Critical Cross-field Outcomes:
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
Interact effectively with other s as a member of a team, group, organisation and community.
Organise and manage one`s time and activities responsibly and effectively.
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation.
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that the problem-solving context does not exist in isolation.
Specific Outcomes:
Introduction to managing personal health:
List what measures you need to take charge of your health and lifestyle.
Explain how to assess your present lifestyle and its effects on your well-being.
List the physical and psychological benefits of managing your health.
Explain the importance of a weight maintenance programme.
Discuss what types of opportunities exist for fitness leaders.
Explain the personal qualities it takes to become a fitness leader.
Muscles in motion:
Identify the different types of muscles and tell which are used for movement.
Define medical terminology that relates to the fitness industry.
Compare and contrast the different types of muscle motions.
Explain how conditioning affects the size and shape of the muscles.
Explain the effects of steroids on the muscular system and body.
Discuss the functions and structure of the cardio respiratory support system.
Discuss the functions and structure of the skeletal system and the relationship of bones and joints to the muscular structure.
Explain how the conscious and unconscious minds control actions and from habits.
Describe how your muscles respond to various exercise activities.
Identify and suggest treatment for muscle soreness and injury.
Exercise and how it affects the body:
Explain the relationship between energy and exercise.
Describe the three energy systems that trigger your muscular movements and explain how they work together in sequence to form an energy continuum.
Describe how the body responds to both anaerobic and aerobic exercise.
Discuss the importance of METS and kilocalories, two units of energy measurement.
Explain the difference between isotonic, isometric, eccentric, and isokinetic contractions.
Discuss the relationship between gender and physical fitness.
Explain the importance of adapting exercise programs for persons with special needs such as the elderly and children; those who suffer from cardiac, respiratory, or diabetic diseases; and those who suffer from weight problems.
List some exercise tips for beginning your fitness program.
Injury prevention and first aid:
Explain the importance of safety in exercise.
Identify common causes of exercise-related injuries.
Describe various symptoms of injury.
Explain how to use the RICE method for treatment of minor injuries.
Explain the procedures for responding to serious injuries and emergency situations.
List the equipment included in a first aid kit.
Describe the causes of muscular soreness and pain, and list ways to prevent and treat them.
Explain how to treat open and closed wounds.
Describe the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of exercise injuries of the leg and foot, upper limbs, and other areas.
Identify the symptoms of sudden medical illnesses, such as fainting or chest pain, and explain what a fitness leader should do to help individuals displaying such symptoms.
Discuss situations when a medical professional should be consulted for treatment of exercise-related injuries.
Describe precautions to take to prevent instructor burnout.
Nutrition and General Health:
Explain the importance of observing specific dietary guidelines as well as the significance of integrating all the guidelines for nutritional well-being.
Describe the issues surrounding healthy weight maintenance, including dietary modifications, the danger of gimmicks and fad diets, and health disorders that can result from improper nutrition.
Explain the importance of dietary fibre.
Identify the food sources of fat, and list tips for reducing fat from your diet.
Explain the dangers of high blood cholesterol and list steps to reduce health risks stemming from elevated cholesterol levels.
Explain the reasons for limiting sugar intake.
Compare the relationship between high blood pressure and high-sodium diets, and list steps to reduce intake of sodium.
Describe the effects of alcohol consumption on your health, including malnourishment cirrhosis of the liver, addiction, and impairment of judgment that leads to serious accidents.
Explain the importance of water and the dangers associated with dehydration.
Explain the importance of proper nutrition and diet for individuals with special dietary health conditions, such as persons with debilitating diseases, food allergies, and obesity, as well as pregnant women, children, and the elderly.
Discuss the basic functions of nutrient supplements and the controversies about their use.
Explain why you need specific vitamins and minerals.
Identify the best foods to eat to obtain the vitamins and minerals necessary for good health.
Explain how to retain necessary vitamins when preparing food.
List food ingredients that contain sodium and sugar.
Explain how to read ingredient and nutritional information on food labels, such as serving size and the calories (total calories and calories from fat), fat (total and saturated), cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate (including dietary fibre and sugars), and protein per serving.
Discuss how food label claims such as "reduced calorie", "diet", and "dietetic", can be misleading.
Identify ways to eat nutritionally when you have little time for, or no control of, food preparation.
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Explain the importance of observing specific dietary guidelines as well as the significance of integrating all the guidelines for nutritional well-being
Describe the issues surrounding healthy weight maintenance, including dietary modifications, the danger of gimmicks and fat diets and health disorders that can result from improper nutrition
Explain the importance of dietary fibre
Identify the food sources of fat, and list tips for reducing fat from your diet
Explain the dangers of high blood cholesterol and list steps to reduce health risks stemming from elevated cholesterol levels
Explain the reasons for limiting sugar intake
Compare the relationship between high blood pressure and high-sodium diets and list steps to reduce intake of sodium
Describe the effects of alcohol consumption on your health, including malnourishment, cirrhosis of the liver, addiction and impairment of judgement that leads to serious accidents
Explain the importance of water and the dangers associated with dehydration
Explain the importance of proper nutrition with special dietary health conditions, such as persons with debilitating diseases, food allergies and obesity as well as pregnant women, children and the elderly
Sports nutrition:
Discuss the energy requirements for athletes.
Explain the athlete`s carbohydrate needs before, during, and after exercise.
Identify the protein requirements for endurance and strength exercise.
Discuss optimal fat intake for athletes.
List vitamin and mineral recommendations for sports.
Explain the fluid needs for athletes.
List the five types of ergogenic aids for athletes.
Promoting lifestyle changes:
Explain the importance of assessing lifestyle habits before deciding what changes to make.
Describe how people respond to stressful situations.
Explain the difference between short-term and long-term stress.
List the various symptoms and sources of stress.
Describe how people encounter barriers to making successful lifestyle changes.
Explain how to overcome barriers to change.
Identify special stressful conditions where professional consultation may be necessary.
List ways to change habits through information and awareness, goal setting, ad support systems.
Identify appropriate and inappropriate advice to offer students about their health concerns.
Stress management and reduction:
Describe the art of relaxation.
List commonly practiced stress reduction techniques that should be avoided.
Discuss effective stress management coping strategies.
Identify common stressors and symptoms of stress.
List tips for dealing with emotional and social stress.
Define the basic philosophy of mental health.
Explain the importance of setting lifestyle and lifetime goals.
Designing a Conditioning/Fitness program:
Develop a personalised conditioning program for yourself and your students.
List the four basic program elements for any conditioning/fitness program.
Explain how to use stretching techniques to increase flexibility without injury.
Describe the importance of good posture, alignment, and breathing for effective exercise programs.
List the benefits of cardiovascular fitness.
Discuss how to select a strength conditioning program appropriate to individual needs.
Explain how to determine the proper frequency of exercise.
Discuss the merits of a range of sports activities in terms of five fitness-rated considerations.
List the dangers of over training.
Discuss three popular variations of exercise.
Movement repertoire for a fitness class:
Identify six basic body positions that can be used for movement repertoires.
Describe the benefits of flexibility and stretching for warm-up and cool down routines.
List exercises to avoid.
Compare and contrast low-impact aerobics.
Discuss appropriate sequence movements for individuals at different fitness levels.
List variations of basic arm work and legwork patterns for aerobic workouts.
Describe different ways to tone and strengthen your muscles.
Identify different kinds of equipment used in weight training.
Design a workout specifically intended for developing muscle strength through weight training.
Discuss appropriate cool down routines
Discuss the importance of cueing by the instructor during exercise routines.
Describe various types of transitions that are effective within exercise routines.
Exercise testing and evaluation:
Identify students who may be at risk by exercising.
List five parts of an informed consent.
Measure temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure and explain the significance of your readings.
Identify flexibility testing techniques.
Discuss the appropriate testing techniques to measure endurance levels for lung capacity and for cardiovascular fitness.
Discuss the value of muscle power tests.
Describe what hydrostatic weighing and skin fold tests can tell about body fat.
List the signs that indicate when an exercise test should be stopped.
The fitness leader in class:
List the important leadership characteristics required of fitness leaders.
Describe the expectations of being a role model.
Explain the importance of knowing your subject well, being well-rehearsed for class, and being able to demonstrate exercises and stretches effectively.
Explain the importance of capturing and sustaining the interest of students through eye contact, the proper level of voice projection, and a sense of humour.
Describe how to select music to convey the necessary mood and atmosphere and also how to alter the music to reflect the appropriate intensity required for different segments of a workout routine.
Discuss how to select props to use as toning devices or as resistance tools for a workout.
List ways to establish a rapport with your students and win their confidence.
Discuss how to correct students, encourage and motivate them with positive feedback, and prepare them for their own leadership roles.
Explain how different techniques must be adopted to deal with different types of students.
Business skills for the fitness field.
List career opportunities in the fitness field.
Name the critical elements of a successful business.
Explain how to create a business plan.
Discuss bow to develop and manage a budget.
Explain how to control and monitor company finances.
Discuss how to select an appropriate site for a business as well as the equipment, supplies, and human resources needed for its operation.
Describe the kinds of programs that will make a business attractive to potential students, such as aerobics, musclerobics, and karataerobics.
Discuss legal issues and implications for operating a business.
Discuss marketing strategies that include marketing research, budgeting, advertising, and public relations. |
