Understanding Fitness Programming

About This Course

In this course, you will learn to identify appropriate exercises to meet each client's specific needs and objectives. This involves understanding a client’s current fitness level, any limitations or health concerns, and their desired outcomes. By selecting the right exercises, you can help clients achieve their goals safely and effectively. It is also important to be able to identify appropriate exercise modifications for specific client requirements. This may involve adjusting the intensity, duration, or type of exercise to accommodate the client's needs. By making these modifications, you can help clients continue to progress toward their goals while minimizing the risk of injury. It is also essential to be able to coach and cue clients through exercises they have never performed before. This involves providing clear and concise instructions, demonstrating proper form and technique, and providing feedback and encouragement to help clients perform the exercises correctly and safely. By the end of the course, you will be able to: • Identify appropriate exercises to meet client needs. • Identify appropriate exercise modifications for specific client requirements. • Build safe and effective exercise programs. • Coach and cue clients through exercises they have never performed before.

Instructor

National Academy of Sports Medicine