Chapter 11 - Leadership Flashcards
What makes a great fitness leader? Name 4 things
-welcoming
-supportive
-good role model
-holistic approach
-fun
-relaxed
-inspire others
What are the 3 stages of learning a new motor skill?
- Cognitive
- Associative
- Autonomous
What is the cognitive stage of learning a new motor skill?
When participant knows they are making errors but are unsure how to adjust to improve
What is the associative stage of learning a new motor skill?
When participant has learned the basic skills and is starting to improve.
What is the autonomous stage of learning a new motor skill?
When participants can detect their own errors and correct them
What does HEART stand for in relation to the skills of a good fitness leader
- Happiness
- Empathy
- Artistic
- Rapport with participants
- teaching skills
What is authoritarian style of leader and when is it best used?
directive - instructor is telling participants what to do and when. Communication is one directional
Best used in beginner classes; boot camps
What is democratic/cooperative style of leader and when is it best used?
Instructor seeks input from the class participants and modifies program based on this feedback.
Best used with experienced participants.
What is the laissez-faire style of leader and when is it best used?
Instructor is often passive in guiding very advanced or experienced participants. They are indirect and stand back
Best used in advanced classes or 1-1 personal training sessions
Name 5 principles of Adult learning
- adults learn by doing and apply learning immediately
- adults learn by applying their own experience
- adults learn when the WANT to learn
- adults only learn what is RELEVANT to them
- adults learn best in INFORMAL environments
- adults learn thru guidance rather than being told what to do
Name 5 non-verbal communication ways
- eye contact
- facial expression
- use of gestures
- social distance
- use of touch
- use of posture
- use of posture
What percentage of all communication is non-verbal?
55%
What is meant by participant observer as it relates to fitness leaders?
This is the ability to actively teach a class while watching and monitoring participants and see what they are doing
What is informal feedback - give some examples?
Feedback that is unstructured and comes informally.
Best way is to ask questions:
-during class - do you want to do arms or legs today?
-how are you doing
-after class- did you enjoy the music? was the class hard enough or too hard today?
What are the 3 different types of learners?
- visual
- auditory
- kinesthetic
What learning type is the most common?
visual - 60% of all learners
what is a kinesthetic learner?
someone that learns by doing. They take notes in a class; need to practice something and apply the learning
Name 3 of the 7 “Cs” of cuing communication
- clear
- concise
- coherent
- complete
- courteous
- concrete
- correct
