The Strength and Conditioning Specialist Chapter 3 The Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Physical Fitness Ability to perform daily tasks vigorously and alertly with energy left over for enjoying leisure-time activities and meeting emergency needs

Educational Materials for Clients Informative websites Injury prevention information Correct weight and object lifting techniques

Educational Materials for Clients The importance of access to medical insurance and good physicians and specialists Informed consent (liability release form) For your fitness program

Establishing and Maintaining Good Client Rapport Establish rapport Establish good communication Make advance contact Greet your clients with a smile and a handshake

Establishing and Maintaining Good Client Rapport Be on time to meet your client Have a clean, healthy appearance Allow extra time when necessary Be organized

Evaluating Client Physical Fitness Two types of evaluation: Objective Evaluation based on measurable facts such as height and weight Subjective Evaluation based on client perception

Objective Evaluation of Physical Fitness Muscle strength and endurance Flexibility Cardiovascular endurance Body composition Medical history Special medical challenges

Setting Goals for Your Clients Common Goals: Weight gain or loss Increased strength Increased endurance Improved diet Rehabilitation of an injury

Setting Goals for Your Clients Common Goals: Improved physical appearance Better job performance Have fun Socialize with others who are “fit” Learn a new sports activity Improve performance in a current sport

Motivating the Client Positive verbal support Enthusiasm Music Facility appearance

Motivating the Client Good humor Fun routines Reading material Emphasizing results

Trendy Concepts in Fitness Fad diets Expensive equipment that yields poor results Excessive exercise programs Trendy gurus with no certification