Participant Education Flashcards
Strategies for Class Education (3 total)
- Triple F: Form, Function, and Fit
- Performance
- Health Benefits
Triple F - Definition
Educates on benefits of performing the exercise, proper, technique and form, and details about target muscles and function
Tripe F - Form - Example - Body-Weight Squat
“Stand with feet hip-width apart to create a solid base of support. Keeping the core engaged, initiate the movement by hinging at the hips”
Triple F - Function - Example - Body-Weight Squat
“Since squats are a movement pattern that we perform frequently in our everyday lives, they serve the very functional purpose of training the body to move more efficiently both inside and outside of the gym. For example, bracing the core helps to stabilize the lumbar spine, reducing the potential for developing low-back issues later down the road.”
Triple F - Fit - Example - Body-Weight Squat
“This is a multijoint exercise involving multiple muscles. It primarily targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes.”
Performance - Definition
Focuses on the performance benefits of an exercise or class
Performance - Example - Hammer curl vs. bicep curls
“In hammer curls, your forearms are neutral, so you’re not using the biceps brachii to their full potential. In a traditional biceps curl, your forearms supinate to turn the palms forward. This position activates the biceps brachii more effectively.”
Performance - Example - Body-weight lunge
“Lunges are transferable to activities of daily living. For example, consider climbing steps, getting up off the floor, or getting in and out of your car. Body-weight lunges help you master your own body weight so you can perform these activities efficiently.”
Health Benefits - Definition
Educating participants on the behavioral and health aspects of exercise can help bridge the gap between fitness and wellness by building awareness of health and overall well-being.
Health Benefits - Considerations (3 total)
- Exercise intensity
- Mood
- Sedentary work environments
Positive Corrections - Guidelines - 1 of 5
Cue to the solution, not the problem
Positive Corrections - Guidelines - 2 of 5
First, cue verbally to the solution in a general sense
Positive Corrections - Guidelines - 3 of 5
Second, gently call attention and concern if immediate safety is involved
Positive Corrections - Guidelines - 4 of 5
Third, approach the participant, offering guidance as to where he or she should move
Positive Corrections - Guidelines 5 of 5
Use progressions and regression rather than modifications
Positive Intensity Monitoring - Guidelines - 1 of 4
Try to create a non-competitive environment, reminding all exercisers to move at an intensity that is appropriate for them instead of comparing to others
Positive Intensity Monitoring - Guidelines - 2 of 4
Evaluate the objectives of the class periodically to verify congruence between class purpose and the participants
Positive Intensity Monitoring - Guidelines - 3 of 4
Show care for each participant to encourage long-term participation in the group fitness classes
Positive Intensity Monitoring - Guidelines - 4 of 4
Stay abreast of the changing standards, guidelines, and trends in an industry that evolves quickly
Extrinsic Feedback - Definition
Information received from an external source (such as another person) about a completed task (such as exercise)
Intrinsic Feedback - Definition
Feedback provided by the participants themselves; the most important type of feedback for long-term program adherence
Knowledge of Results - Definition
The motivational impact of feedback provided to a person learning a new task or behavior indicating the outcomes of performance
