Trainer Guidance

Question 1

What are the 6 capabilities of an effective trainer?

Answer 1

• Teaching.
• Seeing.
• Correcting.
• Group and/or gym management.
• Presence and attitude.
• Demonstration.

Question 2

Define the teaching ability?

Answer 2

The ability to effectively articulate and teach the mechanics of each movement. This includes the ability to focus on major points of performance before more subtle or nuanced ones and the ability to change instruction based on the athlete’s needs and capacity.

Question 3

Define the seeing ability?

Answer 3

The ability to discern good from poor movement mechanics and to identify both gross and subtle faults whether the athlete is in motion or static.

Question 4

Define the correcting ability?

Answer 4

The ability to facilitate better mechanics for an athlete
using visual, verbal, and/or tactile cues. This includes the ability to triage (prioritize) faults in order of importance, which includes an understanding of how multiple faults are related.

Question 5

Define the group management ability?

Answer 5

The ability to organize and manage, both at
a micro level (within each class) and at the macro gym level. This includes managing time well; organization of the space, equipment, and participants for optimal flow and experience; planning ahead; etc.

Question 6

Define the presence and attitude ability?

Answer 6

The ability to create a positive and engaging
learning environment. The trainer shows empathy for athletes and
creates rapport.

Question 7

Define the demonstration ability?

Answer 7

The ability to provide athletes with an accurate visual
example of the movement at hand. Demonstration also includes the
concept of leading by example: A trainer should follow his or her own
advice and be an inspiration to clients.