1. Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Chapter 19
Strength and Conditioning Specialist

2. Physical Fitness What is physical fitness?
It is the ability to perform daily tasks vigorously and alertly, with energy left over for enjoying leisure-time activities and meeting emergency demands.

3. Are You Fit for the Job?
Important characteristics of the strength and conditioning specialist:
Caring
Knowledgeable
Motivational
Good sense of humor and fun
Strong leadership skills

4. Educational Requirements
Job titles vary depending on level of education and type of certification sought
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS)
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

5. Educational Materials for Clients
Informative websites
Injury prevention information
Correct weight and object lifting techniques
Insurance information
Informed consent form

6. Working With Your Clients
Establish rapport
Good relationships and communication with clients
Establish good communication
Clear communication
Active listening
Active note-taking

7. The First Sessions With Your Client
Make advance contact.
Greet clients with a handshake at the first and every meeting.
Be on time.
“Look the look” and “walk the walk” – appearance is vital.
Allow extra time for the first session.
Be organized.

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

9. Objective Evaluation of Physical Fitness
Muscle strength and endurance
Flexibility
Cardiovascular endurance
Body composition
Special considerations
Medical history

10. Factors to Consider When Developing a Fitness Program
Skill factors
Health factors
Strength
Cardiovascular endurance
Muscle endurance
Flexibility
Body composition
Physical capabilities/limitations

11. Setting Goals for Your Clients
Common Goals:
Weight gain or loss
Increased strength
Increased endurance
Improved diet
Rehabilitation of an injury
Improved physical appearance
Better job performance

12. Setting Goals for Your Clients
Common Goals:
To have fun
To socialize with others who are fit
To start or learn a new sports activity
To improve performance in a current sport activity

13. Motivating the Client Positive verbal cues Encouragement Music
Facility appearance
Is the client having fun?

14. The Latest Trends Fad diets Devices and accessories
Gently explain to clients why some fads may not be good to try.
Devices and accessories
Listen seriously to clients are saying, and respond with tact and diplomacy to their questions.