7. Day-Of Preparation For Classes Flashcards
How do instructors serve as agents of change?
They facilitate activities that improve both physical health and state of mind
What two key qualities affect participants perception of the class?
Leadership abilities and first impressions
What three components contribute towards leadership of a class?
Punctuality and dependability, professionalism, dedication
What are the components of punctuality and dependability?
Starting class on time, arriving 15 minutes early, consistent teaching attendance, planning absences in advance
The elements of professionalism?
Treat all participants with respect, no negative comments about other classes, giving your best, choice of attire
How do you build dedication?
Ongoing training and certification, fun and variety and programming, keeping up with the latest trends
What should an instructor to do if she arrives late to class?
Turn on the music and get the class warming up while assessing the room and equipment for safety hazards and making any adjustments necessary
How does an instructor effectively assess the room and exercise area?
Notify staff upon arrival, enter the room, check temperature and lighting, identify any immediate safety hazards, mark holes or wet areas
How should the instructor set up music and equipment?
Check power on system, adjust volume pitch treble and bass, check microphone
What equipment set up is required?
Check for function, maintenance, deterioration, remove dysfunctional equipment
What issues could result in legal allegations with regards to equipment?
Substandard or defective equipment, improper assembly, inadequate spacing, poor maintenance, presence of defective equipment, dirty equipment, inappropriate or inadequate instruction
What are some common equipment issues?
Chipped dumbbells, peeling rubber strips on step platforms, tears in resistance tubes, broken pedal clips or saddles, deflated equipment bowls, torn mats, broken springs, fraying straps
What are the benefits of the stagger arrangement in a group class?
Everyone can see the front of the room and the instructor, everyone has some personal space
Eg large dance based classes
What are the benefits of the parallel lines set up for a class?
Instructor is able to walk up and down each row and give instructions
Eg circuit classes with stations, mat/ floor based classes, partner classes
What is the benefit of the circle arrangement for classes?
It encourages a sense of community and makes supervision simple
Eg. Older adults, boot camp, circuit
When would you use a horizontal line arrangement for class?
When you need to see everyone’s movement in a synchronized fashion from all angles eg. kettle bell or barre, sm reformer class
How does an instructor set up equipment for class?
Instructors should place their equipment as a visual example to class members Give a suggestion to keep the equipment to the right side e.g. "right is right!"
What other considerations for stationary equipment and set up?
Fit of the bike, properly stacking risers, well fastened barbell clips, stable suspension straps, using level surfaces, well-adjusted foot bar, headrests and carriages for reformers, pop pins properly secured
What is important about the right fit for stationary bike?
Ensuring comfort, proper and safe bio mechanics and effective peddling
What are key instructions for fitting a bike?
Small amount of resistance on the flywheel, saddle height position where the hip and knee are at 90° when standing, knee should be 25 to 30° of flexion when the foot is at the 6 o’clock position, saddle tilt where knee in line with pedal went at the 9 o’clock position
What is the optimum height for the handlebars?
Same height as the saddle
Elbows should not be locked
How can an instructor get to know their audience?
By welcoming new and returning participants and asking some key questions at the beginning of every class
What are some good questions to ask your group class
What brings you here today? Do you have any limitations today? Have you ever participated in a class like this before? What motivates you to be here? What new exercises would you like to see?
What activity can you do at the beginning of class to help people get to know each other?
Ask everyone to introduce themselves to the person on their right and share what brings them to class