Fitness Theory Chap 12: Leadership Skills and Career Planning

Question 1

What are the pertinent leadership qualities?

Answer 1

planning (prepared, organized, adaptable, creative)
language (voice, body language, suitability)
manner (enthusiastic, encouraging, motivating)
attitude (responsible, sincere, professional)

Question 2

Communication can be broken down into which 4 categories?

Answer 2

communication can be broken down into verbal, non-verbal, audial, and visual

Question 3

List some effective ways for fitness leaders to communicate

Answer 3

• introduce yourself and let participants know your credentials
• speak clearly and project your voice so your audience can hear you
• connect with your participants: smile, face them and make eye contact
• go over the fitness program outline, explain the benefits of the fitness program and which body parts you will be working
• listen
• respond positively, not defensively
• provide clear and concise direction
• wear appropriate clothing and shoes suited to the fitness program
• break down each exercise to make them easier to understand
• do not give medical advice
• have fun

Question 4

What are some of the characteristics of adult learners?

Answer 4

• adults are independent (actively involve adult participants in the program process)
• adults are goal-oriented (they appreciate a fitness program that is clearly defined, organized, safe and enjoyable)
• adults are practical (inform adult participants how the fitness program will contribute to overall health, as well as their fitness goals)
• adults need to be shown respect (all participants should be treated as equals and allowed to voice their opinions)

Question 5

What are the four critical elements of learning?

Answer 5

• motivation (necessary to keep the participants interested and committed)
• reinforcement (encouraging the participants in a positive manner)
• retention (occurs when one practices until the new skill is learned)
• transference (the ability to use the new skills in different settings)

Question 6

What are some intrinsic reasons for participants to stick with a fitness program?

Answer 6

• how exercise makes them feel about themselves and their bodies
• the gratification of achieving personal fitness goals
• the pleasure of having a great workout and learning new things
• the satisfaction of looking and feeling good
• self-concept and awareness
• builds self-confidence and contributes to personal advancement
• a break in the routine of home, school or work

Question 7

What are some extrinsic reasons for participants to stick with a fitness program?

Answer 7

• better health and fitness
• improved quality of life
• lower health care costs
• greater production at home, school and/or at work
• less absenteeism

Question 8

Describe some ways a fitness leader can motivate participants

Answer 8

• set a feeling or tone for the exercise session
• set an appropriate level of difficulty
• initiate goal-setting through conversation and questionnaires to find out: why they joined a fitness program, what they expect from the fitness program, what their major interests are, what their goals are for the future
• be creative

Question 9

What is the NFLA?

Answer 9

National Fitness Leadership Alliance: a Canadian partnership of provincial not-for-profit organizations dedicated to developing, promoting and implementing national standards for training and certification of fitness leaders in Canada

Question 10

What is one of the most important leadership qualities?

Answer 10

setting a positive example (through actions)