1. Unit 1 Chapter 3 SPORTS MEDICINE

2.  Define and correctly spell each of the key terms  Describe the duties of a fitness instructor  List the characteristics required of a fitness instructor  List the educational requirements for a fitness instructor  Describe effective methods of working with clients to establish an effective working relationship  Explain the difference between “subjective” and “objective evaluations  List the factors to consider when developing a fitness program  Discuss ways of motivating clients in their pursuit of fitness OBJECTIVES

3.  Body composition  Cardiorespiratory endurance  Fitness consultant  Fitness instructor  Flexibility  Multi-tasking skills  Muscle endurance  Physical capabilities  Physical fitness  Physical limitations  Rapport  Strength KEY TERMS

4.  Physical Fitness: the strength, endurance, and mental wellbeing to be comfortable in daily, recreational, and sports activities.  Fitness instructor: an individual with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to enhance the physical fitness and “well- being” of individuals and groups.  Fitness Consultant: a self-employed fitness instructor. WHAT DOES PHYSICAL FITNESS MEAN?

5.  Characteristics  Multi-tasking skills: skills that enable a person to competently perform more than one task at a time.  Educational Requirements ARE YOU FIT FOR THE JOB?

6.  Establishing rapport  Rapport: establishing and maintaining good relationships and communication with clients.  Establishing good communication  Active listening  Take notes WORKING WITH YOUR CLIENTS

7.  Make advance contact  Greet with hand shake, eye contact and smile at EVERY meeting  Be on time  Your appearance  Allow extra time for first session  Educational materials  Be organized FIRST SESSIONS WITH YOUR CLIENT

8.  Objective evaluation  Subjective evaluation EVALUATING PHYSICAL FITNESS

9.  Skill factors  Health factors  Strength: the ability of a muscle to exert a maximum force against resistance.  Cardiorespiratory endurance: the ability of the heart, blood vessels, and lungs to perform efficiently during sustained physical activities  Muscle endurance: the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to apply repeated force over a period of time until fatigue prevents the lifting or moving of the resistance.  Flexibility: the ability to stretch a muscle through its full range of motion (ROM) without causing pain or muscle tearing.  Body composition: the ratio between lean body mass and fat. Generally read as % body fat.  Physical capabilities: physical health characteristics that increase one’s physical abilities and which must be considered in the development of a fitness program  Physical limitations: physical health characteristics that inhibit one’s physical abilities and which must be considered in the development of a fitness program. DEVELOPING A PROGRAM

10.  Set goals  Weight gain or loss  Increased strength  Increased endurance  Improved diet  Rehabilitation of an injury  Improved physical appearance  Better job performance  To have “fun”  To socialize with others who are “fit”  To start or learn a new sports activity  To improve performance in a current sports activity MOTIVATING YOUR CLIENTS

11.  Positive verbal cues  Music as a motivator  The appearance of the facility  Are your clients having fun? MOTIVATING YOUR CLIENTS

12.  Quick fix  Harmful fads  Don’t embarrass your client  Use the internet  www.betterhealth.com www.betterhealth.com  www.drkoop.com www.drkoop.com  www.healthfinder.gov www.healthfinder.gov  www.onhealth.com www.onhealth.com THE LATEST TRENDS

13.  Complete questions 1-18 on the Student Enrichment Activity on page 3-25.  One book per table.  May complete as group, but turn in one paper for each person to get credit.  Turn in at end of class! GROUP ACTIVITY