Summary

At the start of this module, you completed a pre-check. Let’s see how you’ve progressed.

The 5 learning outcomes assessed in this module are:

• 1.2 Analyse these codes of ethics and apply the content to routine interactions with clients, work colleagues, and other health and/or fitness professionals in a practical setting (e.g. group fitness, one on one PT sessions).
• 2.3 Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of muscle structure and function when developing safe and effective programmes. This will include safe and effective demonstration of common resistance training techniques and knowledge of the key muscles targeted.
• 3.6 Screen client level of risk in exercise participation; carry out general assessments of body dimensions, body composition and flexibility.
• 3.8 Review and update exercise plans or programmes.
• 4.3 Design exercise programmes to attain client goals.

We covered:

• Code of ethics, including the REPs Code of Ethical Practice, Exercise Association of New Zealand, ramifications of unethical behaviour, and application to routine interactions.
• Pre-screening, including consultation, documentation, pre-screening, and goal-setting tools.
• Fitness testing, including how to select a suitable fitness test, testing preparation, principles of fitness testing, sequence, and how to analyse and interpret results.
• Exercise selection, including muscle physiology, primal movement patterns, and exercise order.
• Programme design, including how to create a programme skeleton, modifying variables, resistance training, and progress reviews.
• Effective coaching including desirable and undesirable training responses.

An important part of study is self-directed learning. Research the areas of this module that intrigued you, but also those that challenged you. Here are some suggestions for further learning.

Read

• Great Programme Design: The Fundamentals by PT Direct
• Industry News from ExerciseNZ

Do

Check out the benefits to being registered with REPs and explore registration options for after you graduate.

Create a playlist to motivate and hit the gym. Remember to aim for 12.5 hours of fitness-based self-directed study each week if you are full-time, and 5 hours if you are part-time.

Assess

This module has 2 assessments:

• Exercise Practical Observation
• Programme Design and Fitness Assessments

Congratulations on completing Exercise Prescription Part B