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Theories  implemented or challenged during the placement            

During my placement i had used the Optimum Performance Training(OPT) model.The OPT Model & OPT Template were developed by the National Academy of Sports medicine(NASM).

National Academy Of Sports Medicine support that, there are 5 phase models. For the beginner level, which they have to start with stabilization endurance training for control and stability. This phase is the adaptation of the strength endurance training. This second phase is muscular endurance will help us to achieve the third phase which is hypertrophy.After that, the following phases are maximal strength and power(NASM)(Clark et al., 2008).

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Theories  implemented or challenged during the placement

During my placement i had used the Optimum Performance Training(OPT) model.The OPT Model & OPT Template were developed by the National Academy of Sports medicine.

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The purpose of this fitness test is to measure maximum strength of various muscle and muscle groups. It is a measure of the maximal weight a subject can lift with one repetition.This test is considered as the ‘gold standard’ to identify strength (Levinger et al.,2009).

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Skills & knowledge

From this experience

i become more sociable more friendly with clients

I start to have self confident about program that i design

motivate people on group classes

able to pass the information to the client & understand in the correct way

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Key learning experiences

I had learned the psychology plays important role.If you are enthusiasm,smile & have good behavior,clients perceive it and we build good rapport/relationship between us (Baker, Côté and Hawes,2000).

In my opinion,if you don't build a proper rapport with our client he/she does not trust you as a personal trainer.

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An essential tool for every coach to want to develop himself,overthinking the process is the Gibbs Model Of Reflection(Knowles et al.,2006)

First days at gym i feel "awkward". When the days pass i start feel better & calm.

As the time pass, i met all the clients,we build a rapport which is very important in order to trust me

I made some mistakes about my behavior to the new clients.I realized that be calm and show the exercise first & after tell them to perform it (e.g. in a machine that they never use before) is the correct way to learn something new

This experience make me understand that in the future want to take over personal training than group po classes.When i meet the client individually,i give all my energy and that's why i prefer it.

Is good to take initiatives in case that you believe is correct.This make a person take responsibilities. Overall,next time i will be more confident about myself and take the decision without stress!

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During the placement work,i realized that people,especially under 18 years old performing the exercises int the wrong way.Also,they don't focus during the exercise & at the eccentric part they are going too quickly which is wrong. Performing the exercises wrong might cause an injury or bad muscle formation.

After,i saw that i correct them and suggest the right way to perform the exercise

Also i advise them:

Full range of motion

slowly during eccentric part

correct posture

exhale during concentric part & inhale during eccentric part)

      5. focus on the muscle that you working!(NASM,2008)

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TRX program

The next days i arrange TRX classes.I informed the client about the benefits of body-weight exercises.

When i supervising them i have in mind to show the exercise in the correct way and after to see if they are performing correct!

These class is about 30 minutes.I built this program by divide it in 3 circles(e.g 3 rounds of 8 different exercise). I always start with dynamic exercises to inrcrese the range of motion & mobility and then i finish  with static stretching to increase the flexibility and reduce the chance of injury.

I also motivated them during the process. Gillet et al., 2010 demonstrates that ,coaches who motivate their athletes have a positive influence on their performance.

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Supervising Clients

The next days when i supervising the clients,i realized that most clients they don't have in mind a clearly goal.So i explain them what they can do and how are they going to achieve them(e.g lose weight,gain muscle mass or just exercising for physical health). As a coach i always follow the ASCM guidelines for every goal,set,repetition and rest.

Moreover,i started built a suitable program for them.If a new client wants to increase his muscle mass then first must have the enough muscular endurance.After i design the program for 2-3 weeks and then we are going to move to the next goal.

e.g. If a client wants to lose weight,i create the program for muscular endurance (>12 repetitions) and at the end i suggest an aerobic type of exercise for (20-30 minutes) in order to increase the metabolism(Clark et al., 2008)

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Core Stability

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Performing core stability exercises

Core stability exercises improve balance and stability. Core stability enables athletes to control their body position, generate optimum power(Marshall ,Paul, and Bernadette, 2005).Also, is necessary movements for every sport.Developing core strength and stability enables athletes to maximize their power output and perform complex athletic movements that require coordination, balance, and technical skills(Marshall ,Paul, and Bernadette, 2005).Coaches & other fitness specialist should include in every athlete routine in order to optimize athletic performance

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Goals of clients

Every client must have specific goals in order to achieve them. One strategy to do this is throughout SMART goals.The capital means Specific,Measurable,attainable,relevant & time based.

Another one method is the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change (TTM).This model has 6 stages which is six stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, & relapse.TTM is an important part for every personal trainer in order to identify at which stage the client is.If everyone understand how it works will keep the clients, make them satisfied and also make exercise routine become lifestyle (Spencer., et al, 2006).

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Work placement: GYM

First days in the gym,i start meet the clients & build an effective rapport.Study shows that the relationship between coach athlete has influence the athlete anxiety(Baker Côté ,and Hawes,2000).I asked about goals & advised them how they are going to achieve.Furthermore,in supervising the clients in order to perform the exercise in the correct technique.Also,make sure to keep health & safety in order to promote wellness for clients.