AFLCA PORTABLE EQUIPMENT GROUP EXERCISE LEADER ...
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<strong>AFLCA</strong> <strong>PORTABLE</strong> <strong>EQUIPMENT</strong> <strong>GROUP</strong> <strong>EXERCISE</strong> <strong>LEADER</strong><br />
LEARNING OBJECTIVES<br />
Section 1- Use of Portable Equipment<br />
Objective I: The evolution of portable equipment<br />
Sub-objectives:<br />
• Describe the evolution of the following pieces of equipment: free weights, body bars/<br />
barbells, stability balls, tubing/resist-a-bands, BOSUs, steps, medicine balls, foam<br />
rollers (may include others)<br />
• State the benefits of using each piece of equipment<br />
• Describe the purpose of each piece of equipment- i.e. used in what component, into<br />
what type of classes can it be incorporated, types of classes that can be created?<br />
Objective II: Research and safety guidelines<br />
Sub-objectives:<br />
• Describe and apply research principles as they apply to safe technique, repetitions,<br />
posture and alignment<br />
• Describe proper equipment maintenance for each<br />
• Describe and demonstrate proper technique<br />
• Demonstrate and distinguish between proper and improper technique and posture;<br />
describe the injuries that could result<br />
• Identify contraindicated and ineffective exercises<br />
• Describe legal risks of using equipment<br />
Section 2- Class Structure and Content<br />
Objective I: Planning for and implementing the components of a portable<br />
equipment class<br />
Sub-objectives:<br />
• Identify components of an equipment-based group exercise class and what to include<br />
in each component<br />
• Describe safety guidelines to consider when designing each component<br />
• Describe methods for evaluating and monitoring intensity<br />
• Discuss how the components may be varied for different populations<br />
Objective II: Use of music in a portable equipment class<br />
Sub-objectives:<br />
• Select music of appropriate tempo and volume for each component<br />
• Demonstrate 8 and 32 count awareness
• Describe the uses and effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) of designing exercise patterns<br />
based on 32 counts<br />
Section 3- Leadership and Choreography Design<br />
Objective I: Equipment Exercises<br />
Sub-objectives:<br />
• List exercises and variations possible for each piece of equipment<br />
Objective II: Movement combinations/choreography design<br />
Sub-objectives:<br />
• Prepare effective lesson plans<br />
• Evaluate lesson plans using established methods and training principles<br />
• Demonstrate the basic principles of movement (choreography) design to develop<br />
routines considering factors such as music, tempo, phrasing, rhythm, space, directions,<br />
plane and lever variations, transitions (including picking up and putting away<br />
equipment) , pattern breakdown, flow, variety, balance and safety<br />
• Demonstrate various instructional techniques: progression from simple to complex,<br />
pattern development techniques, variety of class formations, use of verbal and nonverbal<br />
cueing<br />
• Demonstrate understanding of proper use of equipment<br />
• Recommend appropriate equipment selection based on participants needs and levels<br />
• Demonstrate appropriate class design based on principles of conditioning, FITT<br />
formula, anatomy, biomechanics and selection<br />
Objective III: Instruction, cueing and leadership<br />
Sub-objectives:<br />
• Discuss instructional techniques that improve cueing effectiveness (mirror imaging,<br />
timing of cues, consistency and conciseness)<br />
• Utilize common exercise terms<br />
• Describe ways to identify with audience and connect with participants<br />
• Describe how to observe, respond and adapt to participant needs<br />
• Demonstrate good verbal and visual cueing skills with emphasis on technique<br />
• Describe how to set an enthusiastic, motivational environment<br />
• List the instructional challenges specific to portable equipment-based group exercise<br />
classes