to fitness.
Review the article "Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults." Thing about how physical activity changes throughout the life span.
Use the Walden Library and Learning Resources and reputable online resources to research the fitness considerations for the population you are assigned.
Pregnant women
People over 65 years old
Children ages 5-11
Obese persons
People with diabetes
People with heart disease
People with osteoporosis
People with arthritis
With these thoughts in mind:
Post a brief description of special fitness program considerations for the population you were assigned.
Describe two fitness recommendations you might make for that population and explain why. Justify your recommendations using the Learning Resources and current literature.
Contrast these recommendations to fitness recommendations for a healthy adult.
ASSIGNMENT
Assessing participants during and after participating in a fitness program is important for several reasons:
To assess current fitness levels and compare to the previous assessments to evaluate progress
To determine if the participant achieved his or her fitness goals
To diagnose strengths and weaknesses of the individual for program modification
To motivate the participant to maintain their program or to improve further
To identify evidence of the fitness program's effectiveness or areas that need to be modified for improvement
Ideally, each ongoing fitness assessment should be conducted under the same conditions as the baseline fitness assessment.
Track 2:
Using the data set provided in the Fitness Activity Instructions and Worksheet, complete the following activities:
BMI and waist-hip circumference measurements
1-mile walk assessment (timed)
Muscular endurance assessments
Push-ups
Sit-ups
Curl-ups
Assessing flexibility
Sit and reach test
Shoulder flexibility test
Attachment:- Worksheet.rar