SAC Revision 1 Flashcards by Zane Hill

What details must a client provide prior to attending an appointment to undertake a fitness program?

Name
Age
Injury

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Preferences, needs and expectations of clients need to be taken into account when looking to undertake a fitness program, what are these?

Fitness goals
Specific exceed use preferences
Perceived benefits
Cost
Time availability
Scheduling
Range of facilities and equipment

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Why are appointment cards important?

To inform the client of the date, time and location of their session
It’s professional

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What is a PAR-Q? Why is it important to complete a PAR-Q at the beginning of an exercise?

Physical Readiness Questions.

So you know how to refer them to a doctor or other health professional to receive medical clearance.

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What reasons may people identify as possible health problems stopping them from preforming a program?

Injury
Chest pain
Pre existing medical conditions

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What types of clients may you encounter in the sports and rec industry?

pregnant
elderly
pre-natal
post-natal
menopausal
de-conditioned adults
children
adolescent

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Why is it important to suggest a client seek external assistance where required before commencing a fitness program?

Duty of care

- Legally Protected

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What allied health professionals would a client see for a range of issues?

Physiotherapist 
Massage therapist 
Osteopaths
Aboriginal health workers
Podiatrist 
Occupational therapists 
Psychologists
Dieticians
Sports doctor 
Chiropractor 
General practitioner

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Circuit training best developed which component of fitness?

Muscular endurance

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What number of reps is recommended to gain muscular strength?

3-7

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To increase muscular endurance, how many reps is recommended?

15+

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Resting for 2-5 minutes is recommended for which type of training?

Power & strength

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Which type of training requires shortest rest time?

Endurance

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List and describe a range of fitness tests that would be suitable for a range of fitness components.

Endurance

12 min Run
Beep test

Flexibility
-Sit and reach

Power
-vertical jump

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What can be achieved through anthropometric measurements?

Measurement of…

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What elements need to be considered when developing a fitness program for a client?

Goals
Fitness levels
Medical conditions

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Why is it important to present a clients program in a professional manner?

Trust
Good relationship
Keeps them coming back

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Why is it important to developer and exercise profile that meets the clients expectations?

keep them satisfied
keeps them coming back
so they can reach their goals

Fitness environments include both indoor and outdoor. What do we need to consider when developing a program for clients and the setting the program will be implemented in?

-Needs and preferences

What are four principles of training?

FITT

Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

What motivational strategies you can use to assist clients?

Stress and anxiety management

Why is it important to provide appropriate safety and utilise all aspects of the environment whilst implanting a program?

Client will be safe while utilising program

Why is it important to explain the relative contribution of anaerobic and aerobic fitness of activities prior to developing a program?

Clients have a clear understanding of training to reach end goal

What are program guidelines for developing strength?

Low reps, heavy weights

Instructors need to provide appropriate safety advice and recommendations to clients when writing and administering program. Why is this the case?

Technique to prevent accidents

What are the organisation policies and procedures that fitness instructors need to be aware of when administering programs to clients?

OH&S Medical clearance Parents/guardians permission

What are some ways a client and trainer can ensure equipment is clean and hygienic for users?

Use towel to wipe down equipment after use | Clean all equipment at the end of the day

What are some motivational techniques a trainer can use to motivate their client to achieve their exercise goals?

Short and long term goals

What would be an example of short and long term goals?

Short -lose 5kg in 4 weeks Long -lose 30kg in a year

What are two positive motivational techniques a trainer can use to influence a clients arousal levels?

Mental imagery | Stress and anxiety management

What is an example of an arousal technique you could use with a client?

Progressive relaxation

Why is positive feedback important for a client?

Keep them motivated and keep them coming back

As an instructed what are some ways you can review your own performance?

Feedback from clients (survey and verbal)

What are some examples of clear and accurate instructions?

Simple | Clear

What are some signs of a client displaying negative behaviour?

Bad body language Discourteous Aggressive

How can you address negative behaviour in a fitness setting?

Punishments and refer to goals

What are some ways you can assist a client to overcome personal difficulties such as embarrassment and discomfort?

Keep them isolated in a separate group Change their program Ask them to come in quiet time

Why is it important to address incorrect performance straight away?

Prevent injury | Keep them coming back

When do motivational techniques vary when working with clients?

Attitudes and goals

How can the parameters of the fitness levels being tested in a program be evaluated?

Fitness testing Monitoring performance Attitude

How can you obtain feedback from clients about their own persona program?

Survey | Verbal feedback

What can you do as a trainer to ensure fitness testing results are accurate?

Record them in the same order

Why is it important that data and results are interpreted to the client properly?

So they know how they're progressing

Do fitness instructors need to record, monitor and file all clients records for further use and reference?

Yes, to reflect back on