1. Certificate III / IV in Fitness Topic 4, Week 9, 10 &11 Client Instructing and Programing

2. Topic 4, Week 9, 10 &11 The next 3 sessions will cover the following topics Client Instructing and Programing – Client Pre-screen – Client environment induction – Fitness Testing – Programming – Client demonstration and instruction – Group instruction – Question time

3. Types of Clients Experienced vs inexperienced Regular vs new Various ages, Children –Older clients

4. Types of Clients Active vs inactive Varying cultures and backgrounds, are you aware of the local cultural background that are in your area? Varying health status Other factors such as drug use.

5. Establishing rapport Client comfort Written information about facilities and services Non-confronting position Friendly, courteous greetings Introduction of self and position.

6. Benefits of exercise Reduced risk of stroke and heart disease Reduced body fat Reduced blood pressure and cholesterol Prevent and control diabetes Maintain bone density Increased mobility and stability of joints Social support.

7. Collecting PARQ information PARQ stands for: Physical activity readiness questionnaire

8. Collecting PARQ information Important points when conducting your PARQ session Interview- informal chat Previous information-previous exercise, previous memberships held Liaising with other professionals-GP approval if clients are flagged with potential pre-existing health risks Confidentiality-strickly

9. Client expectations Goals –What do you want to achieve through this program? Availability –What time do you have available to commit? Cost –What is your budget? Expected outcomes

10. Client expectations Cost –What is your budget? Alternatives depending on the environment available: –Home exercise program –Park –Inexpensive equipment –Minimal equipment.

11. PARQ Minimal requirements Current and past medical conditions Medications Existing injuries-chronic Current fitness levels- Functional limitations Lifestyle factors Exercise history.

12. Collecting information Age Family history Disease/s and medical conditions Injury and/or surgery history Signs and symptoms Gender Exercise intentions.

13. Expected outcomes –What do you hope to see happen? Discuss 3 month (8-12 weeks) window for results – What’s happened previously? – What motivated you to continue? – How can we mirror this

14. Steps in client induction

15. Activity Lets start creating our own PARQ form Brain storm within the group, some ideas of what to include and what not to include

16. Health screening Also known as pre-exercise screening Collecting health-related information which may be used for exercise prescription Information on which to base a referral on Helps with identifying major coronary and other risk factors.

17. Risk classification What category does your client fit into and how do you determine this? Age, what was identified? Low-Create your own definition Moderate-Create your own definition High-Create your own definition

18. Information collection forms

19. Client environment induction Start your environment induction

20. Client Environment Induction Including a thorough induction to your venue Venue Safety protocols Machines Equipment other

21. Including a thorough induction to your venue Sign in/out procedure – Forgot your membership card? Change rooms – Toilets – Showers – Lockers

22. Venue specific protocols Towels for all workout Water bottle compolusory Class arrival time – 10 min prior – First in-best served

23. Venue Safety Evacuation protocol – Where it can be found All medical emergency forms are kept on file – Seek medical assistance?

24. Venue Equipment induction This is a great opportunity to provide a thorough induction to the equipment your client will be using Key tip-Talk program progression, everyone has a starting point based on their fitness testing results – Beg-Int-Adv

25. Be descriptive and ensure you use the right coaching points to describe each piece of equipment Why we use it How we use it

26. Cardio machines Treadmill Eliptical Stepper Rowing Maching Bike-Horizontal/Vertical etc

27. Floor Machines Chest related Back related Leg related

28. Arm / Shoulder related Cable machines

29. General Equipment Equipment Barbells Dumbells Fit balls

30. Other Medicine balls Boxing pads/gloves Bag Speedball Foam roller

31. Other Create a list of pieces your gym might have?

32. Fitness equipment arrangement Considerations: -safety -people flow -ease of use -industry recommendations, guidelines and regulations.

33. Important notes to remember Client Induction is the first impression they get of your facility, make it a positive one Ensure you explain all important pieces of equipment that your client might use ongoing